Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey must have wondered by the end of the game yesterday afternoon about his time-wasting tactics, after his side went one up on five minutes.

Palace manager Roy Hodgson reflected that his side probably played better in the second half but still lost 3-2 against West Ham.

"We had good spells in the second half. We had our moments, they had theirs.They took their chances," said a disappointed Hodgson.