team have still to win a home game this season.
Dowie said, “Would I like to manage in the Premiership? Absolutely. Would I like to manage the team I supported as a boy? Of course. But that isn’t the scenario at the moment and I’m totally committed to Oldham Athletic. I’m concentrating on my job here because we have a chance of doing something good. Nothing has been achieved yet, but it will be if we keep repeating the standards we set in beating a Premiership side. I felt for Glenn Roeder when he was coming in for stick from the fans. He needs a win and don’t be surprised if it comes against Leeds on Sunday. In some ways this result was a double-edged sword for me because I’m a West Ham fan and would love to see the club doing better. But I’m absolutely delighted with my players. I asked the lads for quality and honesty, which I got in abundance – it’s a fantastic feat to come to a great place like this and win.”The win was secured by a Carlo Corazzin diving header from a corner in the 42nd. minute. The only down side was that Fitz Hall picked up his fifth booking of the season and must now serve an automatic one-match ban. He will miss
the home game against Cheltenham. The fourth-round draw is made on Saturday.
Dowie added, “I’m not bothered who we get because I hadn’t really planned on us reaching this stage. A plum tie at home would be a nice reward, or maybe a minnow like Manchester United!”