Much like their first team counterparts, the West Ham United Development Squad conceded goals late on as they came a cropper against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a disappointing loss.
The Hammers Under-21 side went 1-0 up thanks to Sebastian Lletget's first goal of the season, but then two goals in the last eight minutes saw the Wolves youngsters gain a win.
Wolves equalised with a controversial penalty late-on and an unfortunate mistake from Frazer Shaw allowed the opposition to score a second in the 90th minute.
After the match, manager Nick Haycock told West Ham TV: "It's probably the first time that I do feel really aggrieved.
"Every game that we've played has been competitive and this was no different. We've come to a good club in Wolves and I think the environment was exactly what the boys are going to experience out on loan. The game played that way as well and it's a great game for the boys to have played in. There are some young lads out there who are learning by the day and this was no exception.”
Haycock’s style seems to be preparing the youngsters for a tough career, again enforcing the point that the players will learn from their mistakes at this level, which will prepare them for moving up to the first team or out on loan.
The Development Squad now only have six points in the U21 Premier League Elite Group Stage, but by the sounds of it they deserve more, and surely the results will come. The next test is Manchester United at the Boleyn Ground on Friday night.
By Lucy Woolford
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