The Hammers closed the gap on Bolton to four points and the gap on Leeds who play today to three thanks to Trevor Sinclair's 76th-minute strike against Middlesbrough.
Roeder felt his players thoroughly deserved the win and said: "It is possible we'll have to win our last three games but it might not be necessary.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Be the first to know the latest news and updates
Newsletter
Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.
Newsletter
Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Check out our diverse library of newsletters and get the best of the Irish Examiner delivered straight to your inbox
