Tevez makes debut as Hammers earn a point

ARGENTINA striker Carlos Tevez came off the bench for his West Ham debut as his new club fought back to earn a point against Aston Villa at Upton Park.

Liam Ridgewell’s fourth-minute strike had earned Villa the lead and the Hammers were fortunate not to be further behind at half time after two Juan Pablo Angel headers hit the crossbar.

West Ham had lacked their usual fizz and were indecisive at the back but they burst into life after the interval and were level within six minutes. Bobby Zamora deflected Paul Konchesky’s header past Thomas Sorensen for his fifth goal of the season.