Grant's Revival Trip; West Ham Boss Given Lift by Rare Away Win

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Byline: COLIN YOUNG

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IT HAD been 13 long months and 22 games since the travelling regulars of West ham savoured the joy of an away victory. And even the most optimistic among the 500-plus on Wearside last night cannot have expected to return home in the early hours with the hammers in the fourth round.

Once again inspired by captain Scott Parker, the Premier League's bottom club pulled off a deserved win at the Stadium of Light to ease their worries and pile the pressure on Steve Bruce, as he continues his battle to win over the Sunderland supporters.

Bruce's side departed to an ovation following their …