2003–04 West Ham United F.C. season 2003–04 West Ham United F.C. season During the 2003–04 English football season, West Ham United competed in the First Division. It was their first season in English football's second tier since the 1992–93 season, having been relegated from the Premiership in 18th place last season. Manager Glenn Roeder was sacked three games into the season. Sir Trevor Brooking took over as caretaker manager until October, when the club signed Alan Pardew of Reading as their new manager. Despite the loss of key players like Joe Cole, Paolo Di Canio and Glen Johnson before the start of the season, and David
2003–04 Los Angeles Clippers season 2003–04 Los Angeles Clippers season The 2003–04 NBA season was the Clippers' 34th season in the National Basketball Association, and their 20th season in Los Angeles. During the offseason, the Clippers signed free agents Bobby Simmons and former All-Star forward Glen Rice. However, after 18 games, Rice was released. With the Clippers starting from scratch again as they celebrated their 20th season in L.A., they hired Mike Dunleavy, Sr. as their new head coach. Under Dunleavy, the Clippers played slighty around .500 with a 22–25 start as of February 6. However, after co-hosting the 2004 NBA All-Star Game at the