2003–04 West Ham United F.C. season
| 2003–04 season | |||
| Manager |  Glenn Roeder (until 24 August) Sir Trevor Brooking (caretaker) Alan Pardew (from October) | ||
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| Stadium | Boleyn Ground | ||
| First Division | 4th (qualified for play-offs) | ||
| Play-offs | Runners-up | ||
| FA Cup | Fifth round proper | ||
| Carling Cup | Third round | ||
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During the 2003–04 English football season, West Ham United F.C. competed in the First Division. It was their first season back in English football's second tier since the 1992–93 season, having been relegated from the Premiership in 18th place last season.
Season summary
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 James and Jermain Defoe during the season, Pardew managed to guide the Hammers to fourth place, qualifying for the play-offs. West Ham managed to beat Ipswich Town in the semi-final, but were beaten in the final by Crystal Palace, meaning the Hammers were consigned to another season in English football's second tier.
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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