West Ham United fans were booing at half-time but what a difference 45 minutes makes. Three goals, three points, no jeers, just cheers. You have to wonder what West Ham boss Sam Allardyce was thinking as he went off at the break. In the corresponding fixture against Hull City last season the Hammers were booed off after winning - a reaction that triggered Allardyce’s now infamous hand-cupped-to-the-ear gesture. West Ham United beat Hull City 3-0 in their Premier League clash at the Boleyn Ground on Sunday afternoon . Andy Carroll breaks the deadlock early in the second half after mistake from Hull City goalkeeper Allan McGregor . Morgan Amalfitano doubles the Hammers' lead after chipping the ball over the on-rushing McGregor . The in-form Stewart Downing then put the game beyond doubt when he added a third goal shortly afterwards . Carroll celebrates after scoring by rushing in to the arms of the West Ham supporters behind the goal . Former Newcastle forward Carroll is congratulated by his team-mates while celebrating in front of the supporters . West Ham United (4-2-3-1): Adrian; Cresswell, Tomkins (O'Brien 76), Collins (Reid 49), Jenkinson; Noble (Amalfitano 66), Song, Nolan, Valencia, Downing; Carroll. Subs not used: Jaaskelainen, Poyet, Jarvis, Cole. Scorers: Carroll, Amalfitano, Downing. Booked: Noble. Hull City (3-5-2): McGregor; Davies (Sagbo 72), Dawson, Bruce (Maguire 46);  Elmohamady, Meyler, Livermore, Chester (Figueroa 45), Quinn, Huddlestone; Aluko. Subs not used: Harper, Ince, McShane, Ramirez. Booked: Elmohamady, Quinn, Meyler. Referee: Martin Atkinson. Att: 34914. CLICK HERE to see out Match Zone feature with goals, heat maps, stats and more. History repeated itself on Sunday, but Allardyce admitted his side deserved the flak, attributing his side’s poor first-half to an FA Cup hangover after Tuesday’s penalty shoot-out win over Everton. ‘We were not good in the first-half,’ he said. ‘When you have expectation of watching exciting games like the one against Everton it’s disappointing for fans to see us play so poorly,. ‘I’ve never seen us pass so poorly this season and that was a legacy of our efforts on Tuesday night.’ West Ham were far more direct in the second-half - a style for which in the past Allardyce has been criticised heavily - but the tactics paid dividends as goals from Andy Carroll, Morgan Amalfitano and Stewart Downing secured victory. ‘All this tippy-tappy stuff... everybody keeps going on about the right way to play football, it’s all a load of old b******s sometimes,’ said Allardyce. ‘Getting the ball in the opposition’s box as quickly as you can with quality is sometimes the best way forward. Alex Song played a superb 55 yard pass through to Stewart Downing, who slotted in West Ham's third and final goal on Sunday . Michael Dawson and Curtis Davies attempt to clear the ball in the middle of a chaotic scene following a West Ham corner . Hull City's Scottish goalkeeper McGregor dives to clear the ball, which then bounces off the crossbar . Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Alex Song steams in to win an aerial duel with Jake Livermore during the first half . Despite playing as a lone striker, Carroll influenced the game all over the opponents half, as shown by this heat map from Match Zone . West Ham centre back James Collins heads the ball clear while team-mate Mark Noble looks on during the first half in east London . Sone Aluko got the better of the West Ham defence on numerous occasions early in the game but couldn't score . West Ham defender Tomkins competes for the ball with former Tottenham midfielder Livermore . ‘That’s what we did second-half and that’s why we won the game.’ It wasn’t quite an X-rated tirade, but you could interpret Allardyce’s words as a riposte to those - West Ham fans among them - who continually criticise his tactics. Hull could not deal with West Ham’s second-half approach and, as a result, suffered a fourth defeat in five. To make matters worse, their already lengthy injury list grew after injuries to James Chester and Alex Bruce. ‘James has dislocated his shoulder. If he needs surgery he could be out for at least two months,’ said manager Steve Bruce. ‘Alex has a thigh problem which could be him out for at least a month. ‘We were delighted with our first-half but you have to score when you’re on top. You can’t let good teams like West Ham off the hook.’ Indeed, Hull started quickly, winning two corners inside the first two minutes - both times after excellent play from Sone Aluko. After six minutes he set up Ahmed Elmohamady, who fired wide when unmarked. Hull were given an insight of what was to follow in the 41st minute when Enner Valencia’s looping header hit the top of the bar. That was not enough to stop the half-time jeers but Allardyce’s team were transformed after the break and went ahead in the 49th minute. Valencia chanced a shot from 30 yards but though Allan McGregor parried the effort, Carroll nipped in front of Curtis Davies to tap home. Just 10 minutes later it was 2-0, substitute Morgan Amalfitano converting Valencia’s pass, before Downing coolly slotted the third goal two minutes later. Hull defender James Chester is escorted off the pitch after injuring his arm shortly before half time . The opposing managers watching their teams from the touchline during the first half of the Premier League clash . Hammers full back Aaron Cresswell tussles for the ball with Hull's Stephen Quinn at the Boleyn Ground . Carl Jenkinson, on loan at West Ham from Arsenal, dribbles down the flank while being tracked by David Meyler . Carroll tries to make a pass while being closed down by Alex Bruce (left) and Livermore (right) Former Liverpool midfielder Downing tries to hold off Hull City's Tom Huddlestone during the first half . Carroll and Huddlestone stand back-to-back while trying to gain control of the ball at the Boleyn Ground . Under-fire manager Steve Bruce shouts instructions to his players during the Premier League encounter on Sunday . West Ham manager Sam Allardyce watches on during his team's match at the Boleyn Ground .
Andy Carroll opened the scoring for West Ham after Alan McGregor spilled Enner Valencia's shot .
James Collins picked up an injury in the second half and had to be replaced by Winston Reid .
Morgan Amalfitano doubled the Hammers lead with 20 minutes remaining .
The in-form Stewart Downing then put the game beyond doubt when he added a third .
West Ham United fans were booing at half-time but what a difference 45 minutes makes. Three goals, three points, no jeers, just cheers. You have to wonder what West Ham boss Sam Allardyce was thinking as he went off at the break. In the corresponding fixture against Hull City last season the Hammers were booed off after winning - a reaction that triggered Allardyce’s now infamous hand-cupped-to-the-ear gesture. West Ham United beat Hull City 3-0 in their Premier League clash at the Boleyn Ground on Sunday afternoon . Andy Carroll breaks the deadlock early in the second half after mistake from Hull City goalkeeper Allan McGregor . Morgan Amalfitano doubles the Hammers' lead after chipping the ball over the on-rushing McGregor . The in-form Stewart Downing then put the game beyond doubt when he added a third goal shortly afterwards . Carroll celebrates after scoring by rushing in to the arms of the West Ham supporters behind the goal . Former Newcastle forward Carroll is congratulated by his team-mates while celebrating in front of the supporters . West Ham United (4-2-3-1): Adrian; Cresswell, Tomkins (O'Brien 76), Collins (Reid 49), Jenkinson; Noble (Amalfitano 66), Song, Nolan, Valencia, Downing; Carroll. Subs not used: Jaaskelainen, Poyet, Jarvis, Cole. Scorers: Carroll, Amalfitano, Downing. Booked: Noble. Hull City (3-5-2): McGregor; Davies (Sagbo 72), Dawson, Bruce (Maguire 46);  Elmohamady, Meyler, Livermore, Chester (Figueroa 45), Quinn, Huddlestone; Aluko. Subs not used: Harper, Ince, McShane, Ramirez. Booked: Elmohamady, Quinn, Meyler. Referee: Martin Atkinson. Att: 34914. CLICK HERE to see out Match Zone feature with goals, heat maps, stats and more. History repeated itself on Sunday, but Allardyce admitted his side deserved the flak, attributing his side’s poor first-half to an FA Cup hangover after Tuesday’s penalty shoot-out win over Everton. ‘We were not good in the first-half,’ he said. ‘When you have expectation of watching exciting games like the one against Everton it’s disappointing for fans to see us play so poorly,. ‘I’ve never seen us pass so poorly this season and that was a legacy of our efforts on Tuesday night.’ West Ham were far more direct in the second-half - a style for which in the past Allardyce has been criticised heavily - but the tactics paid dividends as goals from Andy Carroll, Morgan Amalfitano and Stewart Downing secured victory. ‘All this tippy-tappy stuff... everybody keeps going on about the right way to play football, it’s all a load of old b******s sometimes,’ said Allardyce. ‘Getting the ball in the opposition’s box as quickly as you can with quality is sometimes the best way forward. Alex Song played a superb 55 yard pass through to Stewart Downing, who slotted in West Ham's third and final goal on Sunday . Michael Dawson and Curtis Davies attempt to clear the ball in the middle of a chaotic scene following a West Ham corner . Hull City's Scottish goalkeeper McGregor dives to clear the ball, which then bounces off the crossbar . Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Alex Song steams in to win an aerial duel with Jake Livermore during the first half . Despite playing as a lone striker, Carroll influenced the game all over the opponents half, as shown by this heat map from Match Zone . West Ham centre back James Collins heads the ball clear while team-mate Mark Noble looks on during the first half in east London . Sone Aluko got the better of the West Ham defence on numerous occasions early in the game but couldn't score . West Ham defender Tomkins competes for the ball with former Tottenham midfielder Livermore . ‘That’s what we did second-half and that’s why we won the game.’ It wasn’t quite an X-rated tirade, but you could interpret Allardyce’s words as a riposte to those - West Ham fans among them - who continually criticise his tactics. Hull could not deal with West Ham’s second-half approach and, as a result, suffered a fourth defeat in five. To make matters worse, their already lengthy injury list grew after injuries to James Chester and Alex Bruce. ‘James has dislocated his shoulder. If he needs surgery he could be out for at least two months,’ said manager Steve Bruce. ‘Alex has a thigh problem which could be him out for at least a month. ‘We were delighted with our first-half but you have to score when you’re on top. You can’t let good teams like West Ham off the hook.’ Indeed, Hull started quickly, winning two corners inside the first two minutes - both times after excellent play from Sone Aluko. After six minutes he set up Ahmed Elmohamady, who fired wide when unmarked. Hull were given an insight of what was to follow in the 41st minute when Enner Valencia’s looping header hit the top of the bar. That was not enough to stop the half-time jeers but Allardyce’s team were transformed after the break and went ahead in the 49th minute. Valencia chanced a shot from 30 yards but though Allan McGregor parried the effort, Carroll nipped in front of Curtis Davies to tap home. Just 10 minutes later it was 2-0, substitute Morgan Amalfitano converting Valencia’s pass, before Downing coolly slotted the third goal two minutes later. Hull defender James Chester is escorted off the pitch after injuring his arm shortly before half time . The opposing managers watching their teams from the touchline during the first half of the Premier League clash . Hammers full back Aaron Cresswell tussles for the ball with Hull's Stephen Quinn at the Boleyn Ground . Carl Jenkinson, on loan at West Ham from Arsenal, dribbles down the flank while being tracked by David Meyler . Carroll tries to make a pass while being closed down by Alex Bruce (left) and Livermore (right) Former Liverpool midfielder Downing tries to hold off Hull City's Tom Huddlestone during the first half . Carroll and Huddlestone stand back-to-back while trying to gain control of the ball at the Boleyn Ground . Under-fire manager Steve Bruce shouts instructions to his players during the Premier League encounter on Sunday . West Ham manager Sam Allardyce watches on during his team's match at the Boleyn Ground .
second half after mistake from Hull City doubles the Hammers' lead after chipping the ball over the on-rushing McGregor . The in-form Stewart Downing then put the game beyond doubt when he added a third goal shortly afterwards . Carroll celebrates after scoring by rushing in to from Andy Carroll, Morgan Amalfitano and Stewart Match Zone . West Ham centre back James Collins