WEST HAM were dealt a hammer blow as the Premier League rejected their request to bring their game against Southampton forward to give fans time to watch the Women’s FA Cup final. The Irons wanted to bring kick off on May 4 forward from 3pm to 12.30pm which would then give supporters the chance to dash across London to Wembley for a 5.30pm start. West Ham’s ladies team have reached the FA Cup final for the first time – and in their first year as a professional team – and plenty of supporters no doubt wanted to see both their teams in action next weekend. Matt Beard’s side beat Reading on penalties in the semi-final to set up a final date with favourites Manchester City. But with the clash against Southampton confirmed to take place at 3pm, it will be impossible for fans to make the hour-long journey from the London Stadium in East London to the national stadium in the north-west of the capital in time. It is understood the Premier League blocked the proposal because of the costly problems it could cause for the 3,000 travelling Southampton fans who have already made plans.In a statement on the club…