by David Wilson on September 1, 2010
For the first time Premier League teams had to name a 25-man squad for the first half of the EPL season and there was a couple of surprises.
All 20 clubs had to submit a squad of up to 25 players containing no more than 17 players who do not qualify as homegrown. Homegrown players are classed as players who “irrespective of his nationality or age, has been registered with any club affiliated to the Football Association or the Football Association of Wales for a period, continuous or not, of three entire seasons or 36 months prior to his 21st birthday”. Read more... (1279 words, 1 image, estimated 5:07 mins reading time)
by Damian Cooper on August 31, 2010
So as the dust settles until January, three of the seven transfers that were being rumoured as the day began actually happened. Gyan, Di Santos and Hleb all making the moves they were expected to make as the day started. Once again though as predicted, the 24 hour rolling news channels were making up their own stories. If Scott Parker had left West Ham in this transfer window then the Chariman would have had to leave West Ham as well. He came out weeks ago with a statement that would have made his position unteneable if Parker had gone. Yet the television got a lot of coverage out of the nothing story that he was on his way to Spurs. Read more... (329 words, 1 image, estimated 1:19 mins reading time)
by Damian Cooper on August 31, 2010
Today is transfer deadline day in the EPL meaning that Premier League clubs have until 6pm London time to sign players before the window closes. The day is always rife with Speculation and the advent of 24 hour rolling sports news has fuelled that speculation further in recent years.
Avram Grant is on his phone down at the Boleyn Ground with rumours abound of Jamie O’Hara and Robbie Keane coming in. Scott Parker is sought after once again, and Hammers fans will be hoping that the Board do what they say and keep hold of Parker. Chairman David Sullivan issued a hands off warning a few weeks ago and said Parker was categorically going nowhere. That hasn’t stopped the rumours though. Read more... (374 words, 1 image, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)
by John Brandon on August 30, 2010
Manchester United eased past a troubled and feeble West Ham United thanks to two of the greatest players this country have ever seen.
Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs single handedly won the game for Manchester United and in the process started their campaign to knock the mighty Chelsea off of their perch. Oh and how they did it.
Pass after pass was arrowed across the pitch by Paul Scholes, skill after skill was displayed by Ryan Giggs and it was this combination that led to all 3 of the goals in their 3 – 0 win.
American full back Jonathon Spector had a torrid time against Ryan Giggs (his old team mate) and after being nutmegged by the Welsh wizard, Spector brought him down to give Manchester United a penalty. A penalty which ended 1,114 minutes without a goal for Wayne Rooney. Read more... (332 words, 1 image, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)
by Damian Cooper on August 2, 2010
The Hammers are up next in our pre-season review of all the teams in the EPL. It’s all change at Upton Park with the advent of new ownership towards the end of last season. Although much loved as a player, Gianfranco Zola fell short of what it takes to be a top flight boss and his tactics were exposed quite painfully late on in the season. Avram Grant is the new man on Green Street, and his Premiership experience and record with both Chelsea and Portsmouth suggests West Ham are getting a good manager at a good time in his career. Read more... (552 words, 1 image, estimated 2:12 mins reading time)
by Damian Cooper on July 18, 2010
West Bromwich Albion have been the representatives of the gulf between the Premier League and the second tier in recent seasons. Albion were relegated from the top flight in 2003, 2007 and 2009. In the interceding years, and including last season they were promoted back to the upper tier in 2005, 2008 and 2010. The record clearly sends the message that the club are too good for the Championship, but not good enough for the Premier League. Read more... (506 words, 1 image, estimated 2:01 mins reading time)
by Damian Cooper on June 13, 2010
There are 8 players in England’s World Cup squad of 23, that have played for West Ham at some point in their careers. John Terry also played in West Ham’s youth side but never played for the first team. After Robert Green (one of two current Hammers in the England squad) announced himself onto the world stage last night, here is a fantasy World Cup eleven from one time Hammers at the World Cup.
1. David James (England) Read more... (915 words, 1 image, estimated 3:40 mins reading time)
by Patton Hunnicutt on May 22, 2010
West Ham has made a move to sign Thierry Henry and make him the highest paid player in the history of their club. Yeah, that’s what I thought too–huh?
Their reasoning makes sense:
“We’re trying to assemble a more prolific strike force at West Ham and I’d love to have Henry here. Our club is in debt but a striker of his quality and standing would make it a great deal.”
“Henry is still up there with the best.”I’ve made an offer which would make him the highest-paid player in the club’s history.”And it’s a serious offer because Henry could walk into almost any Premier League side.” Read more... (309 words, 2 images, estimated 1:14 mins reading time)
by David on February 23, 2010
Manchester United moved to within a point of Premier League leaders Chelsea with a 3-0 defeat of West Ham United tonight.
A week after heading two goals in the 3-2 UEFA Champions League first knockout round first-leg defeat of AC Milan, Wayne Rooney did it again. His first came on 38 minutes, turning in Antonio Valencia’s volley at the end of a fine team move. Ten minutes into the second half, Valencia again set up Rooney to double the lead and take his season’s goal tally to 27.
Michael Owen came on with 12 minutes left as Rooney was withdrawn and swiftly added a third following a Paul Scholes pass. With the defeat West Ham remain in 13th position, four points above the relegation zone.
by Patton Hunnicutt on February 4, 2010
photo credit: wonker
Everytime an owner flaps his “yap” it gets harder for the players to take the field.
New West Ham boss David Sullivan is taking his new found power to the wrong level, at the wrong places, and the wrong times, with the wrong audience. It appears that Sullivan is content to use the media to run his club and since they are ALREADY in danger of relegation he may want to stop before he alienates fans who probably have no desire to come out and see a relegated club. Read more... (322 words, 2 images, estimated 1:17 mins reading time)
