Mobido Maiga is set to leave West Ham this summer after the striker's representatives met with French giants Marseille in order to negotiate a summer move for the Mali international, according to reports coming from France today.
The 25 year old has made just four starts for the Hammers this season and was linked with an immediate return to France in January with both Marseille and Bordeaux being credited with an interest in the pacy forward.
Maiga also found himself in hot water with the club after returning home late after the African Cup of Nations in February, and the £4m has failed to tie down a regular place in Sam Allardyce's side.
With an offer in the region of £13m reported to have been made for Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, Allardyce knows he has to trim his squad in order to stay on the right side of the Premier League's Financial Fair play regulations coming in next season and Maiga could be the next striker to leave the club, after Carlton Cole was shown the door earlier this week.
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Showing posts with label Carlton Cole. Show all posts
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Friday, 24 May 2013
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Carlton departs
Striker Carlton Cole will leave West Ham this summer, it was understood last night after what were believed to be unsuccessful contract negotiations between the England striker's representatives and the club.
The 29 year old tweeted last night, saying 'Life is filled with ups & downs today is a down but i'll be back! Carlton Cole/CFC as I have been called has left the building #UNDERCHUFFED'.
The striker went on to thank the West Ham fans, saying 'i want to thank the West Ham fans for their support especially the 1's (sic) who made the away games feel like a home 1 #COYI.. i came to East London not knowing what to expect but i'm glad i did the last 7 years i've met a lot of good honest decent people #THANKYOU'.
Cole signed from London rivals Chelsea for £2m in summer 2006 and after Academy graduate Mark Noble, was the Hammers' longest serving player. The big striker went on to score 47 goals in 206 appearances in a West Ham shirt and made his England debut, against Spain in 2009, while at the club.
The powerful number nine has always divided opinion amongst Hammers fans, but earnt respect from many by turning down offers from Stoke and Galatasary and taking a 50% wage cut following relegation from the Premier League in 2011. Cole went on to enjoy his most prolific season in claret and blue last term, notching 15 goals, including the opening goal in the 2-1 victory over Blackpool in the Championship play off at Wembley that sealed the club's immediate return to the top flight.
West Ham co-chairman David Gold tweeted as well last night and wished Cole good luck for the future, saying 'Good luck @CarltonCole1 one of the nicest men I've ever met in football.'
Championship side Crystal Palace, who face a date with Watford at Wembley later this month for Premier League football next season, have been linked with the striker in recent weeks, as have newly-relegated Reading.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The 29 year old tweeted last night, saying 'Life is filled with ups & downs today is a down but i'll be back! Carlton Cole/CFC as I have been called has left the building #UNDERCHUFFED'.
The striker went on to thank the West Ham fans, saying 'i want to thank the West Ham fans for their support especially the 1's (sic) who made the away games feel like a home 1 #COYI.. i came to East London not knowing what to expect but i'm glad i did the last 7 years i've met a lot of good honest decent people #THANKYOU'.
Cole signed from London rivals Chelsea for £2m in summer 2006 and after Academy graduate Mark Noble, was the Hammers' longest serving player. The big striker went on to score 47 goals in 206 appearances in a West Ham shirt and made his England debut, against Spain in 2009, while at the club.
The powerful number nine has always divided opinion amongst Hammers fans, but earnt respect from many by turning down offers from Stoke and Galatasary and taking a 50% wage cut following relegation from the Premier League in 2011. Cole went on to enjoy his most prolific season in claret and blue last term, notching 15 goals, including the opening goal in the 2-1 victory over Blackpool in the Championship play off at Wembley that sealed the club's immediate return to the top flight.
West Ham co-chairman David Gold tweeted as well last night and wished Cole good luck for the future, saying 'Good luck @CarltonCole1 one of the nicest men I've ever met in football.'
Championship side Crystal Palace, who face a date with Watford at Wembley later this month for Premier League football next season, have been linked with the striker in recent weeks, as have newly-relegated Reading.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Promotion hopefuls Palace eyeing castaway Cole
Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway is eyeing a summer move for out-of-contract West Ham striker Carlton Cole, according to reports today.
The 29 year old looks set to leave the club, with both the player's representatives and Hammers boss Sam Allardyce last month denying reports that ex England striker Cole had been offered what reports today describe as a 'lucrative new deal' to stay at the club, and Eagles chief Holloway looks set to pounce, as long as his Palace side win their Championship play off final against Watford later this month.
The former Blackpool manager praised Cole after his side were defeated by West Ham in last season's Championship play off final, saying 'Carlton Cole was the difference- I'm a big fan of that lad. If he'd been more consistent, he'd have been England's centre forward for a long time to come.'
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The former Blackpool manager praised Cole after his side were defeated by West Ham in last season's Championship play off final, saying 'Carlton Cole was the difference- I'm a big fan of that lad. If he'd been more consistent, he'd have been England's centre forward for a long time to come.'
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Football run by the fans: one West Ham fan's campaign to raise £1m for club's playing budget
In this age of multi-million pound transfer fees, billionaire owners and £120m play off finals, it's easy to forget about the fans in the money-making industry that is football in the 21st century. However, Exeter-based West Ham fan Nathan Boult has stuck his claret and blue flag in the ground and made a stand that he hopes will have the effect of bringing football back to the fans that little bit more.
"I live in Exeter where the local football team [League Two side Exeter City] is run by the local community. They're fan owned and even some of the players are paid by the supporters," the 22 year old said on his campaign page.
"It made me think, 'what could a club like West Ham achieve if all the fans pulled together and raised some money for the playing budget?!' West Ham are such a well supported club with supporters all over the country. If we all showed our support, we could see something amazing happen. Would be great to attract better players and pay their wages by showing how ambitious we are!"
A cynical view is that £1m doesn't get you anywhere in the Premier League these days, and there's some truth in that. Carlton Cole's reported wages, for example, are believed to be in the annual region of £1.2m. However, this would be more than a token gesture from West Ham fans; the campaign by Boult would be a clear statement of intent to the club that Hammers fans want more of a say in how their club is run, and we at Blowing Bubbles absolutely think it is a worthwhile project and fully support it.
Nathan's page, where fans can donate to the project, can be found here.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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"I live in Exeter where the local football team [League Two side Exeter City] is run by the local community. They're fan owned and even some of the players are paid by the supporters," the 22 year old said on his campaign page.
"It made me think, 'what could a club like West Ham achieve if all the fans pulled together and raised some money for the playing budget?!' West Ham are such a well supported club with supporters all over the country. If we all showed our support, we could see something amazing happen. Would be great to attract better players and pay their wages by showing how ambitious we are!"
A cynical view is that £1m doesn't get you anywhere in the Premier League these days, and there's some truth in that. Carlton Cole's reported wages, for example, are believed to be in the annual region of £1.2m. However, this would be more than a token gesture from West Ham fans; the campaign by Boult would be a clear statement of intent to the club that Hammers fans want more of a say in how their club is run, and we at Blowing Bubbles absolutely think it is a worthwhile project and fully support it.
Nathan's page, where fans can donate to the project, can be found here.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
Ciao Carlton: striker set for Boleyn Ground farewell on Sunday
West Ham striker Carlton Cole will make his last appearance in a Hammers shirt this Sunday against Reading, according to the Sun.
Irons boss Sam Allardyce hinted yesterday of his desire to trim the West Ham squad ahead of next season, and ex Chelsea forward Cole, 29, looks set to be the first to go.
The newspaper claims that the striker, who has been at Upton Park since 2006, rejected a new contract last season after taking a 50% wage cut to stay at the East London club following Premier League relegation in 2011.
Cole's representatives, meanwhile, last month denied that there had been any contact from the club over a new deal for the former England striker after reports that the club had offered the big number nine a new contract, with a deadline of the final day of the season.
Crystal Palace are said to be interested in signing Cole and may well make an approach for the out of contract striker if they win their upcoming Championship play-off final against Watford on May 27.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Irons boss Sam Allardyce hinted yesterday of his desire to trim the West Ham squad ahead of next season, and ex Chelsea forward Cole, 29, looks set to be the first to go.
The newspaper claims that the striker, who has been at Upton Park since 2006, rejected a new contract last season after taking a 50% wage cut to stay at the East London club following Premier League relegation in 2011.
Cole's representatives, meanwhile, last month denied that there had been any contact from the club over a new deal for the former England striker after reports that the club had offered the big number nine a new contract, with a deadline of the final day of the season.
Crystal Palace are said to be interested in signing Cole and may well make an approach for the out of contract striker if they win their upcoming Championship play-off final against Watford on May 27.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Monday, 13 May 2013
Workaholic O'Neil states desire for Boleyn Ground stay as Allardyce wields axe
West Ham midfielder Gary O'Neil has in the last hour told London24 that he 'would love' to stay at Upton Park, amid speculation that his time at the East London club is set to come to and end with his contract expiring next week.
"I'd love to stay, but I haven't heard anything from the club to be honest," said O'Neil, who turns 30 on Saturday.
"That is 11 starts on the trot for me. The manager showed a lot of faith in me, leaving me in there [the first eleven] when Nobes [Mark Noble] was fit again after his injury and since I've been there, we've managed to secure safety, while last year he called me in with 15 games to go and we managed to get over the line."
"So I think I have done okay when he has used me and hopefully that is enough for him to want to offer me something."
Allardyce earlier today told the Evening Standard that he is planning to strengthen his squad over the summer and strongly suggested that the rebuilding process could involve trimming his squad and cutting out-of-contract players such as O'Neil and striker Carlton Cole.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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"I'd love to stay, but I haven't heard anything from the club to be honest," said O'Neil, who turns 30 on Saturday.
"That is 11 starts on the trot for me. The manager showed a lot of faith in me, leaving me in there [the first eleven] when Nobes [Mark Noble] was fit again after his injury and since I've been there, we've managed to secure safety, while last year he called me in with 15 games to go and we managed to get over the line."
"So I think I have done okay when he has used me and hopefully that is enough for him to want to offer me something."
Allardyce earlier today told the Evening Standard that he is planning to strengthen his squad over the summer and strongly suggested that the rebuilding process could involve trimming his squad and cutting out-of-contract players such as O'Neil and striker Carlton Cole.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Under the Hammer: Cole and O'Neil for the chop as Allardyce plans for future
Striker Carlton Cole and midfielder Gary O'Neil could both have played their last game for West Ham as manager Sam Allardyce declares his desire to improve his squad ahead of the club's proposed move to the Olympic Stadium in 2016, the Evening Standard are reporting this afternoon.
Both players are out of contract at the end of the season, and O'Neil last month stated his desire to remain at the club, while Cole has repeatedly reiterated his wish to finish his career at West Ham, amid reported negotiations over a new deal.
Cole's advisors last month rejected suggestions that the England striker had been offered a new deal by the club and given a deadline of May 19 to sign his new contract.
However, Allardyce has today stated the need for financial prudence when it comes to building his squad for next season and hinted that he may cut squad players such as O'Neil and Cole despite their work done for the club.
"The planning has started [for next season and about players' contracts] but it's about affordability. On the money side of it, there is some but it's not fortunes. We've got to improve the team," said the 59 year old today.
According to the newspaper, Allardyce will make a decision about the future of the two players after the final game of the season on Sunday against Reading.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Both players are out of contract at the end of the season, and O'Neil last month stated his desire to remain at the club, while Cole has repeatedly reiterated his wish to finish his career at West Ham, amid reported negotiations over a new deal.
Cole's advisors last month rejected suggestions that the England striker had been offered a new deal by the club and given a deadline of May 19 to sign his new contract.
However, Allardyce has today stated the need for financial prudence when it comes to building his squad for next season and hinted that he may cut squad players such as O'Neil and Cole despite their work done for the club.
"The planning has started [for next season and about players' contracts] but it's about affordability. On the money side of it, there is some but it's not fortunes. We've got to improve the team," said the 59 year old today.
According to the newspaper, Allardyce will make a decision about the future of the two players after the final game of the season on Sunday against Reading.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
Monday, 6 May 2013
Crouch speculation just rumours, say Hammers
Reports yesterday linking West Ham to a summer move for Stoke striker Peter Crouch are nothing more than hearsay, Sports Direct News are reporting today.
The England striker is thought to be keen on a move back down south after a frustrating season at the Britannia Stadium which has seen him fall down the pecking order for the national side, but the Hammers hierarchy are reportedly cocnentrating all their efforts on landing loan star Andy Carroll this summer from Liverpool and will only look at back up options if the Carroll deal falls through. And according to the newspaper, Peter Crouch is not a name being considered by manager Sam Allardyce.
The word is also that the Irons will want to see how the Carlton Cole contract situation resolves itself, with the big striker yet to put pen to paper on a new deal. The ex Chelsea man has previously stated that he wants to end his career at the Boleyn Ground.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
The England striker is thought to be keen on a move back down south after a frustrating season at the Britannia Stadium which has seen him fall down the pecking order for the national side, but the Hammers hierarchy are reportedly cocnentrating all their efforts on landing loan star Andy Carroll this summer from Liverpool and will only look at back up options if the Carroll deal falls through. And according to the newspaper, Peter Crouch is not a name being considered by manager Sam Allardyce.
The word is also that the Irons will want to see how the Carlton Cole contract situation resolves itself, with the big striker yet to put pen to paper on a new deal. The ex Chelsea man has previously stated that he wants to end his career at the Boleyn Ground.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
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