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West Ham midfielder Mohammed Diame could make his first appearance of pre season for the Hammers tomorrow afternoon against Championship new boys Bournemouth.
Co-chairman David Gold tweeted an hour ago: 'Mohamed (sic) Diame is in the squad for tomorrow's game against Bournemouth kick off 3.00pm'.
The midfielder has been the subject of yet more media attention this week after reports that new Everton boss Roberto Martinez is keen to be reunited with the man who he worked with at previous club Wigan. However, claims by various so-called "ITKs" on Twitter that the Senegal international's release clause had been triggered by the Goodison Park club were found to be incorrect and Gold confirmed on Wednesday morning that no inquiry or bid had been lodged for Diame.
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Friday, 24 May 2013
Out of Luk: Irons likely to miss out on Chelsea hotshot
West Ham look set to be one of a host of Premier League clubs who will miss out signing Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku this summer, according to the Sun.
The Hammers were reported to have inquired about the 20 year old's availability and were told by Chelsea that no decision will be made on Lukaku's future until a new permanent manager is appointed to the Stamford Bridge hotseat.
However, the Sun claim today that Lukaku, who notched 14 goals on loan at West Bromwich Albion this season, is keen on a move to German outfit Borussia Dortmund.
The Bundesliga side finished 2nd in the league this season and face a Champions League final showdown with rivals Bayern Munich later this month, and with German football in the ascendancy, Lukaku is said to feel that his best opportunities may be abroad and looks likely to snub the Irons, as well as Swansea, Everton, Fulham, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The Hammers were reported to have inquired about the 20 year old's availability and were told by Chelsea that no decision will be made on Lukaku's future until a new permanent manager is appointed to the Stamford Bridge hotseat.
However, the Sun claim today that Lukaku, who notched 14 goals on loan at West Bromwich Albion this season, is keen on a move to German outfit Borussia Dortmund.
The Bundesliga side finished 2nd in the league this season and face a Champions League final showdown with rivals Bayern Munich later this month, and with German football in the ascendancy, Lukaku is said to feel that his best opportunities may be abroad and looks likely to snub the Irons, as well as Swansea, Everton, Fulham, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Friday, 17 May 2013
Bony chase on: striker to meet with three Premier League sides next week
The speculation surrounding the future of Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony has hotted up today as one of the Ivory Coast's international's agents has today confirmed that his client is currently 'in good demand' and that they will be holding talks with a number of clubs in the coming weeks- starting with an unnamed London club next weekend.
The powerful forward stated last weekend that he believed he had played his last game for Vitesse and left speculation about his future wide open.
West Ham were reported to have held talks with the pacy frontman in March and are still very much on his tail, but will have to fight off stiff competition if they want to land him, Bony's agent has said today.
Francis Cacou today told Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad: "We have had more than one conversation with Anzhi [Makhachkala, Russian side who tried to sign Bony earlier in the season] and we now know what approximately they want to pay. After wages, bonuses and commission we will talk again."
"I have to say we also spoke with a German side last week and the next weekend we will be at a London side."
Sky Sports are reporting that Bony and his representatives will meet with 'at least three' Premier League sides next week- Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, Everton and Fulham as well as the Hammers have all been linked with the 24 year old in the two months.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The powerful forward stated last weekend that he believed he had played his last game for Vitesse and left speculation about his future wide open.
West Ham were reported to have held talks with the pacy frontman in March and are still very much on his tail, but will have to fight off stiff competition if they want to land him, Bony's agent has said today.
Francis Cacou today told Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad: "We have had more than one conversation with Anzhi [Makhachkala, Russian side who tried to sign Bony earlier in the season] and we now know what approximately they want to pay. After wages, bonuses and commission we will talk again."
"I have to say we also spoke with a German side last week and the next weekend we will be at a London side."
Sky Sports are reporting that Bony and his representatives will meet with 'at least three' Premier League sides next week- Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, Everton and Fulham as well as the Hammers have all been linked with the 24 year old in the two months.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Thursday, 16 May 2013
Swanning about: Welsh side close to deal for Hammers target Lukaku
Swansea are close to a season-long loan deal for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, the Daily Mail are reporting this morning.
Reports yesterday linked West Ham with a move for the Belgium international, but the Capital One Cup winners look set to gazumph a whole host of clubs including Everton, Aston Villa and Newcastle and seal a move for the exciting 20 year old.
Lukaku has lit up the Premier League this season with an impressive 14 goals on loan at West Brom and looks set for another move away from Stamford Bridge this summer, with the newly-crowned Europa League champions expected to spend big on another striker in the summer.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Reports yesterday linked West Ham with a move for the Belgium international, but the Capital One Cup winners look set to gazumph a whole host of clubs including Everton, Aston Villa and Newcastle and seal a move for the exciting 20 year old.
Lukaku has lit up the Premier League this season with an impressive 14 goals on loan at West Brom and looks set for another move away from Stamford Bridge this summer, with the newly-crowned Europa League champions expected to spend big on another striker in the summer.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Hammers eye £15m move for Chelsea star Lukaku
Reports this afternoon are linking West Ham with a big money move for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, amid speculation about the Belgium international's future at Stamford Bridge.
Lukaku has been in red hot form for West Brom this season, for whom he has spent the season on loan, scoring 14 goals and firing the Baggies to a first-ever top half Premier League finish and is reportedly being watched by the Irons, Fulham, Everton, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
The news comes after widespread reports this morning that the Hammers are in negotiations with Liverpool over the permanent transfer of on-loan Reds striker Andy Carroll, and so the future of any deal for Lukaku, and of any deal for Wilfried Bony, Gary Hooper or Jordan Rhodes, all of whom the club have been linked with in recent days, is almost certain to be dependent on the progression of the talks with the Anfield club over Carroll, as the new Premier League financial regulations mean that signing the England striker would take a huge chunk out of the club's transfer budget this summer.
Chelsea striker Lukaku is expected to hold showdown talks with the West London outfit next week as he considers the next step in his career.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Lukaku has been in red hot form for West Brom this season, for whom he has spent the season on loan, scoring 14 goals and firing the Baggies to a first-ever top half Premier League finish and is reportedly being watched by the Irons, Fulham, Everton, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
The news comes after widespread reports this morning that the Hammers are in negotiations with Liverpool over the permanent transfer of on-loan Reds striker Andy Carroll, and so the future of any deal for Lukaku, and of any deal for Wilfried Bony, Gary Hooper or Jordan Rhodes, all of whom the club have been linked with in recent days, is almost certain to be dependent on the progression of the talks with the Anfield club over Carroll, as the new Premier League financial regulations mean that signing the England striker would take a huge chunk out of the club's transfer budget this summer.
Chelsea striker Lukaku is expected to hold showdown talks with the West London outfit next week as he considers the next step in his career.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Monday, 13 May 2013
Allardyce blasts holiday-minded Hammers
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce did not get the performance he wanted at Everton yesterday to celebrate signing a new two year deal at the club, as the Irons crashed 2-0 at Goodison Park in a lethargic display, and has let his players know in no uncertain terms exactly what he thought of them.
"We've not found that [winning away from home] to be very easy at all this season," the 59 year old told whufc.com.
"We have managed to win three away from home and at the end of the day, our players played like they had the sun and the beach in their minds [yesterday]. They played like they were on their holidays before they really are."
The Hammers' Premier League survival was of course assured by Stoke's 1-1 draw with Sunderland last week, but this was not the performance Allardyce wanted, with his side still in pole position to land a top half finish.
"Everton were always going to come out all guns blazing and we had to match that, but of course we didn't find the tempo and the time to contend with Everton's very good play and they deserved to win."
The East London side have now not won at Goodison Park since 2005 and although Allardyce's side have every chance of securing 10th spot, lying two points clear of 11th placed Stoke with one game to play and can do so with a win against Reading on Sunday, this defeat will hurt the manager and remind him that of his workload over the summer ahead of next season.
"Trying to get better is our next priority, of course. I hope there will be less business done as there has been over my first two years. It will bring us more stability but I've got to choose the right players to make us better for next season and not stand still, even though we've had a fantastic season."
On his new contract, the Irons boss was equally pragmatic.
"I am very pleased about signing [the new contract] but I wasn't ever expecting it to be a problem. There was a lot of speculation but it's over and done with and we can concentrate on building for next season."
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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"We've not found that [winning away from home] to be very easy at all this season," the 59 year old told whufc.com.
"We have managed to win three away from home and at the end of the day, our players played like they had the sun and the beach in their minds [yesterday]. They played like they were on their holidays before they really are."
The Hammers' Premier League survival was of course assured by Stoke's 1-1 draw with Sunderland last week, but this was not the performance Allardyce wanted, with his side still in pole position to land a top half finish.
"Everton were always going to come out all guns blazing and we had to match that, but of course we didn't find the tempo and the time to contend with Everton's very good play and they deserved to win."
The East London side have now not won at Goodison Park since 2005 and although Allardyce's side have every chance of securing 10th spot, lying two points clear of 11th placed Stoke with one game to play and can do so with a win against Reading on Sunday, this defeat will hurt the manager and remind him that of his workload over the summer ahead of next season.
"Trying to get better is our next priority, of course. I hope there will be less business done as there has been over my first two years. It will bring us more stability but I've got to choose the right players to make us better for next season and not stand still, even though we've had a fantastic season."
On his new contract, the Irons boss was equally pragmatic.
"I am very pleased about signing [the new contract] but I wasn't ever expecting it to be a problem. There was a lot of speculation but it's over and done with and we can concentrate on building for next season."
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Irons target Neville undecided on future
Everton captain Phil Neville has told Sky Sports that he is not yet sure where his future lies after May 19. The 36 year old confirmed last month that he would be leaving Goodison Park at the end of the season and was linked with a move to West Ham, in either a playing or a coaching capacity.
However, the former England international today said that he has not made any decision on his future past the end of this season and hinted at retirement from the game.
"I am not so sure that I will be playing football next season," Neville said.
"I will sit down with my wife, my mum and dad, and look forward to the next chapter in my career."
The ex Manchester United midfielder has made clear in the past his desire to get involved with coaching after working with both Sir Alex Ferguson and his successor at Old Trafford, David Moyes and so that could well be the next step for Neville. One to definitely keep an eye on.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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However, the former England international today said that he has not made any decision on his future past the end of this season and hinted at retirement from the game.
"I am not so sure that I will be playing football next season," Neville said.
"I will sit down with my wife, my mum and dad, and look forward to the next chapter in my career."
The ex Manchester United midfielder has made clear in the past his desire to get involved with coaching after working with both Sir Alex Ferguson and his successor at Old Trafford, David Moyes and so that could well be the next step for Neville. One to definitely keep an eye on.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Sunday, 12 May 2013
Hammers confirm 'fantastic' news of Allardyce stay
West Ham have this afternoon confirmed the news reported to you by Blowing Bubbles earlier today that manager Sam Allardyce has signed a new two year deal at the club.
The news was last night broken by co-chairman David Sullivan's son Jack on Twitter but an official statement has now been made by the club, and both Sullivan and his co-chairman David Gold have told of their happiness at retaining the services of the former Bolton, Newcastle and Blackburn manager.
"This is fantastic news for West Ham United," Gold said today. "Sam has made a hugely positive impact since joining the club nearly two years ago. We [originally] chose to recruit Sam because we knew he would bring discipline, determination, passion and respect to Chadwell Heath and he has delivered on all fronts. It is obvious that Sam is respected by all the players and the relationships that exist throughout the club are some of the best I've seen in my 20 years in football. We can now look forward to the next few years with optimism and I am already excited about our plans for the 2013/2013 season.
David Sullivan was equally elated but somewhat unsurprisingly, could not resist moulding his praise for Allardyce around a strong Olympic Stadium theme.
"I am delighted that we have reached an agreement to extend Sam Allardyce's stay at West Ham United," said Sullivan.
"We have a very real possibility of achieving a top ten finish this season, which would exceed all our expectations and be a fantastic achievement for a newly-promoted side. With Sam's future now secured and our Premier League survival guaranteed for next season, Sam will now have the exciting challenge of building a squad that will befit a team playing in the Olympic Stadium."
"With a highly-rated manager, a stunning new home and two high-profile sponsorship agreements announced in the last few months, these are extremely exciting times for West Ham United."
The Irons do, of course, have a game to play up at Everton in just over an hour, and Allardyce will want to celebrate with a win. We'll get you some team news as it comes through.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
The news was last night broken by co-chairman David Sullivan's son Jack on Twitter but an official statement has now been made by the club, and both Sullivan and his co-chairman David Gold have told of their happiness at retaining the services of the former Bolton, Newcastle and Blackburn manager.
"This is fantastic news for West Ham United," Gold said today. "Sam has made a hugely positive impact since joining the club nearly two years ago. We [originally] chose to recruit Sam because we knew he would bring discipline, determination, passion and respect to Chadwell Heath and he has delivered on all fronts. It is obvious that Sam is respected by all the players and the relationships that exist throughout the club are some of the best I've seen in my 20 years in football. We can now look forward to the next few years with optimism and I am already excited about our plans for the 2013/2013 season.
David Sullivan was equally elated but somewhat unsurprisingly, could not resist moulding his praise for Allardyce around a strong Olympic Stadium theme.
"I am delighted that we have reached an agreement to extend Sam Allardyce's stay at West Ham United," said Sullivan.
"We have a very real possibility of achieving a top ten finish this season, which would exceed all our expectations and be a fantastic achievement for a newly-promoted side. With Sam's future now secured and our Premier League survival guaranteed for next season, Sam will now have the exciting challenge of building a squad that will befit a team playing in the Olympic Stadium."
"With a highly-rated manager, a stunning new home and two high-profile sponsorship agreements announced in the last few months, these are extremely exciting times for West Ham United."
The Irons do, of course, have a game to play up at Everton in just over an hour, and Allardyce will want to celebrate with a win. We'll get you some team news as it comes through.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
@alexshilling
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Fab Ab wants City assurances or will push for move- Irons on red alert
Reported West Ham target Abdisalam Ibrahim wants assurances from Manchester City that he is a part of their future, or he will look for a way out of the club, the Daily Star report today.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is a long-term admirer of the man dubbed 'the next Patrick Vieira,' and was accredited with an interest in the 22 year old in March.
Big Sam will, however, have to fight off competition for Ibrahim if he wants to land the Norway U21 international, with Premier League rivals Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Everton, Swansea, Aston Villa, West Brom and Fulham and Championship promotion hopefuls Brighton all reportedly interested in the midfielder.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is a long-term admirer of the man dubbed 'the next Patrick Vieira,' and was accredited with an interest in the 22 year old in March.
Big Sam will, however, have to fight off competition for Ibrahim if he wants to land the Norway U21 international, with Premier League rivals Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Everton, Swansea, Aston Villa, West Brom and Fulham and Championship promotion hopefuls Brighton all reportedly interested in the midfielder.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Monday, 6 May 2013
Collins content with clean sheet in 'hard' game
West Ham defender James Collins has told whufc.com that he is happy with his side's performance against Newcastle on Saturday- and the clean sheet to go with it.
The Welsh international stated that although the game "had that end-of-season feel to it," he felt that the Irons' performance merited the point they earned.
"To get through that [the game] and not concede, we're very happy with. In the second half we were a lot better and we were unlucky not to get a goal," Collins said.
"Newcastle are a tough, physical side like ourselves and we knew it was going to be a hard game.. we're just happy [Papiss Cisse's shot that was cleared off the line by Winston Reid] that was the only real chance they had in the game."
On next Saturday's trip to Everton, the former Villa cruncher was equally as stoical.
"They're a side that's full of internationals and have a great squad- it'll be a tough game because they're having one of the best seasons they've had for a long while.. if we can keep playing the way we have then I'm confident we can get a decent result there."
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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The Welsh international stated that although the game "had that end-of-season feel to it," he felt that the Irons' performance merited the point they earned.
"To get through that [the game] and not concede, we're very happy with. In the second half we were a lot better and we were unlucky not to get a goal," Collins said.
"Newcastle are a tough, physical side like ourselves and we knew it was going to be a hard game.. we're just happy [Papiss Cisse's shot that was cleared off the line by Winston Reid] that was the only real chance they had in the game."
On next Saturday's trip to Everton, the former Villa cruncher was equally as stoical.
"They're a side that's full of internationals and have a great squad- it'll be a tough game because they're having one of the best seasons they've had for a long while.. if we can keep playing the way we have then I'm confident we can get a decent result there."
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Thursday, 2 May 2013
We saw him first! Hammers face fight to land City starlet
West Ham will have to battle a whole host of Premier League clubs if they want to sign Manchester City midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim this summer, according to Sky Sports.
The 21 year old, out of contract in the summer, was linked with the Irons in March, but now Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Everton and Swansea have all also been credited with an interest in the Norwegian U23 international, who has been earning rave reviews for his performances on loan at Stromsgodset in the Eliteserien.
With only one first team appearance to his name in three years at the Etihad Stadium, Ibrahim may well be tempted to move on this summer and definitely won't be short of suitors.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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With only one first team appearance to his name in three years at the Etihad Stadium, Ibrahim may well be tempted to move on this summer and definitely won't be short of suitors.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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