By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is weighing up a move for Reading midfielder Jimmy Kebe as he aims to strengthen his midfield options.
The Irons chief has long been an admirer of the Mali international, who impressed with five goals in 16 appearances in the Premier League last season.
Reading star Kebe today penned a new contract at the Madjeski Stadium but this has not put off the Irons, who could well pounce for the goalscoring midfielder according to Sky Sports.
Kebe is unpopular with Hammers fans after a show of gamesmanship led to West Ham midfielder Jack Collison being sent off as Reading defeated the Irons 3-0 the season before last, with both sides being promoted from the Championship in May 2012.
However, such considerations are likely to be beneath the ever-abrasive Allardyce, who admitted recently that he tried to bring the controversial former Bolton and Rangers winger El Hadj Diouf to Upton Park.
Norwich boss Chris Hughton has also been credited with an interest in Kebe.
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Friday, 19 July 2013
Monday, 15 July 2013
Hammers to move for Reading star
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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West Ham are said to be lining up a move for Reading's Pavel Pogrebnyak after the Russian's agent confirmed Premier League interest in the forward.
The Hammers were linked with the former Stuttgart man at the back end of last season but Pogrebnyak himself dismissed reports that at the time he would be leaving the Royals as 'bullshit.'
However, following the club's relegation from the Premier League, the Russia international has said that he would be open to a move away from the club and told Russian football website sovsport.ru that it would be a 'dream' to stay in the English top flight.
He said: "It's true that my dream is to continue my career in England, in the Premier League. But some of my best moments of my career were in Russia- so anything can happen."
Pogrebnyak's agent, Oleg Artemov, confirmed today that his client had received offers from Premier League clubs so the striker is likely to be on the move soon.
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West Ham are said to be lining up a move for Reading's Pavel Pogrebnyak after the Russian's agent confirmed Premier League interest in the forward.
The Hammers were linked with the former Stuttgart man at the back end of last season but Pogrebnyak himself dismissed reports that at the time he would be leaving the Royals as 'bullshit.'
However, following the club's relegation from the Premier League, the Russia international has said that he would be open to a move away from the club and told Russian football website sovsport.ru that it would be a 'dream' to stay in the English top flight.
He said: "It's true that my dream is to continue my career in England, in the Premier League. But some of my best moments of my career were in Russia- so anything can happen."
Pogrebnyak's agent, Oleg Artemov, confirmed today that his client had received offers from Premier League clubs so the striker is likely to be on the move soon.
Friday, 24 May 2013
Hammers close in on Hunt as Reading release Ireland winger
West Ham could seal a move for Republic of Ireland international Noel Hunt in the next week after Reading director of football Nick Hammond confirmed to Sky Sports this afternoon that the winger would not be offered a new contract at the Madjeski Stadium following relegation from the Premier League.
Hunt was one of five Reading players not to have been offered fresh terms by the Berkshire club, and director of football Hammond said today: "every one of the plaeyrs leaving this summer has played a part in the club's recent success and on behalf of the club I would like to wish them well for the future. Both on and off the pitch they have contributed massively to the team and now they move on to the next stage of their careers."
The Hammers were linked with a move for the 30 year old last month, and West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is a big fan of the powerful winger, who is a self-confessed Irons supporter.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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Hunt was one of five Reading players not to have been offered fresh terms by the Berkshire club, and director of football Hammond said today: "every one of the plaeyrs leaving this summer has played a part in the club's recent success and on behalf of the club I would like to wish them well for the future. Both on and off the pitch they have contributed massively to the team and now they move on to the next stage of their careers."
The Hammers were linked with a move for the 30 year old last month, and West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is a big fan of the powerful winger, who is a self-confessed Irons supporter.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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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
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Monday, 13 May 2013
Ladies' game abandoned after keeper injury
West Ham United’s Ladies had their final match of the season abandoned with nine minutes to go after goalkeeper Toni-Anne Wayne suffered a serious injury that required her to be taken away by ambulance.
Reading were awarded all three points as they were 3-2 up when the decision was taken to call off the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division match. Wayne collided with the goal post, resulting in cracked ribs and a bruised sternum and hip.
Rosey Sullivan and Katie Bottom scored for the Hammers, but the early conclusion meant that they couldn't end their seven game winless streak.
Wayne was released from hospital on Sunday evening, but with what sounds like a nasty incident, we wish her a speedy recovery.
The side notched up 22 points from 16 games and finished sixth. They may be disappointed with the second half of their season but should bow out with their heads held high after a mid-table finish.
By Lucy Woolford, Youth and Development Squad reporter
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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
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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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Friday, 3 May 2013
Hammers target keen to stay in England after relegation
The agent of Reading striker Pavel Pogrebnyak has told Russian newspaper Sport Express that his client will be looking to stay in England in the event that he leaves the Madjeski Stadium this summer.
His agent, Oleg Artemov, remained cagey on his client's future but implied that talks are already in place with at least one club, saying that "Pavel has a contract with Reading and we don't want to reveal our secrets- until the end of the season we won't say anything."
The Russian international's five goals this season were not enough to prevent the Royals from Premier League relegation last Sunday and there is likely to be a lot of interest in the 29 year old when the transfer window re-opens later this month.
Pogrebnyak was linked with a summer move to West Ham in March, but rubbished the reports, describing them in Sport Express as 'bullshit'.
The powerful frontman said at the time that he wouldn't "comment until the end of the championship," and that he would "talk everything over with the president at the end of the season." He was also at pains to point out that "we won't be relegated."
Now that Reading have been relegated, it seems likely that Pogrebnyak will already be thinking about his next move.
The powerful frontman said at the time that he wouldn't "comment until the end of the championship," and that he would "talk everything over with the president at the end of the season." He was also at pains to point out that "we won't be relegated."
Now that Reading have been relegated, it seems likely that Pogrebnyak will already be thinking about his next move.
His agent, Oleg Artemov, remained cagey on his client's future but implied that talks are already in place with at least one club, saying that "Pavel has a contract with Reading and we don't want to reveal our secrets- until the end of the season we won't say anything."
Artemov could however confirm that the former Stuttgart forward's preference is to remain in England.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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