West Ham United: September 2008 Archives

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has handed a trial to former Deportivo La Coruna striker Diego Tristan, who is a free agent.

Excessive wage demands look like they could scupper Ghana midfielder Stephen Appiah's dream move to the Premiership and West Ham.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is said to be lining up a January swoop for Zurab Khizanishvili, who is struggling at Blackburn.

Carlton Cole has apologised to the club and admitted being 'stupid' following his arrest on suspension of drink driving last week.

Eidur Gudjohnsen has distanced himself from reports of a potential reunion with former Chelsea team-mate Gianfranco Zola at West Ham.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport have claimed they will not be able to hear West Ham's appeal over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Gianfranco Zola will be without Dean Ashton this weekend after it was revealed he requires ankle surgery and will be out for a month.

Portsmouth, West Ham and Wigan are on red alert after Ghana defender John Mensah admitted he wants to play in the Premier League.

West Ham have confirmed they will appeal against the tribunal regarding the Carlos Tevez affair to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

West Ham have lodged an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being ordered to pay compensation to Sheffield Utd.

Alex McLeish has admitted that Nigel Quashie is ahead of Kevin-Prince Boateng in the players' bid to win a loan deal with Birmingham.

New Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola says he will not be distracted by the Carlos Tevez saga amid rumours he will have to sell players.

West Ham have refused to comment on the results of the FA hearing that has ruled in Sheff Utd's favour over the Carlos Tevez affair.

West Ham's new boss Gianfranco Zola is to put the emphasis on youth tonight when the side travel to Watford in the Carling Cup.

Dean Ashton should return to training at some point this week according to Gianfranco Zola but is unlikely to be fit to face Watford.

Gianfanco Zola says David Di Michele has all the attributes to become as big a star as Paolo Di Canio at West Ham.

Dean Ashton will miss Gianfranco Zola's first game in charge of West Ham against Newcastle but should return next week.

New West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has been hit by an injury to England striker Dean Ashton - who could be out for a month.

Gianfranco Zola is tipped to name an attacking line-up for his first match in charge against managerless Newcastle on Saturday.

West Ham's first home match under the guidance of Gian Franco Zola is heading for a sell out at Upton Park.

Young West Ham striker Freddie Sears has pleaded with Hammers fans to give him time to show what he can do.

West Ham striker Carlton Cole has decided to snub Sunderland and stay at Upton Park - because of new boss Gianfranco Zola.

Chelsea have agreed a £1million deal with West Ham to allow assistant boss Steve Clarke to link up with Gianfranco Zola.

West Ham have finally secured the services of ex-Chelsea coach Steve Clarke, who will now become first-team coach at Upton Park.

Carlton Cole says Gianfranco Zola is looking to instill his style of play into the West Ham squad, as he takes charge of team affairs.

Chelsea are calling for West Ham to pay £1.2million for Steve Clarke despite him offering his resignation, according to reports.

Former West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has revealed that the George McCartney sale was the reason he resigned as boss.

Steve Clarke has quit as Chelsea's assistant first-team coach - clearing the way for him to join Gianfranco Zola at West Ham.

New boss Gianfranco Zola says he will make West Ham an attacking team and also have a big say on the transfer activity at Upton Park.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has put his move for West Ham midfielder Nigel Quashie on hold while he assesses his fitness.

West Ham's Mark Noble is looking forward to getting back into Premiership action this weekend against West Brom.

West Ham will unveil Gianfranco Zola at a press conference today after he agreed a three year deal with the club.

Former Italian coach Roberto Donadoni has said he was not the right fit to be the new Hammers boss.

West Ham are to unveil Gianfranco Zola as their new boss before the end of the week after Roberto Donadoni pulled out of the race.

Former Italian coach Roberto Donadoni has pulled out of the race to become West Ham boss leaving the way clear for Gianfranco Zola.

West Ham are to name Gianfranco Zola or fellow Italian Roberto Donadoni as their new boss before the end of the week.

Croation boss Slaven Bilic has again ruled out taking over as West Ham boss despite being on the club's shortlist.

West Ham have confirmed that Slaven Bilic, Michael Laudrup, Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Donadoni are on their managerial shortlist.

West Ham have been accused of 'dirty tricks' by Croatia for revealing their interest in Slaven Bilic in the week of the England clash.

Former striker and managerial candidate Paolo Di Canio says the West Ham shirt "still feels like a second skin".

The Croatian FA have said they will block any move by West Ham to try and prise their manager Slaven Bilic away from them.

West Ham are lining up an Italian to replace Alan Curbishly with Roberto Donadoni, Roberto Mancini and Gianfranco Zola on their list.

West Ham's options for who they can replace Alan Curbishley with are narrowing with Slaven Bilic and Harry Redknapp out of the running.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has told fans he will not return to West Ham because he is well treated at Fratton Park.

West Ham's transfer agent Kia Joorabchian has accused Alan Curbishley of contributing to his own downfall by making transfer mistakes.

West Ham's hopes of landing Slaven Bilic as the new manager have been dealt a blow as he says he is staying with Croatia.

Alan Curbishley has resigned as West Ham United manager, according to reports.

Craig Bellamy has defended his decision to pull out of the Wales squad, saying he can't risk another injury seback.

West Ham are set to sign striker David Di Michele and defender Herita Ilunga on 12-month loans while Stephen Appiah should also join.

Despite the transfer window closing last night, West Ham are still lining up a move for midfielder Stephen Appiah.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley looks to be on a collision course with the club's board following the sale of George McCartney.

West Ham are hoping to sign Chelsea full-back Paulo Ferreira on transfer deadline day after he held talks with the club.

George McCartney will reportedly rejoin Sunderland for £5.5m in a deal that could cast further doubt on the future of Alan Curbishley.