West Ham United: October 2008 Archives

Diego Tristan could be handed his West Ham debut at Middlesbrough on Saturday as the injury-hit side aim to end a run of four defeats.

Dean Ashton has admitted he will be happy if he makes his comeback from an ankle injury for West Ham before the end of the season.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has a fresh injury worry ahead of the Middlesbrough clash as Valon Behrami has a calf problem.

Reported West Ham target Keith Fahey has confirmed he would like to move from St Patrick's Athletic and play his football elsewhere.

A Cristiano Ronaldo brace earned the points for Man United at Old Trafford as West Ham succumbed to their fourth successive defeat.

Zurab Khizanishvili admits his future at Blackburn is in the balance as West Ham continue to be linked with a move.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is refusing to compromise on his side's attack style ahead of the clash with Manchester United.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola goes into tonight's clash at Manchester United without strikers Carlton Cole and Dean Ashton.

West Ham will be without striker Carlton Cole for the clash with Manchester United after deciding not to appeal against his red card.

West Ham are being linked with a switch for Spanish striker Antonito when the transfer window opens in January.

West Ham fight bravely but Arsenal are just too strong for the Hammers and seal the win with two second half goals.

Winger Kyel Reid has admitted boss Gianfranco Zola has told him to remain patient as he bids to force his way into the West Ham side.

West Ham have reportedly snubbed a bid from Cardiff City to take fringe defender James Collins back to Ninian Park.

Young striker Zavon Hines says he is finally fit from a knee problem and is now looking to force his way into the West Ham first team.

Hayden Mullins has ruled out the possibility of leaving West Ham as he intends to stay put and fight for his first-team place.

Valon Behrami has admitted he would like to play for Roma but says he is happy to stay at West Ham for now.

Technical director Gianluca Nani has hinted that West Ham will be targeting young players in the January transfer window.

Tottenham are set to make a surprise bid for West Ham midfielder Scott Parker when the transfer window re-opens in January.

Gianfranco Zola is delighted to have Craig Bellamy back in action following the striker's return against Hull.

Gianfranco Zola has admitted his side must improve their finishing after they slipped to a disappointing defeat at Hull on Sunday.

Michael Turner's second half header handed Hull a 1-0 win against West Ham at the KC Stadium to lift them back into third place.

West Ham midfielder Scott Parker claims the Hammers are still a "club on the up" despite fears over their finances.

West Ham new boy Diego Tristan has been told he will have to wait for his chance to impress in the Premier League.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has a striker selection headache at Hull on Sunday with six forwards vying for three starting places.

West Ham hope the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will give them a full hearing in their legal battle against Sheffield United.

New West Ham striker Diego Tristan has revealed that he would not have joined the club had he got an offer from La Liga.

West Ham United's technical director Gianluca Nani has dismissed reports that they are about to sell Valon Behrami to AS Roma.

The Dubai based investment group, Zabeel, who are looking to buy Charlton have denied they are to bid for West Ham as well.

West Ham have finally completed the signing of former Spanish international striker Diego Tristan on a season-long deal.

Any hopes West Ham keeper Robert Green had of making his England debut in Belarus have been dashed after he picked up an injury.

West Ham skipper Lucas Neill wants to end speculation about his future and sign a new deal to keep him in east London.

West Ham centre-half Mathew Upson has admitted he needs to improve his understanding with Rio Ferdinand at England level.

West Ham are said to have joined the race to sign Fulham's Jimmy Bullard but are unlikely to be able to afford him.

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola says he is confident of signing Spaniard Diego Tristan after the forward impressed in his trial.

Sheffield United are set to almost double their claim against West Ham over the Carlos Tevez affair to compound the Hammers' misery.

West Ham United owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson is ready to sell the club for a cut-price fee after seeing his assets fall in value.

Sheffield United intend to try and block West Ham's efforts to win a new hearing over the Carlos Tevez affair.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hold a preliminary hearing to discuss West Ham's appeal against the tribunal decision.

West Ham vice-chairman Asgeir Fridgeirsson has admitted the club will have no new money to spend on players in January.

West Ham will not be affected by the nationalisation of Iceland's second biggest bank Landsbanki, according to a board member.

West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green has vowed to make amends for his howlers against Bolton which saw them slip to a 3-1 defeat.

West Ham could be bought by Indian billionaire Anil Ambani whose fortune is a mere £20billion, according to reports.

West Ham skipper Lucas Neill has denied he had anything to do with Alan Curbishley's exit from Upton Park.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has praised Craig Bellamy and claims the striker is a 'very important player' for the club.

Reported West Ham target Stephen Appiah has rejected claims his high wage demands are scuppering his chances of a move.

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has admitted the Trotters could try to claim compensation from West Ham over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Striker Carlton Cole has revealed that he revelling in the new formation that manager Gianfranco Zola has introduced at Upton Park.

West Ham have won the first round in their battle against Sheffield United's £30million damages claim against them.

Striker Freddie Sears has staked his claim for a first team place by netting all four goals in the reserves win over West Brom.

Gianfranco Zola has been hit with a major injury blow as Dean Ashton could now be ruled out for the entire season.