West Ham United: October 2008 Archives

Spanish ace set for Hammers start

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.
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Hitman admits longer Hammers lay-off likely

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.
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Same old problems for Hammers

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

Reported West Ham target Keith Fahey has confirmed he would like to move from St Patrick's Athletic and play his football elsewhere.
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Manchester United 2-0 West Ham United

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

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

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

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

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

West Ham are being linked with a switch for Spanish striker Antonito when the transfer window opens in January.
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West Ham United 0-2 Arsenal

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

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.
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No Bluebirds return for Collins

West Ham have reportedly snubbed a bid from Cardiff City to take fringe defender James Collins back to Ninian Park.
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Hines fit for first-team fight

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.
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Mullins ready for first-team fight

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

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

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

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

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

Gianfranco Zola has admitted his side must improve their finishing after they slipped to a disappointing defeat at Hull on Sunday.
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Hull City 1-0 West Ham United

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.
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Parker - Hammers doing alright

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

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

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

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

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

West Ham United's technical director Gianluca Nani has dismissed reports that they are about to sell Valon Behrami to AS Roma.
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No Dubai bid

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

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

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

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

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

West Ham are said to have joined the race to sign Fulham's Jimmy Bullard but are unlikely to be able to afford him.
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Tristan closes in on Hammers deal

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

Sheffield United are set to almost double their claim against West Ham over the Carlos Tevez affair to compound the Hammers' misery.
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West Ham - yours for £100million

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

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

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

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

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

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

West Ham could be bought by Indian billionaire Anil Ambani whose fortune is a mere £20billion, according to reports.
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Curbs exit not my fault - skipper

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

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has praised Craig Bellamy and claims the striker is a 'very important player' for the club.
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Target - Wage demands not a problem

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

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

Striker Carlton Cole has revealed that he revelling in the new formation that manager Gianfranco Zola has introduced at Upton Park.
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West Ham celebrate early victory in damages claim

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

Sears in timely reminder

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

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