West Ham United: November 2008 Archives

Gianfranco Zola has admitted he would love to sign Sebastian Giovinco if Juventus decide to sell the attacking midfielder.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has reiterated that the club will not be selling their best players in January.

West Ham's legal battle with Sheffield United will drag on well into the new year after they appealed against a high court ruling.

West Ham have received their second contract boost of the week with the news that Freddie Sears has signed a new a five-year deal.

West Ham defender James Tomkins is set to report back for first team training after a run out for the reserves against Portsmouth.

West Ham are being linked with a move for Juventus striker Sebastian Giovinco according to the player's agent.

Chief executive officer Scott Duxburry claims that Carlton Cole's new five year deal is proof they are on a sound financial footing.

West Ham striker Carlton Cole has put pen to paper on a new five year contract and has asked fans to continue to support him.

Gianfranco Zola has heaped praise on Mathew Upson but faces a battle to keep hold of him in January with Arsenal poised to move.

Valon Behrami's first-half strike secured West Ham a first win in eight Premier League games at Sunderland.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has told potential suitors that England defender Matthew Upson is not for sale.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola admits he is set to sell some players in January but will not be forced to cash in on star names.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola will decide on Diego Tristan's involvement at Sunderland after a late fitness test.

West Ham striker Carlton Cole is set to repay the manager's faith in him by signing an improved four-year contract.

West Ham's vice-chairman has rejected claims that the Hammers will have to sell a number of players in January's transfer window.

Gianfranco Zola admits he took a big risk taking the West Ham post and the Italian insists he is still 'learning' the job.

West Ham are expected to have scouts in attendance when Stephen Appiah runs out for Ghana tonight against Tunisia.

Celtic are to make a move for West Ham striker Craig Bellamy when the transfer window opens in the new year, according to reports.

West Ham are bracing themselves for a major January bid from Tottenham as they look to land keeper Robert Green.

Jonathan Spector has signed a new three-year contract with West Ham, keeping him with the club until summer 2011.

West Ham youngster Jack Collison is set to make his full Wales debut in Wednesday's friendly against Denmark.

West Brom are reported to be keeping tabs on West Ham United defender James Collins and hope to resurrect a deal.

It finished goalless at Upton Park as home keeper Robert Green produced a great display to keep out former Hammer Jermain Defoe.

Valon Behrami is set to return to the West Ham side for the home clash with Portsmouth after recovering from a calf injury.

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola is confident he can lead his struggling side out of their current slump.

West Ham new boy Diego Tristan says the side are too good to go down despite just one point from the last 18 on offer.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has been handed a boost on the injury front, with Valon Behrami returning to training.

West Ham have been told the Carlos Tevez affair will trundle on after a High Court judge said there would be no decision for weeks.

Welsh international Jack Collison says he was left with mixed emotions after netting his first goal for the club.

West Ham will find out today whether they will be permitted to take their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

West Ham midfielder Lee Bowyer has criticised the Hammers's defence following the defeat to Everton.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola says he is 'more than worried' about their current form following a home defeat to Everton.

Three late second-half goals, two from Louis Saha and one from Joleon Lescott, saw Everton complete a smash and grab at Upton Park.

West Ham striker Dean Ashton has visited a Dutch specialist to try and get to the bottom of his on-going ankle injury.

West Ham's Hayden Mullins says the players are desperate to relieve the pressure on boss Gianfranco Zola with a win over Everton.

Gianfranco Zola has had some cheer on the injury front because Diego Tristan will be fit enough to play for West Ham against Everton.

West Ham striker Diego Tristan has pushed his claim for a place in the side to face Everton after turning out for the reserves.

Manager Gianfranco Zola has admitted that managing West Ham is a lot harder than he thought it would be.

Spanish second division striker Antonito claims he is ready to make a mid-season move to West Ham United.

A late equaliser from Mido gained a deserved point for Middlesbrough, who responded well after being second best in the first period.