Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed he is interested in Jermain Defoe and he made a bid for West Ham striker Craig Bellamy.
West Ham United: December 2008 Archives
Hammers ace wants early focus
Valon Behrami wants his West Ham team-mates to be more focused from the kick-off to avoid falling behind and having to chase games.
No Hammers fire sale - Green
Goalkeeper Robert Green has revealed that West Ham's senior players have been assured there will be no exodus of star men in January.
Zola singles hitman out for praise
Striker Carlton Cole was singled out for special praise after his second goal in successive games helped West Ham defeat Stoke 2-1.
Hammers chief repeats his players hopes
Gianfranco Zola has again stressed that he does not need to sell any of his key West Ham players during the January transfer window.
West Ham United 2-1 Stoke City
Second-half substitute Diego Tristan secured West Ham a late and incident-packed 2-1 win against 10-man Stoke at Upton Park.
French star's return attraction
West Ham midfielder Julien Faubert has issued a come and get me plea to Paris St Germain and Lyon, saying he wants to return to France.
Portsmouth 1-4 West Ham United
Three second half goals from the visitors piled more misery on Tony Adams as West Ham thrashed Pompey in this Christmas cracker.
Zola on Ashton future
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has admitted injured striker Dean Ashton may not return to action until April.
Sales don't sway Zola
Gianfranco Zola has moved to assure nervous West Ham fans there will be no January sales at Upton Park.
Cole aims to be hot in front of goal
Striker Carlton Cole is confident he will get back on the goals trail for West Ham over the busy festive fixture programme.
Upson makes Hammers status revelation
Matthew Upson says he is happy with West Ham but is not certain of his future at Upton Park due to the club's financial predicament.
Hammers chief makes funds admission
West Ham vice-chairman Asgeir Fridgeirsson claims boss Gianfranco Zola has always known he will have no money to spend in January.
Cole set for shooting practice
Gianfranco Zola has warned striker Carlton Cole he is set for extra shooting practice as he aims to get West Ham scoring regularly.
West Ham United 0-1 Aston Villa
James Milner's deflected goal on 79 minutes secured Aston Villa a narrow 1-0 win against West Ham at Upton Park.
Juve tipped for Hammers raid
Reports in Italy claim Juventus are poised to make a bid to sign West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami in January's transfer window.
New deal for midfielder
West Ham youngster Jack Collison has put pen to paper on a new contract that should keep him at Upton Park until 2013.
For Sale sign set to go up
West Ham owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson has taken the first steps towards selling the club after receiving provisional offers.
Rival defender linked
Harry Redknapp is ready to take advantage of the cash crisis at his former club West Ham by making a move for Matthew Upson.
Duo eye striker
Dean Ashton is once again being linked with a move away from the club with both Spurs and Aston Villa ready to pay £10m for him.
Fitness boost for defender
Jonathan Spector's hopes of returning to the first team before the year ends will be tested tonight as he runs out for the reserves.
No player departures - Zola
Gianfranco Zola has again moved to slam reports that West Ham need to sell their best players to ease the club's financial troubles.
Hammers chief hails happy Blues return
Gianfranco Zola says his West Ham side did 'fantastically well' after they secured a 1-1 draw at his former club Chelsea on Sunday.
Chelsea 1-1 West Ham United
Nicolas Anelka cancelled out Craig Bellamy's first half goal as Chelsea were held 1-1 by West Ham and missed the chance to go top.
Zola could walk out on Hammers
Gianfranco Zola has warned West Ham he could quit if the club's 'strategy' changes and he is forced to sell players against his wishes.
Injury boost for Hammers
West Ham winger Kieron Dyer has taken another step closer to a first team recall after being out of the side for 15 months.
Blues and Hammers in striker race
Everton appear to be in a straight fight with West Ham for the services of Lazio striker Stephen Makinwa.
Defender warns of crunch time
Mathew Upson has claimed the next two games against Chelsea and Aston Villa are crucial if the club are to avoid a relegation battle.
Striker tipped to exit
West Ham are reportedly set to sacrifice Craig Bellamy in the transfer window to finance new signings if they can get £6m for him.
International heading to Hammers
Cameroon midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba claims that West Ham are interested in bringing him back to English football.
Form a concern for Zola
Gianfranco Zola says they will not be panicing despite the loss to Spurs and claims they should have been awarded a penalty.
West Ham United 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Second half goals from Ledley King and Jamie O'Hara handed Tottenham a 2-0 win against London rivals West Ham at Upton Park.
Fitness hopes for Zola
Gianfranco Zola is keeping his fingers crossed that Dean Ashton will return to the side early in the new year.
Zola's deal revelation
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has revealed midfielder Jack Collison is set to sign a contract extension at Upton Park.
Hammers boss' January plan hint
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has hinted he will not sign anyone next month unless he is forced to because of injury problems.
Hammers 'second rate' - defender
The future of defender Herita Ilunga is under question after he described the team as 'second rate' and was looking to move on.
Striker in Hammers link
West Ham have been linked with a new year move for England striker Emile Heskey who looks to be on his way from Wigan in January.
Zola looks to Craig in Spurs clash
Gianfranco Zola has described Craig Bellamy's performance at Anfield as 'awesome' and says he will get even better.
England call coming for Green - boss
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has backed keeper Robert Green to win an England recall if he continues in his current form.
Boss hails 'best team performance'
Gianfranco Zola says West Ham's goalless draw at Liverpool on Monday is his finest moment since he took over as manager.
Midfielder heading for loan exit
Robert Green has urged West Ham's owners not to sell the club's best players amid reports Keiron Dyer is heading back to Ipswich.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham United
Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw for the second successive home game but still move a point clear of Chelsea at the top of the table.
Franco's fitness boost
West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has a fully-fit squad at his disposal for Monday night's Premier League clash at Liverpool.
Midfielder confirms bid
West Ham midfielder Kieron Dyer is hoping to make his first-team comeback at Christmas after 16 months on the sidelines.
Striker interest not dead yet
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed he is interested in Jermain Defoe and he made a bid for West Ham striker Craig Bellamy.
Hammers ace wants early focus
Valon Behrami wants his West Ham team-mates to be more focused from the kick-off to avoid falling behind and having to chase games.
No Hammers fire sale - Green
Goalkeeper Robert Green has revealed that West Ham's senior players have been assured there will be no exodus of star men in January.
Zola singles hitman out for praise
Striker Carlton Cole was singled out for special praise after his second goal in successive games helped West Ham defeat Stoke 2-1.
Hammers chief repeats his players hopes
Gianfranco Zola has again stressed that he does not need to sell any of his key West Ham players during the January transfer window.
West Ham United 2-1 Stoke City
Second-half substitute Diego Tristan secured West Ham a late and incident-packed 2-1 win against 10-man Stoke at Upton Park.
French star's return attraction
West Ham midfielder Julien Faubert has issued a come and get me plea to Paris St Germain and Lyon, saying he wants to return to France.
Portsmouth 1-4 West Ham United
Three second half goals from the visitors piled more misery on Tony Adams as West Ham thrashed Pompey in this Christmas cracker.



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