West Ham United: September 2009 Archives

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola says this weekend's game against Fulham is a cup final and is demanding all three points.

Gianfranco Zola claims everyone at West Ham is failing to perform to a level 'they are capable of' after the 3-1 defeat at Man City.

Carlos Tevez bagged a brace against his former club as Man City cruised to a 3-1 victory over struggling West Ham United at Eastlands.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola could be set to hand a full debut to striker Guillermo Franco in tonight's clash at Manchester City.

West Ham say they are reviewing the situation after charges from the FA which could lead to them playing behind closed doors.

Gianfranco Zola believes Craig Bellamy made him a better man-manager and he's looking forward to facing the Hammers old boy tomorrow.

West Ham are being linked with a January swoop for Bayern Munich's Italian striker Luca Toni and Livorno midfielder Antonio Candreva.

Gianfranco Zola claims West Ham striker Carlton Cole's vast improvement since he took charge is all down to the player and not himself.

Bondz N'Gala admits he doesn't know how to feel after getting his first taste of first-team action during West Ham's defeat to Bolton.

Bordeaux's president Jean-Louis Triaud has warned West Ham to forget about trying to sign striker target Marouane Chamakh in January.

Gianfranco Zola hit out at his West Ham stars for failing to kill off Bolton before they crashed to a 3-1 extra time Carling Cup loss.

Gianfranco Zola is set to hand new striker Guillermo Franco his West Ham debut in the Carling Cup at Bolton, but Matthew Upson is out.

Gianfranco Zola is delighted with the acquisition of Guillermo Franco, claiming the striker completes his attacking options at West Ham.

Alessandro Diamanti has denied that he touched the ball twice when scoring a penalty for West Ham in the 3-2 defeat to Liverpool.

Gianfranco Zola has admitted striker Zavon Hines is 'establishing himself' in the West Ham side after his display against Liverpool.

A Fernando Torres brace helped Liverpool secure three points which lifts them to third in the league after overcoming West Ham.

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has admitted for the first time he is concerned about striker Dean Ashton's future.

Calum Davenport is staying "positive" about his recovery after being stabbed but doubts persist if he will play again.

Gianfranco Zola could hand full debuts to new signings Alessandro Diamanti, Manuel Da Costa and Guillermo Franco against Liverpool.

Everton boss David Moyes has acted quickly to fill the void in his defence by swooping for former West Ham full-back Lucas Neill.

Guillermo Franco is aiming to force his way into the West Ham side and secure a place in the Mexico squad at next summer's World Cup.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola may well be able to pick a defence from strength when they take on Liverpool on Saturday.

Zavon Hines was 'happy' with his West Ham debut in the 1-0 defeat at Wigan after being blighted by injury problems in his early career.

West Ham's hopes of signing striker target Marouane Chamakh in January have been hit by the news the player is focusing on Bordeaux.

West Ham keeper Robert Green realises he is in a major battle to keep hold of the England number one spot for the World Cup.

Hugo Rodallega's second-half strike was enough for Wigan who secure their first Premier League win in three games.

Striker Alessandro Diamanti and defender Manuel Da Costa are set to be handed their West Ham debuts at Wigan on Saturday.

Wigan and Stoke are being linked with Mexico striker Guillermo Franco who has already held talks with West Ham.

Mexico striker Guillermo Franco claims he has signed a 12-month deal with West Ham to end the club's search for a striker.

Alessandro Diamanti looks like being given the nod to partner Carlton Cole at Wigan, after an impressive display in the reserves.

Valon Behrami played an hour on his comeback in the reserves and is set to be included in the West Ham squad to face Wigan on Saturday.

West Ham are set for a boost on the injury front as Valon Behrami is due to return to action for the reserves on Tuesday.

West Ham are monitoring developments in Germany closely after Luca Toni threatened to quit Bayern Munich.

West Ham striker Carlton Cole is desperate to play for England in Wednesday's clash with Croatia and then make the World Cup finals.

Gianfranco Zola is closing in on a deal to take striker Mark Viduka to West Ham, according to reports.

West Ham hitman Carlton Cole claims that he has had to grow up quickly and improve his punctuality to stay in the England reckoning.

Fiorentina's bid to sign West Ham skipper Matthew Upson failed to materialise because they refused to increase their bid by 3m euros.

West Ham are set to fail in their bid to re-sign Lucas Neill after he admitted an interest in joining Spanish side Atletico Madrid.

West Ham will have to move quickly to re-sign Lucas Neill after Sunderland stepped up their interest in the defender.

West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Mark Viduka after confirming they are after an out of contract striker.

Aston Villa have completed a move for West Ham defender James Collins, in a deal believed to be worth £5million.

James Collins is poised to seal a £5m move to Aston Villa after West Ham completed the capture of Portuguese defender Manuel Da Costa.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola says this weekend's game against Fulham is a cup final and is demanding all three points.

Gianfranco Zola claims everyone at West Ham is failing to perform to a level 'they are capable of' after the 3-1 defeat at Man City.

Carlos Tevez bagged a brace against his former club as Man City cruised to a 3-1 victory over struggling West Ham United at Eastlands.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola could be set to hand a full debut to striker Guillermo Franco in tonight's clash at Manchester City.

West Ham say they are reviewing the situation after charges from the FA which could lead to them playing behind closed doors.

Gianfranco Zola believes Craig Bellamy made him a better man-manager and he's looking forward to facing the Hammers old boy tomorrow.

West Ham are being linked with a January swoop for Bayern Munich's Italian striker Luca Toni and Livorno midfielder Antonio Candreva.

Gianfranco Zola claims West Ham striker Carlton Cole's vast improvement since he took charge is all down to the player and not himself.

Bondz N'Gala admits he doesn't know how to feel after getting his first taste of first-team action during West Ham's defeat to Bolton.

Bordeaux's president Jean-Louis Triaud has warned West Ham to forget about trying to sign striker target Marouane Chamakh in January.

Gianfranco Zola hit out at his West Ham stars for failing to kill off Bolton before they crashed to a 3-1 extra time Carling Cup loss.