West Ham United: October 2009 Archives

Sunderland come from two goals down to secure a point against West Ham in an action packed game at the Stadium of Light.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is to hand a trial to Togo international keeper Cedric Mensah.

West Ham will be without the suspended Scott Parker for the clash at Sunderland but Kieron Dyer may well return.

West Ham have been handed a major injury boost with the news that Kieron Dyer is back in training and could play at Sunderland.

West Ham defender Calum Davenport has been charged with assault following the incident which saw him stabbed in both legs.

West Ham target Franck Tabanou has said he is committed to Toulouse and intends to stay with the Ligue 1 side for as long as he can.

Sources close to ex Birmingham chief David Gold suggest Crystal Palace, Charlton and West Ham are all possible takeover opportunities.

West Ham central defender Mathew Upson has reiterated his claim that all the players are behind boss Gianfranco Zola.

Second half goals from Carlton Cole and Alessandro Diamanti's penalty secured ten-man West Ham a point in a 2-2 draw against Arsenal.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted he regrets allowing Mathew Upson to leave the club as he prepares to face him.

West Ham star Scott Parker will return from a one-game ban for Saturday's clash with Arsenal at Upton Park.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola claims the Hammers are capable of pulling off a shock result against Arsenal at Upton Park.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is concentrating on events on the pitch rather than worry about what may be happening off it.

West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami has called on the players to inspire the crowd into noisy support for the team.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola says the competition for a place in Fabio Capello's England squad should help West Ham.

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has again insisted Italian striker Luca Toni will not be joining West Ham in January.

Stoke defender Robert Huth is facing a three-match ban after admitting an FA charge of violent conduct.

Gianfranco Zola is confident West Ham will turn things around soon and feels Valon Behrami and Jack Collison will be key.

West Ham have played down talk of an imminent takeover despite an initial approach from American financial mogul Jim Bowe.

West Ham could have new owners by the new year if an American consortium involving several Hammers fans is successful with a takeover.

A James Beattie brace gave Stoke their first three points since August after overcoming West Ham, who remain second bottom.

Midfielders Valon Behrami and Jack Collison should return for West Ham's trip to Stoke on Saturday but Scott Parker is suspended.

Gianfranco Zola has played down speculation linking him with the Napoli manager's job and insisted 'my focus is at West Ham'.

West Ham were the only real transfer option Marouane Chamakh had last summer because Arsenal weren't interested, according to Bordeaux.

West Ham are set to make a January move for Wigan striker Marlon King if the Latics snap up Emile Heskey from from Aston Villa.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is wasting his time trying to buy Luca Toni from Bayern Munich according to their chairman.

West Ham youngster Zavon Hines believes West Ham show a great belief in the young talent at the club.

West Ham are keeping tabs on Livorno midfielder Antonio Candreva, the man who the Italian side replaced Alessandro Diamanti with.

West Ham's hopes of landing striker target Luca Toni from Bayern Munich look to be fading after he stated he would like to go to Napoli

Former West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson is being linked with a return to take over the Hammers in a cut-price deal.

Former Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan is being linked with a takeover bid at West Ham but he is saying little on the matter.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has denied losing faith with his players amid claims of crisis meetings at Upton Park.

West Ham's Carlton Cole, Matthew Upson and Robert Green have been named in the England squad for the games against Ukraine and Belarus.

Gianfranco Zola says West Ham must have belief in their abilities if they are to progress up the table after the 2-2 draw with Fulham.

West Ham substitute Junior Stanislas came off the bench to earn a point for his side with a deflected 90th-minute goal.

Gianfranco Zola says he will be demanding more from his West Ham players and will be on their case in order to get improvement.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has revealed his tougher side this week as he looks to get the team back to winning ways.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola could be boosted by the return of both Mathew Upson and Valon Behrami for the clash with Fulham.

West Ham target Luca Toni has refused to turn out for Bayern Munich's reserves as he tries to force a move to the Hammers.

Sunderland come from two goals down to secure a point against West Ham in an action packed game at the Stadium of Light.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is to hand a trial to Togo international keeper Cedric Mensah.

West Ham will be without the suspended Scott Parker for the clash at Sunderland but Kieron Dyer may well return.

West Ham have been handed a major injury boost with the news that Kieron Dyer is back in training and could play at Sunderland.

West Ham defender Calum Davenport has been charged with assault following the incident which saw him stabbed in both legs.

West Ham target Franck Tabanou has said he is committed to Toulouse and intends to stay with the Ligue 1 side for as long as he can.

Sources close to ex Birmingham chief David Gold suggest Crystal Palace, Charlton and West Ham are all possible takeover opportunities.

West Ham central defender Mathew Upson has reiterated his claim that all the players are behind boss Gianfranco Zola.

Second half goals from Carlton Cole and Alessandro Diamanti's penalty secured ten-man West Ham a point in a 2-2 draw against Arsenal.