West Ham United: November 2009 Archives

West Ham are anxiously awaiting the outcome of a scan on Carlton Cole's knee amid reports he could be out for four months.

West Ham secured their second home win of the season in an action-packed clash with Burnley at Upton Park.

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh has again voiced his desire to move to the Premier League, with the Hammers said to be keen.

Hammers captain Matthew Upson has been ruled out of Burnley's visit to Upton Park with a hamstring injury picked up in training.

West Ham defender Julien Faubert says the side must build on their away point at Hull last week by beating Burnley at home.

Gianfranco Zola says the players at the club are focused on what they need to do and are ignoring the financial speculation.

West Ham midfielder Kieron Dyer is pushing for a recall to the starting line up after starring for the reserves on Tuesday night.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is confident of keeping Carlton Cole in the New Year despite interest from Liverpool and Manchester Utd.

West Ham midfielder Nigel Quashie is on the verge of sealing a loan move to the MK Dons as his Hammers future remains in doubt.

West Ham may allow striker Freddie Sears to leave the club and join up with Crystal Palace on a permanent basis in January.

West Ham United's owners Straumer will find out on December 11 if they will get a stay of execution to sort out their debts.

Ten-man Hull held on for a 3-3 draw after fighting back from two goals down against West Ham in an entertaining clash.

Carlton Cole is back for West Ham after a hamstring problem for their clash with fellow strugglers Hull City.

Ipswich Town are eyeing a loan move for Kieron Dyer as he looks to get playing again after an injury-plagued two years at West Ham.

West Ham's summer signing Alessandro Diamanti is finding it hard to adapt to the pace of the game in the Premiership.

West Ham are set for a major boost on the injury front as Carlton Cole is winning his battle to be fit to face Hull.

West Ham have denied receiving an offer for the club from former Birmingham owner David Sullivan.

David Sullivan has made a take it or leave it offer to take over at West Ham where he would be handed half the club for free.

West Ham youngster Zavon Hines is hoping to be in action for England's Under-21-side when they take on Lithuania tonight.

Fears grow that the club maybe forced to sell the likes of Robert Green, Scott Parker, Matthew Upson and Carlton Cole in January.

Worrell Whitehurst, from Derby, has admitted stabbing footballer Calum Davenport in the legs in an attack in Bedfordshire.

West Ham centre half Mathew Upson has committed himself to the Hammers and says he has no plans to quit for a bigger club.

Manchester United and Liverpool will fight it out for £20m-rated West Ham striker Carlton Cole, according to a report.

Carlton Cole is set to return to action for West Ham after the international break while he has targeted ten goals before Christmas.

West Ham's Freddie Sears wants to extend his loan stay at Crystal Palace for the rest of the season and possibly on a permanent basis.

West Ham midfielder Mark Noble says the looming match with Hull, already being tagged a relegation six-pointer, is a massive match.

Midfielder Valon Behrami has gone off to play for Switzerland despite admitting he has not fully recovered from his knee injury.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is being linked with a shock £12m bid for West Ham striker Carlton Cole when the transfer window opens.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has claimed that West Ham can not recall striker Freddie Sears even if they want to.

Following a succession of rumours West Ham striker Dean Ashton is expected to announce his retirement from football this week.

West Ham have reportedly told midfielder Nigel Quashie to stay away from training as he sees out his current contract at the club.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has vowed to get to the bottom of why his team are playing well but not picking up the points.

Everton secured their first win in seven thanks to goals by Louis Saha and Dan Gosling while the Hammers slipped into the drop zone.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is set to make a swoop for West Ham captain Matt Upson in January, according to reports.

Herita Ilunga and Carlton Cole are both in a battle to shake off hamstring injuries in time for West Ham's visit of Everton on Sunday.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is hoping the injury time victory over Aston Villa will be a springboard for a rapid rise up the table.

West Ham striker Carlton Cole looks likely to be out of the side for weeks after damaging a hamstring in the win over Aston Villa.

A dramatic late goal from substitute Zavon Hines secured all three points for West Ham at Upton Park as Villa faltered on the road.

James Collins makes his return to Upton Park tonight and assistant boss Steve Clarke says he hopes he has a 'stinker'.

Gianfranco Zola has Scott Parker returning to his side to face Aston Villa after serving a ban but is without Radoslav Kovac.

Former West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has won his case against the club for constructive dismissal and will now receive compensation.

West Ham are said to be in a fight with Everton for the services of Lyon's Swedish international Kim Kallstrom, according to reports.

Scunthorpe have bolstered their ranks by signing West Ham defender Bondz N'Gala on a one-month loan deal.

West Ham star Jack Collison says that this is a make or break week for the club as they face two home games in four days.

West Ham United are reported to be lining up a £3.5million swoop for Lyon midfielder Kim Kallstrom.

West Ham are anxiously awaiting the outcome of a scan on Carlton Cole's knee amid reports he could be out for four months.

West Ham secured their second home win of the season in an action-packed clash with Burnley at Upton Park.

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh has again voiced his desire to move to the Premier League, with the Hammers said to be keen.

Hammers captain Matthew Upson has been ruled out of Burnley's visit to Upton Park with a hamstring injury picked up in training.

West Ham defender Julien Faubert says the side must build on their away point at Hull last week by beating Burnley at home.

Gianfranco Zola says the players at the club are focused on what they need to do and are ignoring the financial speculation.

West Ham midfielder Kieron Dyer is pushing for a recall to the starting line up after starring for the reserves on Tuesday night.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is confident of keeping Carlton Cole in the New Year despite interest from Liverpool and Manchester Utd.

West Ham midfielder Nigel Quashie is on the verge of sealing a loan move to the MK Dons as his Hammers future remains in doubt.

West Ham may allow striker Freddie Sears to leave the club and join up with Crystal Palace on a permanent basis in January.

West Ham United's owners Straumer will find out on December 11 if they will get a stay of execution to sort out their debts.

Ten-man Hull held on for a 3-3 draw after fighting back from two goals down against West Ham in an entertaining clash.