West Ham United: December 2009 Archives

West Ham's hopes of landing Italian international striker Luca Toni have ended after he joined Roma until June.

Liverpool, Aston Villa and Spurs are all said to be keen on signing West Ham midfielder Scott Parker for around £8m.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has confirmed that loan striker Freddie Sears has left the club and returned to West Ham.

Guillermo Franco claims England's festive fixture schedule is 'crazy' and feels it resulted in West Ham losing key players to injury.

Sporting director Gianluca Nani has denied West Ham want to sign Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu and Palermo goalkeeper Rubinho.

Gianfranco Zola expects West Ham duo Scott Parker and Herita Ilunga to make rapid recoveries from injuries picked up at Tottenham.

The agent of Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu has not ruled out a January switch for the reported West Ham target.

Tottenham leapfrogged Aston Villa into fourth place with a comfortable 2-0 victory over West Ham United at White Hart Lane.

Highly-rated Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere has expressed his desire to join West Ham on loan in favour of a move to Burnley.

West Ham took the points in the battle of the bottom two thanks to goals from Alessandro Diamanti and Radoslav Kovac.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola fears he may be forced to cash in on his star players when the transfer window opens next month.

West Ham will be without Danny Gabbidon against Portsmouth on Boxing Day after he picked up a hamstring injury.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is being linked with a move for Real Zaragoza winger Jermaine Pennant in the New Year.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is being linked with a January swoop on Rangers for striker Nacho Novo, according to reports.

West Ham boss Ginafranco Zola could look to bring in Serbian striker Mateja Kezman on a short-term loan deal when the window opens.

Centre half Mathew Upson says he does not know whether he will still be a West Ham player at the end of January.

West Ham are to cut short Freddie Sears' season long loan deal at Crystal Palace and bring him back to the club in January.

Frank Lampard's second half penalty rescued Chelsea a point in a 1-1 draw against a plucky West Ham at Upton Park.

Struggling West Ham will have Matthew Upson and Luis Jimenez back for Sunday's visit from Chelsea after injury lay-offs.

Steve Clarke says the critics should be aiming their questions at him and not Gianfranco Zola for West Ham's current problems.

West Ham say they expect Kieron Dyer to be missing for at least the next two weeks due to his latest hamstring problem.

Brazil international striker Adriano is unlikely to be heading to England in January despite reported interest from West Ham.

West Ham assistant manager Steve Clarke insists talk of a takeover at Upton Park is not affecting performances on the pitch.

Bolton climb out of the relegation zone after sending West Ham to their third successive defeat in a six pointer at Reebok Stadium.

Reports suggest Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel is set for a switch to West Ham, with Rob Green moving in the opposite direction.

West Ham go into tonight's vital clash at Bolton without strikers Carlton Cole and Zavon Hines and with Mark Noble suspended.

Liverpool's hopes of landing West Ham striker Carlton Cole in the New Year appear to have been dashed as he wants to stay at Upton Park

Brazilian striker Adriano will decide on his future over Christmas with West Ham one of the sides ready to sign him.

Scott Parker is being linked with a move away from West Ham with Manchester City, Aston Villa and Arsenal all keen.

Lee Bowyer's sixth goal of the season secured the victory for Birmingham as West Ham drop into the bottom three.

West Ham keeper Rob Green and midfielder Mark Noble have recovered from an illness and are available to face Birmingham.

West Ham striker Dean Ashton has been forced to retire from football at the age of 26 due to his long-term ankle injury.

West Ham are the latest club reportedly weighing up a cut-price move for Stoke striker James Beattie in January.

Gianfranco Zola is anxiously awaiting news of striker Zavon Hines to see if he will be fit to face Birmingham City.

West Ham could have new owners in days with reports that former Birmingham owners David Gold and David Sullivan are to launch a bid.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is ready to make a January bid for Italian striker Mario Balotelli from Inter Milan.

West Ham youngster Jack Collison has thanked Gianfranco Zola for all his help after he picked up another award.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola looks likely to miss out on Bayern Munich striker Luca Toni who looks to be heading back to Italy.

Arsenal are reported to have joined the race to sign West Ham striker Carlton Cole in the January window.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is reported to be lining up a swoop for West Ham United striker Carlton Cole in January.

Tottenham have been linked with a move for Sunderland misfit Anton Ferdinand, who is also wanted back at West Ham.

Manchester United sent a message to their title rivals with a devastating display against West Ham United at Upton Park.

West Ham's Jack Collison is looking ahead to the games over the festive period and says the team must now push on.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola will be without top scorer Carlton Cole and defender Matthew Upson for the Manchester United clash.

West Ham have been handed a major boost on the injury front as Carlton Cole does not require surgery to his recently injured knee.

West Ham's Mexican striker Guillermo Franco is looking ahead to taking on Manchester United's best defenders this weekend.

West Ham centre half Mathew Upson is to miss the clash with Manchester United on Saturday with a hamstring injury.

West Ham midfielder Kieron Dyer has taken another step on his road back to the first team after playing for the reserves.

West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami is set to undergo a minor knee operation this week and is likely to be out until Christmas.

West Ham's hopes of landing Italian international striker Luca Toni have ended after he joined Roma until June.

Liverpool, Aston Villa and Spurs are all said to be keen on signing West Ham midfielder Scott Parker for around £8m.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has confirmed that loan striker Freddie Sears has left the club and returned to West Ham.

Guillermo Franco claims England's festive fixture schedule is 'crazy' and feels it resulted in West Ham losing key players to injury.

Sporting director Gianluca Nani has denied West Ham want to sign Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu and Palermo goalkeeper Rubinho.

Gianfranco Zola expects West Ham duo Scott Parker and Herita Ilunga to make rapid recoveries from injuries picked up at Tottenham.

The agent of Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu has not ruled out a January switch for the reported West Ham target.

Tottenham leapfrogged Aston Villa into fourth place with a comfortable 2-0 victory over West Ham United at White Hart Lane.

Highly-rated Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere has expressed his desire to join West Ham on loan in favour of a move to Burnley.

West Ham took the points in the battle of the bottom two thanks to goals from Alessandro Diamanti and Radoslav Kovac.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola fears he may be forced to cash in on his star players when the transfer window opens next month.

West Ham will be without Danny Gabbidon against Portsmouth on Boxing Day after he picked up a hamstring injury.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is being linked with a move for Real Zaragoza winger Jermaine Pennant in the New Year.