West Ham United: January 2010 Archives

Tomkins swoop mooted

Liverpool are considering a move for West Ham defender James Tomkins after watching his progress closely over the last few years.

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West Ham United 0-0 Blackburn Rovers

West Ham and Blackburn shared the points following a goalless draw at Upton Park.

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FT:West Ham 0-0 Blackburn:Neither side could break the deadlock at Upton Park despite great chances coming at either end.

HT:W Ham 0-0 Blbn:A very quiet first half comes to a close at Upton Park.

LINE UP: Robinson, Chimbonda, Samba, Nelsen, Olsson, Diouf, Emerton, Givet, Nzonzi, Pedersen, Kalinic

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, Tomkins, Upson, Spector, Collison, Noble, Kovac, Behrami, Diamanti, Nouble

Late checks for duo

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola will give both Carlton Cole and Scott Parker late fitness tests ahead of the clash with Blackburn.

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Chief Exec resigns

West Ham have confirmed the resignation of chief executive Scott Duxbury, who says he will now pursue other interests.

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Hammers blast Spurs

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has launched a broadside at Spurs after they hijacked the Eidur Gudjohnsen deal.

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Jimenez heading out

West Ham have come to an agreement with Inter Milan which sees striker Luis Jimenez end his season-long loan deal early.

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Duo linked with Hammers switch

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is said to be ready to pounce for Tottenham duo David Bentley and Alan Hutton.

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Hammers make striker move

West Ham are close to agreeing a deal to sign Benni McCarthy from Blackburn but may have missed out on Eidur Gudjohnsen

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Portsmouth 1-1 West Ham United

Super-sub Danny Webber's 75th minute equaliser rescued a point for Portsmouth in a bottom-of-the-table clash with West Ham.

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FT:Port 1-1 W Ham:Webber's 75th minute goal rescues Portsmouth who end the game strongly and earn themselves a point.

GOAL:Por 1-1 W Ham:(75mins)Super-sub Danny Weber nets an all-important equaliser from close range

GOAL:Por 0-1 WHam:(51mins)Matthew Upson bundles the ball home after poor defending from the hosts

HT:Port 0-0 W Ham:Top drawer saves at either end keep the scoreline level at the interval.

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, Tomkins, Upson, Spector, Collison, Kovac, Noble, Behrami, Diamanti, Nouble

LINE UP: Begovic, Finnan, Kaboul, Wilson, Hreidarsson, Basinas, Mokoena, Mullins, Boateng, Piquionne, Utaka

Cole boost for Hammers

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola welcomes back England striker Carlton Cole to his squad for the vital clash with Portsmouth tonight.

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Strike pair set for Upton Park

West Ham are close to sealing deals for strike duo Benni McCarthy and Benjani from Blackburn and Manchester City.

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Striker race on

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is in a race with a number of Premier League clubs for AC Milan's Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

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Wigan keen on French frontman

French striker Toifilou Maoulida has revealed Wigan, Stoke City and West Ham have contacted Lens over a potential loan switch.

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Zola eyes Eidur reunion

West Ham are set to make a move for Monaco striker Eidur Gudjohnsen after missing out on Ruud Van Nistelrooy.

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Brady wants to relocate Hammers

New vice-chairman Karren Brady wants to relocate West Ham to the 2012 Olympic Stadium and rename them West Ham Olympic.

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Hammer blow over striker move

West Ham have been deterred from a move for Rovers striker Benni McCarthy because of a work permit complication.

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Next month appeals to Zola

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is looking ahead to the forthcoming fixtures and believes they have every chance of picking up wins.

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Search on for special player

West Ham owner David Sullivan has offered a 'special player' £100,000 a week to join the club, with Ruud van Nistelrooy the favourite.

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Hammers hone in on striker

West Ham have made a new striker their top priority and have been linked with a move for Real Madrid's Ruud Van Nistelrooy.

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Strikers targeted

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has two attacking targets in mind with moves in the pipeline for Robbie Keane and Benni McCarthy.

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Sullivan on player exits

West Ham's new co-owner David Sullivan has called on the current crop of players to stay and fight for the club's future.

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Hammers move for Everton's City ace

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is considering a move to bring Everton's Brazilian striker Jo to the club on loan.

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Player relief for fans

New West Ham co-owner David Sullivan says the club will not be selling their best players during the current transfer window.

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Duo land Hammers

Former Birmingham City owners David Gold and David Sullivan have completed the takeover of West Ham, according to reports.

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Hammers chief drops new owner hint

Gianfranco Zola is hoping West Ham's new owners will be announced as early as Monday to bring "stability" to the club.

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Hammers boss hails 'outstanding' custodian

Gianfranco Zola described Robert Green's performance at Aston Villa as "outstanding" and feels the 0-0 draw will "boost" West Ham.

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Aston Villa 0-0 West Ham United

Aston Villa Villa wasted a great opportunity to close in a Champions League place after being held to a goal-less draw by West Ham.

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FT:A Villa 0-0 West Ham: Neither side could break the deadlock and have to settle for a point apiece.

HT:A Villa 0-0 West Ham: Villa have been the better side, but few chances and still goalless.

LINE UP: Green, Upson, Spector, Tomkins, Parker, Kovac, Noble, Faubert, Behrami, Collison, Nouble

LINE UP: Friedel, Dunne, Cuellar, Warnock, Collins, Downing, A Young, Milner, Petrov, Agbonlahor, Heskey

Zola reveals job doubts

Gianfranco Zola has admitted the task of managing West Ham is proving tougher than he expected but the Italian's vowing to fight on.

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Hammers left lightweight in attack

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola faces a selection headache ahead of the trip to Villa Park with no senior strikers available.

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Jimenez has Italian suitors

West Ham could face a battle to keep hold of Luis Jimenez with Italian sides Catania, Chievo and Parma all thought to be keen.

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Battle for Hammers heats up

Two multi-millionaires are believed to have arrived in London today for talks about the possibility of buying West Ham United.

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Midfielder eyes exit

West Ham midfielder Nigel Quashie says he would welcome a move back to QPR but he insists the club haven't been in touch about him.

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Guilty Hammers face sanctions

West Ham have been found guilty of breaching FA rules following the crowd violence before and during the Millwall Carling Cup clash.

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Takeover latest

Malaysian businessman Tony Fernandes is reportedly leading the race to become the new owner of West Ham United football club.

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Zola waits for Cole

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola says the imminent return of Carlton Cole to the side is vital following the injury to Guillermo Franco.

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No bids for Hammers ace - Agent

The agent of West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami has played down reports that a host of clubs are preparing to bid for the player.

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Franco woe to force Zola's hand

Gianfranco Zola's search for a new striker has intensified after Guillermo Franco was ruled out for three weeks with a muscle problem.

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Gomes chase on

West Ham are battling it out with two other clubs for the signature of Benfica striker Nuno Gomes according to reports in Portugal.

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Striker swoop rests on talks

Gianfranco Zola will meet the West Ham board next week to discuss the possibility of bringing in a striker during the transfer window.

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West Ham V Wolves off

West Ham's home tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday has been called postponed as a result of the weather.

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Destiny in our hands - Zola

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola believes his side go into the clash with Wolves in a positive frame of mind despite recent defeats.

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Hammers boosted by returns

Gianfranco Zola has Scott Parker, Mark Noble, Guillermo Franco, Jack Collison and Jonathan Spector all available to face Wolves.

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Prem rivals in loan striker race

The agent of Marlon Harewood says both West Ham and Hull are interested in taking the Villa striker on loan for the rest of the season.

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Zola eyes welcome return

Gianfranco Zola has revealed that Carlton Cole is making good progress from injury and could be back 'sooner rather than later'.

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Cole interest could strengthen

Arsenal will decide later this week if they will bring in a new striker, with Carlton Cole believed to be on their list of targets.

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Diamanti reacts to transfer links

Alessandro Diamanti insists he is not interested in a move away from West Ham, despite AC Milan being linked with a January deal.

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Upson replacement eyed

West Ham are believed to have enquired about Stoke defender Robert Huth, fuelling speculation Matthew Upson is about to move on.

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A rival buyer enters the frame

Millionaire Malaysian businessman Tony Fernandes has dropped a strong hint he is ready to bid for control of West Ham.

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FT:West Ham 1-2 Arsenal:Arsenal complete a late turn-about to book their place in the 4th round thanks to Eduardo's header.

GOAL:West Ham 1-2 Arsenal: (83mins)Eduardo's header puts Arsenal ahead from Vela's cross.

GOAL:West Ham 1-1 Arsenal: (79mins)Ramsey slams the ball home after some nice build-up.

HT:West Ham 1-0 Arsenal:Diamanti's goal separates the sides at the break after a poor first half

GOAL:West Ham 1-0 Arsenal: (45mins)Diamanti springs the offside trap and slots it home.

LINE UP: Fabianski, Sagna, Vermaelen, Gallas, Silvestre, Song Billong, Ramsey, Merida, Wilshere, Vela, Eduardo

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, Tomkins, Upson, Daprela, Behrami, Jimenez, Kovac, Diamanti, Stanislas, Nouble

Injury hit Hammers turn to youth

Freddie Sears could be handed a start for injury plagued West Ham against Arsenal in the FA Cup after being recalled from a loan spell.

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Tomkins swoop mooted

Liverpool are considering a move for West Ham defender James Tomkins after watching his progress closely over the last few years.

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West Ham United 0-0 Blackburn Rovers

West Ham and Blackburn shared the points following a goalless draw at Upton Park.

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FT:West Ham 0-0 Blackburn:Neither side could break the deadlock at Upton Park despite great chances coming at either end.

HT:W Ham 0-0 Blbn:A very quiet first half comes to a close at Upton Park.

LINE UP: Robinson, Chimbonda, Samba, Nelsen, Olsson, Diouf, Emerton, Givet, Nzonzi, Pedersen, Kalinic

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, Tomkins, Upson, Spector, Collison, Noble, Kovac, Behrami, Diamanti, Nouble

Late checks for duo

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola will give both Carlton Cole and Scott Parker late fitness tests ahead of the clash with Blackburn.

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Chief Exec resigns

West Ham have confirmed the resignation of chief executive Scott Duxbury, who says he will now pursue other interests.

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Hammers blast Spurs

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has launched a broadside at Spurs after they hijacked the Eidur Gudjohnsen deal.

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Jimenez heading out

West Ham have come to an agreement with Inter Milan which sees striker Luis Jimenez end his season-long loan deal early.

More: Jimenez heading out |

Duo linked with Hammers switch

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is said to be ready to pounce for Tottenham duo David Bentley and Alan Hutton.

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Hammers make striker move

West Ham are close to agreeing a deal to sign Benni McCarthy from Blackburn but may have missed out on Eidur Gudjohnsen

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Portsmouth 1-1 West Ham United

Super-sub Danny Webber's 75th minute equaliser rescued a point for Portsmouth in a bottom-of-the-table clash with West Ham.

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FT:Port 1-1 W Ham:Webber's 75th minute goal rescues Portsmouth who end the game strongly and earn themselves a point.

GOAL:Por 1-1 W Ham:(75mins)Super-sub Danny Weber nets an all-important equaliser from close range

GOAL:Por 0-1 WHam:(51mins)Matthew Upson bundles the ball home after poor defending from the hosts

HT:Port 0-0 W Ham:Top drawer saves at either end keep the scoreline level at the interval.

LINE UP: Begovic, Finnan, Kaboul, Wilson, Hreidarsson, Basinas, Mokoena, Mullins, Boateng, Piquionne, Utaka

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, Tomkins, Upson, Spector, Collison, Kovac, Noble, Behrami, Diamanti, Nouble

Cole boost for Hammers

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola welcomes back England striker Carlton Cole to his squad for the vital clash with Portsmouth tonight.

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Strike pair set for Upton Park

West Ham are close to sealing deals for strike duo Benni McCarthy and Benjani from Blackburn and Manchester City.

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Striker race on

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is in a race with a number of Premier League clubs for AC Milan's Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

More: Striker race on |

Wigan keen on French frontman

French striker Toifilou Maoulida has revealed Wigan, Stoke City and West Ham have contacted Lens over a potential loan switch.

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Zola eyes Eidur reunion

West Ham are set to make a move for Monaco striker Eidur Gudjohnsen after missing out on Ruud Van Nistelrooy.

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Brady wants to relocate Hammers

New vice-chairman Karren Brady wants to relocate West Ham to the 2012 Olympic Stadium and rename them West Ham Olympic.

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