West Ham United: April 2010 Archives

Zola to make changes

West Ham look set to hand a start to Luis Boa Morte when they make the short trip to Fulham on Sunday afternoon.

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Zola surprised by midfielder bid

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola says he was kept in the dark and did not know an offer was going in for West Brom ace Graham Dorrans.

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Winger wanted by Hammers

Dave Jones faces a battle to keep winger Peter Whittingham at the club in the summer as he is wanted by West Ham.

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Midfielder deal mooted

West Ham could be ready to offer Mathew Upson or James Tomkins to Spurs in an effort to land Jamie O'Hara, according to reports.

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Zola's future unclear

Co-owner David Sullivan has re-opened the Gianfranco Zola debate by suggesting the Hammers boss may resign in the summer.

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Reds land midfielder

Liverpool have beaten West Ham, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea in the race for the signature of Charlton midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

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Baggies block Hammers move

West Ham have had a £4m bid for West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans turned down by the newly promoted Baggies.

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Parker the only one not for sale

Co-owner David Sullivan has revealed that everyone of the club's players are available for sale with the exception of Scott Parker.

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Gold wants boss to stay

West Ham co-owner David Gold has come out and said he would like Gianfranco Zola to stay on as manager of the club.

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Boss' future remains in doubt

Gianfranco Zola's future at West Ham remains unclear even though the club are now guaranteed of Premier League football next season.

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West Ham United 3-2 Wigan Athletic

West Ham all but secured Premier League survival with a scrappy performance against a spirited Wigan side at Upton Park.

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FT:West Ham 3-2 Wigan:A scrappy performance from West Ham, with a plucky Wigan side unlucky to leave Upton Park empty-handed

GOAL:West Ham 3-2 Wigan: Scott Parker scored a stunning strike from distance on 77mins

GOAL:West Ham 2-2 Wigan: Hugo Rodallega scored with what looked like a handball after 52mins

HT:West Ham 2-1 Wigan:A strong first half from Wigan, with West Ham fortunate to take the lead

GOAL:West Ham 2-1 Wigan: (45 min) Radoslav Kovac scored an easy header just before half time

GOAL:West Ham 1-1 Wigan: Araujo Dall'lgna Ilan scored with a simple finish after 31mins

GOAL:West Ham 0-1 Wigan: An own goal from Jonathan Spector opened the scoring after 4mins

LINE UP: Kirkland, Caldwell, Bramble, Melchiot, Figueroa, Watson, N'Zogbia, McCarthy, Diame, Moreno, Rodallega

LINE UP: Green, Upson, Spector, Faubert, Da Costa, Parker, Kovac, Noble, Behrami, Ilan, Cole

Parker boost for Hammers

Gianfranco Zola will be boosted by the return of Scott Parker for the clash with Wigan as his suspension comes to an end.

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Latics clash crucial - striker

Hammers striker Benni McCarthy says the clash with Wigan this weekend is a 'matter of life and death'.

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Jones linked to Hammers post

West Ham are being linked with a summer switch for Cardiff boss Dave Jones as Gianfranco Zola's future looks increasing unclear.

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Summer exit for duo - reports

Gianfranco Zola's position is again under the spotlight with reports that it will cost the club £3m to sack him and Steve Clarke.

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Liverpool 3-0 West Ham United

Liverpool kept their faint Champions League hopes alive with a comfortable 3-0 win over relegation haunted West Ham at Anfield.

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FT:Liverpool 3-0 West Ham:Goals from Benayoun, N'Gog and a Rob Green own-goal give Liverpool a comfortable win over West Ham at Anfield

GOAL:Liverpool 3-0 West Ham: (59mins) Kyrgiakos heads onto a post but the ball goes in off Green

HT:Liverpool 2-0 West Ham:Close range strikes from Benayoun and N'Gog put Liverpool in control.

GOAL:Liverpool 2-0 West Ham: (29mins)Maxi's cross from the right is calmly finished by N'Gog

GOAL:Liverpool 1-0 West Ham: (19mins)Gerrard's free-kick is forced home by Benayoun from 6 yards

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, da Costa, Upson, Spector, Behrami, Kovac, Noble, Stanislas, Cole, Ilan

LINE UP: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Kyrgiakos, Agger, Maxi, Gerrard, Lucas, Benayoun, Kuyt, Ngog

Midfielder misses Anfield clash

West ham will be without Scott Parker for the clash with Liverpool tonight as he sits out the second of a two-match ban.

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Zola sees the plus side

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola believes he will benefit in terms of experience from what has been a difficult season.

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Zola has plenty of options

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has insisted he is 'spoilt for choice' as he plots Liverpool's downfall on Monday night.

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Hines upbeat over recovery

West Ham striker Zavon Hines is making good progress from his knee injury and hopes to be fully fit for the start of next season.

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Zola will continue fighting

Gianfranco Zola says West Ham do have the "fight" to survive in the Premier League but could not give assurances about his future.

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Zola unsure over future

Gianfranco Zola has refused to commit himself to the West Ham job beyond the end of the season.

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Home games key for defender

West Ham defender Mathew Upson believes the final two home games of the season will be key to their survival in the Premier League.

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Spector eyes Reds shock

Jonathan Spector has called on the side to show no fear when they travel to face Liverpool at Anfield on Monday.

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Midfielder race on

Wolves are said to have joined West Ham and Newcastle in the race for Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara.

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Injury boost for Hammers

West Ham's Portuguese winger Luis Boa Morte has taken a massive leap back towards full fitness after playing for the reserves.

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Cole's Capello plea

Striker Carlton Cole has pleaded with Fabio Capello to give him time to regain his full fitness before deciding on his World Cup squad.

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Striker looking for Anfield result

West Ham striker Carlton Cole is tipping the Hammers to go to Liverpool next Monday and pick up a result, possibly even a win.

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Ilan wants Hammers exit

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is under fire from yesterday's match winning goalscorer Ilan who claims the Italian has 'lost control.'

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West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland

Araujo Ilan is West Ham's hero again as his second-half strike seals three massive points in their battle against relegation.

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FT:WHam 1-0 Sund:Ilan's second-half strike seals three massive points for West Ham in their scrap to avoid relegation.

GOAL:WHam 1-0 Sund:(50mins)Ilan scores a massive goal for the Hammers from close range.

HT:WHam 0-0 Sund:An evenly matched first-half ends goalless with few chances at either end.

LINE UP: Gordon, Ferdinand, Da Silva, Turner, Richardson, Henderson, Meyler, Cattermole, Malbranque, Bent, Campbell

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, da Costa, Upson, Spector, Stanislas, Kovac, Behrami, Noble, Cole, Ilan

Midfielder blow for Hammers

Jack Collison, Herita Ilunga and Guillermo Franco face late tests while Scott Parker is suspended versus Sunderland.

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Focus on Hull - Dowie

Iain Dowie says he 'does not care' if West Ham get relegated from the Premier League as long as he can save Hull from the drop.

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No split at Hammers

West Ham midfielder Mark Noble has dismissed suggestions that their has been a split in the ranks at Upton Park.

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Midfielder wanted in Italy

West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami is not in transfer talks with Palermo but the Italian's have confirmed they are interested.

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Upson backs boss

West Ham's England centre-half Matthew Upson claims the squad are right behind manager Gianfranco Zola.

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Parker has faith in his team-mates

West Ham's inspirational midfielder Scott Parker believes the side will cope without him in the next two matches as he is suspended.

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Clarification needed

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has revealed his reasons behind the complaint over Fulham's weakened side at Hull last week.

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Zola hails 'great day'

Gianfranco Zola hailed his team's spirit after they twice came from behind to secure a vital point at Everton on Sunday.

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Everton 2-2 West Ham United

West Ham super-sub Araujo Ilan secured the Hammers a vital point in their fight against relegation with a late goal at Goodison Park.

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FT:Everton 2-2 West Ham: A thoroughly deserved point for West Ham, who fought back against a lethargic Everton side in the second half

GOAL:Evrton 2-2 West Ham: Araujo Dall'lgna Ilan scored with a brilliant diving header on 87min

GOAL:Evtn 2-1 Wst Ham:Ayegbeni Yakubu headed Everton in front on 85min against the run of play

GOAL:Everton 1-1 West Ham: Manuel Da Costa scored a scruffy goal from close range on 60mins

HT:Everton 1-0 West Ham:A dominant half from confident Everton, with West Ham missing a penalty

GOAL:Evtn 1-0 Wst Ham:Diniyar Bilyaletdinov's accurate header put Everton in front after 24min

LINE UP: Green, Faubert, Da Costa, Upson, Spector, Noble, Parker, Kovac, Behrami, Mido, Cole

LINE UP: Howard, Neville, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Pienaar, Osman, Heitinga, Cahill, Bilyaletdinov, Saha

Zola backs Hodgson

Gianfranco Zola has said he believes Fulham manager Roy Hodgson did the right thing with his team selection against Hull last week.

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Injury worries mount for Zola

Gianfranco Zola could be without James Tomkins, Kieron Dyer, Jack Collison and Herita Ilunga for the clash at Everton.

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Oblivion warning

David Gold has called for spending limits to be imposed on Premier League sides who he claims are "spiralling towards oblivion".

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Complaint to be made official

West Ham are to make an official complaint over Fulham's team selection against Hull as the two clubs continue their fall out.

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Winger predicts turnaround

West Ham winger Junior Stanislas believes the side must go to Everton on Sunday and look for the victory.

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Defender set for exit

Bondz N'Gala looks likely to be on his way from Upton Park in the summer with Plymouth keen to make his loan deal permanent.

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Zola to make changes

West Ham look set to hand a start to Luis Boa Morte when they make the short trip to Fulham on Sunday afternoon.

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Zola surprised by midfielder bid

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola says he was kept in the dark and did not know an offer was going in for West Brom ace Graham Dorrans.

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Winger wanted by Hammers

Dave Jones faces a battle to keep winger Peter Whittingham at the club in the summer as he is wanted by West Ham.

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Midfielder deal mooted

West Ham could be ready to offer Mathew Upson or James Tomkins to Spurs in an effort to land Jamie O'Hara, according to reports.

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Zola's future unclear

Co-owner David Sullivan has re-opened the Gianfranco Zola debate by suggesting the Hammers boss may resign in the summer.

More: Zola's future unclear |

Reds land midfielder

Liverpool have beaten West Ham, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea in the race for the signature of Charlton midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

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Baggies block Hammers move

West Ham have had a £4m bid for West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans turned down by the newly promoted Baggies.

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Parker the only one not for sale

Co-owner David Sullivan has revealed that everyone of the club's players are available for sale with the exception of Scott Parker.

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Gold wants boss to stay

West Ham co-owner David Gold has come out and said he would like Gianfranco Zola to stay on as manager of the club.

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Boss' future remains in doubt

Gianfranco Zola's future at West Ham remains unclear even though the club are now guaranteed of Premier League football next season.

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West Ham United 3-2 Wigan Athletic

West Ham all but secured Premier League survival with a scrappy performance against a spirited Wigan side at Upton Park.

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FT:West Ham 3-2 Wigan:A scrappy performance from West Ham, with a plucky Wigan side unlucky to leave Upton Park empty-handed

GOAL:West Ham 3-2 Wigan: Scott Parker scored a stunning strike from distance on 77mins

GOAL:West Ham 2-2 Wigan: Hugo Rodallega scored with what looked like a handball after 52mins

HT:West Ham 2-1 Wigan:A strong first half from Wigan, with West Ham fortunate to take the lead

GOAL:West Ham 2-1 Wigan: (45 min) Radoslav Kovac scored an easy header just before half time

GOAL:West Ham 1-1 Wigan: Araujo Dall'lgna Ilan scored with a simple finish after 31mins

GOAL:West Ham 0-1 Wigan: An own goal from Jonathan Spector opened the scoring after 4mins

LINE UP: Kirkland, Caldwell, Bramble, Melchiot, Figueroa, Watson, N'Zogbia, McCarthy, Diame, Moreno, Rodallega

LINE UP: Green, Upson, Spector, Faubert, Da Costa, Parker, Kovac, Noble, Behrami, Ilan, Cole

Parker boost for Hammers

Gianfranco Zola will be boosted by the return of Scott Parker for the clash with Wigan as his suspension comes to an end.

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Latics clash crucial - striker

Hammers striker Benni McCarthy says the clash with Wigan this weekend is a 'matter of life and death'.

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Jones linked to Hammers post

West Ham are being linked with a summer switch for Cardiff boss Dave Jones as Gianfranco Zola's future looks increasing unclear.

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Summer exit for duo - reports

Gianfranco Zola's position is again under the spotlight with reports that it will cost the club £3m to sack him and Steve Clarke.

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Liverpool 3-0 West Ham United

Liverpool kept their faint Champions League hopes alive with a comfortable 3-0 win over relegation haunted West Ham at Anfield.

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