West Ham United: August 2010 Archives

Grant plots defender deal

West Ham are reportedly set to make a loan swoop for Everton centre-half Joseph Yobo, who is out of favour at Goodison Park.

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Reds ready Upton raid

Liverpool are set to make a £9million move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole, according to the latest reports.

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Hammers keen on striker deal

Harry Redknapp says he would be reluctant to let Robbie Keane leave Spurs after West Ham boss Avram Grant registered his interest.

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West Ham eye Ivory Coast star

Ivory Coast international Tiene Siaka has said he is still dreaming of a move to England with West Ham keen to sign the defender.

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Midfielder tipped for Spurs move

West Ham's Scott Parker could be making an £8 million pound move across London to White Hart Lane to join Tottenham Hotspur.

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Manchester United 3-0 West Ham United

Wayne Rooney ended his goal drought as Manchester United condemned West Ham to their third straight defeat.

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FT:Man Utd 3-0 West Ham:United ease to a comfortable 3-0 win while West Ham slump to their third straight defeat

GOAL:Man Utd 3-0 West Ham: (69mins) Nani picks out Berbatov who scissor kicks past Green

GOAL:Man Utd 2-0 West Ham: (49mins) Nani rifles the ball past Green from just inside the area

HT:Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: United should be further ahead after dominating possession

GOAL:Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: (33mins)Rooney beats Green from the penalty spot

Premiership - WEST HAM UNITED LINE UP: Green, Gabbidon, Upson, Spector, Faubert, Ilunga, Dyer, Parker, Boa Morte, Noble, Cole

Premiership - MANCHESTER UNITED LINE UP: Van der Sar, Evra, Vidic, O'Shea, Evans, Giggs, Nani, Scholes, Fletcher, Berbatov, Rooney

Hammers land striker

West Ham have confirmed they have signed 23-year-old striker Victor Obinna on loan from Inter Milan.

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Loan deal on cards

West Ham are in a battle with Newcastle for the services of Spurs striker Robbie Keane who is set for a season-long loan move.

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New boy faces late test

West Ham boss Avram Grant will give a late fitness to German international Thomas Hitzlsperger before the clash at Man Utd.

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Midfielder's Parker plea

Mark Noble has urged West Ham to ensure Scott Parker stays put this summer and he wants more new faces on board before the deadline.

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Striker close - stopper next for Grant

Avram Grant is set to follow up the loan signing of Inter Milan star Victor Obinna by taking Hamburg defender Guy Demel to West Ham.

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Hammer wait for striker offers

West Ham striker Carlton Cole is wanted by Liverpool, Stoke, and Sunderland and could be on his way out of Upton Park.

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FT:West Ham 1-0 Oxford Utd: West Ham left it late, but their concerted pressure deserved Scott Parker's stoppage time winner.

GOAL:West Ham 1-0 Oxford Utd: (90mins) Scott Parker slotted the opening goal in injury time.

HT:West Ham 0-0 Oxford Utd: West Ham dominated but could not find a way past a secure defence.

Carling Cup - OXFORD UNITED LINE UP: Clarke, Tonkin, Wright, Worley, Purkiss, Bulman, Heslop, Hall, Constable, Potter, Cole

Carling Cup - WEST HAM UNITED LINE UP: Stech, Ben-Haim, Tomkins, Spector, Faubert, Parker, Barrera, Noble, Stanislas, Sears, Piquionne

Upson to miss out

Avram Grant is set to make changes to his side for the clash with Oxford in the Carling Cup tonight with Mathew Upson doubtful.

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Striker blow for Hammers

West ham have had an £8m offer for L'Orient striker Kevin Gameiro turned down with rumours of Spurs ready to make a bid.

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Striker linked with exit

West Ham are preparing themselves for a further bid for Carlton Cole with Sunderland set to make an offer for the player.

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Midfielder race on

Spurs are ready to make a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Stephane Sessegon but face a battle with West Ham for him.

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Striker move on cards

West Ham boss Avram Grant is closing in on a deal for Inter Milan striker Victor Obinna as he looks to add to his squad.

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Increased striker bid unlikely

West Ham have 'cooled' their interest in signing Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni after two failed bids for the Nigerian this summer.

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West Ham United 1-3 Bolton Wanderers

Johan Elmander and Jussi Jaaskelainen were the heroes for Bolton as the Trotters beat West Ham 3-1 at Upton Park.

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FT:West Ham 1-3 Bolton: Johan Elmander is the hero for Bolton as he scores a brace for the Trotters, capitalising on poor defending.

GOAL:West Ham 1-3 Bolton: (84mins) A long ball wasn't dealt with and Elmander slid home.

GOAL:West Ham 1-2 Bolton: (78mins) West Ham get their second penalty and Noble converts.

GOAL:West Ham 0-2 Bolton: (67mins) A measured cross from Lee is converted by Elmander.

GOAL:West Ham 0-1 Bolton: (48mins) A long clearance from Jaaskelainen causes confusion.

HT:West Ham 0-0 Bolton: West Ham have been dominant but had a Carlton Cole penalty saved.

Premiership - BOLTON WANDERERS LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Robinson, Cahill, Knight, Muamba, Holden, Petrov, Lee Chung-Yong, Elmander, Davies

Premiership - WEST HAM UNITED LINE UP: Green, Gabidon, Upson, Faubert, Ilunga, Dyer, Parker, Barrera, Noble, Cole, Piquionne

Double selection blow for Grant

Thomas Hitzlsperger and Valon Behrami are both unavailable for West Ham ahead of their home clash against Bolton on Saturday.

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Hammers target Taylor-made for Bolton - Coyle

Owen Coyle responded to reports linking West Ham with a swoop for Matt Taylor by insisting he 'is a very big part' of the Bolton squad.

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Bolton ace in Grant's sights

It is understood Bolton's Matt Taylor has been identified as a potential new signing by Avram Grant at West Ham.

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Keane on Hammers radar

West Ham boss Avram Grant is believed to be lining up a move for Spurs striker Robbie Keane after missing out on Nice's Loic Remy.

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Hammers to outline Olympic Stadium plans

West Ham have been given six weeks to submit their plans to move to the Olympic Stadium after London 2012.

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Striker loan deal in pipeline

Avram Grant is hoping to sign Man City striker Roque Santa Cruz on a season-long loan, according to reports.

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Hammers ace eyes Italian move

Midfielder Valon Behrami is set to quit West Ham for a move to Roma after admitting his family have failed to settle in London.

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Santa swoop mooted

West Ham and Fulham want £8million-rated striker Roque Santa Cruz if he is surplus to Man City's requirements.

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Aston Villa 3-0 West Ham United

Outbound midfielder James Milner was amongst the scorers as turmoil ridden Aston Villa secured an emphatic opening day victory.

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FT:Villa 3-0 W Ham:Managerless Villa secure an emphatic victory over their lacklustre visitors from East London.

GOAL:Villa 3-0 W Ham:(65mins)A cool finish from Milner puts the game beyond doubt.

HT:Villa 2-0 W Ham:No problems for managerless Villa in an incredibly one-sided first-half.

GOAL:Villa 2-0 W Ham:(39mins)Villa deservedly double their lead as Petrov heads home.

GOAL:Villa 1-0 W Ham:(14mins)After a bright start Villa are ahead through Stewart Downing.

Premiership - WEST HAM UNITED LINE UP: Green, Reid, Tomkins, Upson, Ilunga, Faubert, Parker, Kovac, Noble, Boa Morte, Cole

Premiership - ASTON VILLA LINE UP: Friedel, Luke Young, Clark, Dunne, Warnock, Downing, Albrighton, Petrov, Milner, Ashley Young, Carew

New boy injury woe for Grant

West Ham are set to be without summer signing Thomas Hitzlsperger for their Premier League opener at his former club Aston Villa.

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Permit snub blow for Grant

Avram Grant must look elsewhere for a new winger after West Ham failed to secure a work permit for Ajax's Miralem Sulejmani.

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Striker arrives on trial

West Ham could be set to hand Jeremie Aliadiere a chance to get his career back on track after taking him on trial.

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Hammers baulk at striker fee

West Ham have confirmed their interest in Yakubu but are only willing to pay £2million for the Everton striker.

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Hammers time looms for Toffees ace

West Ham will reportedly step up their bid to sign Everton striker Yakubu by making an improved £7.5million offer for his services.

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Sulejmani up for Hammers challenge

Winger Miralem Sulejmani feels he is 'up to the challenge' of playing for West Ham after securing a season-long loan from Ajax.

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Hammers ace in Potters link

Stoke are reportedly set to join Brescia in the battle to sign West Ham's Czech Republic international midfielder Radoslav Kovac.

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Grant ready to snatch Wigan target

Avram Grant is ready to snatch Sekou Baradji from under the noses of Wigan as he stalls over agreeing a deal with the Latics.

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Liverpool chase West Ham striker

Liverpool are believed to be readying a £12million offer for Carlton Cole after making an enquiry about the striker's availability.

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Cheyrou on Hammers radar

West Ham are interested in French midfielder Benoit Cheyrou and Marseille could be prepared to let him go.

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Boss hails players' attitude

Avram Grant has praised his West Ham players' attitude in pre-season and admits he is relishing the home friendly against Deportivo.

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Fifth summer arrival confirmed

Defender Winston Reid says he cannot wait to get started in the Premier League after his move to West Ham was completed.

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World Cup ace set to sign

West Ham are closing in on a £4million deal to sign New Zealand World Cup star Winston Reid from FC Midtjylland.

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Remy set to join rivals

Stoke could pip West Ham to the signing of Loic Remy with the Nice striker set to jet in for transfer talks.

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Keeper gets the treatment

Keeper Rob Green's team-mate are trying to prepare him for the season by hurling abuse at him in training.

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Defender deal off

Mark Hughes has made it clear that he has no intention of selling his top stars and that includes Hammers target Paul Konchesky.

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Defender deal done

West Ham boss Avram Grant has signed Israel defender Tal Ben-Haim on loan from former club Portsmouth until January.

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Race on for midfielder

The race is on to sign Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb on loan with West Ham, Fulham and Sunderland all keen to take him.

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Rivals reject Hammers raid talk

Tony Pulis claims there is "no truth" in reports suggesting Stoke have made a £9million move for West Ham frontman Carlton Cole.

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Midfielder seeks Villa start

Kieron Dyer is hoping that a full pre-season match in the next week will see him stake a claim for a start against Aston Villa.

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Parker wanted by Liverpool

Liverpool are the latest club to show an interest in Scott Parker and look set to make an £8million bid for the midfielder.

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Grant plots defender deal

West Ham are reportedly set to make a loan swoop for Everton centre-half Joseph Yobo, who is out of favour at Goodison Park.

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Reds ready Upton raid

Liverpool are set to make a £9million move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole, according to the latest reports.

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Hammers keen on striker deal

Harry Redknapp says he would be reluctant to let Robbie Keane leave Spurs after West Ham boss Avram Grant registered his interest.

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West Ham eye Ivory Coast star

Ivory Coast international Tiene Siaka has said he is still dreaming of a move to England with West Ham keen to sign the defender.

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Midfielder tipped for Spurs move

West Ham's Scott Parker could be making an £8 million pound move across London to White Hart Lane to join Tottenham Hotspur.

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Manchester United 3-0 West Ham United

Wayne Rooney ended his goal drought as Manchester United condemned West Ham to their third straight defeat.

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FT:Man Utd 3-0 West Ham:United ease to a comfortable 3-0 win while West Ham slump to their third straight defeat

GOAL:Man Utd 3-0 West Ham: (69mins) Nani picks out Berbatov who scissor kicks past Green

GOAL:Man Utd 2-0 West Ham: (49mins) Nani rifles the ball past Green from just inside the area

HT:Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: United should be further ahead after dominating possession

GOAL:Man Utd 1-0 West Ham: (33mins)Rooney beats Green from the penalty spot

Premiership - WEST HAM UNITED LINE UP: Green, Gabbidon, Upson, Spector, Faubert, Ilunga, Dyer, Parker, Boa Morte, Noble, Cole

Premiership - MANCHESTER UNITED LINE UP: Van der Sar, Evra, Vidic, O'Shea, Evans, Giggs, Nani, Scholes, Fletcher, Berbatov, Rooney

Hammers land striker

West Ham have confirmed they have signed 23-year-old striker Victor Obinna on loan from Inter Milan.

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Loan deal on cards

West Ham are in a battle with Newcastle for the services of Spurs striker Robbie Keane who is set for a season-long loan move.

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New boy faces late test

West Ham boss Avram Grant will give a late fitness to German international Thomas Hitzlsperger before the clash at Man Utd.

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Midfielder's Parker plea

Mark Noble has urged West Ham to ensure Scott Parker stays put this summer and he wants more new faces on board before the deadline.

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Striker close - stopper next for Grant

Avram Grant is set to follow up the loan signing of Inter Milan star Victor Obinna by taking Hamburg defender Guy Demel to West Ham.

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Hammer wait for striker offers

West Ham striker Carlton Cole is wanted by Liverpool, Stoke, and Sunderland and could be on his way out of Upton Park.

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FT:West Ham 1-0 Oxford Utd: West Ham left it late, but their concerted pressure deserved Scott Parker's stoppage time winner.

GOAL:West Ham 1-0 Oxford Utd: (90mins) Scott Parker slotted the opening goal in injury time.

HT:West Ham 0-0 Oxford Utd: West Ham dominated but could not find a way past a secure defence.

Carling Cup - OXFORD UNITED LINE UP: Clarke, Tonkin, Wright, Worley, Purkiss, Bulman, Heslop, Hall, Constable, Potter, Cole

Carling Cup - WEST HAM UNITED LINE UP: Stech, Ben-Haim, Tomkins, Spector, Faubert, Parker, Barrera, Noble, Stanislas, Sears, Piquionne

Upson to miss out

Avram Grant is set to make changes to his side for the clash with Oxford in the Carling Cup tonight with Mathew Upson doubtful.

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