The demise of West Ham, from FA Cup finalists’ in 2006 to an Npower championship side just five years later has been evident through the goings on in the transfer window. The clear failure to bring in the correct player at the correct price has cost our club dearly. The failure by previous owners and managers in the summer months has taken the East London club from the Uefa Cup to the Championship.
In 2005 West Ham won promotion from the Coco Cola Championship back into the Premier League. There is …
A home game. We haven’t actually won competitively at home so far this season – losses to Cardiff and Aldershot, and a late Leeds goal sealed a draw for them at Upton Park. It seems as if the players are scared of Upton Park, and our home faithful loudly supporting them has actually worsened our situation.
It seems then that we need to turn this around come Saturday, when we host Portsmouth. We must not take three points for granted – oh no, it’s a hard game all …
After signing in 2007 for £7 million, Scott Parker enjoyed four seasons at West Ham, being awarded ‘Hammer of the Year’ in his final three. So, after selling him to Tottenham (excuse the bad language there) for a loss of £2 million, why should Hammers fans feel pleased?
What you have to remember is that Parker was on ridiculous wages for a team destined for a relegation fight last season, and with 4 years remaining on that contract, would almost certainly not have accepted a pay cut. Considering that he was …
West Ham took on Hull in what was considered to be a relegation scrap. With both teams needing the points Hull boss Phil Brown was more than happy to include Jimmy Bullard in the starting line-up and he proved instrumental for the Tigers. Zola was also able to bring back a star of his own in Carlton Cole however he only managed to score at the wrong end, however his presence does seem to lift the West Ham squad. Despite the thrilling encounter, the point earned by each team did …
West Ham’s dominant performance somehow ended with the Hammers gaining no points from the match. Injury stricken Everton put out a strong and experienced side which included the likes of goalscorer Saha and talisman Fellaini. West Ham, also struck by injuries to Carlton Cole and Herita Ilunga were forced to play Zavon Hines and Guille Franco up front. Saha’s opening goal against the run of the play and a Dan Gosling finish from close range were just enough to beat a strong West Ham side who scored through Junior Stanislas with …
10 man Aston Villa couldn’t quite hold on against a West Ham side with problems of their own. Both Carlton Cole and Herita Ilunga had to be subbed off during the first half because of injury. After these setbacks, it just got better and better for Zola and his men. A Mark Noble penalty was cancelled out by a stunning Ashley Young strike but Zavon Hines secured the win in extra time.
West Ham’s terrible start to the season had Zola making excuses for his players after every game but last …
West Ham enter this mid week game against Aston Villa, sitting in 19th position with 7 points and only one win so far in the Premier League. Aston Villa on the other hand are sitting pretty in 7th with 19 points, just 1 behind 4th placed Manchester City. O’Neill’s men have been in fantastic form, Fabio Capello thinks that they have been so good that even there subs should get called up to the England first team. I think everyone knows what I am talking about, Emile Heskey! The reason I …
Yes, I’m back! However, it is unfortunate that my team seem to have moved backwards in the world of football. Gaining 7 points and sitting in 19th position so far is not the best position. Thank God that I have been stuck at school and only been able to go to one match so far. Luckily for me, I saw the Arsenal game. I need only to refer to it as the Arsenal game because it was a thrilling encounter that needs no introduction, I am sure you all caught the …
This game was an annual encounter between the two sides. Woodside Park, the home of Bishops Stortford FC, serves as the West Ham reserves home ground. It seemed that Alex Dyer the reserve team coach wanted to keep this allegiance with his squad that he put in front of the Conference South team. A ten-man Bishops Stortford side managed to overcome Alex Dyers’ team which must surely send alarm bells ringing.
Dyer named a relatively strong line-up with both Savio and Nigel Quashie in the starting line-up. Bondz N’Gala was also …
Alex Dyer lead a team out against Thurrock and the Hammers were winners by just a one goal margin. Calum Davenport who last season was one of the loanees sent out by the Hammers to Sunderland was in the side and new signing Franck Nouble was playing as well in an attacking 4-3-3 formation.
Team Line-up
West Ham United: Peter Loveday, Tony Brookes, Calum Davenport, Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson, Matthew Fry, Cristian Montano, Nick Barrett, Nigel Quashie, Andrea Zola, Sebastian Huke, Frank Nouble
Subs: Deniz Mehmet, Callum McNaughton, Simone Bezzicheri, Eoin Wearen, Ahmed Abdulla
Yes, …
