Tag: West Ham
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Striker has ‘fantastic feeling’ on West Ham return
West Ham striker Andy Carroll has described his return to training as a “fantastic feeling”. The former Liverpool man has failed to make a single appearance for the Hammers this season, having suffered an ankle injury during a pre-season tour of New Zealand. However, the England international is now back in training and is eager…
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Pellegrini: I continue to trust my players
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insists that he still trusts his players despite losing 2-1 to West Ham United on Saturday. The Premier League champions could do very little to beat Sam Allardyce’s lively West Ham side on Saturday, with goals from Morgan Amalfitano and Diafra Sakho cancelling out David Silva’s late striker. However, City…
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Winston Reid ready to accept Liverpool terms
Winston Reid is ready to complete a move to Liverpool in January, having rejected the chance to join Arsenal. The New Zealand international has performed to a high standard since playing for West Ham United in the Premier League over the last four years and he has since gained interest from a number of…
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Former Gunners man happy to captain West Ham United
Alex Song has expressed his happiness at being handed the captain’s armband for the West Ham against Queens Park Rangers game on Sunday. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce has been strongly impressed with the Cameroon international and has rewarded the midfielder with the captains armband for the coming game against QPR. And, Song, who is on…
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Rooney apologises for red card
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has apologised for getting sent off in the win over West Ham United at Old Trafford on Saturday. England striker Rooney was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Hammers winger Stewart Downing during the 2-1 win over Sam Allardyce’s side and will serve a suspension, missing the…
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West Ham finish off lacklustre Liverpool
West Ham United punished a lacklustre Liverpool by beating them 3-1 on Saturday evening. It took Sam Allardyce’s side just over a minute to open the scoring ans shock Liverpool when Stewart Downing’s free-kick was headed in by Winston Reid and from that moment on – the home side looked the better. The Hammers doubled…
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Barcelona star joins West Ham
West Ham United have beaten off several European sides to sign midfielder Alex Song, who has completed a season-long loan deal with the London club. The 26-year-old, who was signed by Barcelona for £15m from Arsenal in 2012, says he cannot wait to return to London and play Premier League football once again. “I’m very…
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Arsenal beat Palace, as Spurs also gain three points
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur were victorious in Premier League’s opening day London derbies, beating Crystal Palace and West Ham United respectively. The resignation of Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis dominated the build-up to the opening day fixture against Arsenal but Pulis’ former team produced a solid display, which nearly tested Arsenal to the limit. And,…
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West Ham up stakes for Sunderland striker
West Ham are set to make an improved offer for their latest target Conor Wickham after their first bid of £5m was rejected by Sunderland, according to The Express. The Hammers’ attempt to seal a deal for the 21-year-old striker failed yesterday when the Black Cats turned their initial proposal down. But, with Sam Allardyce’s…
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Ferdinand joins Reading on two-year deal
Former West Ham and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand is set to play in football’s second tier as he signs for Reading on a free transfer. The 29-year-old controversial younger bother of ex-Manchester United star Rio, has spent a season playing in Turkey following his release from Harry Redknapp’s QPR in 2013. Having experienced some rocky…
