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August 29, 2008

West Ham Assistant DEFENDS Choice To sell Ferdinand

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West Ham assistant boss Mervyn Day has defended the club's decision to sell Anton Ferdinand. The 23-year-old defender moved to Sunderland in an £8million deal this week, but that was swiftly followed by reports the board had undermined boss Alan Curbishley who reportedly wanted to keep the player. However, Day insists it was best for all parties [. Click to continue reading...

Potters Line Up £4m Bid For Hammers Striker

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West Ham striker Carlton Cole has emerged as a £4million target for Premier League newboys Stoke City. Potters boss Tony Pulis is desperate to add more firepower to his squad and believes he can tempt the 24-year-old into moving to the Brittania Stadium. Despite being a key member of Alan Curbishley's squad at Upton Park, Cole is [. Click to continue reading...

West Ham woe continues: Striker considering future while defender calls for manager to sort it out on the pitch

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While Alan Curbishley might claim that the Hammers board are firmly behind him, all the signs seem to indicate that the manager is living on borrowed time at the Boleyn Ground. Despite a winning start to their league campaign, West Ham have had two particularly performances, losing 3-0 at Man ... Click to continue reading...

August 28, 2008

West Ham fans told they’re not helping the club

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It's no secret that Alan Curbishley is the bookmaker's favourite in their Premier League 'Sack Race' market, something that no manager wants to win. West Ham's 4-1 victory over Macclesfield has done little to end speculation that the Hammers boss is living on borrowed time, especially as the Premier League . Click to continue reading...

…and we were singing

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I spent last night down at the Boleyn ground, singing! Oh and watching the Hammers put in a pitiful display of footballing skill. Mostly though I was singing. I was singing a new little ditty called "You're going to get the sack in the morning." It was a catchy little tune, created on the spot by [.. Click to continue reading...

West Ham Boss Looks Safe For Now

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Media reports this morning claim West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has the backing of his bosses. The Sun, however state that the former Charlton chief enters a crucial four-day period that could seriously alter his standing at Upton Park. But they understand that for now Curbishley has the backing of the club's major players, after the board [. Click to continue reading...

August 26, 2008

The Managerial Merry-Go-Round Grinds Into Gear

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It usually takes approximately three matches before the rumour mill starts to rotate, so it is that time again. Already, there is talk that Alan Curbishley is going to be kicked out from West Ham United, and that Harry Redknapp is going to make a "surprise" return to the East End to take over there. [. Click to continue reading...

West Ham Taking NO CHANCES With Silkmen

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Under-pressure West Ham United manager Alan Curbishley will leave nothing to chance in Wednesday's Carling Cup second round clash with League Two minnows Macclesfield Town. The Irons boss is planning to field a full first-team – minus his ten injured and suspended players – for the visit of the Silkmen to Upton Park. Click to continue reading...

August 25, 2008

West Ham prepare to part ways with £8m defender: Is a certain French defender their best option?

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After fighting back the possibility that West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand could bolt for Sunderland this summer with the season in full swing, it appears that Alan Curbishley has finally been resigned to the realisation that Anton is on his way out the door. West Ham boss Alan Curbishley admits ... Click to continue reading...

West Ham Defender Could Be Back For Second Round

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West Ham defender George McCartney could make a shock return to action in Wednesday evening's Carling Cup second round visit of League Two Macclesfield Town. The 27-year-old - an ever-present last season - has yet to feature this term after being sidelined with a hamstring injury and a bout of pneumonia. Click to continue reading...

August 22, 2008

New Hammer Behrami Will Be A Success

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Alan Curbishley is tipping new signing Valon Behrami to take the Premier League by storm. The versatile right-back is the Hammers' manager's only major summer acquisition after signing the Swiss international from Lazio last month. And Curbishley is confident the 23-year-old has all the necessary qualities to excel in the intense arena of England's Premier League. Click to continue reading...

Hammers Boss Plays Down Clash With Nani

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West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has played down speculation that he has fallen out with the club's new technical director Gianluca Nani. A national newspaper claimed the Irons boss had had a "row" with Nani, who joined the club from Italian club Brescia last month, over the possibility of signing Chilean striker Sebastian Pinto. Click to continue reading...

Hammers Ferdinand Appears On Verge Of Sunderland Move

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A String of media reports this morning claim West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand is on the verge of completing a move to Sunderland. Most of the national papers this morning, including the Telegraph claim that Hammers boss Alan Curbishley is willing to cash-in on the 23-year-old, with the Black Cats reported to be willing to [. Click to continue reading...

Spurs to miss out on £8 million defender, as Keane pounces

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Tottenham are set to miss out on West Ham United defender Anton Ferdinand, with Sunderland nearing a deal for the former England under-21 international. The player has been linked with a whole host of moves over the past week or so, but it is now understood that he could complete a move to the Stadium of Light by this evening. Click to continue reading...

August 21, 2008

West Ham Boss Reportedly Clashes With Nani Over Pinto

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Press reports this morning claim West Ham boss Alan Curbishley isn't happy with new technical director Gianluca Nani about the possible signing of Chilean striker Sebastian Pinto. The Santos striker flew into London to play in a trail match for the Hammers with the view to completing a £5million on a four-year deal. Click to continue reading...

August 19, 2008

Keane eyes a hat-trick of players

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Roy Keane is planning a £15million triple swoop for Anton Ferdinand, Benni McCarthy and Michael Ball.(The sun)Sunderland manager Keano is waiting to hear if West Ham defender Ferdinand fancies a move to Wearside after Hammers boss Alan Curbishley accepted an £8m bid.Former England Under-21 star Ferdinand, 23, is considering his options and will give Sunderland an answer within the next 48 hours. Click to continue reading...

August 17, 2008

West Ham set to make AMAZING move!

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According to this source something amazing may be about to happen at Upton Park! Why not continue this discussion at the COS forum? Harry Redknapp will be given the chance to head back to his football home and succeed Alan Curbishley as West Ham manager. The pressure is mounting on the current Hammers . Click to continue reading...

August 16, 2008

Hull, Bolton and West Ham off to great starts

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Bolton and West Ham got their Premier League campaigns off to flyers with victories over Stoke City and Wigan respectively. Meanwhile, Premier League new boys Hull City came from behind to beat Fulham at the KC Stadium.

Bolton ran out 3-1 winners against Tony Pulis' Stoke City at the Reebok Stadium. Click to continue reading...

August 15, 2008

Hammers Boss Speaks Out About Wigan

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Alan Curbishley is relieved to be facing a hosting a familiar-looking Wigan Athletic team in their Premier League opener on Saturday. Curbishley's West Ham United team were swept away 2-0 by a Manchester City side containing five new signings on opening day last term, and afterwards the Irons boss admitted he had known little about the [. Click to continue reading...

West Ham Boss Knows The ‘VULTURES ARE CIRCLING”

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Alan Curbishley has admitted the 'vultures are circling' around him for the first time in his managerial career but insists he is not fazed going into the first game of the new season. The Hammers boss has been installed as the bookies' favourite to win this year's managerial sack race after receiving criticism from some quarters [. Click to continue reading...

Prem 08-09: The Sack Race

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The beginning of the Premiership season is upon us, and that means a few things: i. If you root for someone outside the Big Four, start dreaming of the UEFA Cup. ii. Referees will be forced into hiding again. iii. Get your hair gel now, ladies, because England is going to be depleted by November. iv. Click to continue reading...

West Ham United vs Wigan Athletic: Match Preview - 16/08/2008

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1. They're Under Starters Orders...

Here we go again!

Firstly, allow me to publicly register my outrage at the sale of King John Pantsil to Fulham – a decision so bereft of imagination and foresight that it could only have come from Alan Curbishley.

The loss of image rights alone has deprived us all of the proposed line of official Pantsil silken smoking jackets with complimentary snuff box. Click to continue reading...

August 13, 2008

Hammers Hint At Additions To Squad

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West Ham manager Alan Curbishley has hinted that he is still set to make alterations to his squad on the verge of the new season. The Hammers boss has revealed the club's ever continuing injury problems could see him bring in more new faces while some others could leave the club. He said: "We are looking to [. Click to continue reading...

August 11, 2008

Curbishley baffled by the boo boys

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From the Soccerblog.org; West Ham United manager Alan Curbishley has called on the club's fans to stop booing trialist Ben Thatcher. "I didn't quite understand it," he said. "I don't think George will be too far away so we're looking for some experienced cover and we took the opportunity to give Ben half a game. Click to continue reading...

West Ham to make £6m move for TOP NOTCH star: Would be a great buy!

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A player that Alan Curbishley has been chasing for a while just became a whole lot more likely! WEST HAM are considering a £6million bid for Ghana skipper Stephen Appiah. With Kieron Dyer injured again and Freddie Ljungberg off the payroll, the Hammers board are ready to sanction a move for the midfielder. Click to continue reading...
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