The 2006 August transfer deadline day will always be remembered as the day West Ham United stunned the football world by signing two of the most promising young footballers that South America had to offer in the form of Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez.

Although most people were still surprised about Mascherano coming to England, it was the more recognised Argentine striking sensation Carlos Tevez who's pictures holding the Number 32 claret shirt with Alan Pardew left most wondering just how the Hammers had been able to pull of such an incredible coup. Click to continue reading...

If Bolton beat Arsenal today then they had better hire a carpenter.

Bolton player Fabrice Muamba, formerly of Arsenal, said that when Arsenal were knocked out of the FA Cup by Bolton two and a half years ago Le Boss went mental and smashed down the dressing room door!

After reading that I reckon that Le Boss could take on hard man Roy Shaw in a fight. Click to continue reading...

By JAMES CLARKGianfranco Zola has landed. What a time to be a Hammer! Yes, the jury is still out over whether he will replicate his stellar, attack-minded accomplishments as a player while prowling the touchline in a suit and tie. But you have to like the odds. I have been told by Jim Sturman -- a name familiar to many of you Hammers' fans -- that "Gianfranco is a wonderful man. Click to continue reading...

It appears as though the Hammers have found a replacement for Alan Curbishley, and this appointment will be a surprise to many. After all, while the likes of Curbs and Alan Pardew may not have been flavour of the month with every supporter, they at least had some experience of ... Click to continue reading...

Departing West Ham boss Alan Curbishley claims he was "gutted" after felling forced out of the club. The 50-year-old, former Charlton boss had originally joined the Hammers in 1975 as a player, and spent four years at Upton Park before joining Birmingham. He returned to the club in 2006 as manager after replacing Alan Pardew, although despite [. Click to continue reading...

Alan Pardew will have been delighted to secure the services of this player for the long season ahead. The Charlton boss is under pressure to deliver this term, with the Addicks failing to land a top six spot last season, despite challenging at the right end of the table for much of the campaign. Sky Sports [. Click to continue reading...

I'm playing around with the site in advance of the new season. You should have seen it in West Ham's colours a little while ago. I'm trying to restore comments, normal service should be resumed shortly. Click to continue reading...