West Ham manager Sam Allardyce responds to criticism from Chelsea’s coach over goalless draw
Posted on 30 January 2014.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce responds to criticism from Chelsea’s coach over goalless draw
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Posted on 30 January 2014.
• Former Manchester City player joins from Anzhi • 21-year-old is Sam Allardyce’s fourth January signing West Ham have signed the former Manchester City midfielder Abdul Razak on a short-term deal. The 21-year-old Ivory Coast international came through the ranks at City after originally starting out at Crystal Palace but found first-team opportunities limited at the Etihad Stadium. Razak has spent time on loan at Portsmouth, Brighton, Charlton and most recently the Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala, who …
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Posted on 30 January 2014.
Sam Allardyce defended West Ham’s tactics against Chelsea by arguing that he is in the results business, but José Mourinho thinks he is part of the entertainment industry. Both men seem to change their minds when it suits them. What do you think? Paul Campbell
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Posted on 30 January 2014.
Chelsea manager José Mourinho accuses West Ham of playing ’19th century’ football in their goalless draw on Wednesday
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Posted on 30 January 2014.
• Striker turned down move to Upton Park • Hammers accused of playing ’19th century football’ at Chelsea Everton’s new loan signing Lacina Traoré rejected West Ham in favour of a move to Goodison Park as he preferred Roberto Martínez’s style of play. The Hammers were in pole position for the 6ft 8in Ivory Coast international after securing a work permit ahead of a move from Monaco. However, Everton came in with a late bid and …
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Posted on 29 January 2014.
Somewhere amid the din at the final whistle, as the locals gnashed in livid frustration and the visitors whipped up a taunting celebration, José Mourinho had actually been proved right. The Chelsea manager insisted on the eve of this derby against a side ensconced in the bottom three that his own charges were not yet ready to reclaim the title. The stalemate that ensued seemed to prove him right. The Portuguese’s animated …
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Posted on 29 January 2014.
All the best images from around the grounds as Chelsea take on West Ham, Sunderland entertain Stoke and Aston Villa face West Brom Steven Bloor
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Posted on 29 January 2014.
Minute-by-minute report: Aston Villa face West Brom, Chelsea take on West Ham and Sunderland entertain Stoke. Follow the action with Ian McCourt Ian McCourt
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Posted on 29 January 2014.
Chelsea manager José Mourinho believes his side will be in a strong position to win the Premier League next season
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Posted on 28 January 2014.
• Mourinho says it has been ‘much easier’ to develop Hazard • But Chelsea’s top scorer must ‘build his entourage politically’ José Mourinho believes Eden Hazard has the potential to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi at the pinnacle of the world game, even if he must “build his entourage politically” if he is to claim the Ballon d’Or one day, having been surprised at how rapidly the Belgian’s game has developed at Chelsea. Hazard, the club’s leading goalscorer this season, will…
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Posted on 27 January 2014.
Sam Allardyce hopes new signings Marco Borriello and Antonio Nocerino can make an instant impact
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Posted on 27 January 2014.
• Despite record revenue the club lost £3.5m • Hammers’ wage bill rose to £56.2m from £41.6m West Ham United’s net debt has increased to £77m and the owners, David Sullivan and David Gold, have loaned the club another £10.5m to try to secure their Premier League status. The club’s annual accounts for the year ending 31 May 2013, when they finished 10th in the Premier League, reveal that…
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Posted on 25 January 2014.
• Italian international midfielder joins on season-long loan • Hammers also in pursuit of Borriello and McCormack West Ham United have confirmed the signing of the Milan midfielder Antonio Nocerino on loan until the end of the season. Nocerino, 28, has been drafted in to help the Hammers in their battle to earn Premier League survival, with Sam Allardyce’s men currently in the relegation zone. The ex-Juventus and Palermo man has become a bit-part player at …
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Posted on 25 January 2014.
• Describes former club as weak and players cowards • Says it is his destiny to manage West Ham Paolo Di Canio has defended his tenure as Sunderland manager, calling the club weak, his former players cowards and saying he believes it his destiny to one day manage West Ham. The Italian was sacked by Sunderland in September after a tumultuous 13 games in charge, amid talk of a player rebellion against his disciplinarian style. The Italian replaced Martin O’Neill at…
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Posted on 24 January 2014.
Antonio Nocerino has arrived in London to finalise his move to West Ham, a respected Italian journalist claims.
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Posted on 22 January 2014.
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Middlesbrough defender Rhys Williams.
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Posted on 21 January 2014.
West Ham fan Jack Teague believes the Hammers’ hopes of a new dawn were dashed with Saturday’s defeat against Newcastle United.
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Posted on 20 January 2014.
Sam Allardyce had admitted his frustration at the lack of business West Ham have been able to do in the transfer window so far.
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Posted on 20 January 2014.
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Chievo Verona striker Cyril Thereau.
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Posted on 17 January 2014.
West Ham have been linked with a move for Daniel van Buyten.
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Posted on 16 January 2014.
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Genoa striker Alberto Gilardino.
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Posted on 15 January 2014.
West Ham United have agreed a new 18-month contract with striker Carlton Cole.
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Posted on 14 January 2014.
West Ham United midfielder Ravel Morrison has been linked with a move to Cardiff City.
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Posted on 13 January 2014.
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Swedish defender Markus Holgersson.
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Posted on 13 January 2014.
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Juventus defender Marco Motta.
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Posted on 11 January 2014.
Ten man West Ham United boosted their survival hopes with a 2-0 win at Cardiff City in the Premier League.
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