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Morrison accused of attacking two women on Sunday West Ham midfielder is due in court on Thursday West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison has been charged with assaulting two women. The 21-year-old, formerly with Manchester United, is accused of attacking a young woman outside a bar in Manchester city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning. Continue reading…

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Sam has said Ravel is not part of his plans, says Sullivan We would like to sit down and give him a longer contract The West Ham board appear to be at odds with the clubs manager, Sam Allardyce, over the future of Ravel Morrison. The former Manchester United youngster looked to have a bright future at Upton Park after breaking into the Hammers first-team at the start of last season. Morrison quickly became a fans…

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This mornings fluff is dedicated to Rory McIlroys dad Louis van Gaal may not be the most talkative of fellows but he is a winner and it has taken him approximately three days to conclude that the current Manchester United squad has seventh place written all over it. After ordering double training sessions and the installation of sleep pods at Carrington, so his players can escape his hairdryer treatment between their morning …

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Global interest boosts Premier Leagues riches but long-distance, cash-driven tours are the price clubs have to pay Two Newcastle fans among dead of MH17 crash in Ukraine At different points this weekend, the bleary-eyed footballers of Newcastle United and West Ham United will step wearily into the southern hemisphere winter. While other clubs fly to North America or Thailand, these two sets of modern-day missionaries are undertaking 24,000-mile return journeys to New Zealand to spread…

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Valencia joins West Ham on a five-year contract Striker scored all three of Ecuadors goals at World Cup West Ham have signed the Pachuca striker Enner Valencia on a five-year contract, with the Ecuador international awaiting a work permit to complete the deal. The 25-year-old scored all three of Ecuadors goals at the World Cup , attracting attention from across Europe as a result. Continue reading…

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This mornings fluff is feasting on fine wine and Gouda Wesley Sneijder is one of those players who seems far older than he is. The former Ajax youth player has racked up 105 caps for Holland, having come to the worlds attention at Euro 2004. Since then he has worn Real Madrids No10 shirt and led José Mourinhos Internazionale to Champions League glory in 2010 , scoring against Barcelona in the semi-final and assisting for Diego Militos opener in the final…

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Left-back signs five-year deal at Upton Park Cresswell is West Hams third summer signing West Ham have signed the defender Aaron Cresswell from Ipswich on a five-year contract. The 24-year-old left-back joins as Sam Allardyce looks to boost his defensive options, with a move for Norwichs Martin Olsson now believed to be dead in the water. Cresswell impressed at Portman Road, missing just four league games over the course…

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Dicks, 45, looking forward to my new challenge in football Full-back retired in 2001 after over 250 games for club The former West Ham defender Julian Dicks has returned to the club as manager of West Ham Ladies. Dicks, who retired from playing in 2001 after a career which included more than 250 games in two spells at Upton Park, has held two previous management jobs at the Eastern Counties League side Wivenhoe Town in 2009 and at Grays Athletic, …

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Midfielder has always shown intelligence and an enduring spirit during his 13 years at Stamford Bridge but his early career at West Ham was dogged by carping and resentment So, farewell then Frank Lampard. The news that Lampard intends to leave Chelsea, with Major League Soccer his most likely destination, brings down the curtain on one of the Premier Leagues most constantly fine, gracefully conducted, and yet somehow still, for some, oddly undervalued careers. Lampard…

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Sam Allardyce convinced Colback can help appease fans Generous package offered as no transfer fee involved West Ham United seem set to prise Jack Colback away from Sunderland. The midfielder is a free agent and finds himself in demand from not only his current manager, Gus Poyet, but also Newcastle United and Swansea City. Sam Allardyce, though, is prepared to offer Colback a four-year contract worth around £50,000 a week a sum his rivals will not compete with and which would …

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Former Hammers player joins Sam Allardyces backroom staff Being a West Ham boy and coming from the area, it fits nicely Allardyce had been told to provide more entertainment West Ham have taken steps to improve their style of play by appointing former Hammers and England striker Teddy Sheringham as the clubs new attacking coach. Continue reading…

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Was top scorer in Argentinian league with Vélez Sarsfield Played for Birmingham on loan in 2007-08 The Vélez Sarsfield striker Mauro Zárate says he has agreed a three-year deal with West Ham as he closes in on a return to the Premier League. Zárate, who was the top scorer in the Argentinian league last season, spent the second half of the 2007-08 Premier League campaign on loan at Birmingham from the Qatari side Al Sadd. He then moved to…

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Title win is ‘great achievement’ says City captain Kompany This is just the start for the club, insists Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini has challenged his Manchester City players to begin an era of dominance after watching them wrap up a second Premier League title in three seasons. After goals from Samir Nasri and Vincent Kompany defeated West Ham United 2-0, ensuring that City to ended the season on 86 points, two ahead of Liverpool, Pellegrini said: “Big …

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The midfielder is on a mission of revenge to achieve the improbable at City and make Liverpool’s route to the title easier Brendan Rodgers invited great former players back to Anfield this season as he tried to rebuild the club but Liverpool’s immediate future will be determined in part by players who they cast off and are now at West Ham. The presence of Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush behind the scenes at Liverpool is supposed …

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Manager states his case after David Sullivan’s apology to fans ‘I did what Gus Poyet did but six or seven weeks ago’ Sam Allardyce has reacted to reports that he will soon be sacked as West Ham manager by declaring that such a decision would be unjustified. West Ham’s joint chairman David Sullivan is so unhappy about some of the club’s performances this season that he apologised to supporters at the club’s end-of-season awards dinner but Allardyce says that claims …

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Manchester City manager confesses he was ‘mad dog’ player Pellegrini says he is not nervous before title decider Manuel Pellegrini has admitted he was a “mad dog” as a player and that the calm style that has guided Manchester City to the brink of the title was adopted only when he took up management. City host West Ham United on Sunday knowing that a point guarantees a second Premier League crown in three years in Pellegrini’s…

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Manager believes his former player can hurt Manchester City ‘I’ve watched the Palace game three times and I’m still in shock’ The Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes his side still retain a glimmer of hope as they bid for a first title since 1990 despite appearing to blow their chances in the final straight. Continue reading…

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Sam Allardyce knows all eyes will be on West Ham United this weekend, and urges his team ‘to spoil Manchester City’s party’ at the Etihad. Allardyce tells reporters that neutrals would like to see Liverpool win the Premier League. Manchester City only need a point from the game to win the title Continue reading…

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Argentina striker set to return for Premier League title decider Manuel Pellegrini: ‘The whole squad is fit for Sunday’ Manchester City’s top scorer, Sergio Agüero, is fit for Sunday’s Premier League title decider against West Ham United. Agüero, who scored the dramatic late winning goal when City beat QPR on the final day to secure the crown two years ago, had been doubtful with a groin injury. The Argentina striker, scorer of 28 goals this season, hobbled out of last Saturday’s win…

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Andy Carroll has scored more goals against City than any other club, but Yaya Touré, Sergio Agüero and Edin Dzeko are more than capable of driving the home team to the league title Manchester City’s 4-0 win over Aston Villa in their game in hand in the Premier League has given them some breathing space in the title race. Manuel Pellegrini’s side now know that a combination of their goal difference and a point at home …

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West Ham manager targets top-10 finish next season We’ve got to find some better players, says Allardyce Sometimes Sam Allardyce could not win this season, even when he won. The fans’ displeasure with the 59-year-old’s management style meant that boos occasionally accompanied victories as well defeats. Tottenham are even more unpopular at Upton Park, though, so this result was greeted with uproarious glee and Allardyce reckons there could be plenty…

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This sorry performance was the last thing Tim Sherwood needed at the end of a week in which Ajax announced that their manager, Frank de Boer, was approached about a vacancy at White Hart Lane. Tottenham rubbished the Dutch club’s claim but Sherwood confessed to being confused. He must have been appalled at how unconvincing his team’s display was here, as Spurs started sluggishly and wound up a rabble. Sherwood came into the game hoping his …

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The season is ending curiously for both these clubs. Tottenham cannot now finish in the top four, but should still reach the Europa League and cannot have expected more after sacking André Villas-Boas in December and replacing him with a relative novice. Four consecutive defeats have led West Ham fans to call for Sam Allardyce to go, but they were happy enough after four wins in a row in February. Paul Chronnell Kick-off Saturday 12.45pm Continue reading…

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Wellington Phoenix will also compete Tournament to take place in July Sydney FC are to play against Newcastle United and West Ham United in a four-team off-season tournament in New Zealand. Sydney FC join hosts Wellington Phoenix as the two A-League teams in the July tournament, which will be played in three cities. Phoenix general manager David Dome on Wednesday announced a schedule that opens in Dunedin, where Newcastle United…

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All the best images from around the grounds , starting off on Saturday at St Mary’s, where Everton were looking for three points to keep their Champions League aspirations alive Continue reading…

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