Martin ‘Mad Dog’ Allen returns with the latest installment of his weekly column for MailOnline Sport. The Barnet boss does not hold back with his views on current issues in football.
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MAD DOG ON MONDAY: Yaya Toure can stick his birthday cake where the sun doesn’t shine
Posted on 26 May 2014.
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Mauro Zarate completes West Ham United transfer on three-year deal
Posted on 25 May 2014.
Mauro Zarate has completed his move to West Ham United from Velez Sarsfield after signing a three-year deal with Sam Allardyce’s side.
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Andy Carroll and Billi Mucklow attend Joey O’Brien’s wedding in Dublin
Posted on 25 May 2014.
Andy Carroll and his girlfriend Billi Mucklow jetted back from Dubai and off to Dublin to attend the wedding of Joey O’Brien.
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West Ham’s ‘Dream Midfield’ next season
Posted on 25 May 2014.
David Sullivan has hinted at a number of new signings that will bring back some excitement to the team next season. We’ve been liinked with several ‘exciting’ midfielders over the past two weeks, some of which initially appear to be a little unrealistic but exciting all the same. Given Allardyce’s new remit this summer, it’s… Read more »
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The right decision was made, now to look forward
Posted on 25 May 2014.
After constructive talks with the co-owners, it was announced earlier this week that Sam Allardyce will remain at Upton Park for the foreseeable future following what was a disappointing season, finishing just seven points off the relegation zone in 13th place. The storm over Allardyce’s future began early in the season, as the fans probably… Read more »
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West Ham owe it all to Tottenham Hotspur
Posted on 25 May 2014.
Take a look at the final league table. After 38 games, West Ham ended up with 40 points, just 7 clear of relegation. And six of those points came courtesy of victories over Spurs! God knows what would have happened had we not swept to that amazing 3-0 victory at White Hart Lane back in October. Without Carroll and any forward worthy of the name, we looked nailed on certainties for the drop. Keeping clean sheets is …
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Sheringham approached for West Ham role
Posted on 25 May 2014.
Former West Ham striker Teddy Sheringham could be in line for a return to Upton Park as Sam Allardyce’s new attacking coach.
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On-loan Hammer wins promotion to the Premier League
Posted on 25 May 2014.
West Ham United’s on-loan midfielder Ravel Morrison helped Championship side Queens Park Rangers return to the Premier League on Saturday.
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Sullivan Boxing Clever With Allardyce On The Ropes
Posted on 25 May 2014.
Some of you may have noticed that this blog went quiet in February when we launched the winning run that secured our survival and that was down to good old fashioned East End superstition. Many would have promised not to change their underpants until West Ham lost, then until West Ham were guaranteed safety, but as a blogger, I pledged not to post until we were safely over the line. And, to be honest, with Allardyce in charge, what was there to …
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West Ham linked with loan move for Milan forward
Posted on 24 May 2014.
Milan forward M’Baye Niang is in talks over a season-long loan move to West Ham, according to the Daily Mail.
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M’Baye Niang in talks with West Ham United over £250,000 loan deal for AC Milan youngster
Posted on 23 May 2014.
West Ham United are in talks over a £250,000 loan deal for AC Milan winger M’Baye Niang. The 19-year-old was chased by Everton, Tottenham and Arsenal 18 months ago while at Caen.
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Huge increase in players being dumped by clubs as almost 900 refugees are in need of a home with contracts running out
Posted on 23 May 2014.
Nearly 900 footballers in England are out of contract next month with many of them still unsure of their futures.
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West Ham United release Joe Cole, George McCartney and Jack Collison
Posted on 23 May 2014.
Trio will leave club on 30 June at the end of their contracts Jussi Jaaskelainen and Matt Taylor negotiating new deals West Ham United have confirmed the imminent departures of the former England midfielder Joe Cole, defender George McCartney and midfielder Jack Collison. The trio will leave Upton Park on 30 June when their current contracts expire while the goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen and midfielder Matt Taylor are continuing negotiations over new deals. Continue reading…
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Joe Cole, Jack Collison and George McCartney released by West Ham United
Posted on 23 May 2014.
West Ham United have confirmed that Joe Cole, Jack Collison and George McCartney will all leave the club when their contracts expire next month.
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Teddy Sheringham set to join Sam Allardyce as new West Ham United attacking coach
Posted on 23 May 2014.
MATT LAWTON: Teddy Sheringham has emerged as a shock contender for the role of forwards coach at West Ham United. Sam Allardyce has been told to introduce a more attacking brand of football if he wants to remain as manager, with the recruitment of a more offensive coach part of the deal.
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Collison and McCartney to leave West Ham
Posted on 23 May 2014.
West Ham United have announced their retained list for the 2013/14 season with George McCartney and Jack Collison leaving Upton Park on free transfers.
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West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan insists Sam Allardyce should be aiming for top SIX next season
Posted on 23 May 2014.
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan believes the club can compete with the best and target a top-six finish in the Premier League next season.
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Hammers linked with summer Eboue swoop
Posted on 23 May 2014.
Former Arsenal full-back Emmanuel Eboue is the latest player to be linked with a summer switch to West Ham United.
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Craig Bellamy was a crazy, angry and brilliant footballer… He might cringe when he looks back, but he should be proud of his playing days and…
Posted on 22 May 2014.
MATT LAWTON: Craig Bellamy would be the first to admit there were times in his career as a footballer when he was utterly dislikeable.
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Craig Bellamy announces his retirement from football after spells with Cardiff, Liverpool and Manchester City
Posted on 22 May 2014.
Craig Bellamy has announced his retirement from football aged 34. The well-travelled Cardiff striker said on Thursday that his body ‘couldn’t take it any more’.
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Sam Allardyce vows to learn lessons from last season and push West Ham United forward
Posted on 22 May 2014.
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has vowed to learn the lessons of last season and move the club forward.
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Hammers linked with Inter Milan striker Belfodil
Posted on 22 May 2014.
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Inter Milan striker Ishak Belfodil.
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LEAKED: Could this be our new shirt for next season?
Posted on 22 May 2014.
It’s around this time of year that we see scores of speculative mock-ups of what people think our new kit for the upcoming season could be. Most of them are simply designs put together using a certain Photoshop pack that’s normally used to design different kit styles for Football Manager, and most of the time… Read more »
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Mauro Zarate closes in on West Ham United move… with Argentinian’s model wife Natalie Weber set to prove a hit at Upton Park
Posted on 21 May 2014.
The arrival of hitman Mauro Zarate at West Ham United is sure to set pulses racing in the East End… or at least his wife will.
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Bafetimbi Gomis back on Newcastle’s radar with West Ham United and Galatasaray to battle it out for France striker
Posted on 21 May 2014.
Bafetimbi Gomis is back on the agenda for Newcastle United. Gomis, 28, is a free agent after his contract ended at Lyon and has long been on Newcastle’s wishlist.
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Sam Allardyce isn’t the man to bring entertaining football to West Ham United… Especially with only £20million to spend!
Posted on 21 May 2014.
I have great respect for Sam Allardyce because of what he has done for West Ham United; getting us promoted and avoiding relegation. But demanding entertaining football from him might just be a step too far.
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