Mario Balotelli: have you ever considered he might need help? Not arm round the shoulder, hand round the throat, father figure, mentor-type help from Roberto Mancini. Not a cosy chat. Professional help.
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Mario Balotelli needs help, plus Luis Suarez and Frank Lampard: Martin Samuel
Posted on 09 January 2013.
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Maybe all Mario Balotelli needs is help: Martin Samuel
Posted on 08 January 2013.
Mario Balotelli: have you ever considered he might need help? Not arm round the shoulder, hand round the throat, father figure, mentor-type help from Roberto Mancini. Not a cosy chat. Professional help.
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Hammers linked to defenders
Posted on 08 January 2013.
Sylvain Distin (versatile defender CD, LB) According to the Sun we are interested in Distin who currently plays for Everton. Sylvain was given a one year extension at the beginning of the season and ends end of the season with no chance of another extension. I’d only touch him on a free and offer a year deal he has just turned 35! Danny Simpson (RB) Danny’s broken toes just 4…
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David Beckham to snub QPR and West Ham United
Posted on 08 January 2013.
David Beckham will make the eagerly anticipated decision on his football future after crucial talks next week. Beckham will hold a series of crunch meetings with his advisers from Monday.
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FIFA World XI 2012 – YOUR Premier League team to take on La Liga
Posted on 08 January 2013.
Not only did our writers and editors come up with their proposals for which players should line up against the Cristiano Ronaldos and Lionel Messis of La Liga, we asked you to tell us who you would pit against the cream of Spain.
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Get well Gold
Posted on 08 January 2013.
Just seen on Twitter that David Gold has been taken to hospital with pneumonia.
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Dyer Sacked By QPR
Posted on 08 January 2013.
Oh dear, what a shame. It seems that Dyer’s bone china body isn’t coated in Teflon after all. In the bleak mid winter, the man who has recorded a record number of games on the treatment table for a succession of clubs has, at long, long last been found out. God only knows why Warnock and Hughes …
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West Ham United fans rage at Manchester United FA Cup replay ticket prices
Posted on 08 January 2013.
West Ham United fans are up in arms at learning they must fork out £45 for a ticket to watch their side take on Manchester United in next week’s FA Cup third-round replay at Old Trafford.
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McCallum signs new deal
Posted on 08 January 2013.
The 19-year-old has signed a new contract with West Ham United until summer 2015 On-loan AFC Wimbledon striker Paul McCallum is fit, scoring goals and enjoying his football again. After missing virtually the whole of the 2011/12 campaign due to shin problems, the West Ham United centre forward has returned to regular action this term. McCallum’s six goals fired the Development Squad to the Barclays Under-21 Premier League Group 1 title before embarking on…
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FIFA World XI 2012 – Premier League team to take on La Liga
Posted on 08 January 2013.
It is the game that would settle the debate once for all – the best Premier League XI taking on the best players from La Liga over two legs.
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January transfer window 2013: Completion times and dates for deals across Europe
Posted on 08 January 2013.
The scramble has begun for managers to sign new players in the winter transfer window – but the clock is already ticking for them to complete the deals.
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Blackburn Rovers apologise to Sam Allardyce for Steve Kean allegations
Posted on 08 January 2013.
Blackburn have apologised to former manager Sam Allardyce for the conduct of Steve Kean. They regretted the embarrassment and distress caused.
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What the back pages say on Tuesday, January 8: Tom Daley warned to turn off TV career and John Champion rapped for calling Luis Suarez a cheat
Posted on 08 January 2013.
ITV’s woeful new peaktime Saturday night reality show Splash! has re-ignited anxieties in British Swimming about Tom Daley’s commercial commitments away from diving. Read the headlines from the national newspapers on Tuesday, January 8.
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ITV and ESPN to clash with live FA Cup third round replays
Posted on 08 January 2013.
ITV and ESPN will go head to head with their FA Cup third round replays after the FA announced both televised ties will be on the same night, Wednesday 16 January.
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A good write up about MLS players Zusi and Agudelo
Posted on 08 January 2013.
We don’t know much about these fellas so I decided to do a little investigating to see if I could find an American site that would tell me a little more about potentially two new signings. I hope this helps…. Click It was reported by Brian Sciaretta of Yanks Abroad on Friday that the Sporting Kansas City midfielder was set to embark on a one-week training stint with …
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Martin Olsson urges Blackburn to accept offer from West Ham United
Posted on 08 January 2013.
Blackburn defender Martin Olsson has urged the club to accept a £2million offer for him from West Ham United. The Swede still has two-and-a-half years left on his contract.
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Allardyce: “The 2-2 draw with Manchester United was a great effort”
Posted on 07 January 2013.
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Latest news on various things
Posted on 07 January 2013.
– West Ham have made an improved offer for Martin Olsson, rumour is from 2 to 3 million (according to Blackburn rumours) – The Hammers are expected to conclude negotiations on the Olympic stadium by the end of January. – Paulista has already agreed terms and it will be finialised tomorrow after medical (That’s right the dreaded medical).
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Blackburn reject £2m bid for Martin Olsson from West Ham
Posted on 07 January 2013.
• Allardyce keen to work again with Sweden full-back • Hammers considering improved bid West Ham United have been rebuffed in their attempts to secure Martin Olsson after Blackburn Rovers rejected an offer worth about £2m for the Sweden defender. The 24-year-old full-back, who joined Rovers’ youth academy from Hogaborgs seven years ago, worked with Sam Allardyce during the latter’s spell at Ewood Park and the West Ham manager had…
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All Hail Sullivan & Gold For Turning West Ham Around!
Posted on 07 January 2013.
Unlike a couple of guys who post comments on here, I am more than happy to admit when I am proved wrong – and boy was I wrong about Sullivan and Gold, in the short term at least. They were decisive when they removed Zola, and whilst those who hate Grant will say the Avram appointment was more to do with the shared absence …
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What are the most annoying clichés in modern football? – open thread
Posted on 07 January 2013.
The funny old game is dead but the third round of the FA Cup showed that a new set of football phrases is alive and well No broadcaster worth his salt would compare a beaten footballer to a sick parrot these days, but the game remains as clichéd as ever. The funny old game with players who could turn on sixpences is gone, but a new breed of football clichés is emerging. Games …
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David Beckham?
Posted on 07 January 2013.
According to SportsMole, when questioned by reporters Fat Sam said “We will wait and see. You never know.” Odd answer………….David Beckham was at Upton Park to see us play Manchester United.
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Olsson or Warnock
Posted on 07 January 2013.
West Ham have lodged a bid for Blackburn LB Martin Olsson and are waiting for Blackburns response. It’s a gamble the Hammers are playing because with Blackburn managerless they might not except anything until a new guy is at the helm. But considering Allardyce has just won compensation from Blackburn regarding Keane’s comments in public I cant see them doing any business with us! The other option will be Villa’s Stephen Warnock if the Olsson deal falls through. He…
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Hammers bring in Brazilian Paulista
Posted on 07 January 2013.
West Ham United have signed Wellington Paulista from Cruzeiro on a six month loan with a view to a permanent move in the summer.
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FA Cup: 10 talking points from the third-round action
Posted on 07 January 2013.
Brian McDermott’s employers should not act rashly, Macclesfield’s failure to sell out speaks volumes and other matters arising 1) Reading’s win could be a significant moment in the life of Brian A comfortable 3-1 victory against League One opposition is still a comfortable 3-1 victory and, if there is anything more to be gleaned from Reading’s simple act of…
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Joe Cole says Robin van Persie is ‘a joy to watch’ after latest rescue act
Posted on 06 January 2013.
• Manchester United leave it late again at West Ham • Robin van Persie sets up rerun of 2001 tie at Old Trafford Manchester United did not need the four minutes of injury time to sculpt their FA Cup lifeline; merely the prospect of them, with all the attendant connotations that have built up over Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign. When the board went up and the Upton Park PA announcer filled everybody in, there was frustration, bemusement and…
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