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Since signing an initial month loan deal, it has now been extended for another month, following his whirlwind performances for Oxford United, netting three times, brought me onto the subject, or rather a résumé of where all our loanee’s are, & for how long they are planning to be away.   Robert Hall: Oxford Utd, November 9th…

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The Hammers returned from Crystal Palace with a point and I think that West Ham fans can’t be too disappointed with that. It was a tough game in south London and I didn’t expect any different as Palace are a strong side that have really improved under Dougie Freedman and I think that they are capable of…

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West Ham are among a string of clubs keen on signing AZ Alkmaar midfielder Rasmus Elm reports talkSPORT . The 23-year-old Swedish international is the brother of former Fulham striker David, and has attracted interest from across Europe. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce is keen to further strengthen his squad at Upton Park in January, and will move to…

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David Sullivan worth an estimated 600m Just proves porn doesn’t pay…… 20. John Henry, Liverpool owner, £600m 19. Marcus Evans, Ipswich Town majority shareholder, £625m 18. Randy Lerner, Aston Villa owner, £630m 17. Peter Coates, Stoke City owner, £750m 16. Vincent Tan, Cardiff City owner, £757m 15. Ellis Short, Sunderland owner, £1bn 14. Lord…

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Doncaster Rovers are attempting to sign former Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra and West Ham striker Frederic Piquionne, BBC Radio Sheffield reports.   One-time France international Piquionne, 32, has failed to score in seven games for the Hammers this term. Rovers signed his team-mate Herita Ilunga earlier this week. Source: bbc

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A ruling passed by the European Union’s highest court yesterday could have a significant impact on the spending power of English Premier League clubs. The court in Brussels decided that fans should be free to use the cheapest satellite decoder available to watch games, even if it sidesteps exclusive national broadcasting agreements. The decision could impact …

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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has hit back at Crystal Palace counterpart Dougie Freedman following comments made after Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park. As well as claiming the Eagles dominated the game, Freedman appeared to knock the style of play of Allardyce’s team. The Scot said: “(There were) two teams playing two different ways. “Very much a physical, powerful team…

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..so the club had better find a way of creating an atmosphere or playing West Ham at home will be like waking the dead. London 2012 track pledge pleases IAAF The London 2012 Olympics running track was unveiled on Monday The IAAF senior vice-president Bob Hersh expressed his relief that Olympic Stadium issues have been resolved with …

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Two forthcoming games have been given new kick-off times to allow for screening on Sky Sports. The home game against Derby County on Saturday 26 November and the Boxing Day trip to Birmingham City will both now start later in the day. Derby has moved from 3pm to 5.20pm, while the Blues start time has changed from 1pm…

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Ian Hendon is relishing the prospect of a tough test for a West Ham United XI faway to Thurrock FC on Tuesday evening. The development squad coach has named Sam Baldock and Freddie Piquionne in a strong attacking lineup and is looking forward to also seeing how his talented youngsters cope with a crowd at the …

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More here: Well, that was quick

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JOHN Carew has the entertainment sorted for West Ham’s Christmas do – Kelis. The striker has been on a string of dates with the American singer since he’s been playing at Upton Park. They’ve enjoyed dinners out in central London, usually arriving separately. A source said: “John and Kelis have …

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Chosen by a quarter of the 20 managers interviewed, the legendary heavyweight boxer Ali was a clear favourite. Four diverse figures were tied as the second most popular dinner guest: Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama and Elvis Presley and the managers’ own wives! There were also some unique choices among the managers. Roberto Mancini is being forced …

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Skysports.com understands Doncaster are poised to sign West Ham defender Herita Ilunga on loan. New Doncaster boss Dean Saunders has lined up a deal for the full-back as he looks to bolster his defensive options. Ilunga has found himself down the pecking order at West Ham with George McCartney first-…

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Read the article: Nice goal

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West Ham should be boosted by the return of Joey O’Brien, Winston Reid, Mark Noble and Matt Taylor when they face Blackpool after the international break. Defenders O’Brien and Reid (both hamstring) and midfield duo Noble (toe) and Taylor (calf) were ruled out of Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace. Boss Sam Allardyce will also allow recent …

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David Gold’s father, known in East End criminal circles as “Goldy”, was once the getaway driver for a gang who hauled a barge off the Thames and up Greenwich Creek, where they intended to unload £75,000 worth of copper ingots, in the days when £75,000 could buy a whole streetful of houses. Unfortunately for him and the…

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John Carew has warned his West Ham team-mates they are the side to beat in the Championship. The striker scored his first goal for the club after coming off the bench to grab a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace and then echoed comments made by Mark Noble last week of the pressure the Hammers…

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Lets hope everyone has finally learn’t that McClaren is not to be hired by any club (thanks for turning us down Steve) Only thing he is good at is destroying clubs, he will now join the George Graham club (SURELY he couldn’t destroy that!) Manager Steve McClaren and chairman Nigel …

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Scanning the Internet after the game it would appear a lot of fans want Fatty out. I quote: Should Sam Allardyce be fired as West Ham boss? Terrible football, no pace, no creativity, few goals, no width. Big Sam is a dinosaur in footballing terms. Sam Allardyce should retire; horrible coach they should of…

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A versatile chap, Jeremy Nicholas. A prolific radio and television broadcaster on everything from news to sport to country music, he is also an after-dinner speaker and voice of the announcer for the computer game Fifa 11 and its predecessors. Which gives a clue as to his main passion; working as the match-day announcer for his beloved …

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Score John Carew’s late leveller preserved West Ham’s unbeaten away record as they twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Darren Ambrose followed up his first goal of the season in the midweek win at Brighton by putting the Eagles ahead on six minutes following woeful West Ham …

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Job done…

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Just over three years ago Alan Curbishley resigned as manager of West Ham United and he’s still waiting to make a comeback to football. It’s not for want of offers, but any new job, he says, “has to hit me between the eyes”, which narrows down the options. But getting a…

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Moody Blues At a time when the previously reclusive Paul Scholes is busy plugging his autobiography by revealing to the world he once did a Carlos Tevez on Sir Alex Ferguson another of the troubled Argentinian’s former clubs has expressed the desire to end his ruined spell at Manchester City. It’s not one of his ex-South …

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