Archive for the 'West Ham' Category

May 27th, 2010

West Ham Names Avram Grant as Coach

West Ham insiders have confirmed to espnSoccernet that Grant has been appointed as the successor to Gianfranco Zola, who was sacked two weeks ago. Soccernet is reporting that Grant held a private meeting with the Hammers' board on Thursday to cement his three year, £3 million contract. The official announcement is being delayed purely due to the wait ...
May 26th, 2010

Mexico International Guillermo Franco Leaving West Ham

Despite scoring against England at Wembley, Mexico International Guillermo Franco has confirmed that he is looking for a new club after West Ham decided against a new contract. (more...)
May 21st, 2010

Avram Grant agrees “in principle” to manage West Ham

from espnsoccernet: Avram Grant has agreed a deal in principle to become West Ham United manager and sources inside the club insist it is "95% certain" he will take control at Upton Park. Grant resigned as manager of relegated Premier League side Portsmouth on Thursday and if he comes through the final interview he will be offered a three-year ...
May 18th, 2010

Ten-point Plan for West Ham United FC Revealed by Ownership

From whufc.com: It may be the close-season but here at West Ham United we are all busy preparing for 2010/11 and putting in place the next steps to take this club forward. Having admittedly had a tough end to the last campaign, we are determined to build on the many positives we have at the club and use the summer months to make sure we hit the ...
May 11th, 2010

West Ham Sack Gianfranco Zola

After finishing 4th from bottom, West Ham Co-Owners David Gold and David Sullivan have wasted no time in making changes at Upton Park, starting with the sacking of Head Coach Gianfranco Zola.  Effective immediately. Hit the jump for Zola's Response...... (more...)
May 2nd, 2010

Fulham v. West Ham United – Premiership

Clint Dempsey scores the first just before half-time and an own goal by Carlton Cole put Fulham up 2-0 shortly after the restart. Cole did score for West Ham on a header to make it 2-1, but Fulham substitute Stefano Okaka put Fulham 3-1 in front on the way to a 3-2 result.
April 19th, 2010

Liverpool v. West Ham United Highlights – Premiership

Liverpool cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over West Ham at Anfield to keep their faint Champions League hopes alive (more...)
April 10th, 2010

West Ham United v. Sunderland Highlights – Premiership

West Ham's Brazilian striker Ilan earned the relegation-threatened Hammers a vital Barclays Premier League lifeline.