You can watch film of the 1929 fifth round FA tie between West Ham v Bournemouth at Dean Court (attendance 11,346). The game resulted in a 1-1 draw. Tommy Yews got the goal for the Hammers. He also got one of the goals in the 3-1 victory at Upton Park (attendance 30,217).
http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=48808
Unfortunately, West Ham was knocked out in the next round by Portsmouth. Jim Barrett got both goals in the 3-2 defeat.
Monday, 26 October 2009
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Gianluca Nani
News of the World
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/533001/THE-pound100million-takeover-of-West-Ham-by-David-Gold-and-David-Sullivan-is-back-on.html
Zola has been willing to embrace a new "project" to develop the club's best youngsters but his relationship with West Ham technical director Gianluca Nani has become strained.
Nani is in charge of transfers but Zola was bemused when the club sold Craig Bellamy for £14m to Manchester City last January.
West Ham then quickly shelled out a reported £9m for untried, Ugandan-born German Under-21 international Savio.
Despite a rave billing, Savio flopped and has since been involved in a swap deal with Fiorentina that has brought defender Manuel da Costa to the club in a deal that was worth around £3m.
Neither Zola nor assistant boss Steve Clarke particularly rate Da Costa and were upset that the club sold defender James Collins to Aston Villa for £5m.
That enabled Nani to bring in attacking midfielder Luis Jimenez on loan from Inter Milan and striker Alessandro Diamanti from Livorno.
Zola has not been keen on confrontation but I understand Clarke has had several heated debates with Nani over the logic behind some of the signings.
Zola is cutting an increasingly frustrated figure on the sidelines at Hammers matches these days.
And after Monday's 3-1 defeat at Manchester City, which locked the Hammers into the bottom three with just four points from six games, Zola read the riot act to his players.
He regards today's clash against fellow strugglers Fulham as a match that could shape the club's season.
Zola said: "Preparing for this game is like a cup final for us. At Manchester City on Monday, it was the worst we have played all season. We have to improve."
The manager then vowed to act with a firmer fist. He added: "I am going to be more focused and demanding of the players. I am going to be on top of it until I get it right."
Skipper Matthew Upson is set to return today following a calf injury. Clarke said: "You need all your experienced players. Matthew has been good for us since Gianfranco and myself came to the club."
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/533001/THE-pound100million-takeover-of-West-Ham-by-David-Gold-and-David-Sullivan-is-back-on.html
Zola has been willing to embrace a new "project" to develop the club's best youngsters but his relationship with West Ham technical director Gianluca Nani has become strained.
Nani is in charge of transfers but Zola was bemused when the club sold Craig Bellamy for £14m to Manchester City last January.
West Ham then quickly shelled out a reported £9m for untried, Ugandan-born German Under-21 international Savio.
Despite a rave billing, Savio flopped and has since been involved in a swap deal with Fiorentina that has brought defender Manuel da Costa to the club in a deal that was worth around £3m.
Neither Zola nor assistant boss Steve Clarke particularly rate Da Costa and were upset that the club sold defender James Collins to Aston Villa for £5m.
That enabled Nani to bring in attacking midfielder Luis Jimenez on loan from Inter Milan and striker Alessandro Diamanti from Livorno.
Zola has not been keen on confrontation but I understand Clarke has had several heated debates with Nani over the logic behind some of the signings.
Zola is cutting an increasingly frustrated figure on the sidelines at Hammers matches these days.
And after Monday's 3-1 defeat at Manchester City, which locked the Hammers into the bottom three with just four points from six games, Zola read the riot act to his players.
He regards today's clash against fellow strugglers Fulham as a match that could shape the club's season.
Zola said: "Preparing for this game is like a cup final for us. At Manchester City on Monday, it was the worst we have played all season. We have to improve."
The manager then vowed to act with a firmer fist. He added: "I am going to be more focused and demanding of the players. I am going to be on top of it until I get it right."
Skipper Matthew Upson is set to return today following a calf injury. Clarke said: "You need all your experienced players. Matthew has been good for us since Gianfranco and myself came to the club."
Monday, 5 October 2009
David Gold and David Sullivan
From the News of the World:
The £100million takeover of West Ham by David Gold and David Sullivan is back on.
Now the sale of Birmingham City to Chinese tycoon Carson Yeung has been rubber-stamped, Gold and Sullivan have the funds to buy the Hammers.
But the pair will only make a formal move if the Icelandic bankers who own the London club are realistic about the selling price.
The Essex-based pair backed off last month when it was indicated that a £120m cash deal was wanted.
At the time, West Ham's owners were hopeful of creating an auction but no other firm bidders emerged.
The asking price has now dropped to £100m and I understand that takes into account about £50m of debt.
So Gold and Sullivan, who sold Birmingham for £80m, could land the Hammers for in the region of £50m in equity.
CB Holdings, an off-shoot of Straumur - which took over the club after the collapse of another bank, Landsbanki - were holding out for an economic upturnin the hope of increasing the price.
But key creditors in Iceland are now pushing to have their debts settled.
Gold and Sullivan have been biding their time but the pair are now poised to make their move and then radically overhaul the Hammers.
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/533001/THE-pound100million-takeover-of-West-Ham-by-David-Gold-and-David-Sullivan-is-back-on.html
The £100million takeover of West Ham by David Gold and David Sullivan is back on.
Now the sale of Birmingham City to Chinese tycoon Carson Yeung has been rubber-stamped, Gold and Sullivan have the funds to buy the Hammers.
But the pair will only make a formal move if the Icelandic bankers who own the London club are realistic about the selling price.
The Essex-based pair backed off last month when it was indicated that a £120m cash deal was wanted.
At the time, West Ham's owners were hopeful of creating an auction but no other firm bidders emerged.
The asking price has now dropped to £100m and I understand that takes into account about £50m of debt.
So Gold and Sullivan, who sold Birmingham for £80m, could land the Hammers for in the region of £50m in equity.
CB Holdings, an off-shoot of Straumur - which took over the club after the collapse of another bank, Landsbanki - were holding out for an economic upturnin the hope of increasing the price.
But key creditors in Iceland are now pushing to have their debts settled.
Gold and Sullivan have been biding their time but the pair are now poised to make their move and then radically overhaul the Hammers.
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/533001/THE-pound100million-takeover-of-West-Ham-by-David-Gold-and-David-Sullivan-is-back-on.html
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Sunday, 20 September 2009
Zavon Hines: Part 2
I wrote on my West Ham blog on 2nd August, 2009:
"West Ham's pre-season games have been disappointing so far. The one bright spark is Zavon Hines. Although he only played the last ten minutes in the two games in China, he looked very lively and was impressed by the way he took his goal. (You need to see it in slow motion to realise just how good it was.)... The way Hines moves reminds me of Ian Wright. He seems a confident lad, a vital ingredient if you are going to be a top striker. It would not surprise me if Hines is our breakthrough player this season."
I was very impressed with the way he played yesterday. The reason he caused the Liverpool defence so many problems was his electric acceleration. One can understand why Jamie Carragher thought he had time to clear the ball in the 2nd minute that led to Hines hitting the post. As Stanley Matthews used to say, it is the speed that you have over the first 10 yards that really causes defenders problems. This is why he was fouled so much and Martin Skrtel should have been sent off for his last ditch foul on Hines as he raced through the middle.
Hines’s first touch is very good but he needs to improve his passing and tackling. However, he will not be truly effective until he plays in a 4-4-2 system. His talents will be wasted if has to stay on the wing defending his own full-back.
"West Ham's pre-season games have been disappointing so far. The one bright spark is Zavon Hines. Although he only played the last ten minutes in the two games in China, he looked very lively and was impressed by the way he took his goal. (You need to see it in slow motion to realise just how good it was.)... The way Hines moves reminds me of Ian Wright. He seems a confident lad, a vital ingredient if you are going to be a top striker. It would not surprise me if Hines is our breakthrough player this season."
I was very impressed with the way he played yesterday. The reason he caused the Liverpool defence so many problems was his electric acceleration. One can understand why Jamie Carragher thought he had time to clear the ball in the 2nd minute that led to Hines hitting the post. As Stanley Matthews used to say, it is the speed that you have over the first 10 yards that really causes defenders problems. This is why he was fouled so much and Martin Skrtel should have been sent off for his last ditch foul on Hines as he raced through the middle.
Hines’s first touch is very good but he needs to improve his passing and tackling. However, he will not be truly effective until he plays in a 4-4-2 system. His talents will be wasted if has to stay on the wing defending his own full-back.
Saturday, 12 September 2009
Guillermo Franco
Guillermo Franco claims he has signed for West Ham. He did not score for Villarreal in 18 games last season. However, he did score four goals for Mexico in 2009.
Here is the latest goal against Costa Rica:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipMBLCI0rGs
Here is the latest goal against Costa Rica:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipMBLCI0rGs
Friday, 11 September 2009
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