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Hammers chairman David Gold in hospital with pneumonia

January 9, 2013 By Stevo 1 Comment

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One of West Ham United’s chairmen David Gold is reported to be in hospital suffering from pneumonia according to reports coming from BBC Sport.

David Gold’s daughter Jacqueline said that the 76-year-old, who spent several days in hospital last year with septicaemia, is on strong antibiotics.

Jacqueline said on her Twitter account: “I think he has learnt a very harsh lesson – not to go to football with bronchitis, he now has pneumonia. He is being assessed.”

David Gold was at West Ham united’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Saturday at the Boleyn ground and was taken to hospital on Tuesday night.

We don’t have much information at the moment about the co-chairman but when we do, you’ll be the first to know.

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West Ham take Zusi on trial

January 9, 2013 By Iron Bobby Leave a Comment

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West Ham United have taken American international player Graham Zusi on trial.

26-year-old Zusi – not to be confused with the white goods maker Zanussi – currently plies his trade in the MLS for Kansas and recently finished third in the MLS Player of The Year award.

Zusi is an attacking midfield player and is considered one of the brightest and best players in the MLS, West Ham United have beaten a lot of interested parties to the punch by securing the player on trial with a view to making a more permanent move for Zusi should he be successful.

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Wellington Paulista set to complete loan deal

January 8, 2013 By Stevo 2 Comments

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Brazilian striker Wellington Paulista is set to complete a loan deal with West Ham United and will undergo a medical examination later today.

Paulista, who is a frontman with tons of experience, arrived in the capital yesterday evening. Wellington Paulista is now the third signing that Big Sam Allardyce has made since the January transfer window was opened and follows the signings of Marouane Chamakh and Joe Cole who played in Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Manchester United at the Boleyn ground.

The very experienced Brazilian has been very successful with his South American side Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and will be a welcome face in the premier League as the player is keen to show us what he is capable of.

The Hammers are looking to keep the Brazilian at the Boleyn Ground until the end of the season. If Wellington Paulista comes through his medical ok with no surprises, he would be offered a 3 year deal once he completes the rest of the season at the Hammers.

Big Sam has been very busy at the sales so far this January and can only mean good things for the Hammers, especially as we still have players out. Any additions are very welcome at the Boleyn Ground for sure.

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Blackburn smooth over false allegations made by Steve Kean

January 8, 2013 By Stevo 1 Comment

Blackburn Rovers have apologised to big Sam Allardyce over the false allegations that Steve Kean made about him.

Most fans will remember the famous video footage of Steve Kean talking to Rovers’ fans during their Far East pre-season in 2011. The former boss could be heard swearing and using foul language with fans about Allardyce who he served under at Ewood Park.

Allardyce was sacked by Blackburn in 2010 and did not hesitate in taking both Kean and his former club to court over the video footage which was shown on YouTube.

The dispute about the derogatory video footage spread over the Internet was finally settled out of court last week and now Blackburn Rovers has issued a statement:

The statement from Rovers read:

“During the summer of 2011, Steve Kean was this club’s manager and accompanied the players of Blackburn Rovers on a pre-season tour of the Far East.
“We apologise to Mr Allardyce for the embarrassment and distress caused to him by Mr Kean.”

Blackburn have not had much luck recently with managers. Steve Kean was let go earlier this season and was replaced by Henning Berg, who lasted just 57 days. Blackburn are now without a manager and strong rumours were coming out of East Lancashire last week that Peter Taylor would be the man to take over the helm at the club.

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Frank Lampard could return to Hammers

January 8, 2013 By Stevo 8 Comments

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The January transfer window is well and truly open and one thing that could make headlines is the possible transfer of ex Hammer Frank Lampard.

Joe Cole has made an impressive return to his former club and Frank Lampard could do the same. It would be amazing for the Hammers if they had these two former youth players back in the squad. The blues playmaker will be shown the door in the summer and there’s not much he can do about it despite still scoring goals for his side.

Lampard has cemented himself as one of the best midfielders the country has ever seen, both on club and international level and his experience alone would make the prospect of having him back at the irons a real steal. The young Hammer side would benefit hugely from Lampard.

It’s incredible that the Russian Billionaire would let a player of Frank Lampard’s stature go – especially as there are already lots of Premiership clubs with pen in hand ready to sign him. The fickle behaviour of Abramovich is one reason he won’t be having ex Barca coach Pep Guardiola at the blues. Can you blame him?

Joe Cole received an enormous home coming on Saturday when his new club drew 2-2 with Manchester United in The FA Cup and speculation is growing that Frank Lampard is keen to join him. It would be a fairytale story for Hammer supporters and “Lamps” has certainly not ruled anything out at this stage

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