Sunderland cruise to 3 nil over Hammers

The Black Cats cruised to a three nil win over the Hammers on Saturday equalling their biggest win of the season so far against Reading. Sunderland were quick off the mark and showed the Hammers they wanted to control the game early on.

Sunderland were like Usain Bolt out of the blocks and it took just 12 minutes for Seb Larsson to chalk one up for the home side. [Read more…]

Andy Carroll set for rapid return

West Ham’s big forward Andy Carroll looks set for a return for the Hammers in just over a week. The striker has made very good progress after picking up a knee injury last November against Manchester United.

This was bad news for the Hammers as they feared that the on-loan striker would be sidelined until February. Andy Carroll has responded well to treatment and could be back in action for West Ham on Saturday week. [Read more…]

Preview: Sunderland vs West Ham United

West Ham United travel to the Stadium of Light to take on Martin O’Neils Sunderland team this weekend.

With Andy Carroll still out injured and Mali international Modibo Maiga away on international duty, Big Sam Allardyce may hand a debut to new loan signing Marouane Chamakh.

It will be too late to include Brazilian striker Paulista who is having a medical with West Ham United today and could be unveiled later on this Friday. [Read more…]

West Ham close on Martin Olsson

West Ham United are closing in on the capture of the Swedish left-back Martin Olsson who plays for Blackburn Rovers.

Manager Sam Allardyce has targeted a left-back after George McCartney injured his knee and young Dan Potts as the only other recognized left-back in the squad. [Read more…]

Kevin Nolan full of praise for Pottsy

West Ham’s captain Kevin Nolan has been impressed lately by young Dan Potts and particularly after his good performance at the Boleyn Ground against Manchester United in their FA Cup draw last Saturday.

Left back Dan Potts played very well against Fergie’s Red Devils at left-back in which the Hammers drew 2-2. [Read more…]