Zola Says Win Is All Down To Curbishley
New Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola, while happy to have recorded his first win in such emphatic style, put the victory down to the departed boss:
"In one week I'd like to say we did something to these guys but to be fair to them it's down to them and what Alan Curbishley did so far," chattered the teeny Italian.
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Bilic Could Still Take Over At Hammers
Croatia boss Slaven Bilic is almost certain to leave his post after the 2010 World Cup (assuming they qualify) and could be tempted by the West Ham post.
He spoke once again about his desire to manage at club level after his time with his national side, and as we all know, his love for the Hammers has never been in doubt.
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Confirmed: Clarke Moves To West Ham And Halves His Salary
Steve Clarke has moved from Stamford Bridge to Upton Park according to The Times.
The Pensioners had been holding out for a fee of around £5 million, but have been forced to settle for less after the assistant manager clearly wanted to go to join the Zola revolution.
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50% pay cut
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Mourinho's Recommendation Could Cost Up To £5 Million
Jose Mourinho might have done a lot of good / bad things for English football (depending on which team you support) but at least his advice to Gianfranco Zola appears to be sound.
The Portuguese manager recommended Steve Clarke as assistant manager to new manager Gianfranco Zola after the Italian was unveiled last week to the Hammers' fans, but compensation issues are getting in the ....
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Zola Couldn't Stomach Wise's Pranks: The Real Reason He Spurned Newcastle
Gianfranco Zola is set to take the West Ham job in the next 48 hours or so, but turned down the Newcastle position despite being potentially offered more money and transfer budget.
However, thanks to something of Dennis Wise's book being published on the net, it appears his lovely little pranks might be a reason for Zola to ignore the call up north.
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New Manager Will Have To Answer To Nani
The next manager of West Ham will have to answer to Gianluca Nani, after his continued presence hints at a change in the way English football clubs are run.
John Dillon of The Daily Express said on Sky Sports: "The football director role seems to have involved into this transfer job, but originally the idea was about much more than that.
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Bilic Is Just Saying The Right Thing Before Becoming Hammers Manager
Slaven Bilic will become the new West Ham manager if his recent comments are to be believed.
Bear with us on this one, but his statement of 'honouring his contract' with Croatia stinks of doing the right thing by his country's FA.
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Three Clubs Rival West Ham's Fading Appiah Hopes
West Ham's hopes of signing Ghanain Stephen Appiah have been dealt a huge blow after it was confirmed Arsenal, Portsmouth and a top European club have been tracking the player too.
He played for Ghana against Libya last night in a game that proved he was no longer injured, so Harry Redknapp's comments about the player don't nseem to hold water any more.
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Noble Hits Out At Curbs Sacking - Though Not Literally
Mark Noble, a man often pictured playing in the rain (don't ask us why), has hit out at the loss of Alan Curbishley so early in the season.
The England Under-21 lover and player believed the club was going places under the previous manager, and is disappointed to see him go.
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Hammers Board Calls Mccartney A Liar
The West Ham board have reacted with total and utter dismay, bordering on the outraged and depressed, at George McCartney's claims that he was forced to leave the club.
It does seem strange when two side offer differing views, but hey, if it's good enough for Newcastle, it's good enough for the Hammers, eh?
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Curbs Touting For Business Already
Despite his chair in his office at Upton park still being warm, Curbs is already looking for a new club.
Seemingly needing no time to grieve, the former Charlton manager wants back in ASAP.
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Billy Davies More Likely To Become Next Hammers Manager
With the news of Davide Ballardini falling out of the running to become the next Hammers boss, a surprise candidate has emerged in the shape of Billy Davies.
The former Derby head-man honcho boss-boy, sacked rather unfairly last season, has been out of work since leaving the Rams.
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Hammer-tastic Manager Special - Ballardini, Redknapp, Di Canio, Bilic, And Allardyce
Well, colour me surprised and buy me a turnip...we all thought Curbs might leave, but this soon after the transfer window?
Luckily, you've got the UptonSparks lot on the case. Quick as winking we were down the ol' bookies (it's almost like we were there when we heard the news or something) to get the odds on the new West Ham manager.
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Curbs Speaks: Board Forced Me Out Over Rubbish Transfer Policy
Alan Curbishley has blasted the West Ham board following his surprise sacking:
"It was a culmination of events over the weekend," he said to Sky Sports News.
"I was vehemently against the transfer of McCartney because of the injuries to other defenders.
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Appiah Not Sure About Hammers After Arsenal Turns Head
Stephen Appiah could have his head turned by the interests of Arsenal if reports of the club's interest are confirmed.
With Wenger being short in midfield but not bringing in any reinforcements, Appiah could well be the solution.
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Illegal Betting And Never Played Abroad - Is Di Michele Right For The Hammers?
At 32 years old, he's hardly the player that Hammers fans expected to be lighting up the six yard box on a regular basis.
Chat about Eidur Gudjohnsen set minds racing...will West Ham be signing a player capable of challenging Ashton and Bellamy?
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Will It Be Curbs Or The Board Who Leaves Upton Park?
Well, the sale of George McCartney confirmed one thing: The West Ham football club known and loved of old has gone, and is now a club built on lies.
Not long after Alan Curbishley said there would be no more sales after Anton Ferdinand left for Sunderland, the board sanctions a deal for the player who appeared most times last season.
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The West Ham Transfer Rumour Centre: Appiah Might Not Sign Tonight
It's transfer day! We're going to keep you abreast of all of the rumours that spill out over the next 12 hours...and what's more we want you to contribute.
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The West Ham Transfer Rumour Centre: Peguy Luyindula To West Ham Or Villa
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The West Ham Transfer Rumour Centre: Spurs Rival Hammers For Sergio Garcia
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The West Ham Transfer Rumour Centre: Quashie And Boa Morte To Southampton?
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The West Ham Transfer Rumour Centre: Ferreira In Talks With West Ham
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The West Ham Transfer Rumour Centre: Mccartney On His Way Out?
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The West Ham Transfer Rumour Centre: Stendardo Says No No
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The West Ham Transfer Rumour Centre: Starting With Cavani
Hi all, we're back! Did you miss us while we had a lads week in Berlin?
No? Then screw you.
But our thanks go out to Davo (Jon Davis to the uninformed) who we plucked from the terraces to take over in our absence...and he did a great job. Well worth the half drunk beer and cold pie we paid him with.
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