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thursday's news 10th november includes west ham
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David Gold admits Olympic Stadium doubts
DAVID GOLD has admitted that West Ham may not move into the Olympic Stadium.
The Hammers were awarded the stadium earlier this year but the deal collapsed and a new tender process has been launched.
Co-chairman Gold has reiterated his desire to leave West Ham's Boleyn Ground, but admits there are now major doubts over whether the club will win the rights to rent the Stratford site.
Gold told talkSPORT: "I am ruling out developing the Boleyn, that would be pouring money down the drain.
"But what we can't do is nothing. West Ham have been at the Boleyn for over 100 years.
"I believe we are the eighth largest supported club in the country, and yet we perform more like the 20th biggest, and that's because we are at the Boleyn.
"So we have to change that. The obvious change that everyone is looking at is the Olympic Stadium.
"But there is a doubt — there are issues unresolved."
the mirror
Gold: Hammers may not move to Olympic Stadium
West Ham co-chairman David Gold has admitted for the first time the club may not move into the Olympic Stadium.
The Hammers were awarded the stadium earlier this year only for the deal to collapse last month due to legal challenges by Tottenham and Leyton Orient, as well as an anonymous complaint to the European Commission.
A new tender process is being launched by the Olympic Park Legacy Company and the venue, complete with an athletics track, will now be rented out after the London 2012 Games with West Ham seemingly the most likely tenants.
But Gold today revealed that while the club remain desperate to leave their current Boleyn Ground at Upton Park, there is now a doubt surrounding their plans to move into the Stratford site.
"I have mixed feelings," Gold told talkSPORT. "The Olympic Stadium is very exciting, but we need a consultancy procedure with our fans, that is important.
"I am ruling out developing the Boleyn, that would be pouring money down the drain.
"But what we can't do is nothing. West Ham have been at the Boleyn for over 100 years. I believe we are the eighth largest supported club in the country, and yet we perform more like the 20th biggest, and that's because we are at the Boleyn.
"So we have to change that. The obvious change that everyone is looking at is the Olympic Stadium. But there is a doubt, there are issues unresolved."
sky sports
Diop backs Hammers for Prem
Papa Bouba Diop believes West Ham have enough quality to instantly bounce back to the Premier League.
The Hammers have made a great start to the season under new boss Sam Allardyce and currently sit second place in the Championship.
Senegal midfielder Diop, who has featured six times since joining from Greek outfit AEK Athens in the summer, is delighted with the Hammers' recent form and he feels promotion is a realistic target for the East London club.
The 33-year-old said: "West Ham are a big club. Last year maybe the team wasn't confident because it was a difficult time.
"When I came here I said I wanted to help the club go up again - that is the aim and I am happy to be in this situation.
"Everyone is working towards going up and being in the top league.
"This is a difficult league but we are a good team and we want to work to go up again."
from the bristol matchday programme
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Teenage midfielder given Hammers trial
West Ham invite Boreham Wood midfielder Pelly Ruddock for trial
Boreham Wood midfielder Pelly Ruddock has been invited by West Ham to have a trial with the club.
The 17-year-old has impressed in the Blue Square Bet South with a number of cultured displays, and has also attracted the attention of Queens Park Rangers and Watford.
But Sam Allardyce has made the first move for Ruddock, who is expected to join up with the Hammers in the coming days.
"Pelly's been with us for three seasons now and he improves each year," Boreham chairman Danny Hunter told the club's official website.
"However nobody should get too carried away with these recent developments.
"Although at only 17 years of age he's powerful, athletic, hungry and does appear to be coping well at Conference South level, which suggests he's got a sniff if somebody wants to take a chance."
West Ham, meanwhile, are also said to be pursuing Macclesfield starlet Elliot Hewitt, and will reportedly make an attempt to bring him to Upton Park in January.
Along with the Hammers, Leeds and Arsenal are reportedly to be interested in the teenage defender.
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West Ham linked with Swedish star
The Hammers are considering a move for Swedish wing man Mervan Celik
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has run the rule over Swedish winger Mervan Celik as he looks to strenghten his team for the promotion push in January.
The 21-year-old, who plays for Gais in Gothenburg, scored an impressive 14 goals in 27 games this season as his club finished fifth, playing either up front or on the wing.
The Sweden under-21 international, whose contract runs out in December has been linked with Middlesbrough and Fulham, but West Ham have also watched him and are considering a move.
Although he is out of contract, they would still have to pay a fee for the player as he is under 24.
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Hammers eye Rio move
Sam Allardyce has a secret plan to take Rio Ferdinand back to his roots but the veteran defender is more likely to end up at Spurs.
Promotion would see the Upton Park boss presented with around £25 million by the club for new signings and Ferdinand is high on the list of players Big Sam has drawn up as he has watched the team's defensive frailties.
Ferdinand shot to fame at the Hammers before making an £18 million move to Leeds and then his switch to the champions.
Allardyce believes he would be the perfect signing and give everyone a major boost but the double whammy he has to supply is promotion and then a persuasive argument why he should join the Hammers rather than Spurs.
White Hart Lane boss Harry Redknapp groomed the young Ferdinand to greatness and the pair continue to share a father and son type relationship.
Ferdinand turned to Redknapp when Sir Alex Ferguson moved in for him and is always ready to discuss major career decision with his mentor.
However, a Hammers source said: "Sam will be allowed to really push the boat out next season should he get promotion with around £20-£25 million available.
"And if he were to bring Rio home his stock would rise in a major way among the fans still discontented at his appointment.
"Sam isn't particularly concerned about that side of things but it's a bonus given that he will need a genuinely top class defender at the heart of things should the club return to the top level."
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Liverpool are being linked with Spanish striker David Villa amid rumours he has fallen out with star team-mate Lionel Messi at Barcelona.
Metro
Lille forward Eden Hazard is set to turn down Chelsea and Arsenal in favour of a move to his dream club, Real Madrid.
Daily Mirror
Manchester United are thought to be prepared to sell captain Nemanja Vidic in the summer, with Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho believed to be keen to sign the centre-back.
Daily Mail
Ipswich manager Paul Jewell is ready to launch another bid for Doncaster striker Billy Sharp in January, after having a £2.3m offer rejected in the summer.
Daily Star
Birmingham want to take Newcastle striker Nile Ranger, 20, on loan.
: Daily Mirror
Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal are among a host of clubs keen to sign 17-year-old Michael Chambers, a 6ft 2ins centre-back currently playing for Ryman Division One South leaders Dulwich Hamlet.
Daily Mail
Middlesbrough are hoping to secure Coventry striker Lukas Jutkiewicz on loan, with a view to a permanent move in the region of £1.75m.
Daily Mirror
Under-fire Blackburn boss Steve Kean has reportedly signed a new and improved contract to stay at the Ewood Park helm.
Daily Mirror
Manchester City will fine Carlos Tevez £600,000 for missing training and returning to Argentina without permission and could sack the Argentine striker, 27, if he does not return to Manchester quickly. The Sun
Tevez insists he tried to contact City manager Roberto Mancini at least 10 times to ask for his permission to return to Argentina.
the Independent
Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is set to take over as the new manager of Paris St Germain, ending speculation he might take over at Tottenham if Harry Redknapp becomes the new England manager. talkSPORT
England coach Fabio Capello has telephoned Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand to tell him he is still part of his plans and that he will go to Euro 2012.
Daily Mirror
Hull want Milton Keynes Dons boss Karl Robinson as their new manager if Nigel Pearson is appointed at Leicester.
Daily Mirror
Manchester United coach Warren Joyce, 46, is also a contender to replace Pearson at Leicester.
Daily Mail
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely is likely to join Michael Appleton at Portsmouth, if the Baggies coach is named as the new manager at Fratton Park.
Daily Mail
Blackburn's former Barcelona forward Ruben Rochina, 20, claims swapping the Nou Camp for Ewood Park has made him a better player.
Daily Star
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez admits he finds it impossible to understand manager Kenny Dalglish's broad Glaswegian accent, but says he wants to stay at Anfield after his current five-year deal expires.
Daily Mirror
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David Gold admits Olympic Stadium doubts
DAVID GOLD has admitted that West Ham may not move into the Olympic Stadium.
The Hammers were awarded the stadium earlier this year but the deal collapsed and a new tender process has been launched.
Co-chairman Gold has reiterated his desire to leave West Ham's Boleyn Ground, but admits there are now major doubts over whether the club will win the rights to rent the Stratford site.
Gold told talkSPORT: "I am ruling out developing the Boleyn, that would be pouring money down the drain.
"But what we can't do is nothing. West Ham have been at the Boleyn for over 100 years.
"I believe we are the eighth largest supported club in the country, and yet we perform more like the 20th biggest, and that's because we are at the Boleyn.
"So we have to change that. The obvious change that everyone is looking at is the Olympic Stadium.
"But there is a doubt — there are issues unresolved."
the mirror
Gold: Hammers may not move to Olympic Stadium
West Ham co-chairman David Gold has admitted for the first time the club may not move into the Olympic Stadium.
The Hammers were awarded the stadium earlier this year only for the deal to collapse last month due to legal challenges by Tottenham and Leyton Orient, as well as an anonymous complaint to the European Commission.
A new tender process is being launched by the Olympic Park Legacy Company and the venue, complete with an athletics track, will now be rented out after the London 2012 Games with West Ham seemingly the most likely tenants.
But Gold today revealed that while the club remain desperate to leave their current Boleyn Ground at Upton Park, there is now a doubt surrounding their plans to move into the Stratford site.
"I have mixed feelings," Gold told talkSPORT. "The Olympic Stadium is very exciting, but we need a consultancy procedure with our fans, that is important.
"I am ruling out developing the Boleyn, that would be pouring money down the drain.
"But what we can't do is nothing. West Ham have been at the Boleyn for over 100 years. I believe we are the eighth largest supported club in the country, and yet we perform more like the 20th biggest, and that's because we are at the Boleyn.
"So we have to change that. The obvious change that everyone is looking at is the Olympic Stadium. But there is a doubt, there are issues unresolved."
sky sports
Diop backs Hammers for Prem
Papa Bouba Diop believes West Ham have enough quality to instantly bounce back to the Premier League.
The Hammers have made a great start to the season under new boss Sam Allardyce and currently sit second place in the Championship.
Senegal midfielder Diop, who has featured six times since joining from Greek outfit AEK Athens in the summer, is delighted with the Hammers' recent form and he feels promotion is a realistic target for the East London club.
The 33-year-old said: "West Ham are a big club. Last year maybe the team wasn't confident because it was a difficult time.
"When I came here I said I wanted to help the club go up again - that is the aim and I am happy to be in this situation.
"Everyone is working towards going up and being in the top league.
"This is a difficult league but we are a good team and we want to work to go up again."
from the bristol matchday programme
givemefootball
Teenage midfielder given Hammers trial
West Ham invite Boreham Wood midfielder Pelly Ruddock for trial
Boreham Wood midfielder Pelly Ruddock has been invited by West Ham to have a trial with the club.
The 17-year-old has impressed in the Blue Square Bet South with a number of cultured displays, and has also attracted the attention of Queens Park Rangers and Watford.
But Sam Allardyce has made the first move for Ruddock, who is expected to join up with the Hammers in the coming days.
"Pelly's been with us for three seasons now and he improves each year," Boreham chairman Danny Hunter told the club's official website.
"However nobody should get too carried away with these recent developments.
"Although at only 17 years of age he's powerful, athletic, hungry and does appear to be coping well at Conference South level, which suggests he's got a sniff if somebody wants to take a chance."
West Ham, meanwhile, are also said to be pursuing Macclesfield starlet Elliot Hewitt, and will reportedly make an attempt to bring him to Upton Park in January.
Along with the Hammers, Leeds and Arsenal are reportedly to be interested in the teenage defender.
elliot hewitt also intresting big sam??
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West Ham linked with Swedish star
The Hammers are considering a move for Swedish wing man Mervan Celik
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has run the rule over Swedish winger Mervan Celik as he looks to strenghten his team for the promotion push in January.
The 21-year-old, who plays for Gais in Gothenburg, scored an impressive 14 goals in 27 games this season as his club finished fifth, playing either up front or on the wing.
The Sweden under-21 international, whose contract runs out in December has been linked with Middlesbrough and Fulham, but West Ham have also watched him and are considering a move.
Although he is out of contract, they would still have to pay a fee for the player as he is under 24.
eatsleepsport
Hammers eye Rio move
Sam Allardyce has a secret plan to take Rio Ferdinand back to his roots but the veteran defender is more likely to end up at Spurs.
Promotion would see the Upton Park boss presented with around £25 million by the club for new signings and Ferdinand is high on the list of players Big Sam has drawn up as he has watched the team's defensive frailties.
Ferdinand shot to fame at the Hammers before making an £18 million move to Leeds and then his switch to the champions.
Allardyce believes he would be the perfect signing and give everyone a major boost but the double whammy he has to supply is promotion and then a persuasive argument why he should join the Hammers rather than Spurs.
White Hart Lane boss Harry Redknapp groomed the young Ferdinand to greatness and the pair continue to share a father and son type relationship.
Ferdinand turned to Redknapp when Sir Alex Ferguson moved in for him and is always ready to discuss major career decision with his mentor.
However, a Hammers source said: "Sam will be allowed to really push the boat out next season should he get promotion with around £20-£25 million available.
"And if he were to bring Rio home his stock would rise in a major way among the fans still discontented at his appointment.
"Sam isn't particularly concerned about that side of things but it's a bonus given that he will need a genuinely top class defender at the heart of things should the club return to the top level."
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Liverpool are being linked with Spanish striker David Villa amid rumours he has fallen out with star team-mate Lionel Messi at Barcelona.
Metro
Lille forward Eden Hazard is set to turn down Chelsea and Arsenal in favour of a move to his dream club, Real Madrid.
Daily Mirror
Manchester United are thought to be prepared to sell captain Nemanja Vidic in the summer, with Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho believed to be keen to sign the centre-back.
Daily Mail
Ipswich manager Paul Jewell is ready to launch another bid for Doncaster striker Billy Sharp in January, after having a £2.3m offer rejected in the summer.
Daily Star
Birmingham want to take Newcastle striker Nile Ranger, 20, on loan.
: Daily Mirror
Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal are among a host of clubs keen to sign 17-year-old Michael Chambers, a 6ft 2ins centre-back currently playing for Ryman Division One South leaders Dulwich Hamlet.
Daily Mail
Middlesbrough are hoping to secure Coventry striker Lukas Jutkiewicz on loan, with a view to a permanent move in the region of £1.75m.
Daily Mirror
Under-fire Blackburn boss Steve Kean has reportedly signed a new and improved contract to stay at the Ewood Park helm.
Daily Mirror
Manchester City will fine Carlos Tevez £600,000 for missing training and returning to Argentina without permission and could sack the Argentine striker, 27, if he does not return to Manchester quickly. The Sun
Tevez insists he tried to contact City manager Roberto Mancini at least 10 times to ask for his permission to return to Argentina.
the Independent
Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is set to take over as the new manager of Paris St Germain, ending speculation he might take over at Tottenham if Harry Redknapp becomes the new England manager. talkSPORT
England coach Fabio Capello has telephoned Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand to tell him he is still part of his plans and that he will go to Euro 2012.
Daily Mirror
Hull want Milton Keynes Dons boss Karl Robinson as their new manager if Nigel Pearson is appointed at Leicester.
Daily Mirror
Manchester United coach Warren Joyce, 46, is also a contender to replace Pearson at Leicester.
Daily Mail
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely is likely to join Michael Appleton at Portsmouth, if the Baggies coach is named as the new manager at Fratton Park.
Daily Mail
Blackburn's former Barcelona forward Ruben Rochina, 20, claims swapping the Nou Camp for Ewood Park has made him a better player.
Daily Star
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez admits he finds it impossible to understand manager Kenny Dalglish's broad Glaswegian accent, but says he wants to stay at Anfield after his current five-year deal expires.
Daily Mirror
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Cheers!
I bet they regret putting the OS on the kids shirts now!
I bet they regret putting the OS on the kids shirts now!
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I'd love to see Rio back. He'd be an excellent signing for next season and who knows, he may well fancy it
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*sticks head above paraphet*
RE: Ferdinand.
I would sooner have a central defender that is not going to be injured for half the season tbf.
RE: Ferdinand.
I would sooner have a central defender that is not going to be injured for half the season tbf.
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He'd have all summer to get over whatever injuries he currently has. I mean, surely one of these days we have to get lucky with a player. ****ing surelyDyer's Leg wrote:*sticks head above paraphet*
RE: Ferdinand.
I would sooner have a central defender that is not going to be injured for half the season tbf.
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Would be great to have a player called Pelly at West Ham too. That should sell a few season ticketsYea Why Not wrote:I'd love to see Rio back. He'd be an excellent signing for next season and who knows, he may well fancy it
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He has been a sick-note for the past few seasons. What makes you think that now he is 33 that will change? Next season he will be 34, knocking on 35.Yea Why Not wrote:He'd have all summer to get over whatever injuries he currently has. I mean, surely one of these days we have to get lucky with a player. f***ing surely
From a sentimental point of view, I would love him back, from a football point of view, I would rather the money spent on players that are not prone to injury while being the wrong side of 30.
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He did manage around 30 odd games last season which isn't too bad considering he was injured for a lot of it. His organisation skills would be a great asset to us at the back and what better player is there for Tomkins to work withDyer's Leg wrote:He has been a sick-note for the past few seasons. What makes you think that now he is 33 that will change? Next season he will be 34, knocking on 35.
From a sentimental point of view, I would love him back, from a football point of view, I would rather the money spent on players that are not prone to injury while being the wrong side of 30.
If he wanted loads of money then just pull the plug. 50k for 2 years is worth a punt in my eyes. As I said, surely it's time a gamble paid off for us....
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I thought we were looking onwards and upwards.......don't want Ferdinand, don't want Del Piero
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I see what you're saying, but personally, I would rather not take the risk.
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We'll go in for Rio and end up with Les..........................
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Cheers CH!
Don't really want Ferdinand due to his age and being prone to injuries.
Don't really want Ferdinand due to his age and being prone to injuries.
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Dyer's Leg wrote:*sticks head above paraphet*
RE: Ferdinand.
I would sooner have a central defender that is not going to be injured for half the season tbf.
Too old now, injures too easily, pace being questioned. I'm out
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Thanks CH.. Rio is getting on a bit, not sure if he would be of much use to us.
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You have to remember Man United play a brutal schedule of games.
If he came here he would probably only play in the league.
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I'd ****ing love him back/
If he came here he would probably only play in the league.
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I'd ****ing love him back/
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Matt of iron wrote:You have to remember Man United play a brutal schedule of games.
If he came here he would probably only play in the league.
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I'd f***ing love him back/
Matt.
Rio coming back would be like shagging that fit bird you shagged way back in your youth. You have fantastic memories. Then the opportunity comes up years down the line for you to shag her again, only now she has had a couple of kids, things headed south, and it's just not as good as you remember.
I'd rather have the good memories.
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balance that out with how busy he is in man utd's defence compared to how busy he would be for us though!Matt of iron wrote:You have to remember Man United play a brutal schedule of games.
If he came here he would probably only play in the league.
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I'd f***ing love him back/
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Rio to come back would be awesome, but we'd be like Dad's Army next season, with loads of over 30 'veterans' in the squad
Experience mixed with youth.
Experience mixed with youth.