Today's snippets

A round-up of the latest titbits regarding West Ham United ...

* St Patricks Athletic have denied rumours that West Ham have reached an agreement to sign midfielder Keith Fahey in the January transfer window. Manger Johnny McDonnell told the Irish media "it’s very straightforward; we have had no bids for Keith."

* Youth team captain John Payne has extended his stay with League One outfit Cheltenham Town by a further month. 17-year-old Payne joined former Hammers midfielder Martin Allen's new club last month and impessed enough to earn a second spell.

* West Ham United have announced that half-season tickets will be on sale from November 3rd. Around 2,000 tickets - which start at £375 for adults - will be made available.

* Youth team striker Balint Bajner is back in the UK after helping the Hungarian under 19s qualify for next summer's European under 18 chapionships. Bajner, who played in all three games in the mini-tournament hit a hat-trick against minnows San Marino.

* Former Hammer Freddie Ljungberg is set to join MLS outfit Seattle Sounders. He told Swedish newspaper Sport-Expressen "it feels great and I am delighted to be here."

* Former Hammer Michael Carrick could make his long-awaited comeback against Gianfranco Zola's side at Old Trafford tomorrow night. Carrick, one of three former Hammers now plying their trade for the current league champions has played just 70 minutes of football thus far this season due to an ankle injury.

* KUMB.com understands that Miranda Nagalingam, the media officer responsible for banning us from attending post-match press conferences one year ago tomorrow has finally been fired. Nagalingam, formerly of Norwich City was suspended by the club in July following an incident that took place during the club's tour of North America.