In brief - Friday's news round-up

  • by Staff Writer #2
  • Friday, 13th January 2017

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Dimitri Payet 'refusing to play' for West Ham after Marseille bid rejected
Slaven Bilic says Dimitri Payet does not want to play for West Ham but insists the player will not be sold.
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/10725796/dimitri-payet-refusing-to-play-for-west-ham-after-marseille-bid-rejected

Selfish Dimitri Payet is wrong if he thinks leaving West Ham like this will open doors at Arsenal, writes John Dillon
Dimitri Payet should be left to rot for the rest of the season by West Ham.
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/selfish-dimitri-payet-is-wrong-if-he-thinks-leaving-west-ham-like-this-will-open-doors-at-arsenal-a3439126.html

Chelsea to make shock move for West Ham’s Dimitri Payet after he requests transfer
CHELSEA reportedly want to sign West Ham star Dimitri Payet after missing out on Bayern Munich’s Arturo Vidal.
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/753555/Chelsea-shock-move-West-Ham-Dimitri-Payet-Arturo-Vidal-transfer-news-gossip

West Brom join West Ham in race to sign wantaway Hull star Robert Snodgrass
Snodgrass has rejected a new contract at the KCOM Stadium and is being eyed by a number of top flight clubs.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-brom-join-west-ham-9612710

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic's biggest mistake was not letting Dimitri Payet leave in the summer
Payet is refusing to play for West Ham and their season is turning into a disaster, writes John Cross.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-manager-slaven-bilics-9612560

Dimitri Payet has let West Ham down, but there's a reason he joined them in the first place...
His family may indeed be homesick but do the semi-decent thing by a club that has rewarded you handsomely and fans that idolise you and see out the season.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/andy-dunn-payet-west-ham-9612265

Done Deal: West Ham confirm defender switch
WEST HAM have loaned young defender Alex Pike to League Two side Cheltenham Town.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/577855/Done-Deal-West-Ham-Alex-Pike-Cheltenham-Town-League-One-Slaven-Bilic-London-Stadium-WHUFC

Carlton Cole leaving nothing to chance as former Chelsea, West Ham and England striker looks for a new club and a new challenge
In a converted warehouse on a nondescript Feltham industrial estate, the one-time Premier League hotshot takes a deep breath, focuses his mind and begins the next gruelling set of reps.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4113384/Carlton-Cole-leaving-chance-former-Chelsea-West-Ham-England-hotshot-looks-new-club-new-challenge.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Bilic - We don't want to sell Payet
Slaven Bilic has admitted Dimitri Payet has asked to leave West Ham United and will not figure in Saturday’s Premier League fixture with Crystal Palace.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/january/12-january/bilic-we-dont-want-sell-payet

Pike joins Cheltenham Town on loan
Defender Alex Pike has become the latest West Ham United youngster to depart the club on loan.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/january/12-january/pike-joins-cheltenham-town-loan

Bilic - This is a great opportunity for us
Slaven Bilic has called on his players to reproduce the form which saw them enjoy a four-match unbeaten run back in December and hopes they can force their way into the top half of the table.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/january/12-january/bilic-great-opportunity-us

Hammers continue hard work in training
West Ham United prepared for Saturday's Premier League London derby against Crystal Palace with an intense training session at their Rush Green base on Thursday.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/january/12-january/hammers-continue-hard-work-training

Hammers to raise awareness for Richard House
West Ham United are proud to confirm that the Premier League match against Crystal Palace at London Stadium on Saturday will be dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Richard House Children’s Hospice.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/january/12-january/hammers-raise-awareness-richard-house

Lanzini hoping to be king of the Palace again
West Ham United midfielder Manuel Lanzini hopes to continue his incredible record against Crystal Palace on Saturday with another goal against the Eagles in the vital Premier League London derby.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/january/12-january/lanzini-hoping-be-king-palace-again

Hammers Ladies Launch Learning Academy
West Ham United Ladies are delighted to announce the provision of a new female-focused learning academy for young footballers in east London and Essex.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/january/12-january/hammers-ladies-launch-learning-academy


Latest KUMB.com Updates

Payet wants out, says Bilic
Dimitri Payet has vowed never to play for West Ham again after the club rejected a £20million offer from Marseille.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130665

Nobby returns to management
Former West Ham United captain Kevin Nolan has been confirmed as the new manager of the Football League's oldest club.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130666

'I'd take Payet', says Marseille boss
Marseille's manager Rudi Garcia has welcomed the potential return of Dimitri Payet after it was revealed the French international was keen to return to his former club.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130667

Allardyce reflects on 'fantastic years' at West Ham
Sam Allardyce makes his very first trip to the Olympic Stadium this weekend with new club Crystal Palace.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130668

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