First Team Squad
Player profile and performance records.
Kevin Nolan (Midfielder)
Kevin Nolan
Liverpool, EnglandPosition: Midfielder
Born: 24th Jun 1982 (Liverpool, England)
Signed: 16th Jun 2011 (£4,000,000)
Contract: 5 years
Previous Club: Newcastle United
KUMB Awards: Best Signing (runner up) 2011/12; Goal of the Season (third place) 2013/14; Worst Player 2014/15.
Having jumped at the chance to team up with Sam Allardyce once again - following their hugely successful spells at Bolton in the mid-noughties - Nolan ignored the rules of modern day football transfers and dropped a division in order to join West Ham.
The attacking midfielder is well known for his goalscoring exploits and West Ham will be hoping he can become their first midfielder to score more than 10 goals in a season since Frank Lampard achieved that particular feat in the late 1990s.
FOX IN THE BOX: Compilation of Nolan's 2012/13 goals
BESSIE MATES: Andy and Kevin Nolan speak to ESPN
Kevin Nolan is yet play any matches this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Leicester City
2-2: Sunday, 17th AprilDid not play.
Arsenal
3-3: Saturday, 9th April(Replaced Nolan) Again I can’t remember him doing much. Not saying he didn’t, just that I can’t remember.
AFC Bournemouth
3-4: Saturday, 22nd AugustDidn’t have a terrible game as such – lots of chasing down in the first half – but played far too far away from Sakho to be of much use.
Leicester City
1-2: Saturday, 15th AugustDid not play.
Arsenal
2-0: Sunday, 9th August(Replaced Nolan) Again I can’t remember him doing much. Not saying he didn’t, just that I can’t remember.
Arsenal
2-0: Sunday, 9th August(Replaced Nolan) Threw himself into everything for the final quarter-of-an-hour in what could yet prove to be his last appearance for the club.
Astra Giurgiu
1-2: Thursday, 6th AugustYes it was hot out there but he didn’t look fit to me. Best contribution was to calm down Noble when he was I danger of losing the plot.
Astra Giurgiu
2-2: Thursday, 30th JulyYes it was hot out there but he didn’t look fit to me. Best contribution was to calm down Noble when he was I danger of losing the plot.
Norwich City
1-0: Tuesday, 28th JulyYes it was hot out there but he didn’t look fit to me. Best contribution was to calm down Noble when he was I danger of losing the plot.
Charlton Athletic
0-0: Saturday, 25th JulyYes it was hot out there but he didn’t look fit to me. Best contribution was to calm down Noble when he was I danger of losing the plot.
Birkirkara
0-1: Thursday, 23rd JulyYes it was hot out there but he didn’t look fit to me. Best contribution was to calm down Noble when he was I danger of losing the plot.
Birkirkara
1-0: Thursday, 16th JulyAston Villa
0-1: Saturday, 9th MayThe best of a bad bunch in midfield in the first half.
Burnley
1-0: Saturday, 2nd MayIt's not that he doesn't try. He's just ineffective. Had a couple of chances, but shouldn't be starting, frankly.
Burnley
1-0: Saturday, 2nd MayA few nice touches and a fair bit of off ball running but his ability to influence matches is not what it was.
Queens Park Rangers
0-0: Saturday, 25th AprilI know he was out there, and I know he put the effort in, but what did he actually do?
Stoke City
1-1: Saturday, 11th April(Replaced Song) Replaced Song for just short of 30 minutes to no great effect. Got booked for.. well, being Kevin Nolan, really!
Leicester City
1-2: Saturday, 4th AprilIt's often easy to find something to complain about with Kev, but not so today; decent performance.
Sunderland
1-0: Saturday, 21st MarchNot a bad game from the captain. Definitely unlucky not to win a penalty.
Arsenal
0-3: Saturday, 14th MarchFaded from the game in the second half, but did good work in the first half, despite appearing to pick up an injury fairly early. No fault of his, but have to question why Poyet was not brought on.
Chelsea
0-1: Wednesday, 4th MarchCrystal Palace
1-3: Saturday, 28th FebruaryDid not play.
West Bromwich Albion
0-4: Saturday, 14th FebruaryDidn't offer enough today. He tries, but he simply shouldn't be starting.
Manchester United
1-1: Sunday, 8th FebruaryHis best game for some considerable time. He harried, chased, got the odd little nick and provided several simple - yet important - passes. Good to see the crowd getting behind him today, too.
Liverpool
0-2: Saturday, 31st JanuaryNo more effective than his two fellow central midfielders. Credit though for his involvement in the goal - and the way he took a rocket of a pass on the chest.
Bristol City
1-0: Sunday, 25th JanuaryNo more effective than his two fellow central midfielders. Credit though for his involvement in the goal - and the way he took a rocket of a pass on the chest.
Hull City
3-0: Sunday, 18th JanuaryShowed a little more in attack than in recent games, and did OK, but still wouldn't be in my starting 11.
Hull City
3-0: Sunday, 18th JanuaryDid a lot of chasing about off the ball which is the sort of stuff that often goes unnoticed. A bit unlucky to hit the bar.
Hull City
3-0: Sunday, 18th JanuaryHis best performance for a while. Hit the post from an acute angle in the second half.
Everton
2-2: Tuesday, 13th January(replaced Song) One overhead shot comfortably tipped over; little else to note.
Everton
2-2: Tuesday, 13th January(replaced Song) Started like a man possessed and was inches away from clinching the match in the 89th minute, but his influence wavered as the game progressed. Good though to have him on hand to defuse the brief spat between Noble and Tomkins.
Swansea
1-1: Saturday, 10th JanuaryFit again after a bout of flu last weekend rendered him less than 100 per cent, the under-fire captain had a solid first half beofre flagging in the second - not unexpectedly given his recent illness.
Swansea
1-1: Saturday, 10th JanuaryWas solid in first half, had a half chance but faded and offered little in the 2nd half. Rightfully substituted.
Everton
1-1: Tuesday, 6th JanuaryIneffective for the most part, never really supported Valencia, and got away with two horrible pieces of play in the middle of our half. Not a good game.
Everton
1-1: Tuesday, 6th JanuaryQuite possibly the least effective performance by a West Ham player this season. The game simply passed him by and his attempts to hold on to the ball deep into injury time were pitiful. However you can't blame Kevin Nolan for being kept on for 94 minutes, when he was clearly blowing some time before that.
West Bromwich Albion
1-1: Thursday, 1st JanuaryDid not play.
Arsenal
1-2: Sunday, 28th DecemberOn with Demel, had just as little time to influence proceedings.
Chelsea
0-2: Friday, 26th DecemberNot quick enough, not good enough, but not ever going to give up either! Barely seen in attack, but several important interventions in defence. When you're out-sprinted by a 36 year old Drogba, though, your days are surely numbered?
Leicester City
2-0: Saturday, 20th DecemberA solid if unspectacular shift in the centre of the park. As usual he worked his socks off to protect the back four and help launch attacking forays.
Sunderland
1-1: Saturday, 13th DecemberIn some respects, a quiet game, but also an effective one. Never the quickest, but often in the right place. If it was only to block an angle for a pass, that is an unglamorous but wholly necessary part of the game.
Sunderland
1-1: Saturday, 13th DecemberA solid if unspectacular shift in the centre of the park. As usual he worked his socks off to protect the back four and help launch attacking forays.
Swansea
3-1: Sunday, 7th DecemberWas a little bit in & out of the game, in terms of effectiveness, but did a lot of running, some important defensive work and steals, and played a few nice passes too.
Swansea
3-1: Sunday, 7th DecemberAnother game in which the skipper got through a prodigous amount f work. A little bit of luck would have seen him on the scoresheet.
West Bromwich Albion
2-1: Tuesday, 2nd DecemberSlow and rusty in the first 15, but steadily got into the game from there. Got the equaliser and quite a few important interventions in defence too.
West Bromwich Albion
2-1: Tuesday, 2nd DecemberCast in the role occupied more recently by Alex Song and Mark Noble, the captain workwed like a trojan assisting at both ends of the field. Although he may not provide the cutting edge he was once so highly regarded for, his organisation of the team gives added assurance. His goal? Typical Nolan, popping up in the right place at the right time.
Newcastle United
1-0: Saturday, 29th November(replaced Kouyate) Too little time to have an impact on proceedings.
Newcastle United
1-0: Saturday, 29th November(replaced Kouyate) Kouyate knackered? Want the clock run down a bit? Call on Nolan. Did the job.
Everton
1-2: Saturday, 22nd NovemberWas one of only a couple that weren't curate's egg today. No blots, but not much in the way of standouts either. Often too deep to link with the forwards, through no fault of his own.
Aston Villa
0-0: Saturday, 8th November(Replaced Kouyate) First sub again. Contributed... nothing much. Again.
Aston Villa
0-0: Saturday, 8th November(Replaced Kouyate) Quietly effective in holding the ball up and bringing others into play.
Manchester City
2-1: Saturday, 25th October(Replaced Sakho) Again a five, simply because he had no time to affect the game.
Manchester City
2-1: Saturday, 25th October(Replaced Sakho) Did well in breaking up, harrying and blocking to use up valuable time towards the end.
Burnley
3-1: Saturday, 18th October(replaced Song) Insufficient time to influence the game.
Burnley
3-1: Saturday, 18th OctoberA cameo apperance in which he might have scored.
Queens Park Rangers
2-0: Sunday, 5th October(Replaced Zarate) Unsurprised to see him back in the squad the moment he's remotely fit. Unsurprised to see him being used as first sub for the second game running. Unsurprised that his net contribution was... nothing... I expect he'll be starting in a game or three, worst luck!
Queens Park Rangers
2-0: Sunday, 5th October(Replaced Zarate) Ok, he ought to have scored but booing him for coming on? Really?
Tottenham Hotspur
0-1: Saturday, 16th AugustMost of his efforts came off the ball – stuff that generally goes unnoticed. I'd hve referred him to have been a little closer to Cole though.
Tottenham Hotspur
0-1: Saturday, 16th AugustApart from winning the penalty and setting up Downing late on, was largely anonymous.
Tottenham Hotspur
0-1: Saturday, 16th AugustApart from winning the penalty and setting up Downing late on, was largely anonymous.
Sampdoria
3-2: Saturday, 9th AugustMalaga
0-2: Sunday, 3rd AugustSchalke
0-0: Saturday, 2nd AugustSydney FC
1-3: Saturday, 26th JulyWellington Phoenix
1-2: Wednesday, 23rd JulyIpswich Town
0-0: Wednesday, 16th JulyStevenage FC
2-2: Saturday, 12th JulyManchester City
0-2: Sunday, 11th MayTottenham Hotspur
2-0: Saturday, 3rd MayGot through a fair few miles off the ball which is the sort of thing that often goes unnoticed.
Tottenham Hotspur
2-0: Saturday, 3rd MayThe least of our players again (Adrian aside), but at least he was noticeably on the pitch this time. Worked hard in both attack and defense, even if he didn't, ultimately, seem to contribute anything significant.
West Bromwich Albion
0-1: Saturday, 26th AprilAnonymous. Again. Once is bad enough, but it's unacceptable to be doing that two games on the trot.
Crystal Palace
0-1: Saturday, 19th AprilWalks back into the team, as usual. Wasn't terrible, but I'd rather have been watching Nocerino!
Liverpool
1-2: Sunday, 6th AprilRather like Taylor, definitely put a shift in, even though, ultimately, didn't have much effect on the game.
Sunderland
2-1: Monday, 31st MarchHard-working game. Can't think of any stand-out moments, but nothing silly (apart from that handball!) and wrongly booked for once, in my opinion.
Hull City
2-1: Wednesday, 26th MarchMuch better than he was on Saturday, and was usually involved in our most threatening moments, especially in that dreadful second half.
Manchester United
0-2: Saturday, 22nd MarchAfter his good February, not having a great March; anonymous today.
Stoke City
1-3: Saturday, 15th MarchEverton
0-1: Saturday, 1st MarchMade the best he could of the fragments he had going forwards & put the effort in in retreat. Should have earned a free kick on 18 minutes when Cole put him through; still don't know how that wasn't awarded!
Southampton
3-1: Saturday, 22nd FebruaryHis redemption continues in the best possible way. Fine finish for the third and the ball to Jarvis for the first wasn't half bad either.
Southampton
3-1: Saturday, 22nd FebruaryAnonymous. Except for his involvement in two of the goals. It would have been a 5. Except for his involvement in 2 of the goals!
Norwich City
2-0: Tuesday, 11th FebruaryMisfiring on all cylinders. Effort was there, product wasn't.
Swansea City
2-0: Saturday, 1st FebruaryI'm still not convinced that he should still have the skipper's armband after what he did at Fulham. However, this was a fine game for him. He looks twice the player when Carroll's around. The goals were superbly taken and he was another who ran himself into the ground when it was needed. Credit where it's due – MOTM.
Swansea City
2-0: Saturday, 1st FebruaryOne of too few really good games for us. If he's our leader, he needs to lead like this more often.
Fulham
1-2: Wednesday, 1st JanuaryI don't give zeroes out lightly – this is possibly only the second I've ever done from memory. It's one thing reacting when you're getting kicked all over Anfield without protection from the traditional spineless refereeing you get up there, though still inexcusable. However, this was stupidity on a completely different plane. I'd take the armband away from him personally. If you happen to be reading this Mr Nolan, the day including ticket, refreshments and travel costs cost me something in the region of £70. In case you have a shred of conscience about your role in the day's proceedings.
West Bromwich Albion
3-3: Saturday, 28th DecemberScored a goal - was ineefective otherwise in midfield.
West Bromwich Albion
3-3: Saturday, 28th DecemberMy MOTM. One goal, two assists and chased a lot of lost causes. Did a hell of a lot of the sort of work that goes unnoticed.
Liverpool
1-4: Saturday, 7th DecemberFairly dreadful again - and there's no place at West Ham for the snidey foul that earned him a nice little break just ahead of Christmas.
Crystal Palace
0-1: Tuesday, 3rd DecemberBetter - although missed a sitter.
Crystal Palace
0-1: Tuesday, 3rd DecemberMassively out of sorts right now. Still a huge call for Big Sam to drop his captain.
Chelsea
0-3: Saturday, 23rd NovemberCan't remember anything he did to be honest. Other than getting substituted. Which is fairly remarkable for him I suppose.
Chelsea
0-3: Saturday, 23rd NovemberGood at chasing down the opposition keeper...
Norwich City
1-3: Saturday, 9th NovemberA busy first half could (and perhaps should) have brought him two goals to add to his assist for Morrison's strike. After the break he was - like the rest of his team - virtually anonymous.
Aston Villa
0-0: Saturday, 2nd NovemberA perfect through-ball provided one moment of exquisite quality, plus a good piece of creative second half play set up an opportunity for himself, but apart from that mostly huffing and puffing. No shortage of effort, but struggled to impose himself on the game. Looked the most likely candidate to be subbed, but once again stayed the full 90. Definitely worthy of a role in the first team on quality alone, but whether that role is a full 90 every week is up for debate.
Aston Villa
0-0: Saturday, 2nd NovemberHard work is not enough. Wasted a couple of decent opportunities.
Aston Villa
0-0: Saturday, 2nd NovemberHuffed and puffed – nothing to show for it.
Swansea City
0-0: Sunday, 27th OctoberPoor – surely on borrowed time now.
Manchester City
1-3: Saturday, 19th OctoberUnlucky with the booking but didn't make much of a contribution otherwise. I think we'll need to see Carroll back before the skipper starts to shine.
Tottenham Hotspur
3-0: Sunday, 6th OctoberA good display from the captain.
Hull City
0-1: Saturday, 28th SeptemberPoor once again. Could have been sent off.
Everton
2-3: Saturday, 21st SeptemberNothing much to write home about.
Everton
2-3: Saturday, 21st SeptemberA lot of hard work off the ball and clever feet for the penalty.
Southampton
0-0: Saturday, 14th SeptemberMoaned and groaned but not a lot of firepower.
Stoke City
0-1: Saturday, 31st AugustPoorest game for the skipper for ages. Gave the ball away in dangerous positions, something that was, ultimately, to prove costly.
Cheltenham Town
2-1: Tuesday, 27th AugustDid not play.
Newcastle United
0-0: Saturday, 24th AugustWas a nuisance as always but missed a sitter and he knows it.
Cardiff City
2-0: Saturday, 17th AugustLooking back through the match report I barely mention the skipper. This was basically because his work was largely performed off the ball. The closing down, chasing back and generally running his legs off were all a major contribution to the victory, if not an obvious one. I, what was a fine team performance it’s difficult to single anyone out for MOTM and it’s a toss up between Nolan and Reid for the honour. It came down heads. Sorry Winston.
Cardiff City
2-0: Saturday, 17th AugustLooking back through the match report I barely mention the skipper. This was basically because his work was largely performed off the ball. The closing down, chasing back and generally running his legs off were all a major contribution to the victory, if not an obvious one. I, what was a fine team performance it’s difficult to single anyone out for MOTM and it’s a toss up between Nolan and Reid for the honour. It came down heads. Sorry Winston.
Pacos de Ferreira
2-1: Saturday, 10th AugustComments to follow...
Eintracht Braunschweig
3-0: Saturday, 27th JulyComments to follow.
AFC Bournemouth
2-0: Saturday, 13th JulyComments to follow...
Boreham Wood
3-0: Wednesday, 10th JulyComments to follow...
Cork City
6-2: Sunday, 7th JulyComments to follow.
Reading
4-2: Sunday, 19th MayThree good finishes for a player who is more important to the team than some would care to admit. MOTM.
Everton
0-2: Sunday, 12th MayComments to follow...
Newcastle United
0-0: Saturday, 4th MayBrought a double save out of Elliott. That was about it.
Manchester City
1-2: Saturday, 27th AprilComments to follow...
Wigan Athletic
2-0: Saturday, 20th AprilGot through a lot of work and the goal was superbly taken. A bit unlucky not to have scored earlier in the match as well.
Manchester United
2-2: Wednesday, 17th AprilA lot of running but not as influential as he can be.
Southampton
1-1: Saturday, 13th AprilComments to follow...
Tottenham Hotspur
2-3: Monday, 25th FebruaryWas looking sharp until Dembele’s awful stamp put him out of the game.
Swansea City
1-0: Saturday, 2nd FebruaryLooks twice the player when Carroll is on the pitch. Another one who was unlucky to find the visiting ‘keeper in decent nick.
Queens Park Rangers
1-1: Saturday, 19th JanuaryShould have scored in the first half but rarely looked like doing so otherwise.
Manchester United
2-2: Saturday, 5th JanuaryLike Vaz Te he was slightly disappointing going forward. Also like Vaz Te he got through a lot of hard work.
Everton
1-2: Saturday, 22nd DecemberBusy match but ought to have equalised at the end.
Chelsea
3-1: Saturday, 1st DecemberUnlucky in the first half to have a goal chalked off for no readily apparent reason. Much better in the second half when he got up in support of Cole more often.
Manchester City
0-0: Saturday, 3rd NovemberUnlucky with the “goal” he perhaps ought to have done better with the header he had in the second half.
Wigan Athletic
1-2: Saturday, 27th OctoberTactical guile from Martinez meant his runs from deep were consistently blocked off, but shorn of his traditional value-add he got stuck into to trying to make things happen for himself. Results were mixed, but at least he gave it a go.
Southampton
4-1: Saturday, 20th OctoberA decent run out though his goal won’t be the hardest he’ll ever score. Could have had a second with a bit more luck.
Arsenal
1-3: Saturday, 6th OctoberGot into his usual good positions in combination with Carroll but his profligacy in front of goal was a major contributory factor in the defeat.
Sunderland
1-1: Saturday, 22nd SeptemberAlways looked likely to be the one to score and was unlucky to come away with just the one.
Norwich City
0-0: Saturday, 15th SeptemberI didn’t really notice Nolan a lot, he wasn’t bossing the midfield and to me it looked like he just wanted to play up front for most of the game as he seemed to be closer to Cole/Maiga than the midfield.
Fulham
3-0: Saturday, 1st SeptemberCaptain Kev was no doubt pleased as punch to see his old pal Andy Carroll in claret and blue - and it didn't take long for them to hit it off on the field. About 55 seconds, if my watch was right.
Fulham
3-0: Saturday, 1st SeptemberThe wise chaps with whom I attend matches (Mr Smith and Mr Smith) commented that the arrival of Carroll might just bring more out of the skipper. On this showing (and not for the first time) they could well be right. Excellent finish for the goal and could have added to his tally with a bit more luck and/or composure.
Swansea City
0-3: Saturday, 25th AugustFirst half performance was surprisingly good given he was asked to play on the right wing. He drifted inside when Jarvis had the ball and tried to get on the end of crosses. Drifted out the game in the second half.
Aston Villa
1-0: Saturday, 18th AugustLooked a bit off the pace as the match wore on but his decision to play to the whistle proved profitable.
Austria Wien
1-3: Saturday, 7th July(Replaced Diame, 46)
Match notes to follow.
Blackpool
2-1: Saturday, 19th MayGood game from the skipper who was involved in the build up to the winner.
Cardiff City
3-0: Monday, 7th MayGood poacher’s goal and was constant thorn in the side of the opposition throughout until his second half withdrawal made, no doubt, with a slightly bigger match in mind.
Cardiff City
2-0: Thursday, 3rd MayA real captain's performance in the heart of the midfield. Constantly snapping away at the opposition and always in the referee's ear, the importance of his signing is perhaps only just beginning to be realised.
Hull City
2-1: Saturday, 28th AprilNot the best of starts to the match but improved as the game wore on.
Brighton & Hove Albion
6-0: Saturday, 14th AprilNot one of his more eye-catching performances but quietly effective all the same. Can we claim the sixth for him?
Reading
2-4: Saturday, 31st MarchSome good work in the first half and his fine header led to the goal. Less involved in the second half.
Leeds United
1-1: Saturday, 17th MarchAnother disappointing display from the skipper. Hardly in the game and sacrificed possession too frequently.
Doncaster Rovers
1-1: Saturday, 10th MarchThe good work of his tap-in for the goal was somewhat countered by the dreadful ball he played that led to their goal.
Doncaster Rovers
1-1: Saturday, 10th MarchScored the goal, but that was about it.
Watford
1-1: Wednesday, 7th MarchA good start but faded as the game wore on. Seemed to be chasing the game at times.
Cardiff City
2-0: Sunday, 4th MarchPink Palermo couldn't stop raving about how he bossed the game. Maybe the sight of how well the team was doing without him bucked his ideas up but it wasn't a bad 90 at all from the skipper. Fine finish for the goal too.
Millwall
2-1: Saturday, 4th FebruaryI know what you’re thinking – “oh he’s having a pop with that mark”. However, in the ten minutes he lasted I can’t recall him doing anything of note other than getting sent off. The red might have been a bit harsh – it certainly wasn’t the worst challenge I saw all day – but he did give the ref the excuse.
Millwall
2-1: Saturday, 4th FebruaryThe less said the better. A reckless, naive tackle so early on in the game when there was no need to go in the way that he did. The ban may just be a blessing in disguise given his recent form.
Nottingham Forest
2-1: Saturday, 21st JanuaryAnother below average performance from the captain. Plenty of vocals but lacks pace and gives the ball away far too often. His place in the side has to be questioned.
Portsmouth
1-0: Saturday, 14th JanuaryOk so the back-heel into the box that led to the penalty was fine. He got in a few good blocks late on in the first half as well. But has anyone actually worked out what he is for?
Barnsley
1-0: Saturday, 17th DecemberThe boos were unmerited. He got through one Hell of a spell of work, doing the unspectacular hard miles required to protect the defence. Not his fault that the sponsors obviously preferred to have their post-match photos taken with the skipper.
Burnley
1-2: Saturday, 3rd DecemberPossibly his most energetic performance of the season and one which was warmly appreciated by the Boleyn faithful. His goal was sublime, his first half miss abysmal. Still our best player on the park.
Derby County
3-1: Saturday, 26th NovemberAn improved performance even without taking the quite sublime goal into consideration.
Coventry City
2-1: Saturday, 19th NovemberAnother matched that by and large passed the skipper by. One superb block at the end though.
Hull City
2-0: Saturday, 5th NovemberPoor first half – the booking was particularly irresponsible. Improved in the second half.
Blackpool
4-0: Saturday, 15th OctoberQuiet but effective. Constantly looking to spread the play out wide and it was his pass out to Faubert that set up the first.
Crystal Palace
2-2: Saturday, 1st OctoberBetter than his last outing – though that wouldn’t have been difficult. Scored one and possibly ought to have had another.
Ipswich Town
0-1: Tuesday, 27th SeptemberNo urgency at all from the skipper whose form is a bit worrying at the moment.
Peterborough
1-0: Saturday, 24th SeptemberSimply not at the races. Not for the first time this season.
Portsmouth
4-3: Saturday, 10th SeptemberNot quite as influential as he can be, he was a yellow waiting to happen as he was rather cynically targeted from the opening seconds. Calmed down after the card eventually came.
Nottingham Forest
4-1: Sunday, 28th AugustOne suspects we're yet to see anything close to the best Nolan can produce. As it is, he's doing a fair job of controlling the middle of the park and captaining his side - how refreshing - but the nagging feeling is that he's yet to get out of third gear. However - he scored, we saw the Chicken dance!
Aldershot Town
1-2: Wednesday, 24th AugustUninterested, not at the races.
Leeds United
2-2: Sunday, 21st AugustIt seems that when he plays well Parker doesn’t and vice versa. Good see some on pitch skippering as he gathered players around to organise things whilst play had stopped for an injury.
Watford
4-0: Tuesday, 16th AugustI would have given him a 6 as he wasn't involved too much, but his natural leadership, cunning sportsmanship and eye for motivation notches him up one. Gave a bollocking when needed, support at other times. You can just tell though that he isn't the most mobile and nippiest of players, but he'll always be in the right place at the right time, which is good.
Doncaster Rovers
1-0: Saturday, 13th AugustAfter last week when he seemed to vanish in the second half this was a much better outing. Bossed midfield and was our biggest goal threat. MOTM.
Doncaster Rovers
1-0: Saturday, 13th AugustA captain's performance. Scored the goal, denied a second by the woodwork and went close again late on.
Cardiff City
0-1: Sunday, 7th AugustDecent first half. Faded a bit in the second half. Seemed to play well when Parker was having quiet moments and vice-versa which raises the question as to whether they can be effective together.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.
Kevin Nolan did not play for West Ham during this season.