Wales striker Craig Bellamy is having intensive treatment on his injury
20.12.2007
Alan Curbishley has reported good news as his squad look forward to the busy
Christmas period.
Wales striker Craig Bellamy is undergoing intensive personal treatment as
part of his rehabilitation from an abdominal injury - which the club's
medical experts have decided will not require surgery. The 28-year-old has
been missing since the 0-0 draw at Portsmouth on 27 October and there had
been thoughts he might need to have an operation.
Curbishley sad: "To operate was the last resort really and the surgeons have
agreed that it is not what we need to do. It has got to be a lot of hard
work, which he is doing now. We have locked him away one on one with a
physio and fitness coach to work as hard as he can and to try and recover
that way."
The manager added that this process should take about a fortnight as Bellamy
works on building up his groin and stomach muscles, with full credit given
to the player for giving his all to get back. Similarly, the manager was
pleased with the commitment shown by Kieron Dyer, out since breaking his leg
at the end of August, and Julien Faubert, who suffered an achilles injury
soon after joining in July.
"The good news is that Faubert has been given the all-clear to start next
week and Kieron Dyer has been given the all-clear to step up and to do some
light jogging," added Curbishley. Looking closer to this weekend's trip to
Middlesbrough, the main worries were about James Collins and Luis Boa Morte,
while Carlton Cole will be missing because of suspension - with the manager
expecting to field a similar squad to that which played last weekend.
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McCartney singing the right tune - WHUFC
George McCartney is expecting nothing less than three points as he returns
to the north-east
20.12.2007
George McCartney is determined to help West Ham United return to winning
ways at Middlesbrough on Saturday - regardless of who is supporting him
further forward.
The No3 is the only player at the club to have featured in all 20 league and
cup games this season but, while he has been a model of consistency, he has
had to do without a regular partner on the left wing. Matthew Etherington
primarily and then Luis Boa Morte had both impressed in that role at times
this season but injuries have meant most recently Freddie Ljungberg and Kyel
Reid turning out on that side.
McCartney admitted: "It is nice to get a relationship with someone, playing
a few games week in, week out but Matty's been injured and there has been a
couple of new faces out left." That said, the Northern Ireland defender is
not looking for excuses - claiming the approach for all this season has been
to focus on the job in hand.
"Every player has to adjust. There is always going to be injuries and there
is always going to be new faces in the team. I just try to concentrate on my
own game and work hard for the team and play to the best I can each week.
Whoever is in front of me."
In the 2-0 league defeat by Everton last Saturday, McCartney began with
Ljungberg further forward before he was switched inside to accommodate the
pace of the 20-year-old Reid as the team went for broke. "You just have to
try and gel as quick as possible. I started off with Freddie and then Reidy
came on second half. We were 1-0 down and pushing hard to get the equaliser
but it just wasn't to be."
He is expecting better at the Riverside Stadium this weekend. "Our away form
is definitely better than the home form and we will try and pick the bones
out of the last couple of games and take the positives from it. But it is
hard to take defeat. We will go up to the north-east and hopefully we can
bounce back.
"For some reason we are better away from home. Middlesbrough were in the
relegation fight a couple of weeks ago but a couple of wins have got them
out of that and they will be thinking if they beat us they will go a couple
of points behind us. It is not going to be an easy game."
McCartney played his part in the 3-0 home success earlier this season and,
as the club look to secure their first double of the season, his goal is
clear. "We will be looking to do the same again," he said, before claiming
he was not expecting to get too harsh a ride despite turning up to Boro as
an ex-Sunderland player.
"I am sure I will not get too much from them," he said. "I will just be
staying focused on the game and hopefully the team can bounce back and get a
good result." While he expects the home fans to be focused on their own
resurgent team, McCartney also wanted to praise the faithful who will make
the long trip up from east London on the last weekend before Christmas.
"The support is always brilliant. It is fantastic for any team to have that
kind of support away from home. I am sure it will be no different and they
will be turning up in their thousands to get behind the team again."
McCartney may be the lone constant on the left-hand side but he is Mr Right
in so many ways for West Ham United.
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Sears underlines Academy desire - WHUFC
Tony Carr praised Freddie Sears and a committed team display after a
frustrating cup exit
20.12.2007
Tony Carr was left to reflect on what might have been after his West Ham
United youngsters were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup last night.
The Academy side were beaten 2-0 at the Boleyn Ground by a strong Bolton
Wanderers who edged an even game by making the most of their chances on a
freezing night in east London. "We are really disappointed," Carr said. "All
the boys are really low and choked that they didn't do better but as I said
to them. 'You can't fault your effort, we just weren't good enough on the
night. They were that little bit better than us.'"
Perhaps most frustrating for Carr was defeat meant his talented teens would
miss out on a home fourth-round tie with Port Vale, with Bolton now claiming
that prize. "It denies the boys another opportunity to play at the stadium
and that is as disappointing as losing really," he said. "As I have said
many times, it is about developing the young players. You obviously want to
develop a winning mentality.
"If we had got the win, it would have meant another night at Upton Park and
you start to grow and grow with confidence and who knows what could have
happened? It wasn't to be this time."
The home side fell behind in the 12th minute to a Temitope Obadeyi goal from
a free-kick. Sam Sheridan then wrapped up the win as the game entered the
closing stages, but not before several opportunities for the hosts to
equalise - especially through Freddie Sears midway through the half. "They
scored, really in effect, with their first attack," Carr recalled. "That
really put us on the back foot and the way they play with ten men behind the
ball it was always then going to be very difficult to break them down."
Of that decisive moment for the home side, Carr added: "The gilt-edged
chance fell to Freddie Sears. He burst past the defender, who fouled him on
the edge of the box. He stayed on his feet and stumbled into the box. The
goalkeeper came out. He shot as he was falling over and the goalkeeper stuck
a foot out and saved it.
"It was a little bit unfortunate we didn't get the free-kick and again
unfortunate that we didn't score from Freddie's honesty really. He was
trying to stay on his feet." Yet, as well as honesty, Sears had shown plenty
of commitment in playing - as the striker was struggling before kick-off
with illness.
"He wasn't 100 per cent fit, to be fair," said Carr of his No10, who lit up
the early part of the season with several goals including a memorable
hat-trick at Millwall back in October, before suffering a broken foot. "On
another night, he would have taken a couple of chances that came his way but
he wasn't 100 per cent.
"All credit to him. He's got out of his sick bed to play. He went down with
a real heavy cold - flu-like symptoms, a chest infection - and really he has
got out of his bed to play. All credit to him - it just wasn't to be for us.
"I couldn't fault the players' effort - I thought they gave everything they
had. We just weren't good enough around the goal and we didn't take our
chances at vital times and it has cost us. We just needed to get that goal.
If we had got that at the right time I think we could have gone on to win it
because we had the momentum. It just wasn't to be. Good luck to Bolton in
the end."
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FA Youth Cup: Hammers tumble out - KUMB
Filed: Thursday, 20th December 2007
By: Matthew O'Greel
West Ham's under-18s are out of the FA Youth Cup after suffering a
disappointing home defeat against Bolton. The young Hammers went down 2-0 on
a freezing cold night in East London thanks to goals from Bolton's Temitope
Obadeyi and Sam Sheridan. Obedayi opened the scoring for the visitors on 12
minutes after latching on to a Kevin Wolze free-kick, before Sheridan
confirmed victory 18 minutes from time after rounding Czech keeper Marek
Stech. The Hammers had their chances in a tight game - most notably when
Freddie Sears forced a tremendous save from Bolton's England youth
international keeper Tom Brocklehurst five minutes before Sheridan's goal -
but failed to make the most of their opportunities. Bolton will face Port
Vale in the fourth round.
West Ham United: Stech, Spence, Miller, Payne, N'Gala (Blackwell 75),
Harvey, Stanislas, Lee (Kearns 60), Hunt (Fry 75), Sears, Edgar.
Subs not used: Loveday, Brookes, Ashman.
Bolton Wanderers: Brocklehurst, McDonald, Carlisle, Gbemie, Eckersley,
Sheridan, O'Halloran (Mooy 46), Brooks (Lainton 82), Obadeyi, Wolze, Ward
(Riley 89).
Subs not used: McGeechan, Michail.
Goals: Obadeyi (12), Sheridan (72).
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Joe returns - KUMB
Filed: Thursday, 20th December 2007
By: Matthew O'Greel
Reserve team defender Joe Widdowson has returned to West Ham following a
spell with Carlisle United. The 19-year-old full back spent a week on trial
with the Cumbrians after being told that he is excess to requirements with
the Hammers. Widdowson failed to play a single game during his loan spell; a
reserve game he was due to feature in was called off due to adverse weather
conditions. However Carlisle boss John Ward revealed that he expects
Widdowson to return to Brunton Park early in the New Year. "Joe has gone
back to West Ham but I've had a word with them and told them that we have
enjoyed having him here," he said. "I've had a chat with Joe and he would
be happy to come back and get involved once the reserve fixtures kick in
again in the New Year. "It's been a good week with him so we'll look at the
situation again in January and we'll see what happens from there."
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Ferdinand boost for Hammers - SSN
Defender to play in practice match
Last updated: 20th December 2007
Anton Ferdinand is back in training with West Ham United after almost two
months out with a hamstring injury. The centre-half has not played since the
end of October, but was scheduled to feature in a practice game on Thursday.
Saturday's Premier League fixture against Middlesbrough could come too soon
for Ferdinand's first-team comeback, but his return to fitness has lifted
Alan Curbishley. The Hammers boss is also hoping to have Julien Faubert and
Kieron Dyer back soon after bemoaning the short-term injuries which have hit
his squad.
Very difficult
"Anton's back, he's playing in an arranged game today to try and get some
match fitness," Curbishley told Sky Sports News. "Julien Faubert has been
given the all clear to start training. Kieron Dyer has been given the all
clear to start jogging, which is good news. "The long term ones you know
about, it's the ones that keep coming in and out. "I think four weeks ago we
played up at Derby and Lee Bowyer scored a couple of goals - we haven't seen
him since. We played up at Blackburn, and the team that won 1-0 away, there
was three or four changes for the team in the next game against Everton.
"It's very difficult for that to keep happening and to have that consistency
of team selection, but we have got to get on with it." Curbishley also
acknowledged that it is 'difficult' trying to get the likes of Freddie
Ljungberg, Scott Parker and Dean Ashton fit purley through first-team
football. He added: "I think that is another problem, when you are getting
players fit in the first team. Players who have been out are having to be
pushed straight back in. "It is difficult, especially when you have got two
or three of them at the same time, and that's the situation we've been in -
Freddie's been one of them, Scott Parker's been another and Dean Ashton's
been another, but we've just got to get on with it."
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Bellamy avoids new operation - SSN
West Ham striker working his way back to fitness
By Rob Parrish Last updated: 20th December 2007
West Ham striker Craig Bellamy does not need to undergo further surgery to
help him overcome his groin and stomach injuries. The Wales international
underwent a groin operation in October which was hoped would resolve the
problem. But Bellamy is still struggling for fitness, although manager Alan
Curbishley insists that he will be able to recover without needing to go
under the knife again. Curbishley said: "It has now been decided that the op
was a last resort. "The surgeons have agreed it's not what was needed and
that just a lot of hard work was required, which is what he is doing now.
"We've locked him away with the physiotherapist and the fitness coach to
work as hard as he can and to try and recover. "He has got to do this for a
couple of weeks as well as all the core fitness work to build up his groin
and stomach muscles."
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Craig Bellamy does not need surgery
Times Online and Agencies
Craig Bellamy, the West Ham United forward, will not undergo an operation to
cure his stomach strain that has kept him out of action since October.
West Ham initially thought Bellamy, 28, needed surgery but have instead put
him on a strict training regime to fix the problem. Alan Curbishley, the
West Ham manager, said: "It has now been decided that the op was a last
resort. The surgeons have agreed it's not what was needed and that just a
lot of hard work was required, which is what he is doing now. "We've locked
him away with the physiotherapist and the fitness coach to work as hard as
he can and to try and recover. He has got to do this for a couple of weeks
as well as all the core fitness work to build up his groin and stomach
muscles."
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Royals confident of keeping Shorey - TeamTalk
Steve Coppell is confident Reading will be able to keep West Ham target
Nicky Shorey at The Madjeski until the end of the season at least. The
26-year-old, capped twice for England by Steve McClaren in friendly games,
has a year-and-a-half left on his contract but has so far rebuffed attempts
to interest him in a longer deal. West Ham saw a £4million bid rejected in
August, and since then the former Orient man has been linked with Manchester
United. Coppell is nonetheless optimistic that no Premier League predator is
waiting to pounce as soon as the transfer window opens next month. "If that
was going to be the case there would have been initial stuff by now," he
reasoned.
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Darren Bent to rejoin Curbishley at West Ham - telegraph
By Charlie Caroe
Last Updated: 7:55am GMT 21/12/2007
Tottenham striker Darren Bent could re-sign with former Charlton manager
Alan Curbishley after failing to impress at White Hart Lane. Reports suggest
that Bent is ready to join the club he turned down last summer in favour of
£16.5 million move to Tottenham Hotspur. Bent, 23, has scored just five
goals since his move to White Hart Lane from Charlton Athletic, and has
reportedly spoken to Curbishley to make it clear that his decision had
nothing to do the West Ham manager himself. The England striker, who scored
32 goals in 68 games under Curbishley at Charlton, could be available to the
Upton Park club as Tottenham manager needs to balance the books to finance
his own purchases during the January transfer window. It is understood West
Ham could be prepared to spend £10 million on the former Ipswich Town man,
who has played for his country on two occasions. Curbishley, meanwhile, has
announced some good news for the club with the prospect of Craig Bellamy
making a return to fitness over the Christmas period. The Welsh striker, who
is recovering from an abdominal injury, has been out of action since the
goalless draw at Portsmouth at the end of October. Curbishley said: "To
operate was the last resort really and the surgeons have agreed that it is
not what we need to do. "It has got to be a lot of hard work, which he is
doing now. We have locked him away one-on-one with a physico and fitness
coach to work as hard as he can and try to recover that way." Bellamy could
be fit again within a fortnight.
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Curbishley ready to end Bent's Tottenham misery with £10m swoop - This Is
London
Last updated at 08:12am on 21.12.07
West Ham boss Alan Curbishley wants to end Darren Bent's Tottenham gloom by
bringing him to Upton Park - less than a year after it was reported the
striker did not want to play for his ex-manager. The two were together when
Curbishley was in charge at Charlton but Bent chose to join Spurs for £16.5m
in the summer. However, Curbishley is now ready to bury the hatchet and sign
the England forward and reports in The Sun say Bent's decision to opt for
White Hart Lane in the first had nothing to do with his ex-manager. And with
the Hammers ready to fork out £10m for Bent, Spurs boss Juande Ramos could
accept as he attempts to rebuild the side - despite such a huge loss on the
player in just seven months.
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HAMMERS SWITCH TRAINING PITCHES - Sporting Life
Alan Curbishley has decided to switch West Ham's training to a different
pitch in a bid to cure the club's lengthy injury list. The Hammers squad has
been decimated this season, though manager Curbishley was able to report
some good news on Thursday when he revealed striker Craig Bellamy would not
need an operation to cure his stomach strain. Curbishley also confirmed
summer signing Julien Faubert is just weeks away from making his competitive
debut for the club. But that has not stopped the Hammers boss taking
preventative steps to avoid a repeat of his side's early-season injury
misery. The first team will now use the Academy's pitches because Curbishley
believes the senior training surface could be too hard. He said: "A lot of
the injuries the players have got are old injuries which have returned. "We
don't know whether it is because of the firmness of the pitches here (at the
training ground) or in the Premier League. "We are going to train on our
pitch but also the youth team's pitch. "They close down for Christmas so we
will flip between the two training grounds to see if that makes any
difference because their pitches are softer."
Bellamy's stomach injury could hardly be blamed on poor pitches but he has
still been sorely missed. The Wales captain has been out of action since
October and the club had feared he would need surgery to fix the problem.
However, Curbishley confirmed the 28-year-old has instead been put on a
strict training regime to get back to fitness. "It has now been decided that
the op was a last resort," said Curbishley. "The surgeons have agreed it's
not what was needed and that just a lot of hard work was required, which is
what he is doing now. "We've locked him away with the physiotherapist and
the fitness coach to work as hard as he can and to try to recover. "He has
got to do this for a couple of weeks as well as all the core fitness work to
build up his groin and stomach muscles."
French midfielder Faubert, meanwhile, ruptured an Achilles tendon during a
pre-season friendly on July 17 against Czech side Sigma Olomouc and has not
played since. Curbishley said: "Faubert has been given the all-clear to
start (training) next week and Kieron Dyer has been given the go-ahead to
step up and do some light jogging. "Obviously, they were both long-term
injuries but Faubert is not far away."
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Hammers relief as Bellamy doesn't 'last resort' op - Daily Mail
Last updated at 14:53pm on 20th December 2007
West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has revealed striker Craig Bellamy will not
undergo an operation to cure his stomach strain. The Wales captain has been
out of action since October and the club had feared he would need surgery to
fix the problem. However, Curbishley confirmed the 28-year-old has instead
been put on a strict training regime to get back to fitness. "It has now
been decided that the op was a last resort," said Curbishley. "The surgeons
have agreed it's not what was needed and that just a lot of hard work was
required, which is what he is doing now. "We've locked him away with the
physiotherapist and the fitness coach to work as hard as he can and to try
and recover. "He has got to do this for a couple of weeks as well as all the
core fitness work to build up his groin and stomach muscles."
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West Ham in Europe? With a fully-fit squad, why not? - Sportigo
Thu, Dec 20, 07 13:55
Andy Harding
Given the problems with financing and the Tevez affair, the club did well to
secure a mid-table berth. And with a full complement of players next season
Hammers' fans' dreams might not fade and die.
'We are used to being brought to the brink of ecstasy (only to have Steven
Gerrard nick it back in the 90th minute)' As the song says, "Like my dreams
they fade and die" - which seemed to sum up a typical West Ham season,
until recent changes to the club's finances and the mess of the Carlos Tevez
saga was cleared up.
The best way to look at the current season is to write it off as a trial run
for what should happen next time round. With injuries, a second-string side,
players coming back from injury and those yet to make a league start,
overall it's not too bad.
If we have a good end to the season and mend all the broken bones, we could
even see a top-four finish. Yes, I am serious. Alan Curbishley knows what he
is doing, he knows the potential of this club and although most transitions
are fraught with problems, we are used to being brought to the brink of
ecstasy (only to have Steven Gerrard nick it back in the 90th minute).
This brings me on to the next question of Europe. If we do make the top four
then we'll find out the hard way if this Champions League nonsense that the
other big clubs flirt with every week is all its cracked up to be. One thing
is certain, the poor crowds some teams get midweek in the Champions League,
mention no names (Chelski) will not be a problem for the best supported team
in London.
As far as the other European tournament is concerned, the UEFA Cup is a
complete and utter waste of time. It would be better to do away with it, and
have the top two in every league qualify, and the next four teams in a
play-off for the next two places.
What do I know is that everything is in my dreams and will probably fade and
die.
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McCartney ready for return - FootballUK
Thursday Dec 20 2007 13:38
West Ham United defender George McCartney is looking to forward to returning
to the north east to take on Middlesbrough on Saturday. The Northern
Irishman joined the Hammers from Sunderland in 2006 and is expecting a warm
welcome at the Riverside Stadium from fans who can recall his days on
Wearside.
However, McCarthy also believes the Londoners can bring home the points due
to their impressive away form which has seen them embark on a five-game
unbeaten run. "For some reason we are better away from home," he told the
club's official website. "Middlesbrough were in the relegation fight a
couple of weeks ago, but a couple of wins have got them out of that and they
will be thinking if they beat us they will go a couple of points behind us.
It is not going to be an easy game." Referring to the home fans, he added:
"I am sure I will not get too much from them. "I will just be staying
focused on the game and hopefully the team can bounce back and get a good
result."
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West Ham manager Curbishley in call to ban players' Christmas parties -
Daily Mail
Last updated at 13:31pm on 20th December 2007
Alan Curbishley believes that clubs should seriously consider banning
players' Christmas parties. The West Ham manager's comments came after the
problems at the Manchester United players' party on Monday, after which
Northern Ireland international Jonny Evans was quizzed by police over an
allegation of rape.
The Hammers players also held their party this week, at the Sports Cafe in
London, but Curbishley has put the future of such celebrations in doubt. He
said today: "I hope we've come out unscathed. "I don't like Christmas
parties for the players and I will have to seriously think about banning it
next year, after what has happened in Manchester. "The players all seem to
want it for some reason but for me, they put themselves up on offer like
rock stars now and they have to understand that. "Even as a player I was
wary of Christmas parties but the days are gone when players can mix freely
with the public. "It's just a no-win situation for them and the only thing
they can get out of it is adverse publicity." Curbishley also said he would
have no objections to new England coach Fabio Capello's bid to have more
get-togethers with his senior squad. "He obviously wants to get to know his
players and that is a good idea," said the Hammers boss. "With England not
in the European Championship this summer he might perhaps prefer to do
things differently, have more get-togethers and play less friendlies."
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Forgotten man Faubert finally close to Hammers debut - Daily Mail
Last updated at 12:57pm on 20th December 2007
West Ham winger Julien Faubert is planning to make his first-team debut at
the start of January. Faubert has yet to play a game for his new club
following his £6.1m move from Bordeaux during the summer after he ruptured
his Achilles tendon in a pre-season friendly. Faubert said: "It's great to
be back with my team-mates." He continued: "It was important to recover in
the right environment (in the south of France) and it was a shame to pick up
the injury so soon into my West Ham career. I am now focusing on getting
back." West Ham boss Alan Curbishley, whose side face a tough trip to
in-form Middlesbrough on Saturday, added: "It's great to see him out there
running. "Hopefully, if he continues the way he has done in the last week,
he will be a couple of weeks away from joining in with us, which is a big
boost."
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Sports Day for West Ham - The Sun
By SIMON ROTHSTEIN
Published: 19 Dec 2007
THE West Ham squad swapped their designer suits for something a little more
fun last night, as they went out for their annual end of year dinner in
fancy dress. Clad in clobber from other sports the night started at the
appropriately named Sports Café before moving on to London's trendy Kingly
Club. Midfielders turned cricketers MARK NOBLE and NOBBY SOLANO got the
party started by entering the venue as opening batsman. They were joined by
American footballer ANTON FERDINAND, boxer KIERON DYER, jockey LEE BOWYER
and skier ROBERT GREEN. Ex-Arsenal star FREDDIE LJUNGBERG went one further –
starting the night in his regular clothes but soon changing into full
Samurai gear, flown in from Japan especially. To complete the theme the
players even had to proclaim they were "going to the Olympics" in order to
gain entry. West Ham captain LUCAS NEILL told The Sun: "The extent of the
effort the lads went to for their costumes was amazing. "Freddie's outfit
probably took the most effort because he had it sent over from Japan.
"Greenie (Robert Green) looked like he had come straight from a plane from
the Alps in his and Ginge (James Collins) stopped the traffic of London with
his take on a six and half foot female tennis player! "So those three
probably get the prize for the best costumes but everybody looked brilliant.
"It was the first time really since the new signings joined in the summer
that we have all had to get together and have a good night and contribute to
the fantastic team spirit we already have at this club."
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The worm turns - ginger West Ham defender Collins goes blond (and female!) -
Daily Mail
Last updated at 10:57am on 20th December 2007
Ginger West Ham defender James Collins recently claimed his most
embarrassing moment was during a match at Queens Park Rangers when the home
fans started singing: "Strawberry blonde? You're having a laugh." That was
clearly before he attended this week's Hammers players' Christmas party
dressed as a very poor man's Anna Kournikova.
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West Ham ponder move for Copenhagen's Hutchison
tribalfootball.com - December 20, 2007
West Ham United boss Alan Curbishley is considering a move for FC Copenhagen
midfielder Atiba Hutchison. The Canada international is eager to make a move
to the Premiership and the Telegraph says he is on West Ham's radar.
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West Ham midfielder Ljungberg has a pain in the year - Daily Mail
Last updated at 11:59am on 20th December 2007
West Ham midfielder Freddie Ljungberg is trying to solve a niggling fitness
problem — he suffers from an annual migraine. The former Arsenal winger
said: "I usually get them once a year. I've already had one this year so
hopefully it's done and dusted."
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