Jack Collison did his first-team chances no harm at all with a spirited
display for the reserves last night
19.03.2008
Jack Collison has demonstrated yet again why he is being tipped for big
things at West Ham United with a strong captain's performance against
Reading last night.
The energetic 19-year-old midfielder turned in a typical box-to-box display
to help the home side overrun a strong Royals team featuring several
first-team players. United were particularly on song in the first half, when
Collison himself opened the scoring in the 2-1 victory that moved Kevin
Keen's side to the top of the southern section of the Premier Reserve
League. As has been typical of the Cambridge-born talent this season, it was
not a straightforward strike.
"I just popped the ball into [Luis] Boa [Morte] first time," he said.
"Obviously he is a bright player so it ended up back at my feet. I found
myself in front of goal. I looked up and just had the goal glaring at me. I
then had a bad touch but I have managed to dig it out of my feet and it has
gone in the top corner. I have scored a couple of goals this year. Not as
many as I would have liked but I think for West Ham that is right up there.
"It is obviously nice to score but what was even more pleasing was the
performance as a team and the three points. I think the whole team stepped
up. We have had a good run the last five or six games and we have really
grown as a team together. Obviously being skipper is just a great feeling. I
am actually becoming one of the more senior players out there now, the boys
are getting younger and younger and it is just nice to feel in charge - try
and organise the team and do what I can really."
While Collison is proud to be captain of the reserves, he is clear that he
wants nothing less than to build on his first-team experience and move on to
the next level. He got an extended run-out as substitute against Arsenal on
New Year's Day and was on the bench against Birmingham City last month.
Having also seen Freddie Sears show what can be achieved in the weekend win
against Blackburn Rovers, Collison is ready to make an impact himself.
"That is the main aim, to try and force my way into the first team. It is
great to see Freddie Sears come in and have such a big impact on the first
team. The boy has worked so hard this season. He has really deserved it and
that is what we are all hoping to do really. Freddie was here [watching the
reserves] and that just shows the person that he is. He hasn't let it get to
him - he has come down to watch all his team-mates on a cold night at
Bishop's Stortford."
The Wales Under-21 midfielder, who has two goals in three internationals
including a wonder strike on his debut that saw him beat several players and
the keeper to score on a solo run from the halfway line, knows he faces
stiff competition from the likes of Hayden Mullins, Scott Parker and Mark
Noble. "The boys were all really good at the weekend. It is going to be hard
to get in there. I will just keep my head down and keep working hard.
Hopefully I will force my way on to the bench and then get out there. That
is what I am looking to do."
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Sunderland beamback lined up - WHUFC
West Ham United are offering a special package for fans not travelling to
the north east on 29 March
18.03.2008
If you cannot make it to the Stadium of Light to watch West Ham United take
on Sunderland on Saturday 29 March - come along to the Beamback, in
association with Carlsberg.
West Ham United are bidding to do the double over their rivals from the
north east, having won 3-1 when the sides met at the Boleyn Ground back on
21 October. On that day, Carlton Cole opened the scoring before Kenwyne
Jones equalised just after half-time. The introduction of Nolberto Solano
inspired United and he forced an own goal from Craig Gordon before Craig
Bellamy wrapped up the win.
See the Premier League encounter in warmth and style with a mouth-watering
package running from 12pm to 5pm at the Boleyn Ground.
# Pie and mash, and a matchday programme in the Premier Suite (pay-bar
available). Prices are £20 for adults, £18 for senior citizens/disabled and
£15 for children under 16. For more information call 0870 112 2700 (Option
3)
Make sure you are at the Boleyn Ground to soak up the atmosphere on Saturday
29 March. The kick-off is 3pm.
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Community trainees in spotlight - WHUFC
Six 18-year-old coaches have been furthering their football education at the
Boleyn Ground
19.03.2008
Freddie Sears was not the only 18-year-old making their mark on Saturday as
six of the club community scheme's teenage trainees attended the Blackburn
Rovers game to further their education.
Malithi Sellapperuma, Jackie Alecho, Fabio Cabulo, Mohammed Barre, Lee Yates
and Sarwar Hussain were all at the Boleyn Ground to take in the action of a
thrilling encounter that saw debutant Sears hit a late winner for the home
side. The trainees were allocated game related work assignments, both pitch
side during the warm up and throughout the match itself.
They each completed observational tasks on aerobic/anaerobic warm-ups and
game-related topics. During the match they focused on the balance of the
West Ham United midfield and any tactical changes made to influence the
game. In particular, they noted how the midfield acquitted itself admirably
in a competitive contest and how the side as a whole was complemented by the
introduction of Mark Noble and Sears.
Inspired by the exuberance of youth in the first team, the trainees will
pass on their new found knowledge and enthusiasm to the young people they
are responsible for. In this way the West Ham United tradition continues to
motivate and educate young people in the communities served by the club.
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Goalkeeping trials for boys - WHUFC
Budding shot-stoppers are invited to attend a trial day at the club to be
assessed by Academy coaches
19.03.2008
For anyone wanting to follow in Robert Green's footsteps, West Ham United
are holding free academy goalkeeper trials at the Little Heath training
ground on Wednesday 9 April 2008.
The session will run between 10am and 1pm and is open to all boys aged
between seven and 14. The best talents on the day will be invited back for
further assessment at the West Ham United Academy or, if under eight, at the
club's pre-Academy. For more information, simply download an application
form which also has all the information about where to go, what to wear and
what to bring. Please note the closing date for all applications is Friday 4
April 2008.
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Goodbye, Chadwell Heath - KUMB
Filed: Wednesday, 19th March 2008
By: Staff Writer
Scott Duxbury has confirmed that a site for the club's new training ground
has been found. The United CEO told the Newham Recorder that a deal to seal
the club's move from their long-term Chadwell Heath site is set to be
rubber-stamped later this year. "The completion of the new training site is
nearer to fruition than the new stadium, though we don't expect to have
completed the deal until September," he said. "I can't say where the site
is, but it is very near to Chadwell Heath, and the pitches are set up there
already. "It is just a matter of constructing the building and we will be
ready to move."
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Duxbury on stadium plans - WHUFC
Filed: Wednesday, 19th March 2008
By: Staff Writer
Scott Duxbury has revealed that West Ham United's new stadium capacity will
be slightly lower than initialy anticipated. Eggert Magnusson, when talking
about the plans for a new home last year suggested that the planned capacity
was around 60,000. However in an interview with the Newham Recorder, Duxury
confirmed that the intial site will house around 50,000. "It is not that we
don't think we can fill 60,000 seats," he said, "but the last thing we want
is empty seats. We are confident that we will be able to fill a 50,000
capacity stadium." With regard to the location of the new gorund, he also
revealed that the ParcelForce site by Upton Park tube station - which had
been earmaked as the main choice - was now in doubt due to certain condition
regarding the numerous gas tanks that reside on the same land. "There are
one or two obstacles that we still have to get over," he added. One of those
is the gas holders on the site. We are currently discussing things with
Health and Safety about the problems of potentially explosive structures
being there, and we have asked them to come back to us with a solution. "We
could build a stadium on the site with the gas holders there, but that would
curtail what we want to do in terms of a hotel and a leisure complex. There
is also a bus depot being looked at for the site, but obviously the more of
the site we can get, the better."
Duxbury also revealed that the firm contracted to build the site will be the
same company responsible for Reading's Madejski Stadium - architects ACP,
who also built Oxford's 15,000 capacity Assam Stadium and three quarters of
Wolves' Molineux home. "There is really nothing new to say about the
situation. We are still negotiating and in a multi-million pound deal, these
things can take some time," he explained. "In terms of the architects, we
haven't got to the design stage yet."
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JC on ambitions - WHUFC
Filed: Wednesday, 19th March 2008
By: Staff Writer
Reserve team skipper Jack Collison has been talking about his first team
ambitions. The young midfielder - who made his only senior appearance thus
far as a first half substitute against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium
earlier this season - led Kevin Keen's reserve side to the top of the
Premier Reserve League South last night with a 2-1 win over fellow
title-chasers Reading. Having watched fellow Academy star Fred Sears steal
the show in Saturday's 2-1 win over Blackburn, Collison - who scored the
first of United's two goals last night - says he is determined to follow in
the striker's footsteps. "It is great to see Freddie come in and have such
a big impact on the first team," he told whufc.com following last night's
game. "The boy has worked so hard this season. He has really deserved it and
that is what we are all hoping to do really. "It is going to be hard to get
in there; I'll just keep my head down and keep working hard. Hopefully I
will force my way on to the bench and then get out there. That is what I am
looking to do."
Alan Curbishley had already confirmed that he will be looking to blood the
youngsters in West Ham United's remaining Premier League fixtures this
season.
Whilst Sears made his debut last weekend, James Tomkins was also on the
bench - and should Collison's good run of form continue, the chances are
that he will also feature before too long.
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Noble out of 21s - KUMB
Filed: Wednesday, 19th March 2008
By: Staff Writer
Mark Noble has been left out of the forthcoming England under-21 squad -
sparking rumours that he may be set to be named in the full England squad.
Fabio Capello will name his second England squad for the forthcoming
friendly against France in Paris later this week, with the likes of Robert
Green and Dean Ashton also hopeful of receiving a call-up. The 20-year-old
midfielder - who has played 10 times for the under 21s but is yet to win a
full England cap - has been a virtual ever-present under Stuart Pearce but
has been omitted from the squad to face Poland in a friendly at Molineux
next week. Former Hammer Pearce has named an experimental squad - in which
not a single United player features - with the forthcoming European
Championships in mind. "I've picked three players who have never been in the
squad before," he said. "There are also lads who have been very patient this
season and deserve a chance to play some football and show me what they can
do. "It's a great opportunity for us in this friendly to have a look at some
other players. I could easily put out a side that I wouldn't learn a great
deal about, but I have a chance to use some new players and players who have
been in the squad but have yet to have a great deal of pitch time. "The most
important thing from my point of view is that we have competition for places
in the squad. That's my aim and games like this one against Poland are
important in that process."
Although the desire to try some new faces is the most likely reason for
Noble's omission, the young Hammer - one of several regular under-21s rested
- will still be hopeful of a surprise call up to the full squad.
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Solano committed to Hammers - SSN
Midfielder has been approached over new Hammers deal
By Lewis Rutledge Last updated: 19th March 2008
Nolberto Solano has pledged his future to West Ham after rejecting an
approach to play in America. The Peruvian midfielder moved to Upton Park on
a free transfer from Newcastle last August but has only made 12 starts in
the Premier League for his new club. He has been linked with a move away but
is happy plying his trade in the Premier League and could be about to sign a
new deal with The Hammers. "I am under contract with West Ham, and they have
spoken to me regarding an extension," he said. "The truth is that I feel
lucky to be in England, where the football is currently improving. "It's no
coincidence that their teams are achieving things in the Champions League,
it shows the league has grown."
Solano admits he could one day end up playing for a Major League Soccer
side. He told Peruvian station RPP: "It would be interesting to finish my
career there. "I thank them to have thought of me and it makes me feel
proud."
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Collison eyes breakthrough - SSN
Hammers youngster aiming to follow Sears' example
By Lewis Rutledge Last updated: 19th March 2008
Jack Collison is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Freddie Sears and
force his way into the West Ham side. Teenage striker Sears made an instant
impression as he came on for his Hammers debut against Blackburn at the
weekend and scored a late winner. Wales Under 21 international Collison, who
made a substitute appearance against Arsenal on New Year's Day, is looking
to do all he can as captain of the reserves to impress Alan Curbishley.
"That is the main aim, to try and force my way into the first team,"
Collison declared. "It is great to see Freddie Sears come in and have such a
big impact on the first team. He has worked so hard this season, and has
really deserved it. "That is what we are all hoping to do really."
Gianluca Nani has been appointed as technical director at West Ham and,
while he will be working alongside Curbishley in identifying transfer
targets, he will also be looking to develop the club's youngsters as well.
Collison added on the club's official website: "It is going to be hard to
get in there, but I will just keep my head down and keep working hard.
"Hopefully I will force my way on to the bench and then get out there. That
is what I am looking to do."
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West Ham scale back on ground plans - Telegraph
By Marc Isaacs
Last Updated: 1:07am GMT 20/03/2008
West Ham have ditched plans for a 60,000-capacity stadium amid fears they
will have too many empty seats. The east London club have been in
negotiations over a move away from Upton Park to the Parcelforce site, close
to West Ham station. advertisementWest Ham's owners are determined to make
the club a top-six side and feel a bigger capacity will help them achieve
their dreams. The club were planning to build an arena to rival Arsenal's
Emirates Stadium, but chief executive Scott Duxbury has revealed they are
now aiming for a 50,000-capacity ground. Duxbury said: "At the moment, we
are looking at a 50,000 stadium with the option of extending it to 60,000.
It is not that we don't think we can fill 60,000 seats, but the last thing
we want is empty seats. We are confident that we will be able to fill a
50,000-capacity stadium. "We are still negotiating and in a multi-million
pound deal these things can take some time. There are one or two obstacles
that we still have to get over. One of those is the gas holders on the site.
"We are discussing things with Health and Safety about the problems of
potentially explosive structures being there and we have asked them to come
back to us with a solution. In terms of the architects, we haven't got to
the design stage yet, but it will be done by the same architects that
designed Reading's stadium."
West Ham are also close to announcing plans for a new training complex.
Reports suggested that the move had been called off, but Duxbury is
confident they will tie up a deal at the start of next season. He said: "The
completion of the new training site is nearer to fruition than the new
stadium, though we don't expect to have completed the deal until September.
"I can't say where the site is, but it is very near to Chadwell Heath, and
the pitches are set up there already. It is just a matter of constructing
the building and we will be ready to move."
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I won't break up best Academy in England, vows new West Ham technical
director Nani - Daily Mail
By MATT BARLOW - More by this author »
Last updated at 12:05pm on 19th March 2008
West Ham's new technical director Gianluca Nani has promised not to
dismantle the London club's prolific Academy. Italian Nani will arrive at
Upton Park in June to start work in his role organising player recruitment
and development. Nani said: "We will build a system to discover the best
young players but that doesn't mean we have to break up the best Academy in
England. The fans like to recognise a player who has been produced by the
club. "We have to follow the traditions of the English players like Bobby
Moore and Trevor Brooking and the history of West Ham who play football the
right way, with patience." He has asked for a supply of tapes of West Ham
games while he continues his job at Brescia until the end of the season,
starting with last Saturday's win against Blackburn when another Academy
graduate, Freddie Sears, scored the winner.
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Freddie Sears - latest in a long line of West Ham hit men - Sportigo
Wed, Mar 19, 08 14:52 Joe Morris
Another young striker fresh from the Hammers Academy following in the
traditions of great goalscorers. 'Sears it was who lunged at a header for
West Ham's winner in the 2-1 win against Blackburn Rovers'Springtime beckons
and a Premier League's players' thoughts turn to three points. The race for
the Premier League title has reached an intriguing point and if it is to be
a three-horse race then it is to be hoped that none fall at the final
hurdle.
Arsenal are beginning to show signs of wear and tear and after a classic
masterpiece in Milan. The tank may be in need in of petrol. Manchester
United, the current Premier League champions, are playing the kind of
voluptuous football the Old Trafford punters have come to expect.
With Christiano Ronaldo at his showboating best, Ryan Giggs in vintage form
and the Portugese pirouette Nani blossoming before our eyes, it is small
wonder that Old Trafford can almost smell another title.
Chelsea, for their part, still have delusions of grandeur and post Jose
Mourinho are an outside bet for the title. Despite losing the Carling Cup
Final to Spurs the Blues are still breathing down the necks of their rivals.
Under Israeli boss Avram Grant, Chelsea are still businesslike in their
approach but rather less regimented than Mourinho's mob.
This is not to say that Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Didier Drogba and Michael
Ballack behave like army squaddies on parade. But their football does seem
to have a more carefree and raffish quality to it. The recent 4-0 thumping
of West Ham demonstrated that point to perfection.
West Ham, of course are rather like the characters of a well loved soap
opera. With almost characteristic timing, they sit down in the living room,
put the kettle on and then shout at each other. Once again though they find
themselves in no-man's land.
Marooned in 10th place and going nowhere, the enchanting Hammers are stuck
in the middle. Under the likable Alan Curbishley West Ham will emerge from
this season unscathed and relegation free.
Over the weekend though, the Hammers Academy unleashed another burgeoning
beauty. At Upton Park the daffodils are out and 18-year-old Freddie Sears is
the latest East End teen sensation.
Sears it was who lunged at a header for West Ham's winner in the 2-1 win
against Blackburn Rovers. Hornchurch-born Sears showed an opportunism and
maturity beyond his years, as Mark Hughes European chasing Rovers once again
came a cropper at Upton Park.
For those who have followed the club so devotedly, this was another one of
those deja vu moments. Over the years Upton Park has seen it all before.
Back in the 1980s Tony Cottee became a revered name on the Chicken Run. The
Upton Park terraces adored Cottee and when the goals flooded in Cottee was
given the freedom of Newham.
Strikers may have come and gone in the East End but the stocky pocket
battleship had it all. The pace and acceleration were legendary and his goal
scoring partnership with Frank McAvennie almost telepathic.
Further back there was the dynamic Bryan 'Pop' Robson, a Geordie goal
poacher with all of a striker's natural gifts. Robson pounced in the penalty
area and invariably scored.
But the nostalgia addicts will always have a soft spot for our World Cup
heroes. When Martin Peters and Geoff Hurst blasted the net with almost
monotonous regularity, West Ham supporters almost worshipped the ground
Peters and Hurst walked on.
So the centre forward's tradition continues and West Ham fans have been
spoilt. If the lad from Hornchurch can fire the Hammers into the promised
land then perhaps some of us will breathe a sigh of gratitude.
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Pantsil happy to have the backing of the West Ham fans
By Guardian-series
JOHN Pantsil believes that the "fantastic" West Ham fans can help inspire
the club to move up the Premier League table. The Irons are currently in
tenth place, although a decent run of form in the remaining eight games
could see them finish much higher. And Pantsil (pictured) reckons that the
backing of the club's supporters can help make all the difference. He said:
"The fans are going to keep on cheering us on and I think we can do better
than tenth place before the end of the season. They have been fantastic."
Pantsil has become as big a hit with his team mates as he has the fans for
his whole-hearted displays on the pitch and his charasmatic perona off it.
He himself revealed that he goes out of his way to be a popular person.
"Here at West Ham we are like a family so I do everything from my heart and
I give everything," he said. "When I see something which is funny I try to
make fun with the people. "Also, my team mates accept that and they like the
way I am. They have said I am a good person." The 26-year-old's substitute
appearance against Blackburn on Saturday was his first for the club since
playing 90 minutes against Manchester City on January 5. He has since been
away on international duty with Ghana at the African Cup of Nations, helping
his country to finish third. Although he has yet to force his way back into
the Hammers starting eleven, Pantsil has vowed to keep plugging away until
his next chance arrives. "If you look at the West Ham team, everyone is very
good and the manager is doing fantastically well," he said. "Everyone has to
wait for his chance to come along. I am still on the line, waiting for the
chance to come." Pantsil also expressed his delight for youngster Freddie
Sears. The 18-year-old leapt off the bench to score the winning goal in his
first-ever appearance against Rovers at Upton Park on Saturday and Pantsil
said: "I was so happy for Freddie. "It was his first time on the bench and
in front of the crowd. "I know when he plays with the senior team in
training he is always doing his best. He is so sharp. "I wasn't surprised
that he scored. He scores so many goals on the training ground - fantastic
goals. "I knew this guy was going to make it and I am very happy for the
boy."
4:22pm Wednesday 19th March 2008
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Ljungberg to go back to Arsenal! -Cmon Yu Irons
Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Kick-off: 7.45pm, Freddie Ljungberg travels back
to Arsenal's ground the Emirates Stadium where they will be hosting the
fixture between Brazil & Sweden.
Arsenal Hero Freddie has recently returned to his old form and playing some
great football for the hammers, and was obviously chosen for his National
club, and will no doubt get a hero's welcome from Arsenal Fans watching the
game.
Team selection for Sweden is
Goalkeepers
Andreas Isaksson, Manchester City
Rami Shaaban, Hammarby
Defenders
Daniel Majstorovic, Basel
Olof Mellberg, Aston Villa
Mikael Nilsson, Panathinaikos
Erik Edman, Wigan
Fredrik Risp, Ankarastor
Fredrik Stoor, Rosenborg
Midfielders
Niclas Alexandorsson, IFK Göteborg
Daniel Andersson, MFF
Kim Källström, Lyon
Christian Wilhelmsson, Deportivo
Anders Svensson, Elfsborg
Sebastian Larsson, Birmingham
Kennedy Bakircioglü, Ajax
Fredrik Ljungberg, West Ham
Attackers
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Inter
Johan Elmander, Toulouse
Marcus Allbäck, FC Köpenhamn
Marcus Rosenberg, Werder Bremen
Good Luck To Freddie & Sweden
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Everton's Baines: Victory over West Ham crucial for derby
tribalfooball.com - March 19, 2008
Everton fullback Leighton Baines admits victory over West Ham would set the
ideal platform for next week's derby against Liverpool. Both Merseyside
clubs are battling for fourth place and Champions League qualification and
Baines told evertonTV: "It is a big couple of weeks coming up for us. If we
can get six points in the next couple of games everyone will go home happy.
"It is still all to play for and to go to Anfield level would be great.
Liverpool have got some tough games coming up so as long as we can keep
getting points on the board we are still in it."
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Nani won't tamper with West Ham youth traditions
tribalfooball.com - March 19, 2008
Gianluca Nani has again declared he won't seek to change the traditions of
West Ham United's successful youth system. The new Hammers technical
director said: "We will build a system to discover the best young players
but that doesn't mean we have to break up the best Academy in England. The
fans like to recognise a player who has been produced by the club.
"We have to follow the traditions of the English players like Bobby Moore
and Trevor Brooking and the history of West Ham who play football the right
way, with patience."
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Collison delighted for West Ham pal Sears
tribalfooball.com - March 19, 2008
Jack Collison admits he wants to follow West Ham United teammate Freddie
Sears into the first team. The Wales U21 midfielder told WHUTV: "That is the
main aim, to try and force my way into the first team. It is great to see
Freddie Sears come in and have such a big impact on the first team. The boy
has worked so hard this season. He has really deserved it and that is what
we are all hoping to do really.
"Freddie was here [watching the reserves] and that just shows the person
that he is. He hasn't let it get to him - he has come down to watch all his
team-mates on a cold night at Bishop's Stortford."
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Southampton move for West Ham keeper Wright
tribalfooball.com - March 19, 2008
Southampton boss Nigel Pearson are moving for West Ham's Richard Wright on
loan to solve a goalkeeper crisis. Pearson is without three keepers,
including first choice Kelvin Davis.
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West Ham chief Carr likens Sears to Cottee
tribalfooball.com - March 19, 2008
West Ham academy chief Tony Carr has likened Freddie Sears to former Upton
Park hero Tony Cottee. Carr, 57, said: "He is a goalscorer in the Tony
Cottee mould. "Seeing what he did on Saturday took me back to when Tony
scored on his debut against Tottenham as a 17-year-old kid. "They are
similar in height. although I guess that Tony is a bit more sturdy in his
frame. "But Freddie is still tough and has plenty of heart. We played
against Millwall early in the season.
"He scored four goals then came off and said 'My foot hurts a bit'. We took
him for an X-ray the next day and discovered his foot was broken. "He only
came back just before Christmas after three months out."
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Viduka link - FansFC
07:53 March, 20, 2008
West Ham United Football Club are lining up a shock move for Mark Viduka.
The Australian international has not had the desired affect at Newcastle
United following his summer move from Middlesbrough, although much of his
season has been disrupted with injury.
It is now being reported that Alan Curbishley wants to take the big striker
to Upton Park at the end of the campaign for around £2million, which could
also spell the end of Dean Ashton's time in East London.
Meanwhile, Viduka has rejected claims he has become unsettled at St James
Park since the arrival of Kevin Keegan.
"It's funny when you hear stories like that - it is totally untrue," said
the for Leeds United and Celtic ace. "The manager has been very positive
towards me and I just want to play for him."
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