25/05/2007 16:30
West Ham United is pleased to announce our season ticket prices for the
forthcoming 2007-08 campaign.
Renewal literature will shortly be sent to existing season ticket holders
and in this literature our chairman, Eggert Magnusson, writes...
"Our Life President, Björgólfur Guðmundsson and I want to take this
opportunity to thank you for your unfailing support for West Ham United and
outline to you our plans for the club for the coming season in the
Premiership. "When I said we wanted the Club to be challenging for European
honours on a regular basis over the coming years, I meant it. "We can
achieve our aims by using the summer to improve the squad with the players
Alan has identified and tap into the talent coming through from our renowned
academy. "I believe we can look forward with optimism and with a sense of
building for the long-term.
"Thank you again for your continued support, it is valued by everyone at the
club."
Season ticket prices for the 2007-08 Barclays Premier League campaign are as
follows:
Season Tickets
Adult U-16 U-10 OAP/Young Adult
Band 1 £850 £255 £110 £425
Band 2 £780 £230 £110 £390
Band 3 £725 £215 £110 £360
Band 4 £595 £175 £110 £295
Restricted view £665 £205 £110 £330
With the continued discounts available to both under 16s and under 10s, we
are keen to show our commitment to making football as affordable as possible
for children and those bringing children. We are also pleased to announce
that we have introduced a new category called 'Young Adult' whereby all
supporters aged between 16 and 21 can now apply for a reduced price season
ticket. We hope this will make the transition from school to the workplace
or further education more affordable for both the supporter and the parent.
This price category will replace the old 'Student' category which will no
longer be available for either season tickets or memberships.
Season ticket renewals
The renewal date has been set at Friday 29th June. Details of when season
ticket holders can apply from will be announced shortly. As in previous
seasons, all existing season ticket holders will be sent a renewal pack and
we would hope this will be received no later then Friday 1st June.
New applicants
To ensure you receive the season ticket information pack please contact the
ticket office on 0870 112 2700 and, once available, a pack will be forwarded
to you.
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Brighton question FA over Tevez - Sky
By Lewis Rutledge - Created on 25 May 2007
Brighton have written to the Football Association to discover whether Carlos
Tevez was eligible to play in their FA Cup clash with West Ham. The Premier
League fined The Hammers £5.5million following a hearing into the transfers
of Tevez and Argentine compatriot Javier Mascherano. They ruled that the
third-party agreement West Ham had in place contravened Premier League
rules. Brighton are not concerned about Tevez's ownership, but have argued
that perhaps he was not allowed to play in the FA Cup match in January,
which West Ham won 3-0. "We have written to the FA but we haven't had a
response yet," Seagulls chief executive Martin Perry told the Evening Argus.
"The issue revolves around whether or not he was eligible, it isn't an issue
about ownership as far as we are concerned. "It is being investigated now by
Fifa, so from our point of view it is a watching brief. We have written for
clarification and we will wait and see. "If the Premier League's position is
found to be correct, that he was eligible to play and that the rules broken
related to ownership, then we don't have a case. "If it was found that he
wasn't eligible then we will certainly take it further. It all hinges around
that single point."
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Ephraim aims to make impression - Sky
By Mark Buckingham - Created on 25 May 2007
Hogan Ephraim is keeping an open mind about his future after signing a new
contract at West Ham United. The England youth international has made just a
brief substitute appearance for The Hammers and spent much of the campaign
on loan at Colchester United. The forward could return to Layer Road next
season, but wants to try to make an impression at Upton Park before he makes
a decision. With a 12-month contract under his belt, Ephraim outlined his
intention to impress Alan Curbishley in pre-season training. "We came to the
conclusion that it would be best all round if I signed for another year,"
Ephraim told the Colchester Gazette. "I know that I have to hit the ground
running as soon as we get back after the summer break. "There are some
top-class players at West Ham, but I'm confident that I can be in and around
the first-team squad. "The manager hasn't seen me play, but he told me he
has taken advice from the people around him and his backroom staff. "He said
they like what they have seen and that he'll have a good look at me in
pre-season."
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Brighton complain Tevez not eligible for FA Cup - Soccernet
Brighton have waded into the Carlos Tevez saga by writing to the Football
Association to seek clarification over the West Ham striker's eligibility to
play in their FA Cup third-round clash back in January. West Ham were fined
£5.5million by the Premier League over irregularities surrounding the
signings of Tevez and fellow Argentinian Javier Mascherano in August, but an
arbitration panel will now be set up after complaints from relegated
Sheffield United. The row centres around the decision not to dock the
Hammers points for signing third-party agreements in contravention of league
rules. And now Coca-Cola League One side Brighton want to establish whether
they have a case for compensation after Tevez played in West Ham's 3-0
victory at Upton Park. Seagulls chief executive Martin Perry told the
Evening Argus: 'We have written to the FA but we haven't had a response yet.
The issue revolves around whether or not he was eligible, it isn't an issue
about ownership as far as we are concerned. 'The fact is the Premier League
are insisting he was eligible. In that case, we haven't got anywhere to go.
'It is being investigated now by FIFA, so from our point of view it is a
watching brief. We have written for clarification and we will wait and see.
'If the Premier League's position is found to be correct, that he was
eligible to play and that the rules broken related to ownership, then we
don't have a case. 'If it was found that he wasn't eligible then we will
certainly take it further. It all hinges around that single point.' The
three-man arbitration panel to rule on Sheffield United's complaints is due
to be appointed today but any final decision is not likely before the end of
June.
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Sheffield cling on to share over Tevez fine - Telegraph
By David Bond
Last Updated: 12:35am BST 26/05/2007
Sheffield United are refusing to hand back their share in the Premier League
until after an arbitration hearing into the Carlos Tevez controversy. All
relegated clubs are supposed to hand over their share to one of the three
promoted clubs from the Championship ahead of the Premiership's annual
summer meeting in June. But Sheffield will not give up their stake until
they know the outcome of the league's arbitration hearing into the case,
which will be held on June 18 and 19, three weeks after next week's annual
general meeting. A statement from Sheffield United said: "SUFC today
confirmed that it has refused a request by the Premier League to deliver up
its share. All Premier League clubs are entitled to a share in the League
itself, and Sheffield United's position is that until the arbitration
looking into the Tevez matter is resolved, it remains a Premiership club.
The club believes if it gives up its share the Premier League cannot be
guaranteed to fulfil its promise to return the share should the arbitration
reinstate Sheffield United to the Premier League."
Earlier this week, Fulham increased pressure on the league by writing to
threaten a judicial review over the decision of an independent commission to
fine West Ham £5.5 million and not dock them points for breaking third-party
ownership rules with the signing of Tevez. A league source said Sheffield
United's share in the league would be unilaterally taken away from them if
they refused to hand it over next week. Tottenham have confirmed the signing
of Wales left-back Gareth Bale from Southampton for up to £10 million.
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Hammers join Bellamy queue - This Is London
26.05.07
West Ham have joined Aston Villa and Blackburn in the race to sign Craig
Bellamy, even though Liverpool have slapped a £12million price tag on the
unsettled striker. Blackburn believed they were closing in on their former
frontrunner, after Villa appeared to lose interest in the wake of a failed
bid during the January transfer window. But Martin O'Neill is back in the
hunt, while Alan Curbishley is also keen on adding Bellamy's pace and
finishing to his squad as West Ham look to avoid a repeat of their
relegation near-miss
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Brighton query Tevez eligibility in FA Cup - This Is London
26.05.07
Brighton have written to the FA to find out if Carlos Tevez was eligible to
play for West Ham against them in the FA Cup last January. Tevez was a key
figure in West Ham's third round win, and Brighton chief executive Martin
Perry will press for compensation if the row over ownership of the Argentina
international goes against the Hammers. The Premier League, who fined West
Ham £5.5m, have agreed to Sheffield United's request for the case to go to
an arbitration tribunal. Perry said: "The issue revolves around whether or
not Tevez was eligible to play against us. It is about ownership. "If the
FA insist he was eligible, we have nowhere to go. But if it is found that he
was not eligible, then we will take it further."
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Reo can go, says Curbs - The Sun
By ANDREW DILLON
May 26, 2007
NIGEL REO-COKER was told last night he has no future at West Ham. The
Hammers skipper can leave as long as any buyer meets the £8million asking
price.
Boss Alan Curbishley is leading his clearout by axeing the team captain in a
show of strength. A host of players are expected to follow with keeper Roy
Carroll, left-back Paul Konchesky and right-back John Pantsil already told
they can go. Hayden Mullins is one of several targets for Premiership rivals
Reading, Striker Teddy Sheringham, 41, has already left the Hammers, who are
now tracking Liverpool's Craig Bellamy, 27. But they will have to cough up
£12m to make Kop boss Rafa Benitez let him leave Anfield. Aston Villa are
also in the hunt but West Ham seem to hold the upper hand especially if
Bellamy could be used as a makeweight should Liverpool firm up their
interest in Hammers hitman Carlos Tevez. Definitely staying at Upton Park is
Israel midfielder Yossi Benayoun, 27. He has just signed a five-year
contract.
ROB GREEN is set to be rewarded with a new deal at West Ham. The England
keeper, 27, helped Hammers beat the drop with five clean sheets in their
last eight games. Green has three years left on his current deal following
his £2million move from Norwich in August. Fellow stopper Roy Carroll, 29,
has been given a free transfer after asking to leave Upton Park.
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Brighton join Tevez saga with query to FA - The Independent
By Andy Sims
Published: 26 May 2007
Brighton have waded into the Carlos Tevez saga by writing to the Football
Association to clarify the West Ham striker's eligibility to play in their
FA Cup third-round tie in January. West Ham were fined £5.5m by the Premier
League over irregularities surrounding the signings of Tevez and his fellow
Argentine Javier Mascherano in August, but an arbitration panel will now be
set up after complaints from relegated Sheffield United. The row centres
around the decision not to dock the Hammers points for signing third-party
agreements in contravention of league rules. And now League One side
Brighton want to establish whether they have a case for compensation after
Tevez played in West Ham's 3-0 win. Tevez's team-mate, the Israel midfielder
Yossi Benayoun, has signed a new five-year contract. The 27-year-old, who
signed from Racing Santander for £2.5m in July 2005, played a key role in
the Hammers' escape from relegation.
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AXE FOR CARROLL - the Mirror
EXCLUSIVE
By Darren Lewis 26/05/2007
GOALKEEPER Roy Carroll is the latest victim of the clear-out at West Ham. It
is understood he asked to move after realising he would be starting next
season as second choice behind Robert Green. Carroll battled drink and
gambling problems since moving from Manchester United two years ago.
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Teddy Sheringham, Shaun Newton and Tyrone Mears have already been shown the
door at Upton Park, but Yossi Benayoun has signed a new deal that will keep
him at the club until 2012.
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West Ham rival Villa, Blackburn for £12M Bellamy
tribalfooball.com - May 25, 2007
West Ham United have joined the race for Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy.
Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers are also chasing the Wales international,
who is rated at £12 million by Liverpool. Blackburn believed they were
closing in on their former frontrunner, after Villa appeared to lose
interest in the wake of a failed bid during the January transfer window.
But Martin O'Neill is back in the hunt, while Alan Curbishley is also keen
on adding Bellamy's pace and finishing to his squad as West Ham look to
avoid a repeat of their relegation near-miss.
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West Ham put Reo-Coker up for sale
tribalfooball.com - May 25, 2007
West Ham United boss Alan Curbishley is putting Nigel Reo-Coker up for sale.
The Sun says the Hammers skipper can leave as long as any buyer meets the
£8million asking price. Boss Alan Curbishley is leading his clearout by
axeing the team captain in a show of strength.
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Carroll granted free West Ham transfer
tribalfooball.com - May 25, 2007
Roy Carroll is leaving West Ham United. The Sun says Carroll, 29, has been
given a free transfer after asking to leave Upton Park.
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West Ham kid Ephraim keeping options open
tribalfooball.com - May 25, 2007
West Ham United youngster Hogan Ephraim is open-minded about his future at
Upton Park. "We came to the conclusion that it would be best all round if I
signed for another year," Ephraim told the Colchester Gazette. "I know that
I have to hit the ground running as soon as we get back after the summer
break.
"There are some top-class players at West Ham, but I'm confident that I can
be in and around the first-team squad. "The manager hasn't seen me play, but
he told me he has taken advice from the people around him and his backroom
staff. "He said they like what they have seen and that he'll have a good
look at me in pre-season."
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Blades refuse to join League - Yorkshire Post
By Ian Appleyard
SHEFFIELD United will throw the Premier League into chaos this week by
refusing to join the Football League until their legal battle has been
settled. The Blades, who were relegated on the final day of the season,
remain at war with the Premier League over the decision not to dock points
from West Ham United. Blades chairman Kevin McCabe insists that the Hammers
were let off the hook when fined £5.5m for breaking rules over the signing
of Argentinian international Carlos Tevez and should have been relegated
instead of the Bramall Lane club. Now, when the Premier League chairmen meet
for the annual general meeting on Thursday, McCabe will refuse to return the
club's 'share' – which is effectively a membership card for those in the top
flight. In a statement released last night, the Blades confirmed that they
would not step down from the Premier League until arbitration into the Tevez
affair had been concluded. A three-man panel of lawyers, whose identities
had still not been unveiled last night, are due to consider the League's
decision and rule whether it was unlawful. They may not reach their decision
for a number of weeks and if they rule against the League, the Blades could
be awarded hefty compensation or challenge for immediate re-instatement.
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Clubs stand firm in Blades battle - The Sheffield Star
SHEFFIELD United's fight to challenge their relegation to the Championship
has passed another critical test. As a new three-man panel prepares to
examine the Premier League's decision not to deduct West Ham points
following a serious breach of transfer regulations - a verdict which
confirmed United's bottom-three finish - Bramall Lane are continuing to
receive support from other clubs, most notably Fulham and Wigan, who feel
they are the victims of a miscarriage of justice.
Earlier this week, United's plc chairman Kevin McCabe, who is set to appoint
a team of financial advisors to help identify new revenue streams in the
United States, confirmed the club were pursuing their case as "full members
of the Premier League". Reports that United will refuse to resign their
membership when it expires are so far unconfirmed but, whatever the outcome,
they have been informed that Fulham are considering the possibility of
joining them in the arbitration process which will investigate the PL
commission's original decision.
In a letter to the league, Fulham ask whether next week's AGM should be
postponed until after the forthcoming hearing and suggest the commission's
reasoning was "flawed" because it took into account "irrelevant factors" but
ignored "relevant" ones. This refers to the decision to fine West Ham £5.5
million rather than deduct points being based in part on concerns about
punishing supporters. Meanwhile, United, who can appoint one member of the
three-man arbitration panel, have stepped up attempts to secure fresh
investment following McCabe's return from a fact-finding mission in New
York. Confirming that the plc is set to appoint a firm of investment
advisers who would work alongside the club to identify potential backers,
McCabe said "This club is not standing still.
"We are moving forward on and off the pitch. "I held meetings where the
interest in the Blades was high. "Americans are very creative. "They know
how to profile and brand football. "I had some good meetings in New York and
we intend to appoint a firm of investment advisers. "We're looking for
people to work alongside us, not just for capital but for expertise."
26 May 2007
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