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Terry Dixon was happy after scoring his first competitive goal for West Ham
United in midweek
25.11.2009
Terry Dixon had double reason to celebrate following West Ham United's 5-2
Barclays Premier Reserve League victory over Stoke City. Dixon notched his
maiden competitive goal for the Hammers before completing his first full 90
minutes for the club at Bishop's Stortford. The 19-year-old, who is
approaching full fitness after working his way back from a long-term knee
injury, was understandably pleased with his night's work. "It was a very
good team performance," he told WHUTV. "We played really good football in
the first half. We let it slip a bit at the start of the second half but we
got it back and killed the game off, really."
While Dixon was happy with his own display, he also praised team-mates
Kieron Dyer and Frank Nouble, who scored three goals and provided three
assists between them. It was striker-partner Nouble who laid on Dixon's
goal, rolling the ball into his path on the edge of the penalty area.
"Kieron was different class. I hadn't really see him play but he made
everybody calm down and play it simple. When you play it simple, the rest
comes. We played good football in difficult conditions. When it's like that,
you've got to keep it on the floor and keep playing. We had a little four in
the middle of the park and we did well.
"I was pleased with my finish. I didn't really look. Frank played a decent
ball back and I just cut it across the keeper. Frank played well. He's a
big, strong lad and he just pins defenders for fun. I like playing with him.
It's good."
Having come through the full game without any ill-effects, Dixon is gunning
for more action in next Monday's reserve league fixture at Birmingham City.
After impressing in front of the watching Gianfranco Zola at Woodside Park,
Dixon is also targeting a spot in the first-team squad. "I was thinking that
I didn't want Alex to take me off. I wanted to get through the whole 90
minutes and I did so I was chuffed with that. "There's still a bit of work
to do but I'm on the right road."
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Friend stays, N'Gala goes
Iron keep one defender on loan but allow another to leave
Last updated: 25th November 2009
SSN
Scunthorpe have extended the loan spell of George Friend for a further
month, but have allowed fellow defender Bondz N'Gala to return to West Ham.
Wolves left-back Friend has made two starts during his time with the Iron
in the defeats to Blackpool and Watford and could now make his home debut
against Leicester at the weekend. The 22-year-old has already had spells at
Millwall and Southend United this term and was wanted for a second month at
Roots Hall but the Shrimpers' financial situation prompted the Football
League to put a block on the extension. Meanwhile, N'Gala has returned to
London after making substitute appearances for the Iron against the
Seasiders and Hornets. The 20-year-old has previously had spells at Weymouth
and MK Dons.
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West Ham hopeful of keeping top stars after nine-month debt extension
By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 1:23 AM on 26th November 2009
Daily Mail
West Ham hope the club will be stabilised for the rest of the season by a
nine-month extension of the moratorium on debt repayments owed by the club's
owners Straumur. The Icelandic bank, which inherited ownership of the London
club following former chairman Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson's financial breakdown,
is itself bankrupt and facing a winding-up order but is likely to be granted
a moratorium extension until September — much to the relief of those in
charge at the club. The Hammers hope the development will undermine the
perception that manager Gianfranco Zola will be forced to sell in the
January transfer window, with Liverpool and Manchester United among several
clubs monitoring England striker Carlton Cole.
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Gabbidon delighted with West Ham playing return
26.11.09 | tribalfootball.com
Danny Gabbidon is delighted to be playing again for West Ham United. The
Wales defender made his first appearance for the club in two months in the
3-3 draw at Hull City last Saturday in an unfamiliar left-back position.
Gabbidon told whufc.com: "It was good to get a game [at Hull]. I felt good
out there. I was hoping I could start the game well because I haven't played
for over a month or so I was fairly pleased with how it went. Playing
left-back as well was an adjustment. It was nice to get a run out and it
would have been nice to get a win but it wasn't to be. We move on to the
next game."
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West Ham coach Dyer full of praise for Kieron Dyer comeback
26.11.09 | tribalfootball.com
West Ham United reserves coach Alex Dyer was delighted with Kieron Dyer's
goal scoring comeback in their victory over Stoke City. Dyer struck twice in
the 5-2 game and was outstanding on the night. "We played Kieron in the
hole," coach Dyer told whufc.com. "He found little gaps and he got us
playing. It was his first game back after injury and he was outstanding. "He
scored two good goals. He looked fitter than I have seen him for a long
while. He came to the reserves with a good attitude and it set the tone in
the changing room. It set the tone out on the pitch as well. It was a good
performance from him.
"He gave the others confidence and the courage to get on the ball. His
attitude around the young lads was tremendous. He was positive. He didn't
scream and bawl at them. He encouraged them to get on the ball and play. It
makes my job a little bit easier to have someone out there like that who
will use his initiative and give out some leadership. At certain times he
played further forward and could run beyond. He got on the ball a lot and
was gliding past players."
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West Ham youngster Dixon impressed by Dyer
26.11.09 | tribalfootball.com
West Ham United youngster Terry Dixon was impressed by England star Kieron
Dyer in his comeback game this week. Both Dixon and Dyer scored twice in
West Ham's 5-2 victory over Stoke City reserves. Former Tottenham junior
Dixon told whufc.com: "Kieron was different class. I hadn't really see him
play but he made everybody calm down and play it simple. When you play it
simple, the rest comes. We played good football in difficult conditions.
When it's like that, you've got to keep it on the floor and keep playing. We
had a little four in the middle of the park and we did well. "I was pleased
with my finish. I didn't really look. "Frank (Nouble) played a decent ball
back and I just cut it across the keeper. Frank played well. He's a big,
strong lad and he just pins defenders for fun. I like playing with him. It's
good."
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West Ham boss Zola has no doubts over player commitment
26.11.09 | tribalfootball.com
West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola has no doubts over the commitment of
his players. Zola's side face a nervous January transfer window with
defender Matthew Upson and striker Carlton Cole linked with moves from Upton
Park. The club will learn more about their fate on December 11 when an
Icelandic court decides whether to grant the owners time to settle debts.
Despite constant rumours of takeovers, Zola said: "The speculation has not
unsettled the camp. I've been a player and know that when you go out and
play, you are totally focused on that. "The players really care about the
club. They know we are doing something they like and they are committed."
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West Ham board set for financial relief
26.11.09 | tribalfootball.com
West Ham United hope to have found some new financial stability. The Daily
Mail says the Hammers hope the club will be stabilised for the rest of the
season by a nine-month extension of the moratorium on debt repayments owed
by the club's owners Straumur. The Icelandic bank, which inherited ownership
of the London club following former chairman Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson's
financial breakdown, is itself bankrupt and facing a winding-up order but is
likely to be granted a moratorium extension until September — much to the
relief of those in charge at the club. The Hammers hope the development will
undermine the perception that manager Gianfranco Zola will be forced to sell
in the January transfer window, with Liverpool and Manchester United among
several clubs monitoring England striker Carlton Cole.
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Man City linked with West Ham defender Upson
26.11.09 | tribalfootball.com
Manchester City are being linked with West Ham United captain Matthew Upson.
The Scottish Sun says Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola could sell Upson to City
in a £12 million deal in January. City boss Mark Hughes' defence has failed
to settle since the departure of Richard Dunne for Aston Villa in August.
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Sunderland closing in on West Ham No1 Green
26.11.09 | tribalfootball.com
Sunderland are closing in on West Ham United goalkeeper Robert Green. The
Scottish Sun says Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola is preparing to sell the
England international to Sunderland in January. Zola's side are deep in debt
and Green is a target for Sunderland, whose Scotland goalie Craig Gordon is
injured. He has already identified Rangers No1 Allan McGregor as a
replacement.
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West Ham launching bid for Rangers keeper McGregor
26.11.09 | tribalfootball.com
West Ham United are planning a £4 million bid for Rangers goalkeeper Allan
McGregor. The Scottish Sun says McGregor, 28 in January, is in the best form
of his career and kept the score down during Tuesday night's 2-0 Champions
League defeat to Stuttgart. His Ibrox heroics prompted Stuttgart ace
Alexander Hleb to claim he could move to Manchester United or Manchester
City. But West Ham are already in the hunt as they fight against the drop
from the English top-flight.
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Spurs reject Dixon delighted with first West Ham goals
26.11.09 | tribalfootball.com
Terry Dixon was delighted with this double for West Ham's reserves in their
victory over Stoke. The former Tottenham striker scored his first goals at
such a level since leaving Spurs two years ago. The 19-year-old, who is
approaching full fitness after working his way back from a long-term knee
injury, was understandably pleased with his night's work. "It was a very
good team performance," Dixon told WHUTV. "We played really good football in
the first half. We let it slip a bit at the start of the second half but we
got it back and killed the game off, really."
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Chelsea to outbid West Ham for Livorno star Candreva
26.11.09 | tribalfootball.com
Chelsea are set to beat West Ham United for Livorno star Antonio Candreva.
The Sun says Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola cannot match the financial muscle
at Stamford Bridge. And Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti has moved to the front of
the queue for the versatile Livorno midfielder. Candreva, 22, could plug a
gap with Michael Essien and John Obi Mikel heading to the Africa Cup of
Nations in January. He made his Italy debut in the 0-0 draw with Holland 12
days ago. AC Milan and Juventus have also inquired about Candreva, who is on
loan at Livorno from Udinese.
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