Daily WHUFC News - 10th July 2012

Hall through to semi-final
WHUFC.com
Robert Hall had a hand in England's second goal as they beat France 2-1 on
Monday evening
09.07.2012

Robert Hall started for England Under-19s as they beat France 2-1 to
progress to the semi-finals of the European Champions in Estonia on Monday
night. The Young Lions were 2-1 up at half time courtesy of goals from John
Lundstram and Harry Kane In the Estonian capital Tallinn. Hall had a big
hand in England's second as his corner was punched out by the French
goalkeeper but only as far as Kane, who volleyed into the bottom corner from
12 yards. With Hall replaced in the 69th-minute, France continued to fight
hard but Noel Blake's squad stood firm and will now face Greece in the
semi-final on Thursday.

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Mo up for Olympic challenge
WHUFC.com
Mohamed Diame is looking forward to representing Senegal at London 2012
09.07.2012

Mohamed Diame is gearing up for London 2012 after being named in Senegal's
Olympic squad. The West Ham United midfielder is one of three over-age
players named by the Senegal Football Federation for the Games, which will
see Senegal take on his new team-mate James Tomkins and Team GB in Group A.
With the likes of former Hammer Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse not includes,
Diame is one of only two English-based players in the squad alongside
Everton youngster Magaye Gueye. The 25-year-old summer capture from Wigan
Athletic told whufc.com of his joy at being involved in the world's biggest
sporting event. "I am very excited and happy to be representing my country
at the Olympics in London," he said. "I received a call from Senegal to say
I was in the squad and so we start our training now for that. "For me it is
a big thing, not only as a player but for my country - it is the first time
ever that Senegal will take a team to play in the Olympics and so it is very
special not only for the team, but for everyone in our country. "We know the
interest and support we will have from everyone back home will be very big,
so we want to make sure we do our best to represent our country very well.
"I am one of the over-age players and we have a mix of players in the squad.
I will try to help the younger players but also make sure I will do my best
on the pitch for my country. "I would like to thank the gaffer [Sam
Allardyce] and West Ham for allowing me to join up with my country to take
part in the Olympics - I will miss out on some pre-season training but I
will be working hard and training hard so I am ready when I return to West
Ham."

After spending last week training with West Ham in Austria and completing 90
minutes in Saturday's 3-1 defeat at FK Austria Wien, Diame travelled to
Senegal's pre-Olympic training camp in France on Monday. Senegal open their
Olympic campaign against Team GB at Old Trafford on 26 July, before moving
to face Uruguay at Wembley three days later. The first-time qualifiers
conclude their Group A campaign when taking on United Arab Emirates in
Coventry on 1 August.

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Hammers Transfer Rumour #436 (Well, not really, but sure it feels like it!)
By S J Chandos
West Ham Till I Die

Sports Mail are now reporting that West Ham are close to a £4.5m deal to
sign Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga. Is there any truth to this one? Who
knows, especially considering the source.

Elsewhere, it has also been reported by some sources that, supposed West Ham
target, Elia is on the verge of a move from Juventus to Werder Bremen. So,
if it is correct, then that is another West Ham target missed! If he ever
was really a target, that is.

It has also been reported that we are one of three clubs chasing the
signature of Crystal Place starlet, Nathan Clyne. This has been confirmed by
Palace sources. And the South London club are now trying to get the best
compensation deal that they can for their very promising Academy product.
Lets hope we have more luck here, as Clyne definitely looks a good option at
right-back. It is alleged that Palace want £3m, but are likely to settle for
substantially less. We shall see.

Finally, Wolves winger, Matt Jarvis has apparently been targeted by QPR.
With the move for Elia seemingly no longer an option, perhaps we should
concentrate our efforts and available resources in an effort to try to
secure Jarvis. However, the strong rumour is that we are more likely to sign
Kieran Richardson for £2.5m from Sunderland FC.

SJ. Chandos.

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Newham Council confirms 'prudent' £40 million Olympic Stadium investment
London 24
Luke Jacobs
Monday, July 9, 2012
4:59 PM

Newham Council is to invest up to £40 million in Stratford's Olympic
Stadium, it was confirmed today. The authority, through subsidiary company
Newham Legacy Investments Ltd, has signed an agreement with the London
Legacy Development Corporation. They have set up E20 Stadium LLP to manage
the stadium after the Games. The agreement does not affect current bids made
by several parties, including West Ham United FC, to take over the 99-year
leasehold of the stadium.
Newham Council will have no say in who will use it post-Games. Chief
executive Kim Bromley Berry said the agreement was "prudent". It ensures
that residents will benefit from our investment," he said. "The deal
included guarantees that residents will be able to access events held at our
stadium, play sport be educated and get opportunities for employment at the
stadium. "It is because our involvement is going to benefit local residents
in the long-term that we are involved."

The council's previous £40 million joint bid with West Ham United FC for the
stadium collapsed last year after a complaint was made to the European
Commission.
The club has bid again this time around, along with Essex County Cricket
Club. Daniel Moylan, chairman of the LLDC, added: "This stadium partnership
with Newham Council will help to create a combination of local opportunities
in employment, education and sport." Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales, said: "We
are determined to help deliver the promises set out in the original Olympic
bid book to transform the lives of those living in London's East End. "The
Olympic Stadium deserves a fitting legacy that is good for Newham, London,
and the nation."

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Hammers set to beat Stoke and Reading in race to sign Maiga
By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
PUBLISHED: 22:46, 9 July 2012 | UPDATED: 22:46, 9 July 2012
Daily Mail

West Ham are close to a £4.5m deal for Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga. They
also want Sporting Gijon defender Alberto Botia as well as Tottenham's
William Gallas and Porto's Abdoulaye Ba. Maiga also has offers from Stoke
and Reading. Meanwhile, Fulham and the Royals are keen on Crystal Palace's
Nathaniel Clyne.

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