Daily WHUFC News - 5th February 2013

Jarvis hoping Hammers will kick on
WHUFC.com
West Ham United winger Matt Jarvis is looking upward after Saturday's win
over Swansea City
04.02.2013

Matt Jarvis expects West Ham United's victory over Swansea City to provide
the perfect springboard for a renewed charge towards a top-half Barclays
Premier League finish. Saturday's timely 1-0 success, a first win in seven
in all competitions, saw the Hammers move on to 30 points, with some 13
league contests still to be negotiated. Sam Allardyce's side have now
amassed six league wins at the Boleyn Ground this term and Jarvis reckons
their home performances have warranted even greater rewards. "We've been
playing well at home and creating all the chances, but maybe not getting the
results we wanted or deserved," he explained. "Getting the 1-0 win on
Saturday is a massive boost to us. It takes us to 30 points and we can push
on from there. "We just have to keep doing exactly what we have been,
creating the chances and hope that one goes in. This time Andy [Carroll] got
a great header and it proved to be the 1-0 win we needed. It's a good three
points to move on to next week, which will be a tough game away at Villa.
But we're looking to go there full of confidence and get another result."

As well as three precious points, West Ham's club-record signing was just as
pleased with a first clean sheet since a goalless draw at West Bromwich
Albion in December. The shutout was all the more satisfying against the
in-form Swans and Jarvis pointed to his team's endeavour in protecting Jussi
Jaaskelainen's goal.
"Swansea are a great passing team and you've seen the results recently,
that's why they're up there in the league," he added. "We had to really play
well and defend well as a team to stop them getting the chances and I don't
think they really created too much. As for match-winner Carroll, Jarvis
welcomed the return of the 6'3'' striker, insisting his enthusiasm on the
pitch is something to behold. "He's a great player, he wants to go and
contest every ball, every cross, every goal-kick, every corner, everything!
It's great to have him back in the team."

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Maguire scoops Ireland prize
WHUFC.com
West Ham United striker honoured at FAI International Football Awards
04.02.2013

West Ham United striker Sean Maguire was honoured at the Football
Association of Ireland's International Awards on Sunday when he was named as
the FAI Schools International Player of the Year. The 18-year-old has
represented his country up to Under-19 level and joined the Hammers in
January after impressing for Waterford United. He is in his country's
Under-19 squad for their double header of friendlies with the Czech Republic
this week and collected his prize at the 23rd running of the Three FAI
International Football Awards. Bolton Wanderers midfielder Keith Andrews
took the main prize at the award ceremony in Dublin, being named as the
Republic of Ireland's Senior International Player of the Year.

The full list of award winners was:
3 International Goal of the Year: Kevin Doyle (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Senior International Player of the Year: Keith Andrews (Bolton Wanderers)
Young International Player of the Year: James McCarthy (Wigan Athletic)
Airtricity League Player of the Year: Jason McGuinness (Shamrock Rovers)
Senior Women's International Player of the Year: Emma Byrne (Arsenal)
Under 21 International Player of the Year: Robbie Brady (Hull City)
Under 19 International Player of the Year: Anthony Forde (Wolverhampton
Wanderers)
Under 19 Women's International Player of the Year: Emma Hansberry (Castlebar
Celtic)
Under 17 International Player of the Year: Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)
Under 17 Women's International Player of the Year: Lauren Dwyer (Wexford
Ladies)
Under 16 International Player of the Year: Noe Baba (Fulham)
Under 15 International Player of the Year: James Talbot (Home Farm)
Junior International Player of the Year: Adrian Walsh (Carrick United)
Intermediate Player of the Year: David O'Sullivan (Wayside Celtic)
Football for All International Player of the Year: Davy Byrne (Irish
Homeless World Cup Team)
FAI Schools International Player of the Year: Sean Maguire (CBS Kilkenny)
Hall of Fame: Kevin Sheedy
International Personality: Zbigniew Boniek

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Paulista on target again
KUMB.com
Filed: Monday, 4th February 2013
By: Staff Writer

Wellington Paulista grabbed his second goal in as many games - but couldn't
prevent the Development Squad from falling to defeat against Tottenham.
The Brazilian striker, who opened his account for West Ham in last week's
2-0 win over Arsenal was on target again at Bulls Cross as Nick Hancock's
side made their second outing in the Premier League Elite Group. However
West Ham were beaten 3-2 on the day by a strong Spurs side, who now have
seven points from their opening three outings in the new under 21's league.

Jonathan Obika - who happens to be the cousin of R&B singer Lemar - gave the
home side a 28th minute lead when he converted a Harry Kane cross. However
West Ham were back on level terms two minutes ahead of the half time whistle
through Elliott Lee, who had been played in by Matthias Fanimo.
Just 90 seconds later Tottenham regained the lead when Kane - who was part
of the Norwich team that drew 0-0 with Sam Allardyce's first team at Carrow
Road last September - beat West Ham goalkeeper Jake Larkins from distance.
But Hancock's side restored parity for a second time 12 minutes into the
second period when Paulista, grabiing his second goal for West Ham converted
Lee's centre.

However it was to be the home side who grabbed all three points courtesy of
a 69th minute winner from Australian youth international Giancarlo
Gallifuoco. The 19-year-old midfielder met Cristian Ceballos' cross which he
nodded home to secure a second win of the campaign for Tottenham.

* The Development Squad clash with Manchester United scheduled for Friday,
1st March will now take place at the Boleyn Ground.

West Ham Utd: Larkins, Driver, Shaw, Spence, Ruddock, Moncur, Lletget,
Nasha, Paulista, Lee, Fanimo.
Substitutes: Bywater, Howes, Miles, Onariase, Mavila.

Tottenham: Miles, Fredericks, Fryers, Luongo, Gallifuoco, Veljkovic,
Ceballos, Carroll, Obika, Kane, Parrett.
Substitutes: Stewart, Priestley, Byrne, Bostock.

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West Ham boss Sam Allardyce unsure on Andy Carroll's future
Last Updated: February 4, 2013 12:02pm
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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce says he will wait until the end of the season
before making a decision on the future of Andy Carroll. The striker scored
just the second goal of his season-long loan from Liverpool, which has been
badly disrupted by injury, in Saturday's 1-0 win against Swansea. Hammers
co-owner David Sullivan confirmed on Friday that an agreement had already
been reached with Liverpool to sign Carroll on a permanent basis, although
they were yet to agree terms with the player. But despite praising Carroll's
ability, Allardyce admits he is uncertain whether the club will be able to
secure the 24-year-old's signature permanently. "You always want a top class
centre forward," Allardyce told talkSPORT. "There are not many of Andy
Carroll's type. The sad thing for football is that it now seems
unfashionable to have a big centre forward in your team, which really
disappoints me." "I know he's been short on goals and he's had a disrupted
season, but he'll only get better if he's got a settled future, whether
that's with us or not [I don't know]. "It would be a long process though. We
will have a conversation at the end of the season with Andy and Liverpool.
It all depends on how he feels and what he does between now and the end of
the season. "It's also about where Andy thinks his future lies. He hasn't
thought about that yet, he just wants to play as much as he can. "There are
not many of Andy Carroll's type. The sad thing for football is that it now
seems unfashionable to have a big centre forward in your team, which really
disappoints me. "It excites people when you see him rise above everybody
else to get the ball in the back of the net. "I've known him since he was a
youngster. I could see the talent that he had and that talent flourished
very quickly into Liverpool paying £35million for him. It didn't work there
for whatever reason but he's such a young man, who's desperate to play
football and do well."

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West Ham winger Matt Jarvis urges team-mates to push on
Last Updated: February 4, 2013 10:44pm
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Matt Jarvis hopes West Ham United will be able to build on their 1-0 win
over Swansea City and go on to enjoy a successful second half to the season.
Andy Carroll's late goal secured victory for the hosts at Upton Park and
took the Hammers to the 30-point mark for the season, with 13 games still to
play. Jarvis was delighted with the result but has urged his team-mates to
follow it up with another solid performance at Aston Villa on Sunday. "We've
been playing well at home and creating all the chances, but maybe not
getting the results we wanted or deserved," he told the club's official
website. "Getting the 1-0 win on Saturday is a massive boost to us. It takes
us to 30 points and we can push on from there. "We just have to keep doing
exactly what we have been, creating the chances and hope that one goes in.
This time Andy got a great header and it proved to be the 1-0 win we needed.
"It's a good three points to move on to next week, which will be a tough
game away at Villa. But we're looking to go there full of confidence and get
another result." Jarvis reserved special praise for Carroll after he
produced an impressive display up front against the Swans. "He's a great
player, he wants to go and contest every ball, every cross, every goal-kick,
every corner, everything! It's great to have him back in the team," said
Jarvis.

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Turgott extends Bantams stay
Last Updated: February 4, 2013 4:41pm
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Bradford have agreed with West Ham to extend teenage winger Blair Turgott's
loan spell for a second time. The 18-year-old, currently away with the
England Under-19s squad ahead of Tuesday night's friendly against Denmark,
will stay with the Bantams until March 3. Turgott originally joined Bradford
on loan for a month at the end of November before agreeing to the first
extension at the beginning of January. He missed Saturday's 2-2 draw at
Fleetwood due to international duty, but has made four starts for Phil
Parkinson's side and seven appearances off the bench during his time in West
Yorkshire.

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