Daily WHUFC News - 19th July 2014

Westley keen to hit the ground running
WHUFC.com
Terry Westley is determined to provide a steady flow of homegrown talent in
his new role
18.07.2014

Incoming West Ham United Academy Manager and Head of Coaching & Player
Development Terry Westley is determined to provide first team manager Sam
Allardyce with a steady flow of homegrown talent. The Hammers boast a proud
tradition of nurturing young players through from the youth teams to top
flight and international football, with current first teamers Mark Noble and
James Tomkins taking their place on the long list of Academy graduates
alongside the likes of Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters, Billy Bonds,
Trevor Brooking, Rio Ferdinand, Joe Cole and Frank Lampard. Westley, who has
played his part in identifying and developing future internationals himself
in similar roles at Ipswich Town, Derby County, Birmingham City and Luton
Town, cannot wait to get down to work at the Boleyn Ground and write another
illustrious chapter in the Academy's history. He explained: "West Ham is a
Club steeped in history with a great tradition for producing their own
players. I've had three tremendous years working for the Premier League, and
in club football before that, but the chance to join a Club with this
history and tradition, helping to bring players through to the first team,
was too big an opportunity to turn down. "To get back on the grass, work
with the young players and with the senior staff, and continue the great
work that Tony Carr has been doing turned my head. I worked with the
Chairmen and Karren Brady at Birmingham City and they've made me very
welcome. I can't wait to get started and start trying to help "I look at my
own career as a coach, and when I was at Ipswich and we had young players
like George Burley, John Wark, Eric Gates, Alan Brazil, Terry Butcher and
Russell Osman playing in the team. It made big news for the supporters -
they can recognise, and identify with, a homegrown player in the team. "This
Club can hold its own with most other clubs with the amount of players
they've brought through to play full international football. I want to try
to help and continue that path, and make it stronger."

While Westley plans to hit the ground running, he will have expert advice to
call upon if needed in the shape of former Academy Manager Tony Carr MBE,
who was recently appointed ambassador for the club after 40 years working in
various coaching roles at the Club. Westley is clearly thrilled to have
someone of Carr's experience to turn to as he looks to help bridge the gap
between the Under-18's and first team. He continued: "The reason I'm here is
to bring players through to the first team squad. I'm delighted that Tony
has stayed because none of this could have happened without that being
sorted out first. He's been an absolute gent since I've arrived, supported
me and told me the good bits and not so good bits and we'll work together to
take the Club forward. "That's the big challenge now, I believe that at 17
and 18 you can still get people in the team. They clearly have to be good
enough and they clearly have to be worked from a young age and we will do
our damndest to make it work."

"I will oversee all age groups from U21 downwards, trying to ensure the
player has all the right tools to transition from Academy to First Team. The
work they do and the development programme they have is crucial, as the
stats prove that players are now in the system for longer before they make
their debut. It's not a case of getting your washbag at 2 o'clock and going
home, there have to be plans in place for the players to continue to
develop, whether that's on loan or in the U21s league. "I've been very
impressed with their application and there are some very talented young
players here. That stands out very quickly, and it's important that we show
those players a pathway, a development plan and we prepare them for first
team football. "This place wants to see some homegrown players in the first
team, just as I do."

Of his own career to date, Westley certainly possesses an impressive
pedigree, with numerous players emerging from his tutelage to shine at the
highest level. He was also taught about the traditions of West Ham while
working with another Hammers legend in former manager John Lyall. He
explained: "I started at Ipswich with John Lyall. I come from a very good
school of John Lyall, Bobby Robson, Charlie Woods, Cyril Lea, Bobby Ferguson
- coaching staff at Ipswich who made a real impression on me with high
standards and great work ethic. "I saw some very good players at Ipswich in
my time there, Richard Wright, James Scowcroft, Titus Bramble, John Wark,
George Burley, Eric Gates, that type. "That gave me a good start and then I
had the opportunity to move to Luton with David Pleat where we had to
produce players to keep the club afloat. "John Hartson, Paul Telfer and
Matthew Upson all came through the system in that time and we sold around
£15m worth of players in the space of five years. "I then worked for Alan
Curbishley at Charlton, with players like Paul Konchesky and Scott Parker,
who both played for their country. At Derby, Tom Huddlestone, Giles Barnes,
Lee Camp and Lee Holmes were players who are still playing League football
now and again one or two of them have gone on to play international
football. "Finally at Birmingham, the current crop of Jordon Mutch, Nathan
Redmond and Jack Butland have all gone on to become Premier League
footballers. I want to help, carry on the great work that's been done here,
and will make every effort to bring the manager some players."

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Seb set for continental tests
WHUFC.com
Sebastian Lletget and the Development Squad take on Shakhtar Donetsk and
Espayol this weekend
18.07.2014

Sebastian Lletget is looking forward to testing himself against European
opposition this weekend as the Development Squad head to Cambridge for the
Absolute Sports Travel Cup. The tournament features hosts Cambridge United,
the Hammers, Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk and Spanish outfit Espanyol.
West Ham are due to face Shakhtar on Saturday and Espanyol the following
day, with both matches kicking-off at 2pm, and Lletget is ready for the next
phase of his pre-season. He explained: "We've got Shakhtar Donetsk and
Espanyol over the weekend - I want to perform well in those games and
continue to perform in every game I get to play in. "It'll be a good
tournament against some good sides. There'll be a lot of youngsters, so I'll
be one of the more experienced players in our team and hopefully we'll do
well."

Lletget was given a 45-minute runout for the first team on Wednesday against
Ipswich Town, and after making his debut in last season's FA Cup clash at
Nottingham Forest, he relished another chance to play on that stage. He
said: "It's amazing to play with the first team and every time I do, it's a
great experience. I really enjoy playing in front of a crowd and the fans
were fantastic coming out to support us at Ipswich on Wednesday. "It's a
dream come true whenever I get the opportunity and hopefully I can keep
impressing the manager. "Pre-season has been good, the programme has been
spot on and everyone has enjoyed it. It's been tough, but that's how you get
better. "I'm taking it day-by-day this year, taking every training session
as it comes. It's taken me a while to really push on, and I'm aware of that,
but I think everything is for a reason and I feel more than ready now. "I'm
so happy for the other youngsters who had the chance on Wednesday - they
work hard, they are a good group of guys and I hope everything continues to
go well for them."

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Raphael Spiegel: Crawley sign West Ham keeper on loan
BBC.co.uk

League One side Crawley Town have signed West Ham goalkeeper Raphael Spiegel
on a one-month loan deal. The 21-year-old Switzerland Under-21 international
joined the Hammers in 2012 but is yet to make his debut. "He is a commanding
presence in the penalty area and a good shot-stopper," Reds boss John
Gregory said. "He's learning his trade at West Ham and this is an
opportunity for him to gain more experience and for us to have a look at
him." Spiegel began his career at Grasshopper Club Zurich, featuring 41
times for their second team and had loan spells at FC Wil 1900 and SC Bruhl
SG. He joined West Ham on a three-year deal in summer 2012 and has featured
regularly for their under-21 side over the last two seasons. Spiegel joins
Crawley until 16 August and is eligible for their first three games of the
season.

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Spiegel moves on loan
KUMB.com
Filed: Friday, 18th July 2014
By: Staff Writer

Crawley Town have signed West Ham United's fourth-choice goalkeeper Raphael
Spiegel on a short-term loan. The League One club confirmed this morning
that the 21-year-old - who is currently behind Adrian, Jussi Jaaskelainen
and Stephen Henderson in the pecking order at West Ham - will move to
Broadfield Stadium until 16 August. That means Spiegel will also be
available for the Red Devils' opening three matches of the 2014/15 campaign;
Barnsley (away), Ipswich (home, Capital One Cup) and Swindon at home. Town
manager John Gregory told Crawley's website: "We have had excellent reports
about Raphael. He is 6'5" tall, a commanding presence in the penalty area
and a good shot-stopper. "He's learning his trade at West Ham and this is an
opportunity for him to gain more experience and for us to have a look at
him, initially for the next month." Spiegel is set to make his debut this
weekend when Crawley face Championship side Fulham in a friendly at the
Broadfield Stadium.

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Friday's transfer update
KUMB.com
Filed: Friday, 18th July 2014
By: Staff Writer

The Mail are linking West Ham with an audacious double swoop for Manchester
United pair Ashley Young and Wilfried Zaha. According to writer Simon Jones,
Sam Allardyce is mulling over offering both a season-long loan spell at the
Boleyn. The future of both players is considered uncertain following the
departure of former manager David Moyes.

* Stephen Henderson is a transfer target for Championship side Brighton &
Hove Albion, reports the local Argus. Only last week it looked as if Ipswich
were in pole position to land the 26-year-old goalkeeper but the Seagulls
are now considering a move following the departure of former number one
Tomasz Kuszczak, who was released on a free transfer recently.

* West Ham are once again considering a move for Arsenal full back Carl
Jenkinson, according to various sources. The 22-year-old is likely to be
surplus to requirements at the Emirates next season due to the arrival of
Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle this week and West Ham will try to land the
England under 21 either on loan or for a nominal fee.

* Former Hammer Herita Ilunga is poised to seal a move to French side US
Créteil-Lusitanos. Les Béliers currently play in Ligue 2 of the French
pyramid; Ilunga, now 32, will sign a two-year deal with the club after
completing a medical today [Friday].

* Back to the Mail and Mr Jones reports that West Ham have offered to take
Boca Juniors left-back Emanuel Insua on loan for the season. The 23-year-old
defender was previously reported to have been the subject of a £5million bid
by West Ham (Daily Mirror, 27th June) but is now apparently only considered
worth a short-term contract.

* Algerian international midfielder Saphir Taïder is reported to have been
the subject of an undisclosed bid by West Ham. Taider, 22, who currently
plies his trade in Serie A with Inter has three years of his current
contract remaining but is considered excess to requirements at San Siro
following the recent capture of of French midfielder Yann M'villa on loan
from Rubin Kazan.

* There's no new 'news' on the situation with Ivan Strinic, who just 24
hours ago was being cited as Sam Allardyce's potential sixth-signing of
pre-season. The 26-year-old left back is entering the final year of his
contract at Ukrainian Premier League club Dnipro and a number of sources
have claimed West Ham are poised to sign the defender for a cut-price fee.


Confirmed Transfers

Mauro Zarate: Velez to West Ham Utd (nominal)
Cheikhou Kouyate: Anderlecht to West Ham Utd (£7m)
Aaron Cresswell: Ipswich Town to West Ham Utd (£4m)
Diego Poyet: Charlton Athletic to West Ham Utd (nominal)
Enner Valencia: CF Pachua to West Ham Utd (£12m)

Matt Taylor: West Ham Utd to Burnley (free transfer)

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Redknapp praises 'smashing' Jack
KUMB.com
Filed: Friday, 18th July 2014
By: Staff Writer

Former Hammer Jack Collison is hoping to land a contract with Premier League
newcomers Queens Park Rangers. Collison, who penned a 2,800-word letter to
West Ham's supporters upon leaving the club back in May is currently
training with Rangers, who were promoted back to the Premier League thanks
to Bobby Zamora's play-off winner against Derby. Despite having been
strongly linked with the likes of Nottingham Forest and Leeds in recent
weeks, the Welsh international is hoping to remain in the top flight with
Rangers currently in pole position. Speaking at a press conference this
morning, Rangers manager Harry Redknapp said: "This season is about
establishing ourselves in the Premier League. We won't spend fortunes. We'll
invest wisely in the squad. "We need to bring in five or six [players]. We
need to improve the squad in terms of quality and numbers. Jack Collison is
training with us. He's a smashing boy and I'd love to help him out. He's a
fine player."

Redknapp has already signed one former Hammer this transfer window,
following the recent arrival of Rio Ferdinand on a free transfer. "Rio's
wage demands were low," added Redknapp. "He just wanted to come. It was
easy."

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Dnipro reject West Ham's bid for Ukraine star Yevhen Konoplyanka
By Lyall Thomas | Follow me on Twitter: @LyallThomas | Last Updated:
18/07/14 7:16pm
SSN

Dnipro have rejected West Ham's offer of £9.5million for winger Yevhen
Konoplyanka, according to Sky sources. The 24-year-old Ukraine international
has been the subject of interest from a host of Premier League clubs over
the past year. Konoplyanka is thought to have a £12m buy-out clause in his
contract and it is likely the Hammers will need to meet that clause in order
to progress with the transfer. And Sky sources understand they could face
competition from at least one other Premier League club. Konoplyanka was
close to a switch to Liverpool in the January transfer window, only for the
deal to break down on deadline day.
Tottenham have also previously expressed interest in the player but it is
understood that neither they nor Liverpool have followed up their initial
contact in recent weeks. West Ham owners David Sullivan and David Gold have
been active so far in the transfer market after setting manager Sam
Allardyce a target of a top-10 finish in the Premier League. They have
signed Ecuador's World Cup star Enner Valencia, forward Mauro Zarate,
midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate, defender Aaron Cresswell and promising
youngster Diego Poyet. But Konoplyanka, with 28 goals in over 100
appearances for Dnipro and eight international goals for Ukraine, would
mark a real coup for the club.

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THE OUTBOUND BUNCH
By Sean Whetstone 19 Jul 2014 at 08:37
West Ham Till I Die

While most of the talk this transfer has been about the five inbound players
a small number of players are due to go out on loan or be sold.

West Ham officially confirmed on Friday that 21 year old Swiss goalkeeper
Raphael Spiegel has joined Crawley Town on a month's loan from our Academy.

Another outbound keeper confirmed on Friday was Stephen Henderson after
being linked Charlton and Brighton and Hove Albion in the week his contract
was terminated by mutual consent in a pay off believed to be worth between
£500,000 and £700,000.

Rumours persist about Newcastle preparing a £10.5m bid for Andy Carroll to
test our resolve to keep him. West Ham insist they have received no official
inquires for him and referred us to Newcastle when we asked.

Carlton Cole is wanted by Fulham for free but the club say they rejected the
advance and claim he is very much part of their plans.

West Ham also claim they rejected advances from West Bromwich Albion to take
Stewart Downing on loan for the season asking why would we?

The club are actively trying to find a club in France to loan Maiga to for
the season and have accepted they may need to subsidize his £30,000 per week
wages to make that happen.

One tabloid insists that Guy Demel is a prime target for newly promoted
Leicester City while other reports suggest he is keen to return to his old
club Hamburg.

Alou Diarra received a £1.25m pay off to terminate his contract earlier this
month.

These are on top of Jack Collison, George McCartney, Matthew Taylor and Joe
Cole who were released at the end of their contracts, Loanees Marco
Borriello, Antonio Nocerino, Pablo Armero and Roger Johnson were also not
offered new deals when it became apparent they were not in Allardyce's
long-term thinking.

Joe Cole has joined Aston Villa while Matt Taylor joined Burnley. Jack
Collison is training with QPR with a view to join them.

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WHAT IS WRONG WITH ANDY CARROLL?
By Sean Whetstone 18 Jul 2014 at 08:57
West Ham Till I Die

The absence of our record signing and highest earner Andy Carroll from the
first two pre season friendlies has been a frequent talking point on social
media networks. Although the the 25 year striker reported back for training
at Chadwell Health and flew to Evian, France with the squad he has been
absent for both pre season games. Rumours suggest he had a small niggle and
they were not risking him, this seemed sensible and a credible reason for
his absence. We were assured he would be flying to New Zealand though.

WHTID Author EXWHUEmployee believes his absence is for a totally different
reason suggesting ''Andy Carroll had reported back quite unfit and has been
given an intensive programme to improve fitness and will feature in NZ as
well."

West Ham's official twitter made a point to publish a photo of Andy Carroll
together with his mate Kevin Nolan at Heathrow airport on Thursday night
ready to catch a 23 hour Air Qantas flight to New Zealand. If his lack of
fitness is true lets hope he gets fit soon to repay some of the £15m record
transfer fee and £4m in wages he has earned since becoming a permanent West
Ham player. At 2 goals from 15 appearances last season that is £9.5m per
goal so far or £1.2m per appearance.

In other news new signing Mauro Zarate lasted just 31 minutes on Wednesday
night against Ipswich. Assistant manager Macca suggested he was not yet
match fit saying "He's a little bit behind in training with the little aches
and pains he's had, and we've had to be careful, so it's good for him to
come into a competitive game." This is a guy who played a full season in
Argentina. Again, at a reported £40k per week, let's hope he will earn his
way,

I am just hoping Enner Valencia can hit the ground running since he has just
returned from the World Cup. At least he must be match fit.

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Arsenal's Carl Jenkinson a transfer target for West Ham as Gunners sign
Mathieu Debuchy
Jul 17, 2014 21:50 By John Cross
The Mirror

Sam Allardyce is trying to sign Arsenal full-back Carl Jenkinson. Jenkinson
has been pushed down the Gunners' pecking order, following the £11million
signing of Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle on Thursday. West Ham boss
Allardyce is keen on either a permanent or a one-year loan deal for England
international Jenkinson. Swansea have also made an approach for the
22-year-old, but Allardyce believes the Hammers can offer Jenkinson a
regular place at right-back and a chance to further his career by playing in
the Premier League every week. The Upton Park club's first-choice right-back
last season, Guy Demel, may also be moving on, with promoted Leicester one
of the clubs interested in signing him.

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West Ham eye loan moves for Manchester United outcasts Wilfried Zaha and
Ashley Young
Express.co.ul
WEST HAM are looking to take advantage of Louis Van Gaal's overhaul at
Manchester United by making a move for Wilfried Zaha and Ashley Young.
By: Ben JeffersonPublished: Fri, July 18, 2014


While Van Gaal insists he may take up to four weeks to assess his squad it
is thought that Zaha and Young will be made available by United before the
start of next season. And that has seen Sam Allardyce express an interest in
taking the pair on loan. Zaha - Sir Alex Ferguson's last signing as United
boss - struggled at Old Trafford after making a £15m move from Crystal
Palace and was loaned out to Cardiff in January. But Allardyce seems ready
to gamble that the 21-year-old can rediscover his form back in London and
get a promising career back on track. Young is another player who has found
it difficult to make an impression at United in recent times. The winger
initially impressed after making the move from Aston Villa in 2011 but has
dropped down the pecking order in recent times and seems unlikely to be part
of Van Gaal's plans moving forward. It now remains to be seen whether United
are amenable to short-term deals for the pair or whether the Red Devils
would prefer to offload the pair permanently to raise funds for further
summer additions.

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Why West Ham and Sam Allardyce shouldn't take the risk on Manchester
United's Wilfried Zaha
Saturday 19 Jul 2014 7:33 am
Metro.co.uk

This week, it feels the footballing world has been focusing on Louis van
Gaal, fresh from his heroics of guiding Netherlands to third place at the
World Cup, taking over the reigns at Manchester United.

I've read a lot about his supposed plans, which players he's going to keep
and which players he was going to let go, and one name jumped out to me for
obvious reasons: Wilfried Zaha. It is reported that Van Gaal wants shot of
the man that Sir Alex signed just over 18 months ago for £10 million pounds.

It has since been reported that Sam Allardyce at West Ham is interested in
signing him. Although Cardiff and West Ham fans don't traditionally get
along, I would advise them to stay away from the man who doesn't give two
hoots about the team he's playing for, he only cares about brand Zaha.

Last season, when Cardiff City needed a player who would be selfless for the
team, would give 100 per cent commitment they got a player who would rather
do four step overs, beat a man just to lose the ball to the second defender,
than actually pass to a player in a better position.

But that didn't matter because brand Zaha had another five5 second clip to
add to his highlight reel.

This was a player who would pull out of 75-25 in his favour challenges to
stop from potential injury. The player who literally ripped the shirt of the
team he played for in two when he got substituted and walked down the
tunnel. The player who applauded the fans of his e-team when they were
chanting for him to come home during a relegation crunch match.

Big Sam teams are typically fighters. They are usually a team of players who
will rip, claw, scram anything they can. They will put their bodies on the
line and are not adverse to the 'dark arts of football'.

Zaha would not fit in this team. Yes he is skillful, but if things are not
going his way, he sulks on the pitch. He wouldn't do the hard graft or chase
back. In my opinion, and I'm not sure how many West Ham fans would agree,
but I think Stuart Downing is far better in the role that Zaha would take
up.

The only club I feel that Zaha will ever feel comfortable at, and will
flourish is back home with Crystal Palace, because their fans, rightly or
wrongly, treat him like a god.

In his head, thats the only place that he will be treated like he deservers.
If he doesn't end up going back to Palace, from what I witnessed last
season, he will be another player with all the potential in the world, but a
bad attitude and a wasted career.

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QPR new-boy Rio Ferdinand turned down a move back to West Ham
RIO FERDINAND was so desperate to be reunited with Harry Redknapp at QPR he
snubbed a return to West Ham.
The Star

Ferdinand's first club West Ham and London rivals Tottenham were two of the
sides he rejected to join newly-promoted Rangers. Free agent Ferdinand, 35,
took a massive pay cut to sign a £40,000-a-week one-year Rangers deal. And
Redknapp insists ex-England skipper Ferdinand is a man with a point to prove
after being released by Manchester United. Redknapp, who gave centre-half
Ferdinand his senior debut at West Ham, said: "He didn't need convincing -
he wanted to come to QPR. "He spoke to two top London clubs, but he wanted
to come here and to play. "He could have gone elsewhere and maybe not
played at times but he wants to play football. He's like a little boy. "He's
been saying 'I've not been sleeping I've been so excited about coming to
play'. "He could have gone to Dubai or Qatar and earned a fortune. "His wage
demands were so incredibly low in my opinion. It was an easy deal to do. "He
was fit all last season, but David Moyes came in and wanted to change the
team around.

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Irons react on Jenkinson
Posted by Hugh5outhon1895 on July 18, 2014 in Whispers
Calret & Hugh

West Ham United have confirmed an interest in Arsenal right back Carl
Jenkinson. National newspaper reports emerged this morning linking Sam
Allardyce with the player who is very much on the fringes at the Emirates.
The reports added that Guy Demel was a target for newly promoted Leicester
City and that Jenkinson was very much a target. ClaretandHugh has learned
since that the Hammers do have an interest in the player but haven't yet
established whether the Gunners are prepared to let the defender leave the
club. We were told: "If Arsenal are ready to let him leave on a loan or
permanently we would be interested. He's one of several we are looking at."
Jenkinson is rated at around £5 million.

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Jack Collison training with QPR in bid to earn contract following his
release from West Ham United
Collison is without a club following his release from the Hammers
He spent nine years at the east London side before departing this summer
The 25-year-old is training with the newly-promoted west London side in a
bid to impress R's boss Harry Redknapp
By SEAN GALLAGHER
PUBLISHED: 15:46, 18 July 2014 | UPDATED: 16:10, 18 July 2014
Daily Mail

Jack Collison is training at QPR in a bid to earn a permanent contract with
Harry Redknapp's side. The 25-year-old was released by West Ham in the
summer after nine years at the club following prolonged spells on the
sidelines through injury. Stretch out: Collison and Ferdinand speak with
each other during the training session on Friday morning The Welsh
international will therefore be hoping this is the fresh start he needs to
reignite his career. Collison - who spent time on loan at both Bournemouth
and Wigan last season - has been linked with a move to various Championship
clubs this summer, but Redknapp has now given him the chance to stake a
claim for a move to a Premier League side. After making his way through the
West Ham youth system, Collison would go on to make 121 appearances for the
Irons scoring 14 goals in the process. Elsewhere, Rangers striker Charlie
Austin has quashed speculation linking him with a move away from Loftus Road
by declaring he is happy at the club. Midfielder Samba Diakite is also close
to resolving his future as he looks set to join Saudi Arabian club
Al-Ittihad on a season-long loan.

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Morrison still waiting for new Irons offer
Posted by Hugh5outhon1895 on July 18, 2014 in Whispers
Claret & Hugh

The midfielder – currently recovering from surgery on a persistent groin
injury – is now into the last year on his present contract. And
ClaretandHugh learned exclusively today that the club has still not spoken
to the player of his agent about a new one. However, we have also been told
that manager Sam Allardyce was keen for him to get the operation out of the
way in order for him to be challenging for a first team spot this season.
Morrison's agent Nick Rubery talking to ClaretandHugh this morning (Fri)
revealed: "There have been no talks about a new deal. "Ravel is determined
only to get over the operation as quickly as possible and get back on the
pitch. "His whole focus is on performing for West Ham this season – that's
been the situation since the season ended. He wants a big year." Rubery
indicated he was ready to enter talks with the Hammers board whenever they
are ready and at some stage that will happen. However we learned from a club
insider: "The club has three options – offer a contract, let this one run
down or see if any bids are made. "There's no new offer on the table at this
stage and the club will monitor everything surrounding the player carefully
and see how things play out over the forthcoming weeks before deciding where
they are going with it."

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