Daily WHUFC News - 12th January 2015

Jenks relishes new role
WHUFC.com
Carl Jenkinson enjoyed playing as a wing-back in Saturday's 1-1 draw at
Swansea City
11.01.2015

Carl Jenkinson had mixed emotions after West Ham United played out a third
consecutive draw on Saturday. The Hammers led for over half-an-hour after
Andy Carroll fired them in front at Swansea City, but the hosts claimed a
share of the spoils 16 minutes from the end through Bafetimbi Gomis' header.
Jenkinson was deployed in a more attacking wing-back role and he went close
to a late winner with a shot from range which Lukas Fabianski shovelled
around the post. He felt the Hammers were well worthy of their point, but it
was one which was laced with a tinge of frustration after the Swans levelled
from a set play. "I think overall it's a good point," he said. "We're
disappointed because we conceded from a set piece, which was obviously
avoidable and we had plenty of chances to win the game. "So that's
frustrating, but at the same time Swansea are a good team and we've picked
up four points in two games against them. It's not the end of the world and
we look forward to Tuesday now. "I really enjoyed playing in the wing back
role. The first half we were quite restricted and I didn't have too much of
the ball in the attacking third so I was playing more like a full back. But
in the second half the game opened up and I was able to get forward more.
"It was different and I enjoyed it because it gave me the licence to get
forward."

As well as getting forward, Jenkinson showed his proficiency at the other
end when flying in to block from Wayne Routledge when the winger looekd set
to score on the stroke of half-time. "The boys and the assistant gaffer
Macca were happy with me for that block," Jenkinson added. "It was nice and
an important time to make a tackle and stop a goal. "It was just a shame we
couldn't keep them out in the second half. It was a disappointing goal to
concede, but onwards and upwards. It's not a bad point by any means."

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Morrison embroiled in wages row
KUMB.com
Filed: Sunday, 11th January 2015
By: Staff Writer

Ravel Morrison has called upon the PFA to resolve a wages issue with West
Ham. The 21-year-old midfielder, who has made just two brief appearances for
the Hammers this season is out of contract this summer and on his way out of
the club. However the Mirror reports that Morrison has contacted the
Professional Football's Association in order to resolve a dispute he has
with West Ham over withheld wages.
West Ham, who pay Morrison circa £15,000 per week are understood to have
removed a number of fines from Morrison's salary and insist the England
under-21 was aware of those fines; not so, says Morrison.

Despite being prepared to allow Morrison to leave on a free transfer, there
have been no takers as of yet. Neil McDonald intimated recently that the
youngster would never play for West Ham again. Since joining the Hammers
three years ago this month, Morrison has made only 17 starts for the club,
scoring five goals in the process. During that period he has also been sent
on loan to Birmingham (2012/13 season), Queens Park Rangers (February to May
2014) and Cardiff City (September to December 2014).

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West Ham outcast Ravel Morrison calls in players' union to resolve Hammers
wages row
Jan 10, 2015 22:30 By Tom Hopkinson
The 21-year-old player takes action over a complaint he is owed a month's
salary of around £60,000 - but Hammers insist deductions are down to fines
The Mirror

Ravel Morrison's relationship with West Ham has plumbed new depths in a row
over wages, writes Tom Hopkinson in the Sunday People .
The 21-year-old has called in the PFA over a complaint that he did not
receive his full salary – understood to be around £60,000 – for December and
now the players' union is trying to mediate between the two parties. The
Hammers say that any money deducted is due to an accumulation of fines and
club sources insist Morrison was informed through the proper channels. The
club are trying to offload the former Manchester United youngster this month
– however, they are struggling to find a taker with his £15,000-a-week wages
and reputation major obstacles. As Sunday People Sport revealed last month,
West Ham are looking at every option that is open to them to cancel his
contract. Incredibly, that contract contains an £18million buyout clause –
although the Hammers are now happy to let him leave for nothing. Last week,
boss Sam Allardyce's assistant Neil McDonald said of Morrison: "I am not
sure if he is leaving but he won't come back into the squad."
Morrison joined West Ham in January 2013 after Sir Alex Ferguson ran out of
patience with his antics. Allardyce paid £650,000 to sign him from United in
the belief that he could get his focus back once away from the distractions
of Manchester. However, the pair's relationship deteriorated and loan spells
at QPR and Cardiff both ended in problems.

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Hammers respond to Celtic defender link
Posted by Hugh5outhon1895 on January 11, 2015 in Whispers
Claret & Hugh

West Ham have tonight denied any interest in Celtic defender Efe Ambrose.
The 26-year old Nigerian right back/central defender had been linked with
the Irons in various newspapers stories today along with Crystal Palace. He
has been impressive for the Scottish outfit since joining in 2012 after
joining from Israeli club FC Ashdod. One report said: "Both the Hammers and
Eagles are aware of his defensive prowess and believe they can lure the
Nigeria international south of the border." But ClaretandHugh was told a few
minutes ago: "We have seen the reports but can confirm there's no interest
as far as West Ham are concerned."

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Song hopes rise for Everton replay
Posted by Hugh5outhon1895 on January 11, 2015 in Whispers
Claret & Hugh

West Ham medics are hopeful that Alex Song will be fit to return to action
for the Third Round FA Cup replay against Everton on Tuesday evening. The
player has been carrying a viral infection since his trip to Africa where he
ended his international career. He had hoped to play at Swansea yesterday
but was finally ruled out after failing to completely recover from the
'bug.' A club source told ClaretandHugh earlier this afternoon (Sun): "These
viral things have to run their course but he's feeling better and we are
hopeful he will make it for the Everton match. "It is impossible to be 100
per cent sure but the signs are good and he will be very keen to become
involved again. "It could have been a stressful week with the international
decision and now this so it will be great for him to put everything behind
him and start playing football again."

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Irons confirm new Morrison row
Posted by Hugh5outhon1895 on January 11, 2015 in Whispers
Claret & Hugh

Ravel Morrison and the club are embroiled in a new row…over his wages! The
club confirmed to ClaretandHugh this morning that the player had deductions
made from his £60k a month salary following reports in a national newspaper.
The Hammers say he was paid but that certain deductions were for reasons
they told Claretandhugh were "internal."
Morrison, meanwhile is reported to, have taken the matter up with the
Professional Footballers' Association as his relationship with the club
worsens. He has already been told he can now find a new club after two
spells on loan at Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City and Neil McDonald
confirmed earlier ClaretandHugh reports that his comments claiming nobody
would be leaving the club in January do not necessarily apply to Morrison.
The player has been training with the Under-21 squad and will be released at
the end of the season should he fail to find a club this month.

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