Daily WHUFC News - 15th January 2015

Dev Squad set for Toffees test
WHUFC.com
The Development Squad play Everton away tomorrow evening, kick off is 7pm
14.01.2015

The West Ham United Development Squad travel to Merseyside on Thursday 15
January looking for their second win in a fortnight when they play Everton.
The Hammers got 2015 off to a winning start when they beat Leicester City
1-0 through striker Djair Parfitt-Williams' first goal for the U21s. The win
came at a crucial time for the Dev Squad as they sit at the foot of the
Barclays U21 Premier League table.
In a busy fixture schedule, the Dev Squad then lost 3-1 to Tottenham Hotspur
four days later Friday 9 January. In a tight game, the Hammers conceded from
two carbon copy deflected free kicks from Grant Ward while Ravel Morrison
netted an equaliser in the first half.
The Hammers were lifted by the return to action from Elliot Lee after a
lengthy absence due to a hamstring injury. Lee played his first 45 minutes
in three months and Academy Director Terry Westley hinted he would get more
game time against the Toffees. "It was good to see Lee back on the pitch, we
knew at the start it would only be 45 minutes, but he played well and didn't
have any problems with the injury. He had a great go and he'll ready to go
again against Everton."

The 20-year-old striker is the Dev Squad's top goalscorer this season with
five goals to his name in nine starts. As for opponents Everton, they
currently sit in sixth with four wins and four loses apiece from their eight
league games. With 12 points they are only four ahead of the Hammers,
however with two games in hand over most rivals, they would go top should
they win both games. Last time out, Everton lost 1-0 to Leicester City on 12
January 2015 as Chris Wood's late strike sealed the win for the Foxes.

The Development Squad face Everton tomorrow at Southport FC, kick off is
7pm. You can follow live updates on whufc.com and our twitter
@whufc_official.

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Enner eyes epic cup run
WHUFC.com
Enner Valencia enjoyed Tuesday evening's FA Cup drama and now wants a whole
lot more of it
14.01.2015

Though the marathon third round tie against Everton was Enner Valencia's
very first taste of the FA Cup, the Ecuadorian likes what he sees and is now
setting his sights on a successful cup run, all the way to the final, if he
has his way. When the 25-year-old opened the scoring with his maiden home
goal for West Ham United on Tuesday evening, little did he envisage the
pulsating, topsy-turvy contest that was to follow.

Prior to Adrian's penalty heroics, the Hammers had been just seven minutes
from exiting the competition and, at 2-1 down, Valencia conceded that he had
feared the worst. "It was very, very emotional," he told West Ham TV. "At
one point the game was going away from us and we really didn't deserve to
lose on Tuesday. Then at the end, winning with Adrian on penalties. He's
having a great season!

"I think we had a great game, all my teammates put in a great effort. We
deserved to win during the 90 minutes but football is like that. It was a
very exciting game and at the end we got the win." While Valencia's 51st
minute strike broke the deadlock, he might have opened the scoring much
earlier. The No31 was foiled by a fine Joel Robles save after just ten
minutes and Valencia was determined to make up for that missed opportunity.
He continued: "I had a great chance to score in the first half and
unfortunately I couldn't finish. I've been training very hard and practicing
my finishing in training and thankfully I had that second chance later on
and I knew I couldn't miss. I had to score that one. That's my first home
goal and I'm very happy."

Ecuador's World Cup hero was every bit as delighted for his colleague
Adrian, who tucked away the decisive 20th spot-kick as if it were the most
normal thing in the world. Not that the 'keeper is unaccustomed to being in
the opposition penalty box, having repeatedly piled forward in the dying
minutes of the Hammers' 1-1 New Year's Day draw against West Bromwich
Albion.

"After the game against West Brom he [Adrian] told me, 'mate, I almost
scored, I was almost there!' He's a great guy and we're good friends. He's
going through a great season and I'm happy for him."

Reflecting on some 210 minutes against the Toffees, Valencia felt his side
had faced the sternest of tests, but having come through it, just, he hopes
the Hammers can kick on in the competition. He may not know a great deal
about fourth round opponents Bristol City, but he knows more than enough
about English football to expect a rough ride at Ashton Gate.

"We got drawn against a Everton who are a tough side and it was very
difficult, both games. But hopefully we can continue on this path why not
make it all the way to the final. "To be honest, I don't know much about
them [Bristol City]. I watch a lot of English football and I think at every
level here it's very competitive. We have to take this next game very
seriously and hopefully we'll be able to go through."

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WHAT WEST HAM CAN LEARN FROM BAYERN MUNICH
By HamburgHammer 14 Jan 2015 at 14:33
West Ham till I Die

Let me make one thing very clear right from the start: I hate Bayern Munich
and most of their fans with every fibre of my being. I hate their dominance
in German football and the way they are signing key players from most other
clubs in Germany, not necessarily to improve their own team (as usually they
end up warming a place on the Bayern bench occupied by other superstars
already) but rather to weaken those teams that could seriously start
challenging Bayern for domestic titles.I hate the way they attract plastic
fans a la Chelsea, people who claim to be fans, but have never seen Bayern
Munich play at home or have any kind of attachment to Bavaria or Munich for
that matter.

But there is one thing I seriously admire them for: And that is the way they
are catering for their most loyal fans and their families by making sure
there are affordable tickets on offer. And when I say affordable I mean
extremly cheap, compared to Premier League and especially West Ham ticket
prices. The following examples are no typos by the way. I'll start with the
most expensive season tickets for us normal folk for the current season (no
corporate boxes including free food, drink and halftime entertainment). It's
580 pounds for an adult and 290 pounds for children up to and including the
age of 13. Again, that's the most expensive seats. At the other end of the
scale you have the season tickets in the safe standing areas: Tighten your
seatbelts! 108 pounds for both adults and children.
That's the season ticket covering 19 Bundesliga home games. That's just 5.68
pounds a game! Not quite kids for a quid, but remember, this is for a season
ticket, so most people can afford not only to still go and watch the
football, they can also afford to take their wife and kids if they are so
inclined. Of course there are medium priced tickets available that give you
a better view while still being reasonably cheap.

The thing is: Bayern could charge a lot more for their tickets and the
Allianz Arena would still be packed to the rafters. Former Bayern president
Uli Hoeness (currently let out of prison on parole after being jailed for
tax evasion, he still has to return to prison at night) has a very clear
stance on ticket pricing.

Quote: "We could charge more. Let's say we charged £300 (for the cheapest
season ticket). We'd get £2m more in income but what's £2m to us? In a
transfer discussion you argue about that sum for five minutes. But the
difference between £108 and £300 is huge for the fan.
We do not think the fans are like cows, who you milk. Football has got to be
for everybody. That's the biggest difference between us and England."

I know that Bayern's finances are far removed from our current position
whatwith the debt and Bayern having played in the Champions League for
dozens of seasons. But I think the principal approach alluded to in the
above quote also applies to a certain degree to English clubs, West Ham
included. The big money in football is no longer made from the ticket sales.
It's mainly coming from massive TV deals, from sponsorship, merchandise
sales and catering. The counter argument seems to be that our club could be
losing out on transfer targets if we charge significantly less for tickets
than other clubs. Which doesn't really explain why West Ham tickets at this
point in time are among the most expensive in Britain.

I still think it is overall a good concept and could eventually even improve
West Ham's financial status. First of all affordable tickets would allow
more of the normal football fans back into the stadium, them and their kids
(it's always good to get 'em hooked early). At that point the club loses a
bit of money due to the cheaper tickets.

But the money making machinery starts once those fans (including kids) are
through the turnstiles, food, drinks, a programme, a Sakho shirt for the
dad, a scarf for the wife, Adrian style goalkeeping gloves for the junior
and the West Ham till goas ka-ching! I have no doubt that people spend more
money on these things when actually attending games instead of watching the
game at home or in a pub.

Filling the ground to the rafters and generating subsequent income from
catering and merchandise will become more difficult, yet more important once
we are in the OS. The TV money is likely to become even a bigger part of a
club's income, so West Ham should seriously reconsider their ticket pricing
policy. They don't necessarily have to do a Bayern there – but it should be
possible to make West Ham ticket prices average again compared to other
teams in the Premier League. West Ham tickets among the most expensive in
the country ? It doesn't fit our heritage and needs to change.

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Tottenham in for Arsenal transfer target Winston Reid as a summer free agent
Jan 14, 2015 22:30 By John Cross
Gunners won't meet West Ham's valuation to buy the defender this month but
Spurs are understood to be ready to pay £60k a week and £1m signing-on fee
The Mirror

Tottenham have made a stunning offer to beat bitter rivals Arsenal to
Winston Reid. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is hopeful of tying up a summer
deal for West Ham defender Reid when he becomes a free agent. Reid, 26,
wants £60,000-a-week and a £1million signing-on fee and it is understood the
White Hart Lane club are ready to pay that to get their man. West Ham
believe Reid has already secretly agreed a deal with a club to move in the
summer, when the New Zealand centre-half knows he can get a more lucrative
contract as a free transfer. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keen on signing
Reid this month to try to solve his defensive injury problems - but now
could miss out.
The Gunners are understood to have enquired about Reid as they were hoping
to do a bargain £3m deal. But West Ham are quoting £7m for a January sale
and Arsenal will not meet that valuation - and now could miss out in the
summer as well. Meanwhile, Spurs are ready to listen to offers for their
club captain Younes Kaboul in January. Turkish club Besiktas have had an
offer for the French defender turned down but Spurs are still ready to sell
at the right price.

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West Ham chief David Gold: FA Cup MUST be a priority for us this season
Jan 14, 2015 22:30 By Darren Lewis
Joint-chairman challenges manager Allardyce to keep fielding his best
players in the competition - like he did in thrilling third round win over
Everton
The Mirror

Sam Allardyce has been told to continue sending out strong sides in the FA
Cup. The request has come from the Upton Park hierarchy, who see the
competition as a high priority. Mirror Sport understands Big Sam was
informed before the original third round tie against Everton two weeks ago
that the club want to do as much as possible to give fans a trip to Wembley.
The dramatic shoot-out win over the Toffees in the replay sealed a fourth
round tie against League One Bristol City. But it was only the second time
in six seasons that the Hammers have cleared the first hurdle in the world's
oldest Cup competition. Speaking before Tuesday's classic, joint-chairman
David Gold told fans site Claret and Hugh: "I was [at the FA Cup Final] in
1964, 1975 and 1980 and we need to be there again. I fancy us and I want to
go back with West Ham while I'm still young enough to enjoy the
experience!".

There was disappointment at the club that they were beaten early in the
Capital One Cup by Sheffield United, as it was felt that the squad is good
enough to have gone much further. Last season, as they battled relegation, a
shadow Hammers side were slaughtered 5-0 in the third round of the FA Cup at
Championship Nottingham Forest, heaping pressure on Allardyce. The feeling
around Upton Park is much different this season, highlighted by the
goalscoring keeper Adrian has revealed he had never previously taken a
penalty before the spot-kick which sealed the victory over Everton. Adrian
hurriedly removed his gloves before shooting past Joel Robles - the Everton
keeper who had just missed his own kick in the epic 9-8 shoot-out success,
which earned the Hammers a fourth-round trip to League One high flyers
Bristol City.

The Spanish stopper, who celebrated his winner with a flamboyant knee-slide,
said: "I never took a penalty before - only in training for a joke, not
serious. Never in life had I struck a penalty in an important game. "In that
moment, I felt so quiet and relaxed and I didn't have nerves. I thought
'I'll take off my gloves, this game is over' and I struck the ball. "I took
my gloves off so quickly because I was worried that the referee might blow
his whistle and give me a yellow card for time-wasting!"

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Ravel Morrison to sign Lazio deal in next 48 hours ahead of summer move
Jan 14, 2015 18:37 By John Cross
West Ham want the midfielder out and he is set to try his luck in Italy
The Mirror

Ravel Morrison will sign a pre-contract with Lazio in the next 48 hours. The
West Ham midfielder, 21, is a free agent in the summer and will join the
Italian club on a two year contract. Morrison has gained a reputation as one
of England's most naturally gifted players but off-the-field problems have
blown his ca‎reer off course. But Lazio are ready to take a chance on the
former Manchester United trainee and the hope is that going to Italy and
getting a change of scenery will get him focused. The Rome outfit are
currently flying high in Serie A, and Ravel will become their second-ever
Englishman after Paul Gascoigne.

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Heated Hammers: West Ham team-mates Mark Noble and James Tomkins almost
FIGHT against Everton
Jan 14, 2015 16:31 By Aaron Flanagan
The pair were involved in a heated exchange, in which Tomkins shoved his
team-mate in the face after reacting unhappily to Noble's criticisms
The Mirror

West Ham team-mates Mark Noble and James Tomkins almost ended up scrapping
during the Hammers' win in Tuesday night's FA Cup third round replay. The
duo were involved in a heated exchange and had to be separated by team
captain Kevin Nolan as they squared up to each other on the Upton Park
pitch. With West Ham trailing 2-1 in extra-time to Everton, who previously
had Aiden McGeady dismissed for a second bookable offence, Noble appeared to
question Tomkins' defensive mindset as the Toffees launched a
counter-attack. And the centre-back was not happy with the criticism,
shoving Noble in the face, before Nolan played peace-maker.

However, West Ham manager Sam Allardyce was quick to play down the
altercation after the match, branding the incident as just "handbags".
He said: "It was handbags. Obviously one opinion was disagreed with by the
other one. "I've no idea what it was about but there will be no hangovers
after we have won." West Ham recovered to draw 2-2 with a Carlton Cole
equaliser, before goalkeeper Adrian bagged the winning penalty in a 9-8
shoot-out win. The incident brought back memories of the infamous scrap
between Kieron Dyer and Lee Bowyer in 2005, where the two Newcastle
midfielders were sent off for brawling on the pitch. Dyer recently opened up
about the incident, saying that a personal insult aimed at Bowyer's lack of
ability pushed his team-mate over the edge.

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Sullivan: "Most exciting game in my 22 years"
Posted by Hugh5outhon1895 on January 14, 2015 in Whispers
Claret & Hugh

David Sullivan has declared last night's epic Third Round FA Cup replay at
Upton Park as "the most exciting match I've seen in my 5 years at West Ham
United and my 22 years in football." In a game that was almost beyond
unbelievable, the co chairman and chief shareholder said that the match
showed how a competition which some think has been devalued over recent
years retains its importance.
But he remains concerned over the team's inability to close down a game that
looked there for the taking after we had gone one up and Everton having
Aiden McGeady sent off. Speaking exclusively to Claretandhugh, the
co-chairman said: In the cold light of day it was the fourth game in a row
we scored first and only drawn after 90 minutes. "So my brain says we have
to improve on that. My heart says it was the most exciting match I've seen
in my 5 years at WHU and my 22 years in football. "It was a real roller
coaster and showed how much both clubs and both sets of supporters cared
about the FA Cup, to West Ham United its an enormously important
competition. "Bristol City are undefeated in 11 or 12 games now, all wins
except 2 draws, so we can't take the next round too lightly."

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Irons confirm new Adrian talks
Posted by Hugh5outhon1895 on January 14, 2015 in Whispers
Claret & Hugh

Heroic Hammers goalkeeper Adrian will hold talks with the Hammers about a
new long term deal at the end of the season. AdrianjenksThe FA Cup
replay-winning Irons stopper's iconic status went to a new level as he
contemptuously threw away his gloves before pumping the winning spot kick
past fellow Spaniard Joel Robles. The psyching-out process was magnificent
given that the Everton stopper had just missed his spot kick to set the
shoot-out up for the Irons. Adrian is in magnificent form and has already
drawn the inquiry from Spanish team Vincent Del Bosque as to why nobody is
talking about the former Real Betis keeper. And this morning the club
revealed that they will be holding talks about a contract extension at the
end of the campaign. ClaretandHugh was told by a top club insider: "Hes got
three years left on his contract, but we'll be holding discussion with him
at the end of the season."

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Young Lions captain signs first pro deal at West Ham
The FA.com
By Gary Stonehouse
Staff Writer
14 Jan 2015

England U17s captain Reece Oxford committed his future to West Ham United on
Tuesday when he penned a new deal at the club.
The defender signed a new long-term contract out on the pitch at the Boleyn
Ground at half time as the Hammers defeated Everton on penalties in The FA
Cup. The 16-year-old has already sat on the first team bench after being
called into the squad for the League Cup clash with Sheffield United in
August. And despite his tender years, he has become a regular for the club's
U21 side, and his form has seen him rewarded with his first professional
contract. 'It's great to get the deal done and I'll try to kick on now'

The club's academy manager Terry Westley was delighted to have secured the
youngster's signature, saying: "This makes a statement to other clubs out
there that we're not going to let our best players leave and go elsewhere to
ply their trade. "We look at it like the Olympics, in four-year cycles. You
finish London, then you look at Rio and you want to become a Gold medalist
in those four years. The Gold medal for us is them playing for West Ham
United in the Olympic Stadium in four years' time."

And speaking of the club's new stadium, Oxford is already thinking about
rewarding the loyal following he has received with some performances of the
highest calibre once there. "Hopefully I can get my first-team debut there
[at the new Stadium]," said Oxford.
"It's great to get the deal done and I'll try to kick on now and get into
the first team. The fans are committed to me, they really wanted me to sign.
They love their players here."

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West Ham plan to offload Ravel Morrison hit by Lazio's Bosman plan
Lazio want wayward midfielder to sign pre-contract agreement for end of
season – depending on outcome of court case – rather than take him off West
Ham's hands now
Much travelled: Lazio could give Ravel Morrison a chance to resurrect his
career Photo: PA
By Matt Law7:57PM GMT 14 Jan 2015
Telegraph.co.uk

Lazio want Ravel Morrison to sign a pre-contract agreement to join the
Italian club at the end of the season. Morrison's West Ham United contract
expires in the summer and the Hammers want to get him off the wage bill
immediately. The Professional Footballers' Association were called into to
settle a pay dispute between West Ham and Morrison over his £15,000-a-week
wages after he was repeatedly fined.
West Ham have looked into terminating the 21-year-old's contract this month
if no club is willing to sign him and take on his salary.
Lazio's interest does not solve West Ham's problem, as the Serie A side are
proposing signing Morrison on a Bosman transfer at the end of his current
deal. Morrison is due to stand trial at Manchester Crown Court on January 26
on charges of assaulting Reah Mansoor, 19, and her mother, Parveen Mansoor,
39, in the early hours of July 24, having been cleared of threatening to
throw acid in the face of his ex-girlfriend and have her killed. The
midfielder could not move abroad until his remaining charges are dealt with,
but Lazio are willing to agree a summer deal on the proviso that he is
cleared. Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Morrison
as the most talented young player he had ever worked with. At West Ham,
Morrison has showed flashes of brilliance – culminating in a superb goal
against Tottenham at White Hart Lane last season. He has made four
appearances for England Under-21s, scoring two goals, and netted a superb
backheel volley in training that became and internet sensation. But
disciplinary issues have dogged Morrison through his early career and he is
not wanted by West Ham manager Sam Allardyce. Morrison spent the second half
of last season on loan at Queens Park Rangers in the Championship and had a
spell at Cardiff City this term.

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Proof that West Ham are now a corporate 'monster'
Date: 14th January 2015 at 8:41 pm
Written by: Richard Maher | ForeverWestHam.com

When the home side emerged from the tunnel wearing purple, Everton and
attending fans may well have needed to double-check they were in the right
place when they visited Upton Park on Tuesday night. Yes, West Ham United
were wearing purple at home.

The news was delivered to the fans via an online message which claims the
Hammers will be wearing it for the entire FA Cup campaign. This is quickly
followed by a desperate link to 'BUY YOUR THIRD KIT NOW'.

I wonder how many begrudging dads, who thought the reasonably priced tickets
for the replay would be a cheap night for him and his son, will be trekking
to the club shop after the final whistle.

Every Hammers fan has been crying out for a cup run to spice life up over
the past few years. I still sit there and revel in the 2006 campaign from
time-to-time – I'm not sure I'd be able to stomach looking back and watching
the DVDs of us playing in this monstrosity.

I wouldn't be surprised if Sam Allardyce rolled out in it himself before the
match, looking like a washed up Barney the dinosaur, with a megaphone
calling all fans to rush to the 'megastore' after the game to get their
hands on the 'limited edition kit'.

This news comes just after I received a swanky brochure about the Olympic
Stadium. Needless to say it is plastered with the new badge, which looks
like something the club nicked from a local secondary school's graphic
design class.

Fans have consistently been told that prices for the new stadium would be
cheaper due to the extra capacity – that the move would result in football
being given back to the community. Now the line is that 'the Club can
confirm they will be comparable with prices for the final season at the
Boleyn Ground'.

Prices for the final season at the Boleyn are yet to be released but as the
Right Honourable Baroness Brady CBE has already informed us that: 'After
last year's price freeze across the board, I am pleased we have been able to
once again freeze prices for junior supporters', it's fair to say we can
expect at least a 5% hike in prices for the other age categories.

Further taking advantage of loyal fans' wishes to be at the final season at
Upton Park, the club are asking season-ticket holders who want to renew to
lay down a £75 deposit by April, which is certain to be tough for those who
save up and pay for their ticket in the Summer, or for those who use the
finance scheme.

A trip to the 'Reservation Centre' in Westfield, Stratford is also on the
agenda for season-ticket holders who can thereby get a virtual view of their
seat at the new stadium. It all sounds good except for the fact that, just
before you leave, you will be asked to pay a non-refundable 25% of the
season-ticket price. It all seems to be playing on fans' fears that if they
don't cough up, they will lose their spot.

Featured in the new brochure was also a plug for the newly announced 'Boleyn
Bar'. Being named after the old ground and with a menu featuring the likes
of pie and mash with liquor, it gives the illusion of a nostalgia-trip for
long-time supporters. But you'll have to lay out a £500 joining fee plus
monthly payments of £140! And that excludes VAT! So much for the community.

To add insult to injury, the seats purchased in conjunction with the bar
membership are either side of the tunnel. Have we not learned from the
disastrous 'Club Wembley'? The second-half will consistently begin half
empty as those who can afford the bar, assumedly close relatives of Roy
Keane's infamous 'prawn sandwich brigade', make the most of their 'free
half-time drinks' (yes, despite the enormous membership fee, the club are
describing these drinks as 'free').

I've always been a fan of David Sullivan and David Gold, thinking they had
the club and its fans at heart. I'd still like to believe that but events
over the past few days looks like we are well and truly moving away from
being a community football club and are becoming a corporate monster.

The players change, the stadium is changing, the badge is changing and now
even the home colours are getting a makeover for games in what is the oldest
association football competition in the world. Is nothing sacred? It is hard
to cling on to what you are even supporting any more, apart from a mere name
which will undoubtedly also be open to sponsorship soon.

The nightmare vision of West Ham United PLC, or some derivation of it,
playing in a half-empty soulless bowl with a red and yellow kit (following a
'McDonalds' takeover) is really beginning to worry me. I've trusted Sullivan
and Gold to oversee the greatest overhaul in the club's history but it seems
that, in light of recent days, they are losing sight of what makes West Ham
special to so many people.

The owners know that West Ham's claret and blue army (no, not purple) are
fiercely loyal and look set to continue to buy into the club despite radical
changes, but there is real danger of a total identity loss in the not too
distant future.

And no Mr Sullivan, wedging a picture of Bobby Moore in every artist's
impression of the corporate future does not make it all OK.

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Akhisar loan West Ham Forward Ricardo Vaz Te
Posted by: Eren Sarigul January 14, 2015
www.turkish-football.com

Akhisar Belediyespor have completed the loan signing of Ricardo Vaz Te from
West Ham according to the Turkish newspaper Fanatik. Vaz Te recently handed
in a transfer request after failing to break into the Hammers first team.
Ricardo Vaz Te is expected to meet with Akhisar manager Roberto Carlos and
the rest of the squad in Antalya this week. The Portugal U23 international
has signed a deal keeping him at the Turkish Super League club until the end
of the season. Vaz Te has made just four Premier League appearances for West
Ham this season.

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Ravel Morrison set for West Ham exit as Lazio plan to sign midfielder on
pre-contract
Italian side Lazio want to sign Ravel Morrison in the summer
Morrison has been told he can quit West Ham United by the club
21-year-old has not played for the Hammers since August 31
By SIMON JONES FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 22:30, 14 January 2015 | UPDATED: 22:31, 14 January 2015

Lazio want to sign Ravel Morrison on a pre-contract for the summer. The
Italians have been offered the West Ham midfielder, as reported by
Sportsmail, but are aware they cannot buy him now owing to UEFA regulations.
Morrison has played for West Ham and Cardiff and would not be allowed to
sign for a club in another country during this window. West Ham have
considered cancelling his contract if no club comes forward with a
legitimate offer but wanted a percentage sell-on if he moved. Morrison is
due in court later this month which could further complicate discussions.
The 21-year-old has not played for West Ham since their 3-1 defeat at Upton
Park against Southampton back on August 31.

RAVEL MORRISON - A TIMELINE OF THE MIDFIELDER'S INDISCRETIONS
February 2011
Morrison receives a 12-month referral order after admitting to threatening a
mugging victim in order to stop them from giving evidence.
May 2011
The midfielder appears in court accused of attacking his girlfriend. The
charges were later dropped.
January 31, 2012
Morrison signs for West Ham from Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson tells
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce: '(Morrison is) a brilliant footballer. Brilliant
ability. Top-class ability. Needs to get away from Manchester and start a
new life.'
February 2012
West Ham starlet fined £7,000 by the Football Association and warned as to
his future conduct after making homophobic remarks on Twitter.
September 2012
While on loan at Birmingham City, problems with Morrison's attitude in
training leads Blues boss Lee Clark to contemplate terminating the deal.
Eventually he fought his way back into the side and was an influential
member of the team.
July 2014
Morrison arrested on suspicion of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and her
mother.
November 2014
The midfielder is cleared in court of threatening to throw acid in
ex-girlfriend's face.

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