16/08/2007 15:15
West Ham United midfielder Mark Noble has been included in the England
Under-21 squad to face Romania on Tuesday. Noble has been rewarded by Stuart
Pearce with another call-up after playing a key role in the European
Under-21 Championship Finals earlier this summer. The young midfielder was
delighted at the news and is excited at linking up with his international
team-mates for the match which takes place at Bristol City's Ashton Gate
ground. "I am over the moon," Mark said. "It might only be a friendly but it
is a game we will want to win and it's a great honour for me to be picked
again. "Although we didn't win it, the whole experience of the European
Championships was fantastic for me and I want to push on from there."
Mark believes that the more he plays on the international stage, the more it
will benefit his game for West Ham week in week out. "It will continue to
give me great experience and from that I can only improve my own game, which
hopefully will mean my performances for West Ham can go from strength to
strength."
After making his debut in a 5-0 friendly win over Slovakia in June, Mark was
selected for the squad which went all the way to the semi-finals, which
Holland eventually won in a penalty shoot-out 13-12. The step-up to U-21
level is something that Mark is taking in his stride and he is determined to
cement his place in Pearce's first 11. He added: "I want to be in every team
he picks, so I have got to make sure I am playing well. "Long-term, my aim
of course is to break into the senior squad like any player, but for now, I
am looking to get my place in the U-21s and keep going from there."
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Dyer delighted to join the Hammers - WHUFC
16/08/2007 16:26
Kieron Dyer today completed a move from Newcastle United and signed a
four-year contract with the Hammers and the England midfielder is pleased to
finally sign for West Ham United. "A couple of weeks ago I thought it was
the end of the move and I was devastated," he sad. "But thankfully the two
clubs have come to an agreement and I am finally a West Ham player."
Kieran highlights the hunger and ambition of the Club as key reasons as to
why he joined. "I think it was well documented that I wanted to be nearer to
my family, but I also see West Ham as a Club that is really going places,
they have shown great ambition with the other players they have brought in
and I just love the clear hunger of the Club to be successful. "A lot of the
players that have signed have a bit of a point to prove as have the players
who came so close to relegation last season so everyone shares that hunger
which can only be a good thing. "I already know a few of the lads here like
Wrighty (Richard Wright) and Bellars (Craig Bellamy) so I obviously did talk
to them before I made the decision to join as it was never going to be a
decision I was going to take lightly. They all had great things to say about
the Club and the manager and all in all once I had spoken to them I made my
mind up straight away."
With no time to waste, Kieron will train with the team tomorrow then be
included in the squad to travel to Birmingham for Saturday's match, but
potentially being thrown straight into the team is not something that phases
the 28-year-old midfielder and he adds he would be happy to play in whatever
position is chosen for him. "It is probably one of my strengths - my ability
to hit the ground running, so even though I have had a bit of a stop start
pre-season if the manager asks me to play at Birmingham on Saturday I would
be totally up for the challenge. "I think the gaffer sees me as quite a
versatile player who can play through the centre whether that be off the
strikers or as a central-midfielder that is obviously up to him but if I am
required to step in to cover for any of the wide players that would be okay
because I am comfortable on the left or the right and I happy at full-back
as well."
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Dyer deal confirmed - KUMB
Filed: Thursday, 16th August 2007
By: Matthew O'Greel
West Ham United have confirmed the capture of Kieron Dyer from Newcastle.
The fee is thought to be around £7m; we'll have more for you shortly.
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West Ham clinch deal to sign Dyer - BBC
West Ham have signed England midfielder Kieron Dyer from Newcastle. The
deal, believed to be in the region of £6m, was revived and completed two
weeks after Hammers' boss Alan Curbshley said it was "definitely off."
Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce claimed the original deal collapsed after the
Hammers refused to pay an escalated fee of £8m for Dyer. The 28-year-old
Dyer was keen to leave St James' Park to move south and be nearer to his
family. The two clubs had initially agreed a fee of £6m for Dyer, but
Newcastle thought they had undervalued the player and increased their
valuation. Dyer joined Newcastle for £6.5m from Ipswich in July 1999, but
his time on Tyneside was blighted by injury. He was also had his share of
disciplinary problems, on and off the field of play.
The Ipswich-born midfielder has won 32 England caps, and his home-town club
will receive a percentage of any profit Newcastle make on the sale.
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Hammers capture Dyer - SSN
Dyer departs Newcastle
By Lewis Rutledge Last updated: 16th August 2007
Kieron Dyer has completed his move from Newcastle to West Ham after the two
clubs finally reached an agreement. The England midfielder had looked set to
join The Hammers earlier this month after announcing he wanted to leave St
James' Park to be closer to his family. The transfer fell through at the
last minute when Newcastle changed their valuation of the player, forcing
West Ham to reconsider. The two clubs have now settled on a fee, believed to
be in the region of £8million, leaving Dyer available to make his West Ham
debut against Birmingham on Saturday. "Newcastle United and West Ham have
agreed terms and the transfer of Kieron Dyer to West Ham has now been
concluded," The Hammers confirmed on their official website. Dyer will be
reunited at Upton Park with a number of former Newcastle team-mates. He did
not feature in Newcastle's 3-1 victory at Bolton on the opening day of the
Premier League season.
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West Ham sign Kieron Dyer - West Ham Online
Match Reporter - Thu Aug 16 2007
West Ham today announced the signing of Kieron Dyer from Newcastle for a fee
believed to be £6m.
The transfer should have been done prior to the season starting, only for
Newcastle to up the fee £8m after West Ham believed they had struck a deal
with the North East club and the player had agreed terms and passed a
medical. Its understood West Ham have agreed to pay the £6m up front.
29-year-old Dyer joined his hometown team Ipswich as a trainee and soon made
the break through into the first team. Ruud Gullit made him his only English
signing for Newcastle when he took him to St James Park in the summer of '99
for £6.5m.
Whilst it can't be in doubt Dyer has talent, he has been somewhat of a
controversial character being involved in some unsavoury incidents and has a
history of injury problems.
In April 2005 Dyer was involved in an on pitch fight in the Newcastle game
with Aston Villa with team mate Lee Bowyer which saw them both sent off and
fined by the club.
Kieron Dyer prefers to play as an attacking midfield player through the
middle but can play as a secondary striker or a right-winger. He has been
capped 32 times for England.
Ipswich Town 1/8/96 – 14/7/99
League 83 apps 13 sub 11 goals
FA Cup 5 apps
League Cup 12 apps 1 goal
Newcastle United 14/7/99 – 16/8/07
League 169 apps 21 sub 23 goals
FA Cup 17 apps 1 sub 5 goals
League Cup 6 apps 3 sub 3 goals
Europe 30 apps 4 sub 5 goals
England 4/9/99 –
32 caps 0 goals
We wish Kieron all the best in his new career with us and if he can stay
clear of injury will prove a very good signing.
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Big Sam satisfied with Dyer deal - DailY Mail
Last updated at 16:36pm on 16th August 2007
Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce confirmed Kieron Dyer's departure to West Ham,
saying: "The issue is now over and from the club's point of view and
Kieron's point of view it's a satisfying result. "We've all got what we
wanted and we move on and I wish him all the best. I hope he has a
successful career from now on and of course he is closer now to his family."
Dyer, 28, has agreed personal terms on a four-year deal with the Hammers 10
days after his move from Newcastle collapsed when the Magpies decided to up
their valuation of the player from around £6million to nearer £8million. But
Allardyce said the future of Peruvian star Nolberto Solano was far from
certain after reports that the Peruvian wants to move down south to be
nearer to his family. Allardyce said: "Nobby has talked about his family
situation and that's obviously something we have to try and resolve. "But at
the moment unlike Kieron where West Ham have come in with a big offer,
nobody has come in for Nobby. So he stays with us and he really is not
someone I would want to lose." Hammers boss Alan Curbishley was pleased to
finally sign Dyer after a protracted transfer and is backing him to be a hit
at Upton Park if he can stay fit. The move also reunites Dyer with ex-Toon
team-mate Lee Bowyer - with whom he infamously exchanged punches on the
pitch against Aston Villa back in 2005. "We're trying to build a squad here;
we are short in the middle, and Kieron can play that position," added
Curbishley.
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Curbs gets Dyer but plays down Eidur and Barnes - Daily Mail
Last updated at 15:45pm on 16th August 2007
West Ham manager Alan Curbishley today finally welcomed Kieron Dyer to his
club - and immediately played down the chances of Eidur Gudjohnsen and Giles
Barnes joining him at Upton Park. Dyer, 28, has agreed personal terms on a
four-year deal with the Hammers 10 days after his move from Newcastle
collapsed when the Magpies decided to up their valuation of the player from
around £6million to nearer £8million. The England midfielder becomes
Curbishley's sixth summer signing - following Craig Bellamy, Scott Parker,
Julien Faubert, Freddie Ljungberg and Richard Wright. Curbishley is still on
the look-out for further reinforcements but claims moves for Barcelona's
former Chelsea striker Gudjohnsen and Derby's teenage winger Barnes are
currently on the back-burner. "Eidur Gudjohnsen is not fit and is battling
away to get fit, so there is nothing in it at the moment," said Curbishley.
"He's a Barcelona player. We did inquire about Giles Barnes; we made an
offer, and it was rejected. We are entitled to make bids for players. He's
injured as well at the moment, and Derby want to keep him. "But the transfer
window is still open, and we are still active. We're still short in one or
two areas."
Curbishley was pleased to finally sign Dyer after a protracted transfer and
is backing him to be a hit at Upton Park if he can stay fit. The move also
reunites Dyer with ex-Toon team-mate Lee Bowyer - with whom he infamously
exchanged punches on the pitch against Aston Villa back in 2005. "We're
trying to build a squad here; we are short in the middle, and Kieron can
play that position," added Curbishley. "We're delighted to get the player.
Newcastle changed it at the last minute before - when he was just walking in
the door - so that was disappointing. "But common sense has prevailed;
Kieron is looking forward to joining us, and Newcastle go down their route.
"Every player you sign has risks - and he is no different. I hope he hits
the ground running and shows everyone what a good player he is."
As for the relationship between Bowyer and Dyer, Curbishley does not
anticipate any problems. "I spoke to both players and have been assured that
it was a one-off, and they both speak to each other regularly," said the
manager. "It was just two players desperate to do well; they were getting
well beaten, and it just boiled over. "Kieron's got to make up for a bit of
lost time, and I hope he does. We're delighted to have him on board."
Dyer could be fast-tracked into the side for Saturday's trip to Birmingham,
with Parker still sidelined.
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Tevez: My dream move to Manchester United - icons.com
Manchester United striker CARLOS TEVEZ gives an exclusive insight into his
first impressions of life at Old Trafford, discusses last night's debut and
reveals why West Ham will always have a special place in his heart.
What are your first impressions of life at Old Trafford?
Every single thing related to Old Trafford is amazing. When I was a little
kid, I never thought that I was going to be in a place like this. I dreamt
of playing in a real field, but I never imagined something as fantastic as
this.
Have you spoken to Gabby Heinze about what it's like to play at Manchester
United?
During the America Cup, Heinze told me a lot of good things about Manchester
United, and he added that this was the best place in the world to come to.
Finally and luckily, here I am. I haven't seen a lot of Manchester, but I
know that it is a nice city and that my family and I will adapt very well.
How much of a help is it being in a squad with other Spanish-speaking
players?
It is better for me if there are other Spanish-speaking players, but if
there aren't, I'll find a way to communicate with them.
What about Sir Alex Ferguson, can you understand his Scottish accent?
It hasn't been easy for me to learn English this first year, but I'll keep
on studying it. Anyway, I always find a way to be understood. I haven't been
able to talk a lot to Mr Ferguson, but I've been told that he likes the way
I play and that I always do my best in the field.
How do you think your style will combine with Wayne Rooney's? (Will there be
any difficulties with you being similar players?)
I've been told that in England they can't wait to see Cristiano Ronaldo,
Rooney and me playing together. Now, we must wait to play together... But
Manchester has an excellent team and it is going to need us all in order to
achieve all its objectives. It's always a pleasure to play with great
team-mates. I had the opportunity in Boca, with Guillermo Barros Schelotto
and Delgado, and in the Argentinian national team with Riquelme, Messi,
Crespo...
What are your ambitions with United?
To play, to be well received, to make friends among my team-mates, to score
a lot of goals, to win people's respect and the Champions League. And, of
course, that Rooney and the other players like my music! I think this is
going to be hard, I don't think I'll move them from hip-hop and their music.
Did you doubt at any point that your transfer would go through?
I'm happy because I'll be able to make the dream to play in one of the most
important teams of the world come true. I tried to stay calm and to enjoy my
holidays, but the idea of playing in such a powerful team was always in my
thoughts. Luckily, it's done.
Were you ever tempted to stay at Upton Park after helping them to stay up
last season?
I'll never forget West Ham. It was the first European club that trusted me;
they treated me very well, so they'll be always in my heart. The managers,
my team-mates and, above all, the fans, who liked me as soon as I arrived
there. I hope I paid them back some of the love they gave me. If we had gone
down, it would have been the biggest sadness of my life.
How do you think West Ham will cope without you? Will they have a good
season this time around?
The team became stronger when they managed to stay in the Premiership. I
don't think they are going to suffer this season: they'll enjoy being in the
Premiership a lot.
How much of a challenge do Chelsea and Liverpool present for the title? Are
they your biggest challengers?
They seem to be the three main candidates for the title. But in football you
never know.
Do you have any message for the West Ham fans?
The day I'll play against them, I'll feel very odd. I could never celebrate
if I scored a goal against them...
Now that you've spent a season here, what do you think of English football?
It's hard, it's very physical, it's quite tough. But, after having overcome
the first challenge, I like it more every day. Having fought to stay in the
Premiership with West Ham made me stronger, more mature, and helped me to
try to better myself every day. Now, in Manchester, I'll feel again the
sensation I like the most: to fight for the championship, just like I did in
Boca, Corinthians and in the Argentinian national team.
Has this been the craziest season of your life?
It might be, but the most important is that I'm extremely happy.
How do you feel now you have played your first match?
I'm very happy because I could finally make my debut in this team. I felt
good and I think that we made a great effort and played a good game. I'm
sorry we couldn't win. I didn't feel the pressure, in the same way I didn't
feel it when I made my debut in Boca or in the Argentinian national team. I
always enjoy playing football. I have a lot of faith in this team. We have
great players. Good results are about to come
Thursday 16th August 2007
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Blades to sue Hammers over £50m relegation costs - Daily Mail
Last updated at 13:43pm on 16th August 2007
Sheffield United have announced their intention to sue West Ham for the cost
of their relegation from the Premier League. The Blades recently failed in
their High Court bid to force new Premier League action against West Ham
over the Carlos Tevez affair. However, they have now decided on a new course
of action which they hope will lead to the award of considerable damages. A
club statement read: "Sheffield United today announced that it is to issue
proceedings against West Ham United in connection with the 'Tevez Affair'.
"Sheffield United will claim substantial damages for breaches of contract by
West Ham.
"The move comes as the transfer of Carlos Tevez from West Ham to Manchester
United is completed and the player makes his debut for his new club.
"Sheffield United's basis for the claim is that West Ham acted dishonestly
in obtaining the registration of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano in that
it failed to reveal that those players were owned by a third party. "The
Premier League would not have registered those players with West Ham had it
known the true position. "The players, particularly Tevez, played a key role
in West Ham's season, giving West Ham an unfair advantage at the expense of
the other Premiership teams - including Sheffield United - all of which had
played by the rules." The Blades claim to have new evidence to support their
case and intend to initiate proceedings today. They will now await a
response from West Ham. The statement added: "Sheffield United is confident
that sufficient remedies exist in law to ensure the Tevez affair cannot
simply be brushed under the carpet." The club have put the cost of
relegation at between £30million and £50million. West Ham were fined
£5.5million by the Premier League over the Tevez affair in April. Sheffield
United believe they should have been docked points for such a serious breach
of rules but failed in their attempts to have the original punishment
changed or hearing reconvened.
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Hammers keeper fires warning to Curbishley - Daily Mail
Last updated at 12:14pm on 16th August 2007
Second choice keeper Richard Wright has warned West Ham boss Alan Curbishley
he will not be content to spend the season on the bench. The 29-year-old,
who joined on a free transfer from Everton in the summer said: "When we met
the first thing I said to him was 'If you are looking for someone to sit on
the bench, I'm not your man'. "I want to be playing."
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Curbishley's Konchesky sue threat - Daily Mail
Last updated at 12:06pm on 16th August 2007
Alan Curbishley is considering legal action against Paul Konchesky over the
former West Ham defender's outspoken criticism of his management in a Sunday
newspaper. Curbishley is furious that Konchesky alleged: "There was, and
still are, a lot of unhappy players at the club who don't like him." The
West Ham manager is said to be particularly unhappy about Konchesky's
assertion that: "I am sure that is one of the reasons why Carlos Tevez
didn't stay at the club and also why Darren Bent refused to sign." It is
understood that Curbishley, who allowed Konchesky to move to Fulham during
the summer, is most upset by that specific allegation. Tevez was in and out
of the West Ham team before Curbishley took over in mid-season and the
Argentine blossomed when the former Charlton manager decided to play him
further up the pitch. Bent had been quoted as saying that he decided on a
move to Spurs rather than West Ham because he didn't feel that Curbishley,
who was his manager at Charlton, could improve him any more as a player but
the striker has since denied saying that.
West Ham, meanwhile, are today continuing their negotiations with Newcastle
over a proposed £6million deal for midfielder Kieron Dyer.
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Sheffield United to sue West Ham - Telegraph
By Vicki Hodges and agencies
Last Updated: 2:14pm BST 16/08/2007
United dropped into the Championship on the final day of last season but
believe West Ham should have been relegated for breaking Premier League
rules in the Carlos Tevez affair. Toby Craig, a member of the club's legal
team, said: "After consideration and discussion with our legal advisers,
Sheffield United are today initiating legal proceedings against West Ham as
we seek substantial compensation for our relegation from the Premier
League."
Sheffield United recently failed in their High Court bid to force a fresh
inquiry into the Tevez row. The club turned to the High Court after an
arbitration panel rejected their claim against the Premier League for
failing to dock West Ham points over the signings of Tevez and Javier
Mascherano last August. West Ham instead were hit with a £5.5 million fine
and escaped relegation on the final day of the season with a 1-0 win
courtesy of a Tevez strike at Manchester United.
Sheffield United's statement went on to say: "This action is distinct from
the arbitration proceedings between the club and the Premier League during
the close season. "We have always said that we will do everything in our
power to secure justice for Sheffield United and restore the integrity of
English football which has been tarnished by this affair. "Once proceedings
have been issued we will await a response from West Ham before making any
further statements."
Sheffield United have put the cost of relegation between £30m and £50m.
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Sheffield United to sue West Ham - apparently they like begging -
Soccerlens.com
Written by Ahmed Bilal.
Sheffield United are to sue West Ham for the cost of their relegation from
the Premier League, the cost estimated at between 30m-50m. Long after Tevez
has moved on from West Ham, Sheffield United are still having a go at them,
asking them for money to compensate for the horrors of playing in the
Championship. Not sure why Sheffield United are begging like this - I think
it has to do with a very real fear that they might not bounce right back up
and that will really shit on all their dreams of world domination (or
Premier League survival, depending on where you look at it from).
There was a time when I had some sympathy for Sheffield United's cause - the
arguments the Premier League presented as reasons behind their decision to
NOT dock West Ham were flimsy at best and there was a good chance that West
Ham would have been docked points if it had been an independent commission
been the arbitrator. I imagine that a lot of neutral observers would have
had the same feelings.
But then there was the bitching. The whining. The moaning. The crying. It
kept going up and up, and it just wouldn't stop. The complaining quickly
eroded any goodwill Sheffield United had built up, and by this point no one
really cares, and as more time passes by, it gets harder and harder for
Sheffield United to get anything out of this either.
The only thing I understand from this is that Sheffield United are trying to
get West Ham to pay them something, anything, to get them to shut up. Surely
they aren't after the 2m West Ham got from MSI for Tevez?
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Palace tracking West Ham starlet - Daily Mail
Last updated at 12:10pm on 16th August 2007
Crystal Palace could still make a move for West Ham starlet Hogan Ephraim.
The midfielder recently joined QPR on loan but boss Peter Taylor admitted:
"I'm going to keep an eye on his situation. I wouldn't rule out making a
move for him later in the season."
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Sheffield Utd to sue West Ham for cost of relegation - The Mirror
By Mirror.co.uk 16/08/2007
Sheffield United today revealed they plan to sue West Ham for the cost of
relegation from the Premier League. The club have estimated their losses at
£30-50 million. The Blades were relegated to the Championship at the end of
last season amid bitter controversy over West Ham's punishment in the Carlos
Tevez affair. Sheffield – and several other Premiership clubs – believed the
Hammers should have been deducted points for breaking Premiership rules over
Argentinian Tevez. Instead, West Ham were fined a record £5.5millionby the
Premier League. Sheffield United Chairman Kevin McCabe has continued to
fight the decisions made last season regarding West Ham, though he now
appears to have accepted that the relgation of his club will stand.
However, he told fans earlier this week that he intended to continue
fighting for financial compensation. He said: "We have two courses of action
open to us. Both of those courses are open to financial compensation rather
than what we hoped for a few weeks and months ago."
The Blades claim they have new evidence concerning West Ham's termination of
Tevez's third-party ownership. A spokesman said: "After discussion with
legal advisors, we will be seeking substantial compensation." The Blades
recently failed in their High Court bid to force the Premier League to take
disciplinary action against West Ham. Sheffield United took their case to
the High Court after an arbitration panel rejected their claim against the
Premier League, which failed to deduct points from West Ham over the
transfers of Tevez and Javier Mascherano.
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Kieron Dyer Signs - West Ham Till I Die
The West Ham website has confirmed that Kieron Dyer has signed for the club
today. Let's hope it brings about a change of fortune for him and that he
shows us what he really can do. Whatever reservations we might have, there's
no doubt that on his day he's a match winning player. Let's hope he has
plenty of those 'days'!
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Dyer completes West Ham move
Fee understood to be around £7m
Staff and agencies
Thursday August 16, 2007
Guardian Unlimited
Dyer is reunited with former team-mate Lee Bowyer. Photograph: PA
West Ham have completed the signing of Kieron Dyer from Newcastle for a fee
in the region of £7m. The Hammers had last week agreed to pay £6m for the
player, only for Newcastle to increase their valuation to £8m. It is
believed that a compromise figure has now been reached.
The Twenty-eight-year-old Dyer had been at Newcastle since joining them from
his hometown club Ipswich in 1999, but was keen to move to London for family
reasons.
His time at St James' Park was punctuated by controversy and injury and his
haul of 36 goals from 251 matches will likely be remembered as a
disappointing return from a player of his pace, skill and creativity.
Dyer, who has won 32 England caps since making his debut in 1999, will link
up with a clutch of former Newcastle team-mates including Scott Parker,
Craig Bellamy and Lee Bowyer - with whom he had a infamous on-field scuffle
in April 2005.
The West Ham boss Alan Curbishley, who had previously declared the deal dead
following Newcastle's change in stance, has already signed Julien Faubert,
Freddie Ljungberg and Richard Wright in addition to Bellamy and Parker this
summer.
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Hammers finally sign up Dyer - metro.co.uk
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Kieron Dyer's on-off move from Newcastle to West Ham has finally been
concluded after the two sides agreed a deal. The England international, who
has been keen to leave St James' Park to be closer to his family in Ipswich,
looked like he had missed out on the chance to join the Hammers when the
deal stalled earlier this month. West Ham had agreed a fee of around
£5million for the 28-year-old attacking midfielder, with a further £1m due
to be paid based on appearances. However, with Dyer due to undergo a
medical, the transfer hit the buffers when the Magpies decided to up their
valuation to nearer £8m.
Dyer, who has 32 England caps, will link up with a clutch of former
Newcastle team-mates including Scott Parker, Craig Bellamy and Lee Bowyer -
with whom he had a infamous on-field scuffle in 2005. West Ham boss Alan
Curbishley, who had previously declared the deal dead following Newcastle's
change in stance, has already signed wide midfielders Julien Faubert and
Freddie Ljungberg this summer.
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