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Mr Debut?
Exclusive interview with Eoin Wearen
Embarassing in defeat for the England skipper..
Anton's triumphant return?
In Light of the death of a king..
Ole, Ole Ole Ole, Deano!
A Message to .org'ers
Hammers Sign Jimenez!
Hammers Sign Jimenez!
Another Random Post With Multiple Topics
Frenchmen and more Italians!
New Kit
Sears, Owen and the two mention mentioned names in West Ham since Bobby Moore!
Welcome
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Mr Debut?
Mr Sears scores on his debut again?
The Crystal Palace loan signing secured his first goal against Crystal Palace USA, scoring the second goal of the game. Freddie has secured a season long loan at Crystal Palace, which is home of much hated manager Neil Warnock, despite turning down contracts for other Championship clubs. I don't know about you, but I am also looking forward to Palace's opening game against Plymouth Argyle on Saturday the 8th! Maybe he can score on his Championship debut too?
Julien Faubert looks as if he is off to Bayern Laverkusen after returning to West Ham after being on loan to Real Madrid where he warmed the bench and could often be heard snoring on it! He arrived in 2007 for a £6.1m deal and has made just 27 appearances scoring no goals. At the ripe age of 25 many people might suggest there is more to see of Julien, I agree.
Finally, the new Home kit has been deemed as questionable by many fans. Your views?
The Crystal Palace loan signing secured his first goal against Crystal Palace USA, scoring the second goal of the game. Freddie has secured a season long loan at Crystal Palace, which is home of much hated manager Neil Warnock, despite turning down contracts for other Championship clubs. I don't know about you, but I am also looking forward to Palace's opening game against Plymouth Argyle on Saturday the 8th! Maybe he can score on his Championship debut too?
Julien Faubert looks as if he is off to Bayern Laverkusen after returning to West Ham after being on loan to Real Madrid where he warmed the bench and could often be heard snoring on it! He arrived in 2007 for a £6.1m deal and has made just 27 appearances scoring no goals. At the ripe age of 25 many people might suggest there is more to see of Julien, I agree.
Finally, the new Home kit has been deemed as questionable by many fans. Your views?
Monday, 13 July 2009
Eoin Wearen
Here at Claret & Blue Army, I've had the luxury of talking to one of West Ham's Rising stars, Eoin Wearen. The Youth Irish International has been capped 5 times for his country and got his first full team appearance against Greys on Sunday. Eoin is a tall and strong central midfielder who joined us from last year from St. Kevin's Boys on a youth contract.
For those a bit slow, Eoin's replies are in blue.
Eoin, thanks for talking to me, its quite an honor!
No worries mate.
OK, first off..
You made your first, first team appearance on Sunday against Greys in a pre-season friendly, what was the whole experience like? Was you nervous?
Yeah I was a little before the game since it was my first appearance but I tried not to think too much about it as being any different from other games.
Was there anyone playing along side you that day who you had a particular bond with on the field?
Well there are quite a few players who i have trained with throughout the past year and others which have stayed in the West Ham house this year so probably them.
Good answer!
Are there any top flight players in which you would compare your self to in style of play?
From West Ham or anyone?
Uhhhh.. give us a player from West Ham and another from elsewhere.
Jack Collison I suppose from West Ham that I would like to base my game around since he has everything and also Steven Gerrard. They would be the two I would try and base my game around.
Ha! Its like an Englishman and Irishman and a Welshman joke!
Haha yea.
So, be honest here, what do you think of the new West Ham home kit.. Questionable?
I just think its different and it will definitely take a bit of getting used to!
OK, as im sure you know, Matt Fry, Tony Brookes,Oliver Lee Daniel Kearns, Jack Lampe and Anthony Edgar, signed professional contracts this week, what do you make of these players? Are they the future Lampards, Rio's and Joe Coles?
I think they are a good group of players and from what I have seen of them in my first year they have all shown potential to achieve a good career in the game.
Ok, alot of the West Ham faithful had alot of faith in our loan signing Balint Bajner, but he wasnt offered a deal? Did he not make the grade or did his club want him back?
I cant answer that im sorry thats private within the club and to be honest I don't know the full details surrounding the situation!
Fair doo's mate!
No problem.
What do you think is a realistic target for yourself in 5 years time? I mean, where do you expect to be?
Well i hope to have established myself at west ham as a 1st team player and a key player in the squad!and also achieve success at full international level with Ireland.
Thats what we like to hear!
Whats your view on clubs such as Tottenham and Man United calling us their feeder club? With most top name players leaving. Is this something you think Zola should be ending?
I think the success Zola will bring to the club will help him keep hold of his key players as the club is improving all the time which is what players want is for a club to be moving in the right direction which i think is happening at West Ham.
Whats your rleationship like with Gianfranco? Do you have many conversations?
Well to be honest we have spoken on the pitch but very little off it as I try to just keep my head down and work hard.
Did you learn "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" when your joined the club? or did you already know it?
No i only begun to know all the words as soon as i joined the club im afraid to say
Who taught you it?
Just picked it up myself ha.
Whats your West Ham 11 for next season Eoin?
I will answer that as soon as the transfer window is closed as I reckon there will be a few more faces to be added into the squad.
I'll hold you to that!
Finally, who is the biggest West Ham fan at the club?
Is it 'Nobes' as we all guess?
Well that question I wouldn't know for definite but i would say that isn't a bad guess.
Thanks for your time Eoin.
To sum up, Eoin seems like a highly determined youngster, I don't know about the rest of you out there, but I look forward to things to come, Eoin looks to want to play for West Ham and not use us as a ship to bigger things!
Loyalty is well rewarded Eoin! Good luck buddy!
James
For those a bit slow, Eoin's replies are in blue.
Eoin, thanks for talking to me, its quite an honor!
No worries mate.
OK, first off..
You made your first, first team appearance on Sunday against Greys in a pre-season friendly, what was the whole experience like? Was you nervous?
Yeah I was a little before the game since it was my first appearance but I tried not to think too much about it as being any different from other games.
Was there anyone playing along side you that day who you had a particular bond with on the field?
Well there are quite a few players who i have trained with throughout the past year and others which have stayed in the West Ham house this year so probably them.
Good answer!
Are there any top flight players in which you would compare your self to in style of play?
From West Ham or anyone?
Uhhhh.. give us a player from West Ham and another from elsewhere.
Jack Collison I suppose from West Ham that I would like to base my game around since he has everything and also Steven Gerrard. They would be the two I would try and base my game around.
Ha! Its like an Englishman and Irishman and a Welshman joke!
Haha yea.
So, be honest here, what do you think of the new West Ham home kit.. Questionable?
I just think its different and it will definitely take a bit of getting used to!
OK, as im sure you know, Matt Fry, Tony Brookes,Oliver Lee Daniel Kearns, Jack Lampe and Anthony Edgar, signed professional contracts this week, what do you make of these players? Are they the future Lampards, Rio's and Joe Coles?
I think they are a good group of players and from what I have seen of them in my first year they have all shown potential to achieve a good career in the game.
Ok, alot of the West Ham faithful had alot of faith in our loan signing Balint Bajner, but he wasnt offered a deal? Did he not make the grade or did his club want him back?
I cant answer that im sorry thats private within the club and to be honest I don't know the full details surrounding the situation!
Fair doo's mate!
No problem.
What do you think is a realistic target for yourself in 5 years time? I mean, where do you expect to be?
Well i hope to have established myself at west ham as a 1st team player and a key player in the squad!and also achieve success at full international level with Ireland.
Thats what we like to hear!
Whats your view on clubs such as Tottenham and Man United calling us their feeder club? With most top name players leaving. Is this something you think Zola should be ending?
I think the success Zola will bring to the club will help him keep hold of his key players as the club is improving all the time which is what players want is for a club to be moving in the right direction which i think is happening at West Ham.
Whats your rleationship like with Gianfranco? Do you have many conversations?
Well to be honest we have spoken on the pitch but very little off it as I try to just keep my head down and work hard.
Did you learn "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" when your joined the club? or did you already know it?
No i only begun to know all the words as soon as i joined the club im afraid to say
Who taught you it?
Just picked it up myself ha.
Whats your West Ham 11 for next season Eoin?
I will answer that as soon as the transfer window is closed as I reckon there will be a few more faces to be added into the squad.
I'll hold you to that!
Finally, who is the biggest West Ham fan at the club?
Is it 'Nobes' as we all guess?
Well that question I wouldn't know for definite but i would say that isn't a bad guess.
Thanks for your time Eoin.
To sum up, Eoin seems like a highly determined youngster, I don't know about the rest of you out there, but I look forward to things to come, Eoin looks to want to play for West Ham and not use us as a ship to bigger things!
Loyalty is well rewarded Eoin! Good luck buddy!
James
Monday, 29 June 2009
Embarrassing in defeat for the England skipper..
Poor "Nobes". Fans have been calling for him to be made West Ham captain all week, when finally poor Mark Noble feels as big as Giovinco ( http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/27062009/58/european-championship-u21-euroscout-sebastian-giovinco.html ).
England slumped to defeat after going 1-0 down just after half time. Noble didn't have his best game, giving the ball away several times. Although, I feel for young Noble, he plays with his heart on his sleeve and you can see passion in him whenever he plays, what more can you ask for?
England slumped to defeat after going 1-0 down just after half time. Noble didn't have his best game, giving the ball away several times. Although, I feel for young Noble, he plays with his heart on his sleeve and you can see passion in him whenever he plays, what more can you ask for?
Sunday, 28 June 2009
Anton's triumphant return?
West Ham's prodigal son and Rio's lesser brother, Anton, who has had mixed reviews from pundits and fans alike since establishing himself in the first team several years ago. He has since made an £8m switch to Sunderland last summer.
Claret & Blue Army can reveal that West Ham are in fact making a cut price swoop for the young central defender. Zola has offered £2m to the newly appointed Steve Bruce for young Ferdinand's services. I for one would welcome Little Miss Ferdinand back, let it be a kick up the backside for him and maybe he's realised where his true home lies. Ferdinand made 23 appearances for Sunderland last term, scoring 0 goals.
In other news, Eidur Gudjohnson and Zola have pretty much confirmed the link with the Striker. The Daily Star reported that the Icelandic striker is keen for a Premier League come back, and that The Hammers would be ideal.
Claret & Blue Army can reveal that West Ham are in fact making a cut price swoop for the young central defender. Zola has offered £2m to the newly appointed Steve Bruce for young Ferdinand's services. I for one would welcome Little Miss Ferdinand back, let it be a kick up the backside for him and maybe he's realised where his true home lies. Ferdinand made 23 appearances for Sunderland last term, scoring 0 goals.
In other news, Eidur Gudjohnson and Zola have pretty much confirmed the link with the Striker. The Daily Star reported that the Icelandic striker is keen for a Premier League come back, and that The Hammers would be ideal.
Saturday, 27 June 2009
In light of the death of a king..
West Ham have once again been linked with every player that's unhappy at a club between here and Kathmandu. Kader Keita is the latest of names to have been plucked out the hat. Whilst he sounds like a outcast Star Wars character, he is in fact a 27 year old £11m rated winger from the Ivory Coast. The winger currently plays for former French champions, Lyon after signing from Lille in 2007 for a fee of £11m playing 50 times and scoring on 5 occasions. Perhaps a little out of our league? Keita has represented his national side (not tatooine!) on 33 occasions and scored 7 times.
I'm waiting for Dave's usually downside to every article i write, Dave's are easily startled, but they'll soon be back and in greater numbers!
I find your lack of faith disturbing!
/end quotes ;)
I'm waiting for Dave's usually downside to every article i write, Dave's are easily startled, but they'll soon be back and in greater numbers!
I find your lack of faith disturbing!
/end quotes ;)
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Ole ole ole ole.. Deano!
The speculation surrounding Dean Ashton is immense! The Hammers striker, nobody really knows if Stoke want him or not. Yahoo News confirm the interest from Stoke whilst BBC laugh it off as rubbish.
So, whats the deal, Deano?
Elsewhere I've read that West Ham have asked for £10m and on a interview i watched this morning the Stoke chairman stated that they were "a million miles away" from landing the chunky forward. Does this mean that the wheels are in motion at the very leas, or nothing at all.
Anyway, thats West Ham for ya!
James
So, whats the deal, Deano?
Elsewhere I've read that West Ham have asked for £10m and on a interview i watched this morning the Stoke chairman stated that they were "a million miles away" from landing the chunky forward. Does this mean that the wheels are in motion at the very leas, or nothing at all.
Anyway, thats West Ham for ya!
James
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
.org'ers!
After reading an interesting post on westhamfans.org, i began to wonder, how much is Dean Ashton worth? After buying him for £7m in 2006, "Deano" has played 46 games for west ham scoring 15 goals. Seems like a small amount to me. Roughly a goal per three game ratio but since signing for West Ham, has his value depreciated like Sterling currency or increased like the unemployment rate! I don't know, but your views would be awesome.
Personally, I'd take £6m for him this window, anymore and I'd bite their hand off, any less, keep him.
Your views?
Personally, I'd take £6m for him this window, anymore and I'd bite their hand off, any less, keep him.
Your views?
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Hammers sign Jimenez
Yes! Finally, its official, West Hams first singing of the close season. Luis Jimenez joins The Hammers from Jose Mourinho's Inter on loan, with a future option to make the deal permanent. Well done Mr. Clark! I assume thats your your doing, you cheeky boy!
Jimenez originally singed for on loan to inter in 2007 and singed a permanent contract in 2008. In his two seasons at the club the Chilean striker has managed 21 appearances and 3 goals.
Good luck son! Lets hope for a future Hammers legend!
Jimenez originally singed for on loan to inter in 2007 and singed a permanent contract in 2008. In his two seasons at the club the Chilean striker has managed 21 appearances and 3 goals.
Good luck son! Lets hope for a future Hammers legend!
Another random post with multiple topics..
Faubert? Real Madrid's ace?! Ha! Now apparently a Tottenham target. Faubert notched up 53minutes since signing for Madrid on loan in January. Spurs will be inquiring in how much exactly it will cost to purchase the French winger, despite his determination to stay put. Julian was used as a scapegoat for Madrid's poor season and on one occasion seemed to fall asleep whilst warming the bench!
West Ham once again are linked with Eidur Gudjohnson, the thirty year old striker joined Barcelona from Chelsea for a fee of €15m back in 2006. Aston Villa, Everton and Fulham also seem to be interested. Should we really be buying thirty year old players? I thought the appointment of Zola would ensure the singings of younger prospects for the future. Apparently not.
Dean Ashton seems to be top of the list for Stoke City. I can't imagine why he would want to leave West Ham for a team who could be relegated next season. Stoke manager Tony Pulis is set to bid for the bulky striker this before the end of the transfer window. The striker joined the Hammers from Norwhich for, what was previously a record £7.25M transfer.
West Ham once again are linked with Eidur Gudjohnson, the thirty year old striker joined Barcelona from Chelsea for a fee of €15m back in 2006. Aston Villa, Everton and Fulham also seem to be interested. Should we really be buying thirty year old players? I thought the appointment of Zola would ensure the singings of younger prospects for the future. Apparently not.
Dean Ashton seems to be top of the list for Stoke City. I can't imagine why he would want to leave West Ham for a team who could be relegated next season. Stoke manager Tony Pulis is set to bid for the bulky striker this before the end of the transfer window. The striker joined the Hammers from Norwhich for, what was previously a record £7.25M transfer.
Monday, 22 June 2009
Not a (Christian) daily post..
I see people are at least looking at the site! I'd appreciate anonymous or otherwise comments ;)
French men and more Italians!
Marc-Antoine Fortune seems to be the latest target for our beloved West Ham. According to the Sunday People, we've hijacked a 2.5m bid from Hull in the final hour.
Ironic, we seem to have lost out on a classy winger, in Mancini, and brought in a Frenchman who managed to be relegated with West Brom last season! Fortune, moved to the now championship side after joining in January on loan from French side Nancy, scoring 5 goals in 17 appearances.
Aquafresca, our other summer target, is being chatted up by Rog Hodgson. The Fulham manager wants to make the Serie A forward, a Cottager before the end of the transfer window. The West Ham and Fulham target is still only young at 21. The Italy U-21 star currently has a contract with Inter Milan but spent last term out on loan to Cagliari, making 36 appearances and scoring 14 goals.
Our interest in Inter Milan players makes me wonder about our relationship with ex-Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, who is Inter's current manager. Someone in claret and blue must be shagging him!
Ironic, we seem to have lost out on a classy winger, in Mancini, and brought in a Frenchman who managed to be relegated with West Brom last season! Fortune, moved to the now championship side after joining in January on loan from French side Nancy, scoring 5 goals in 17 appearances.
Aquafresca, our other summer target, is being chatted up by Rog Hodgson. The Fulham manager wants to make the Serie A forward, a Cottager before the end of the transfer window. The West Ham and Fulham target is still only young at 21. The Italy U-21 star currently has a contract with Inter Milan but spent last term out on loan to Cagliari, making 36 appearances and scoring 14 goals.
Our interest in Inter Milan players makes me wonder about our relationship with ex-Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, who is Inter's current manager. Someone in claret and blue must be shagging him!
Sunday, 21 June 2009
New Kit
Sears, Owen and the two most mentioned names in west ham since Bobby Moore!
Our young Hornchurch lad, Freddie Sears seems to be off to the much hated Neil Warnock! Why on earth would young Sears want to play for a man thats trying to sue the man who's paying him? Especially after rejecting contracts from Peterborough and Sheffield Wednesday. Personally, I'd have loved for Freddie to have scored in the Sheffield derby to see United sink!
According to the banter running around our 19 year old striker's arrogance is his undoing, having written off 2 cars already and speeding through my estate like a nutter 80% of the time rumors are circulating as to where our promising forwards priorities lie. A fair bit of animosity at Upton Park seems to be in the air as what we all feared has happened! The "I've already made it, I'm already famous" syndrome seems to have kicked in.
We shall see exactly what Freddie is made of when he spends the season at Warnock's Championship side.
There are rumors eminating from The Boleyn ground this week about the possibility of Gianfranco Zola, copying the "30 odd" page brochure that had been made for Ex England Wonderkid Michael Owen for fan favorites Dean Ashton and Kieron Dyer! The original idea of advertising already very well know players makes you wonder what exactly the marketing team are being paid for. Please correct me if you think im wrong, but are they trying to remind everyone what Michael Owen has done?
The chapters are as follows;
World Cup 1998
Injury
Euro 2000
Injury
World Cup 2002
Injury
Move to Madrid
Failure to leave lasting impression in Madrid
Injury
Move to Newcastle
Injury.
In fact, now i think of it, with all the injuries, the brochure is probably in place simply to remind people he still exists. Which is probably what Zola is thinking for Deano and Kieron too!
Finally. Zola assures us that the signings of Inter Milan stars Mancini and Jimenez, possibly the two most overused names in west ham culture recently, are well under way. Although apparently several Champions league playing sides have tried to hijack Mancini from straight under out noses. We'll see in days to come.
Ill keep you updated on anything official ( or otherwise ;)) that i may hear.
James
According to the banter running around our 19 year old striker's arrogance is his undoing, having written off 2 cars already and speeding through my estate like a nutter 80% of the time rumors are circulating as to where our promising forwards priorities lie. A fair bit of animosity at Upton Park seems to be in the air as what we all feared has happened! The "I've already made it, I'm already famous" syndrome seems to have kicked in.
We shall see exactly what Freddie is made of when he spends the season at Warnock's Championship side.
There are rumors eminating from The Boleyn ground this week about the possibility of Gianfranco Zola, copying the "30 odd" page brochure that had been made for Ex England Wonderkid Michael Owen for fan favorites Dean Ashton and Kieron Dyer! The original idea of advertising already very well know players makes you wonder what exactly the marketing team are being paid for. Please correct me if you think im wrong, but are they trying to remind everyone what Michael Owen has done?
The chapters are as follows;
World Cup 1998
Injury
Euro 2000
Injury
World Cup 2002
Injury
Move to Madrid
Failure to leave lasting impression in Madrid
Injury
Move to Newcastle
Injury.
In fact, now i think of it, with all the injuries, the brochure is probably in place simply to remind people he still exists. Which is probably what Zola is thinking for Deano and Kieron too!
Finally. Zola assures us that the signings of Inter Milan stars Mancini and Jimenez, possibly the two most overused names in west ham culture recently, are well under way. Although apparently several Champions league playing sides have tried to hijack Mancini from straight under out noses. We'll see in days to come.
Ill keep you updated on anything official ( or otherwise ;)) that i may hear.
James
Welcome.
Ok, I'm 18, i'm an Essex lad and i love West Ham United. Having been a season ticket for the past 7 years now, i will never or have never claimed to know the ins and outs of West Ham history, (however much i try) i do know about west ham today. Spending most of my time surfing the net for the latest news, transfer rumours and any other random (or relevant) West Ham information, which i will post here for your amusement.
Please, post a reply, we'll have a banter and i hope to see you in the Boleyn on match day!
Please, post a reply, we'll have a banter and i hope to see you in the Boleyn on match day!
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