West Ham United - MM - Over Land And Sea!

[blake777]

Damn that blows, its insane sometimes that the ref's will let the game go for so long. Great story on it though.

[Daveios]

Stewart Downing & Valon Behrami complete moves to West Ham





Stewart Downing has completed his move from Middlesbrough to West Ham for a fee of £5million.
The England international scored the most controversial goal in English football earlier this weekend, 12 minutes after the 90 had already been played. Stewart Downing has published a written apologie to the West Ham fans on the clubs website, saying.
"I'm a football player, and in my carrer i'm ment to score goals like any other footballer, the referee is ment to make the correct desicion but that was not the case as my goal still counted after 102 minutes. I'm very sorry to the West Ham United fans, but in repayment i will do everything in my power to play the best football in my carrer here. This is another step forward to my carrer, and i'd like to thank my boyhood team Middlesbrough in making me what i am, i'll never forget what the club and the fans have done for me".
Some of the fans have mixed reactions of this signing, but a majority say he is just another footballer doing his job.

Also Valon Behrami has completed his £4million move from Lazio to West Ham.
The Russian striker had been keen on a move to West Ham since they declared there intrest earlier this year. Behrami, 22. Told whufc.com.
"Finally i make my move to the most elite league in the world, West Ham are now starting to build there squad to push for European honours and this is one of the reasons why i decided to move to West Ham. The fans are fantastic they're one of the best in Europe, very loyal. i'm here to fight for my place in the West Ham starting 11, and this is what i will do.

Behrami was the last signing of the summer transfer window for West Ham, and Bilic is now going to be concentrating on the league.
"It's been harder than i thought losing 2 of the 3 games we've played, i'm not willing to get on the wrong side of the chairman. Mister chairman wanted me to get this club into the top 7 and this is what my aim is, i've signed the players now it's time for us to start working as a team and push for the European honours we want.

[chiboygeorge]

Nice Stuff Davieos..Behrami grows quite alot.

[Daveios]

Yeah, i was always keen on him.
Just a shame my MM aint getting as many posts as i thought it would

[chiboygeorge]

Trying Advertising on the MM CHat thread.

[Daveios]

Match Day 4

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West Ham United Line-Up

-------------------------Robert Green-------------------------
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Neill-------Ferdinand---------Upson--------Riise--------------
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Ljungberg-------Parker-------Dyer---------Downing-----------
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-----------------------Klose------Behrami----------------------

Subs:

Richard Wright
Danny Gabbidon
Julien Faubert
Lee Bowyer
Craig Bellamy


Match Preview

It's been a controversial week for West Ham, seeing them concede a 102 minute goal in a Premier League match against Middlesbrough.
Slaven Bilic throwing his coat at the fourth official, and Rob Styles getting sacked after that contoversial story erupted.
But there is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel for West Ham, as they completed the signing of the controversial Stewart Downing, and one of Russia's young talented stars. They will both earn there debut today, Craig Bellamy will be dropped to the bench. West Ham in search of the first 3 points, lets see if they can do it at Upton Park against Blackburn.

[Daveios]

West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers

Welcome to todays early afternoon kick off between West Ham United & Blackburn Rovers. I'm Richard Keys, and i'm joined in the studio with Alan Curbishley the ex-West Ham manager, and Jamie Redknapp. first of all Alan, What a week for West Ham and that 102 minute goal eh?
Ohh, yeah thats just amazing what a stupid mistake a referee can make, and rightly he was punished, there was no other desicion to make but sack him. But what i cant understand is, West Ham have signed Downing? Dont you think any speculation would of been removed? Surely the West Ham fans wont take Downing at Upton Park.
Jamie what do you think about this? Well Richard, i can see where Alan is coming from about the West Ham fans not adapting to Downing after that controversial goal he scored against them last week, but aslong as Downing plays good for West Ham, i can see him fitting in well. It's not his fault, it's the referee's, Downing cant take no blame for that surey.
Well West Ham have another new face in the team today, Valon Behrami.
Alan? Valon is a very good striker, his proved what he can do at Lazio, and i'm sure he will fit in perfectly with Miroslav Klose up front.
Ok, it's time to join Andy Gray & Martin Tyler for the 4th week in the English Premier League.
Thank you Richard, it's been a very odd atmosphere around Upton Park since the arrival of Stewart Downing, but i'm sure he can show what he can do. A couple of changes in the West Ham line-up today, Stewart Downing will get his debut replacing Luis Boa-Morte on the left wing. Valon Behrami also getting a debut replacing Craig Bellamy up front. We're all ready to go so lets join the action Andy.


Sky Sports 1 Live

WEST HAM 0


BLACKBURN 0





Match Report

6' Behrami's shot is collected by Friedel.

18' Santa Cruz 20 yard shot, is calmly saved by West Ham's number 1.

33' Blackburn corner.

34' David Dunn's header is put just wide of the bottom post.

45' McCarthy is brought down by Parker, 30 yards out, free kick to Blackburn.

45' Pedersen's 30 yard free-kick strike, is caught by Robert Green, world class save!

Half Time - West Ham 0-0 Blackburn

54' Klose header is put just over the bar.

62' David Bentley's shot is just pushed out for a corner, by Rob Green.

63' Ferdinand nearly puts the ball into the back of his own net, but to see the ball bounce off the top of the crossbar, and go out for another corner.

69' Behrami runs half the length of the pitch, crosses to the head of Klose, but only finds the ball get hit straight at the keeper.

75' Riise brings down Bentley, free kick to Blackburn.

75' SUB West Ham - Ljungberg OFF - Faubert ON

75' SUB West Ham - Dyer OFF - Bowyer ON

75' SUB West Ham - Behrami OFF - Bellamy ON

77' Brett Emerton heads over for Blackburn.

81' McCarthy brings down Klose, free kick to West Ham.

85' Klose's shot is saved by Friedel, great chance for the Hammers.

88' Bowyer brings down Warnock, free kick to Blackburn

90' Bellamys header is wasted, wide of the bar.

Full Time - West Ham 0-0 Blackburn

Average game of football Andy, lets hope we see better next week.

[chiboygeorge]

Alright good Luck. 1-1 Draw I think.

[Daveios]

I see why you guys dont post now, boring start off to the season.

[Daveios]

West Hammered




A number of West Ham United players, and other celebrities have been arrested outside Faces Nightclub in London.

Anton Ferdinand, Lee Bowyer & teenager David Grant were arrested at 2 in the morning after the 0-0 draw with Blackburn the evening before hand.

It's been known that Ferdinand, Bowyer & Grant were involved in a brawl over female celebrities, Ferdinand the West Ham centre back supposdley attacked a male in his late thirties, after the unknown man made a comment about his girlfriend. One hour after the attack, the unknown man returned back with 5 other males and attacked Anton Ferdinand, after the return attack happend Lee Bowyer & David Grant were seen attacking the 5 men in there vehicle after Anton Ferdinand was beaten to the ground.
3 Police vans, and 2 ambulances were called to the scene, and 12 people were arrested including Danielle Lloyd & Jodie Marsh (Female celebrities).

More to follow...

[chiboygeorge]

Thats very nice...Great Story.

[Chelsea11]

I like the title lol

[Daveios]

I wonder whats gonna happen next

[Daveios]

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Match Day 5

West Ham United Line-Up

-------------------------Robert Green-------------------------
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Neill-------Ferdinand---------Upson--------Riise--------------
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Faubert----------Mullins-------Dyer---------Downing-----------
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-----------------------Klose------Behrami----------------------

Subs:

Richard Wright
Danny Gabbidon
Freddie Ljungberg
Scott Parker
Craig Bellamy


Match Preview

A few changes in the West Ham line-up for todays 3 o'clock Premier League kick off.
Julien Faubert will replace Freddie Ljungberg on the right-wing seeing Ljungberg move to the bench due to fatigue problems, the same goes for Scott Parker. He will be replaced by Hayden Mullins in a Central Defensive Midfield postion.
West Ham & Birmingham havent won this season, both had a poor start to the season, but West Ham have to be clear Favourites due to the transfers they've made in the summer.

[50 Cent]

good luck

[Daveios]

Thanks, i'm due a win. Hopefully it'll be today!

[50 Cent]

check out my liverpool mm please

[DannyB]

Obviously Klose and Behrami aren't getting the goals. Put Behrami out wide, Ashton up front

[50 Cent]

Danny is right Ashton will definatly find the net

[Daveios]

Birmingham City v West Ham United

Good afternoon folks, i'm Andy Townsend. And i'm joined today with Stan Collymore for the live commentary for the English Premier League match between Birmingham City and West Ham United.
Both teams have had a torrid start to the season, and both are due a win. West Ham have made two chances since there 0-0 draw with Birmingham City. Anton Ferdinand will start today despite being arrested last weekend for assault. Lee Bowyer has been dropped out of Slaven Bilic's 16 man squad to face Brum at St.Andrews today. Lets get to the action.



TalkSport Live

BIRMINGHAM 0


WEST HAM 1
Behrami 31'


Match Report

5' Miroslav Klose's shot is stumbled away by Taylor.

12' Klose's 1v1 shot is pushed away by a fantastic save. Birminghams number 1 is on form this game.

21' Kapo! Ohh, his header is sent just over the bar.

27' Behrami's cross is punched out by Taylor.

32' GOAL! Valon Behrami scores his first goal in a West Ham shirt. Behrami beat 2 defenders, then went 1on1 with Taylor (Birmingham Keeper). Easily slotted past him. 1-0 to the Hammers.

40' Anton Ferdinand steamrollers into Muamba, free kick to Brum.

41' Kapo's flick on header is saved by Green.

45' Julien Faubert is booked after bringing down Liam Ridgewell.

45' Behrami brings down Djorou, free kick to Birmingham.

Half Time - Birmingham 0-1 West Ham

55' Behrami has a powerfull effort pushed out for a corner by Taylor.

62' Kapo breaks through the defensive, but Green works a 1v1 save very well.

71' Faubert's cross is saved by Taylor

80' Lucas Neill brings down Muamba, and gets a yellow card.

88' Forrsell's shot is collected easily by Robert Green.

Full Time - Birmingham City 0-1 West Ham United

West Ham finally get a win, and they're up and running. Lets hope this is just the start for the Slaven Bilic ERA.

[Daveios]

Hmm, i'll give it a swap round at half time... Thanks for the tip, and i'll check out your MM Mikel, after this match. :P Wish me luck!

[Daveios]

Woo! Finally got a win.

[Daveios]

West Ham are a 4 star team, why have i gone up to 4 & a half? :S

[The Citizen]

this is good great storys saw your post on the less readers thing happens to me aswell

[Daveios]

Carling Cup 2nd Round

Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham United

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West Ham United Line-Up

-------------------------Marek Stech-------------------------
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Spector-------Gabbidon---------Tomkins--------McCartney---
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Behrami--------Mullins-------Stokes---------Boa-Morte--------
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-----------------------Grant------Bellamy---------------------

Subs:

Robert Green
James Collins
Jack Collinson
Lee Bowyer
Dean Ashton


Match Preview

West Ham will chuck out there "second team" for the Carling Cup second round tie against Brighton at the Withdean stadium tonight.
Marek Stech, James Tomkins, Tony Stokes & David Grant (All part of the West Ham youth system) will get there first starts in the senior squad tonight. Jack Collinson will be on the bench, also hoping for his first senior start. Craig Bellamy will replace Miroslav Klose up front, Behrami will move to the right wing replacing Julien Faubert who will be rested.