West Ham United: August 2008 - news archive

A much-improved display from West Ham took some of the pressure off Alan Curbishley, as they collected their second win of the season.

Striker Craig Bellamy is racing to overcome his hamstring injury in time to feature for West Ham's clash with Blackburn at Upton Park.

Striker Carlton Cole says he is happy at West Ham and is discussing a new contract at Upton Park despite reports linking him to Stoke.

Sunderland-bound defender Anton Ferdinand has slammed West Ham's claims they offered him a new and improved deal to stay put.

Alan Curbishley has warned West Ham fans who want him out of Upton Park that he has the backing of the board and is staying put.

Alan Curbishley has vowed to field a strong West Ham side against Macclesfield in the Carling Cup as he looks for a confidence boost.

Alan Curbishley has called on the West Ham board to give him some cash for much-needed team strengthening before the transfer deadline.

West Ham have confirmed that striker Craig Bellamy is going nowhere after reports linked him with a move to Manchester City.

Alan Curbishley has admitted that full-back George McCartney could be back in the West Ham side to face Macclesfield on Wednesday.

Man City are reportedly in talks with West Ham about signing Craig Bellamy, while Anton Ferdinand is set to seal a move to Sunderland.

Boss Alan Curbishley is set to enter the transfer market after West Ham accepted Sunderland's reported £8m bid for Anton Ferdinand.

Three second-half goals, including a brace from Elano, gave City a deserved win over 10-man West Ham at Eastlands.

Alan Curbishley has moved to assure West Ham supporters he has no desire to sell defender Anton Ferdinand.

Striker Dean Ashton and midfielder Scott Parker are battling to be fit in time for West Ham's trip to Manchester City on Sunday.

West Ham will have been alerted by the news Marseille have told their defender Gael Givet he is free to leave the French Ligue 1 side.

Roy Keane will push ahead with the £6million signing of West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand after missing out on Mikael Silvestre.

West Ham skipper Lucas Neill has held preliminary talks about a new deal at Upton Park but admits there is interest from elsewhere.

West Ham have reportedly accepted Sunderland's bid of £8m for Anton Ferdinand but Spurs have re-entered the race for his signature.

West Ham youngster Freddie Sears is looking to take advantage of Craig Bellamy's injury to earn a regular place in the first team.

West Ham striker Dean Ashton is a relieved man after scans on his calf injury revealed no serious damage.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp claims he is happy at Fratton Park following weekend reports of a return to former club West Ham.

West Ham have reportedly accepted an £8m offer from Sunderland for centre-half Anton Ferdinand who is set to decide his future.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is confident two-goal striker Dean Ashton's injury will only turn out to be cramp.

Two early goals from Dean Ashton are enough to give West Ham the victory over Wigan, despite the away side dominating the second half.

Reading boss Steve Coppell claims that Aston Villa were the only side to make an offer for Nicky Shorey despite West Ham's interest.

West Ham skipper Lucas Neil has appealed for boss Alan Curbishley to be given the time to turn around the first team at Upton Park.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is backing new signing Valon Behrami to have a big says in the side's Premiership campaign.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton expects to complete the signing of free agent Ben Thatcher on Wednesday.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley admits being favourite for the sack is not helping him and is 'something he doesn't need'.

West Ham are being linked with a move for veteran Spanish striker Diego Tristan although they face stiff competition for his services.

West Ham's new signing Jan Lastuvka made an excellent start in his first appearance for the club in the 3-0 win over Tilbury.

West Ham manager Alan Curbishley has played down speculation linking goalkeeper Robert Green with a move to Arsenal.

West Ham defender Matthew Upson has insisted that manager Alan Curbishley has the full support of the Hammers dressing room.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has admitted he is frustrated with all the talk surrounding his managerial future.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley has yet to decide whether to offer trialist Ben Thatcher a deal at Upton Park.

West Ham have dismissed reports that boss Alan Curbishley was to blame for Freddie Ljungberg's signing last summer.

West Ham are tipped to choose between Swiss ace Bruno Berner or trialist Ben Thatcher as they seek left-back cover this month.

New Hearts full-back David Obua claims he snubbed interest from West Ham this summer to sign instead for the SPL club.

West Ham are understood to be battling it out with Greek side Panathinaikos to sign the Marseille defender Gael Givet.

Alan Curbishley feels West Ham are capable of mounting a challenge for a European place when everyone is fit.

Craig Bellamy is set to be sidelined for a month after the West Ham striker suffered a thigh injury in pre-season.

Midfielder Freddie Ljungberg is contemplating retirement from football after having his contract terminated by West Ham.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is reportedly set to launch a new raid for West Ham defender James Collins as he aims to bolster his side.

Tottenham could be ready to offer £20m for West Ham striker Dean Ashton after reports claimed they failed with a £15m bid.

West Ham are sweating over the fitness of Craig Bellamy after the striker appeared to pick up a hamstring injury against Ipswich.

West Ham are ready to scupper Sunderland's hopes of signing Louis Saha by taking the striker to Upton Park.

Fulham new boy Bobby Zamora claims he was forced out of Upton Park after the Hammers withdrew a new contract offer.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is planning to make at least one more signing this summer after landing keeper Jan Lastuvka on loan.

West Ham insist England striker Dean Ashton will not be sold while Kieron Dyer has reportedly suffered another leg injury.

West Ham are expected to complete the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk keeper Jan Lastuvka on Saturday.

Alan Curbishley has pledged to West Ham fans that he is doing all he can to bring more new players to Upton Park this close-season.

Alan Curbishley is reportedly weighing up a move to take Nancy's Moroccan full-back Michael Chretien Basser to West Ham this summer.