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Football in Brief: Shevchenko ready to quit Chelsea in search of first-team action
Saturday 29 August 2009
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Ukrainian striker Andrei Shevchenko has decided to leave the club. Ancelotti, speaking ahead of their Premier League clash with Burnley today, revealed Shevchenko had decided to move on because there was no guarantee of first-team football at the club.
James Lawton: The yobs may go to ground but they will not go away
Thursday 27 August 2009
A scourge has returned to a sport now built on riches unthinkable to most fans – but the solutions must come from outside the game
FA call on clubs to ban fans for life
Wednesday 26 August 2009
West Ham and Millwall face stiff penalties after violent clashes during Carling Cup tie
Oddo in West Ham transfer claim
Tuesday 25 August 2009
AC Milan right-back Massimo Oddo claims West Ham have expressed an interest in taking him to Upton Park.
Zola promises strong side for 'heated' Millwall tie
Tuesday 25 August 2009
The West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola insists he cannot afford to rest players for tonight's Carling Cup match against local rivals Millwall while the club works on targeting signings.
West Ham must improve Diamanti offer
Monday 24 August 2009
West Ham have been told to improve their offer if they want to acquire Livorno striker Alessandro Diamanti.
West Ham close on Chamakh transfer
Thursday 20 August 2009
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola is edging closer to signing Bordeaux forward Marouane Chamakh and is looking to sell James Collins to push the deal through.
West Ham complete Kovac signing
Friday 14 August 2009
West Ham have completed the permanent signing of Czech Republic international Radoslav Kovac from Spartak Moscow for an undisclosed fee.
Rinaudo denies any interest from West Ham
Thursday 13 August 2009
Leandro Rinaudo's agent claims the Napoli defender would be well suited to the Barclays Premier League, but believes the Serie A club are not prepared to sell him.
City prepare final bid for Lescott
Wednesday 12 August 2009
Everton defender has written transfer request turned down as Moyes digs in
Boa Morte ruled out for West Ham
Wednesday 29 July 2009
West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola's fears were realised this afternoon when scans confirmed Luis Boa Morte has suffered a serious injury to his right knee.
Gudjohnsen hints at England return
Wednesday 22 July 2009
Eidur Gudjohnsen could be set for a return to the Premier League after admitting he has no idea if he will start the season as a Barcelona player.
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