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Signing Liverpool striker Andy Carroll not 'the be all and end all' for West Ham, says Kevin Nolan
Monday 20 May 2013
The pair are good friends off the pitch
West Ham 4 Reading 2 match report: Andy Carroll signing
is Allardyce’s ‘main priority’ for the summer - but it's Kevin Noland who scores the hat-trick
Sunday 19 May 2013
The Hammers captain scores three against Reading
West Ham v Reading: Premier League match preview
Sunday 19 May 2013
A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at Upton Park
Tottenham face nail-biting finish as Arsenal look to secure Champions League place on final day of the Premier League season
Sunday 19 May 2013
Fate has often conspired to deny his side a Champions' League place but Michael Dawson prays not this time
Recalled Andy Carroll gives England 'another dimension' claims Roy Hodgson
Friday 17 May 2013
The on-loan Liverpool striker included for summer friendlies
Frank Lampard signs one-year contract extension with Chelsea to end speculation
Thursday 16 May 2013
The England midfielder captained the Blues to Europa League glory last night
Andy Carroll set to be handed England recall for summer friendlies against Brazil and Republic of Ireland
Thursday 16 May 2013
It will be the first time the on-loan Liverpool striker has been involved since October
The reaction: Rio Ferdinand retires from England
Wednesday 15 May 2013
The Manchester United defender has called time on his international career
Rio Ferdinand retirement: An England career that failed to deliver on its promise
Wednesday 15 May 2013
The Manchester United defender was arguably the leading light of the 'golden generation'
Factfile: Rio Ferdinand announces retirement from England
Wednesday 15 May 2013
The Manchester United defender collected 81 caps
Everton 2 West Ham 0 match report: David Moyes makes dignified exit from Goodison Park with win and a wave
Monday 13 May 2013
Kevin Mirallas double see's Moyes leave on a high in his final game as manager of Everton at Goodison Park
Sam Allardyce signs new contract with West Ham
Saturday 11 May 2013
Sam Allardyce signs a two-year contract extension to remain with Hammers till 2015, co-owner David Gold has revealed
Premier League: Everton v West Ham United match preview
Friday 10 May 2013
A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at Goodison Park.
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright wants manager 'equally significant' to David Moyes
Thursday 09 May 2013
Moyes was confirmed as Manchester United manager today
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Far-right French historian, 78-year-old Dominique Venner, commits suicide in Notre Dame in protest against gay marriage
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