Carlton Cole in action for West Ham against Reading earlier in the season

West Ham striker available on a free transfer but thanks the fans for their support over his seven year spell at the club

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West Ham forced to compromise over disability season tickets

Hammers make assurances over price rises

The Sport Matrix: Tuesday 9 April 2013

Superb Aguero provides City with derby day delight

Luis Suarez of Liverpool

Controlling Luis Suarez was key to draw against Liverpool says West Ham defender James Collins

The London club left Anfield with a 0-0 draw

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge shows his frustration against West Ham

The Sport Matrix: Monday 8 April 2013

Di Canio plays the blame game after opening with loss

Gareth Bale is set to miss Spurs’ next two games at least

Spurs' supporting cast under pressure to fill Gareth Bale's boots after star player suffers injury

Tottenham Hotspur were relieved last night by the news that Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon will both be back in training within two weeks after they had scans on the ankle and knee injuries sustained on Thursday.

Luis Suarez will no doubt be the centre of attention, with 22 goals already in the league this season

Premier League: Liverpool v West Ham United match preview

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at Anfield

Steven Gerrard has 'five years left in him yet' claims Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers

Captain is yet to sign a new contract at Anfield

Andy Carroll pictured on loan at West Ham

January arrivals at Liverpool have not vindicated decision to allow Andy Carroll to join West Ham says Brendan Rodgers

The England striker was allowed to move to Upton Park on loan

Paolo Di Canio takes over at Sunderland despite a reputation for controversy

Page 3 Profile: Paolo Di Canio, new Sunderland manager

The cheeky Italian looks to be taking a big step up.

West Ham 3 West Bromwich Albion 1 match report: Andy Carroll hopes his goals will be worth an England place

Andy Carroll hopes his impressive double against West Bromwich Albion will persuade Roy Hodgson that he deserves an England recall this summer. Carroll has endured a difficult time since he joined West Ham on loan from Liverpool last August, but the 24-year-old looked back to his best on Saturday.

Paolo Di Canio was last night appointed as head coach of Sunderland

Sunderland take a gamble on survival with Paolo Di Canio

Black Cats act swiftly with appointment of Italian on two-and-a-half-year deal after Martin O'Neill's sacking

West Ham United 3 West Bromwich Albion 1 match report: West Ham feel safe as Andy Carroll comes good

All of a sudden, things are looking a lot more comfortable for West Ham. To go with their stadium move and new home, they now have a much more secure standing in the table. This fine win over West Bromwich moves them up to 11th. And, six points clear of the relegation zone, Sam Allardyce's side have surely made certain of safety.

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