Behrami injury lay-off

Valon Behrami could be out for up to a month after injuring his calf during last night's 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford.

Behrami damaged his calf when breaking down the flank in the closing moments of the first half.
The loss of Behrami is just the latest piece of bas news for Gianfranco Zola, whose injury list is beginning to resemble that which Alan Curbishley suffered from last season

manchester united 2 west ham 0

West Ham United succumbed to a fourth successive Premier League defeat at Old Trafford, going down 2-0 to reigning champions Manchester United.

Ronaldo gave the home side a 12th minute lead with a close range effort the Hammers were always up against it.

When a second was added on the stroke of the half hour mark - Ronaldo converting a Berbatov centre from close range - we looked as if we might collapse to a heavy defeat this wasnt helped by Valon Behrami, who was carried off in the final minute of the first half.

however united took there foot off the gas and the second was an fairly uneventful affair.Craig Bellamy's dipping free kick on the hour mark was as close as the Irons
came to getting back into the game and showed we missed the suspended Carlton Cole.

At the other end Rob Green continued his good form by making a couple of crucial saves stoping the score rising and maintaing some dignity for the players.

man u v west ham 29/10/08

curbs taking us to court

Alan Curbishley is set to sue West Ham United for constructive dismissal.

The former Hammers boss walked out of the club at the beginning of last month in disgust at the board's policy of selling players without his prior knowledge.

With a clause in his contract confirming that Curbishley retained full control over the movement of players, the 50-year-old is now in a position to sue the club for the remainder of his contract, which had just under two years to run.

The figure in question is thought to be around £1million. An unnamed spokesman for West Ham United told the BBC:

"We are aware of Alan Curbishley's position and it is now a matter for the lawyers for the two parties."

mean while acording to the mail newspaper
Lawyers representing 15 former and current Sheffield United players have been instructed to sue West Ham United for loss of earnings.
the mail claim that the group, assisted by Chris Farnell of IPS Law, have instructed a 'leading sports lawyer' to represent them in a compensation case said to be worth around £5million.

United Dont Scare Us

zola takes us to manchester tomorrow and says while we will give the current champions respect we still have nothing to fear.

he told whufc.com "We do respect them but we don't fear them. We are going to go there and play our game. We are going to try to win the game as we always do that,"

I'll be certainly telling them that it is a tough match but in football everything is possible. We are a good team and I believe that we can do that. We respect them but we will play our game and we will see."

despite our recent 3 defeats in a row zola still belives playing good football will get good results, with the itlian stating just one result will revert the trend and get things back on track.
He said: "It never happened to me that I saw a team playing that well and then not getting any points for three matches.

"I know that in football things can change quickly. We just need a game to get it right and then everything will be better. It's a good starting point to play well, results are a consequence of that. That's my philosophy and I will pursue it.

"The way we are playing suits the team very well and just have to accept that sometimes there are bad moments and things don't go your way."

so is a win on the cards on wednsday night we will wait and see although many
people think we are in for a torrid time jaxx have us at 16-1 for the win might be
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club not for sale

Non-executive director Mike Lee has said that West Ham United FC is not for sale.

speaking in an interview with Five Live this morning spoke to reassure supporters concerned about the club's future.

Despite stories claiming that owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson is looking to sell up at the earliest opportunity, Lee claimed that there was no truth in the rumours,

He also confirmed that the club fully intend to fight the recent arbitration panel's ruling in favour of Sheffield United, stating that the decision was one 'we cannot accept, and one football cannot accept'.

West Ham 0 Arsenal 2 Highlights

An own goal by Julien Faubert and an injury time strike from Emmanuel Adebayor condemned West Ham United to a third successive Premier League defeat,
our best chance of the opening half fell to Bellamy when he was sent through on goal by a wonderful pass from the excellent Scott Parker. However the outstretched boot of Arsenal 'keeper Almunia did just enough to send the striker's effort looping over the bar.At the other end Theo Walcott went closest for the visitors when his 20th minute effort clipped the bar after a good break on the right-hand side, whilst both Van Persie and Bentner missed chances,

in the second half Robin Van Persie hit the woodwork with a stunning free-kick,
whilst the introduction of Adebayor was the turning point for arsenal as within 5 minutes of coming on found himself in the penalty area and twisted and turned before firing a cross-come-shot low across the United six yard box. Under pressure, Faubert slid in to divert the ball into his own net.

zola then brought Luis Boa Morte, Matthew Etherington and Freddie Sears into the game
but it was tolittle to late for us as on the attack for an equaliser in the final minutes, a swift counter attack buy arsenal witch was converted by Adebayor to put the result beyond doubt by rounding Rob Green and firing into an empty net.

here are the highlights of the game witch was shown live here.

West Ham Vs Arsenal 0-2 Highlights 26.10.2008

West Ham V Arsenal Preview

good news readers this game may bee broadcast live from this site provide all goes well so be on the look out,check site 5 mins before game.

Zola`s men will be looking to bounce back after a run of to defeats in a row to bolton and hull but its going to be a tough feat to ask for with the injurylist growing even bigger this week with the news mark noble will bee out for a month,
Zola will consider his strike options after Craig Bellamy and Carlton Cole drew a blank against the Tigers, with David Di Michele and Freddie Sears possible alternatives.

Recent signing Diego Tristan is unlikely to make the side as he continues to build up his match fitness.whilst deano is out longterm.

no new fresh injury worries for arsenal as they look set to unchanged from the win in the champions league this week while the fitness of Kolo Toure (shoulder) and William Gallas (hamstring) will be assessed on match day, Nicklas Bendtner is also available after shaking off a slight knock.

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likely westham starting xl
West Ham: Green, Neill, Upson, IIunga, Behrami, Faubert, Parker, Noble, Etherington, Bellamy, Di Michele