Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Young Enough to Stay at Charlton!
It has been confirmed that Luke Young will be staying at Charlton after lengthy discusions with new manager Iain Dowie. This must be a huge blow to Alan Pardew as decent quality right backs have been moving in the last couple of weeks whilst Pards has been persistent with his man. I assume Glen Johnson would have been his plan B but last week he completed his transfer to rejoin Harry Redknapp down in Portsmouth. Plan C could possibly have been Germany's Robert Huth but he also completed a move away from Chelsea by agreeing terms with Middlesboro early in the transfer window. So who will Pardew now turn his attentions to? Danny Mills? Could be a worthy stop gap but will not have a long future ahead of him. So maybe Spector may get his chance earlier than expected unless we can pull off an coup overseas - I'm concerned we'll end up with another Scaloni.
*In other news, Pardew has made clear that any attempts to sign Marlon Harewood are futile as he is a hero at West Ham and is going nowhere.
**Now the World Cup is over (we'll just pretend that's the case) I thought I'd design a new site banner. Pards is the main man these days and I think he deserves centre stage. :-)
***Apparently Wayne Rooney is appealing his red card vs Portugal. That in itself says to me that he did not intentionally stamp on Carvalho. I actually feel sorry for Rooney in this instance - he is a grade A arsehole at the best of times but I think this latest incident is a joke.
*In other news, Pardew has made clear that any attempts to sign Marlon Harewood are futile as he is a hero at West Ham and is going nowhere.
**Now the World Cup is over (we'll just pretend that's the case) I thought I'd design a new site banner. Pards is the main man these days and I think he deserves centre stage. :-)
***Apparently Wayne Rooney is appealing his red card vs Portugal. That in itself says to me that he did not intentionally stamp on Carvalho. I actually feel sorry for Rooney in this instance - he is a grade A arsehole at the best of times but I think this latest incident is a joke.
Posted by Dave at 7:35 am
whubris said...
Nice banner Dave. You didn't waste any time! The World Cup IS over, for most people reading this anyway...
Shame about Young. Pardew was putting all his eggs in that basket I think. No idea who else we could get. I'd love to get Cicinho but I don't think Real Madrid are selling :-) Anyone else at the WC worth looking at? I've been very impressed by Odonkor but he's a winger (we do need one but need the money for a right back).
whubris said...
Hammers close in on £3m Preston star
Tyrone Mears is poised to complete his move to Upton Park on Wednesday
The 23-year-old defender joined Preston from Manchester City in the summer of 2002 and has gone on to become a key figure for the Deepdale side as they have reached the play-offs in the last two Championship seasons.
Charlton Athletic were also linked with Mears but West Ham look set to tie up a deal within the next day or so.
Dave said...
I know nothing about this tyrone mears chap. 3m sounds like a hell of a lot for a championship player - especially when you consider we got Collins & Gabbs for that last year. TBH I've never heard of the guy.
whubris said...
From a Spurs forum
Also (quote from football.co.uk): Tye was signed by former manager Craig Brown when he was plying his trade in the Manchester City youth team.A right back by trade who has struggled with injury's but has know made himself a favourite at deepdale.Tye is regarded as one of the fastest players around when he is in full flow and it comes in handy when he is supporting the midfield going forward
3m seems a lot yes.
whubris said...
http://sport.independent.co.uk/football/west_ham/article1160922.ece
West Ham sign Mears as Young deal falters
By Jason Burt
Published: 05 July 2006
West Ham United have signed Tyrone Mears from Preston North End for a fee thought to be around £1.5m. The Premiership club turned to the 23-year-old right-back following the surprise collapse of the deal to secure Luke Young from Charlton Athletic.
Ironically Mears, who has signed a four-year deal, was regarded as a target for Charlton once Young had completed his expected move to Upton Park. However, the transfer is understood to have collapsed on Friday evening with concerns being expressed over the results of Young's medical. The 26-year-old defender is recovering from an ankle injury which ended his hopes of making England's World Cup squad. He is now set to sign a new contract at Charlton.
Mears travelled to London on Monday to hold talks with the West Ham manager Alan Pardew. His arrival ends the Hammers' search for a new right-back following Tomas Repka's return to the Czech Republic in January.
whubris said...
Pardew bids for Chimbonda
Matt Scott
Wednesday July 5, 2006
The Guardian
West Ham United have made a £4m bid for Pascal Chimbonda, the France international full-back who asked Wigan Athletic for a transfer at the end of last season.
Although that offer has been rejected it makes Alan Pardew's club favourites to sign him because they are significantly closer to Wigan's £6m asking price than were Tottenham Hotspur, who had a £3m bid rejected and have failed to improve on it.
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whubris said...Nice banner Dave. You didn't waste any time! The World Cup IS over, for most people reading this anyway...
Shame about Young. Pardew was putting all his eggs in that basket I think. No idea who else we could get. I'd love to get Cicinho but I don't think Real Madrid are selling :-) Anyone else at the WC worth looking at? I've been very impressed by Odonkor but he's a winger (we do need one but need the money for a right back).
whubris said...Hammers close in on £3m Preston star
Tyrone Mears is poised to complete his move to Upton Park on Wednesday
The 23-year-old defender joined Preston from Manchester City in the summer of 2002 and has gone on to become a key figure for the Deepdale side as they have reached the play-offs in the last two Championship seasons.
Charlton Athletic were also linked with Mears but West Ham look set to tie up a deal within the next day or so.
Dave said...I know nothing about this tyrone mears chap. 3m sounds like a hell of a lot for a championship player - especially when you consider we got Collins & Gabbs for that last year. TBH I've never heard of the guy.
whubris said...From a Spurs forum
Also (quote from football.co.uk): Tye was signed by former manager Craig Brown when he was plying his trade in the Manchester City youth team.A right back by trade who has struggled with injury's but has know made himself a favourite at deepdale.Tye is regarded as one of the fastest players around when he is in full flow and it comes in handy when he is supporting the midfield going forward
3m seems a lot yes.
whubris said...http://sport.independent.co.uk/football/west_ham/article1160922.ece
West Ham sign Mears as Young deal falters
By Jason Burt
Published: 05 July 2006
West Ham United have signed Tyrone Mears from Preston North End for a fee thought to be around £1.5m. The Premiership club turned to the 23-year-old right-back following the surprise collapse of the deal to secure Luke Young from Charlton Athletic.
Ironically Mears, who has signed a four-year deal, was regarded as a target for Charlton once Young had completed his expected move to Upton Park. However, the transfer is understood to have collapsed on Friday evening with concerns being expressed over the results of Young's medical. The 26-year-old defender is recovering from an ankle injury which ended his hopes of making England's World Cup squad. He is now set to sign a new contract at Charlton.
Mears travelled to London on Monday to hold talks with the West Ham manager Alan Pardew. His arrival ends the Hammers' search for a new right-back following Tomas Repka's return to the Czech Republic in January.
whubris said...Pardew bids for Chimbonda
Matt Scott
Wednesday July 5, 2006
The Guardian
West Ham United have made a £4m bid for Pascal Chimbonda, the France international full-back who asked Wigan Athletic for a transfer at the end of last season.
Although that offer has been rejected it makes Alan Pardew's club favourites to sign him because they are significantly closer to Wigan's £6m asking price than were Tottenham Hotspur, who had a £3m bid rejected and have failed to improve on it.
