Comments on: Staying & Going

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:56:11 +0000

Sorry to have to say it but I’d be surprised if WH stay in the Premiership at the end of this season. Personally I’d like them to sell the top players and introduce younger talent having secured the financial base of the club. I’d love to see a decent future for my beloved club.

By: SJ Chandos

SJ Chandos — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:45:36 +0000

The only paper worth reading on the transfer situation is The Independent. No ‘fire sale’ nonsense there, just impartial reporting. Even the likes of The Times, Telegraph and Guardian have been infected with the tabloid diseases of lazy journalism, speculation and sensationalism.

It is worth noting that the Independent is stating that bids for all key players are being rejected and that funds are to be raised via the sale of fringe players. It has also made it clear that only bids of 15m plus received will be referred to Zola for decision. Presumably to see whether he thinks a sale will fund the purchase of better players, options that exist, but cannot be funded at the moment. So to all intents and purposes, Zola appears to be in control of situation.

It has also been reported that Parker and Upson have been told that they are staying and that Bellamy is not up for sale. Only the Independent reported that Duxbury had told Spurs that Bellamy was not for sale. Proably because they were the only paper with the journalistic standards to actually bother asking him!

I think that the club are not going to undermine Zola by selling players against his wishes. The board genuinely appear to believe in him and Clarke and want them to lead the regeneration of the club. Even if that was not the case, they cannot afford to have Zola walk out on them! That would be very damaging to the reputation of the board and the club.

I suppose this could still be Machavellian manipulation and manouvre by the board, but the signs look good so far. Lets hope they are going to support Zola and Clarke and, as promised, keep our best players. Keep the faith!

By: FrannyZola

FrannyZola — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:52:06 +0000

If we did reject £12 million then it shows that Gianfranco has regained some power back for the management side from the board; something Curbishley saw slipping away from him.

I would say that this can only be a good thing because the manager knows football, not the board.

As for Spurs: we should have just rejected the bid on grounds of morals and principles. How can they come in with 6 then make the second double that? It shows they were taking the Michael with their first bid – who did they think we were?

By: Hayden

Hayden — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:26:58 +0000

Bellamy has to stay, Davenport has to stay in my opinion. I think he’s been playing really well for us, so much so that I’d probably put him in ahead of Ginge. Di Michele has now said he wants to stay and denied all those rumours BUT… Pazzini… that would be incredible – It’ll never happen though!

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:10:50 +0000

Give Green the green. He most definitely deserves an increase in wages. He adds value to the club. Fridgey, we need to hold on to this player!

By: jon.london colney

jon.london colney — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:45:32 +0000

eternal maybe right,if bg wants big bucks for the club the best way to improve the assets is get loads of infalted prices on the star players.

lets be honest here,why would you want to leave a top 10 side half way through a season to go to a man city or spuds that are very near to the relagation spots?

im pretty sure bellamy has enough money so the cash incentive isnt there for him,parker the same,its only green that wants more money so i think any sizable offer for green will or should get him an improved contract to stay.

By: malta

malta — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:43:21 +0000

Hi any one from Malta support westham???? please rely

By: westhamboi

westhamboi — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:05:34 +0000

if the west ham board are true to their word, i will be one very happy hammer for the rest of the season. we have got the quality to stay up, its just keeping that quality together in the team that seems to be the problem. like i said, we have the quality and therefore see no need to bring in any new faces. granted, that we all would like to see a bit of creativity in the midfield ( something that we have lacked since yossi left ) however, the money is not there to spend and therefore will just have to use the resources we have. if we can keep our prized assets then i think we will be fine this season maybe a 10th-14th spot finish and then we can get new owners in and build for next season

worrying but exciting times for the happy hammers

COYI!!!!!!!

By: eternal optimist

eternal optimist — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:56:46 +0000

Ok, how about this for a theory. Selling Green, Upson or Bellamy when relegation is still a danger would be a ridiculous move financially when the Fridge is aiming to sell the club. But encouraging bidding wars on players and turning them down will increase their value on paper as club assetts and make the club more appealing to investors. The supposed rebuttal of the £12m for Bellamy seems to support this idea. Am I dreaming?

By: eleeNYC

eleeNYC — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:45:28 +0000

If we don’t have equal or better talent to replace our stars then won’t that bring down the value of the club if the Fridge is trying to sell it? Maybe there is a bigger plan…

I know a lot of folks think Bellers is a trouble maker but he is no Joey Barton. Personally I like him and I like that he gives his opponents stick on the pitch. He’s dedicated to being a great player.
The little tank. Point is I would hate to see him go.

COYI!!!