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I’m in charge – Grant

Jul 8th, 2010 | Source: Mirror | Category: Latest News

New West Ham manager Avram Grant claims his relationship with the club’s owners is good but remains firm that he will be the one in charge of first-team matters.Gianfranco Zola reportedly had a fractious relationship with the club’s co-chairmen David



Upson downs: The highs and lows of Matt’s England career

Jun 22nd, 2010 | Source: Mirror | Category: Latest News

After Ledley King’s injury and Jamie Carragher’s suspension, nearly man Matthew Upson looks set to be restored to the England line-up in the crunch match against Slovenia.Here, MirrorFootball’s Chis Bloor takes a look at the highs and lows of a man whose



Why more footballers could learn from Upson and Dawson’s orphanage visit

Jun 17th, 2010 | Source: Mirror | Category: Latest News

Matthew Upson and Michael Dawson stepped out of the England bubble this week to bring a touch of realism to the World Cup.The England defenders got a bus five miles down the road from their luxury Royal Bafokeng training base to an orphanage in



Will Casillas and Buffon be the next to ‘do a Rob Green’?

Jun 16th, 2010 | Source: Mirror | Category: Latest News

It seems Englands Robert Green is not the only World Cup goalkeeper with good reason to curse the controversial Jabulani ball.Spains Iker Casillas dubbed the ball rotten, while Italy goalie Gianluigi Buffon said it was a disgrace that such a terrible



Grant work permit approved

Jun 9th, 2010 | Source: Mirror | Category: Latest News

West Ham confirmed on Tuesday night that Avram Grant has had his work permit application approved to allow him to become the club’s manager.The Israeli agreed a four-year contract last week to succeed Gianfranco Zola at Upton Park and was awaiting only



Rooney is biggest threat to the USA, says Spector

May 23rd, 2010 | Source: Mirror | Category: Latest News

US defender admits the Man United striker is the man his side fear



Holloway rejects West Ham link

May 18th, 2010 | Source: Mirror | Category: Latest News

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has brushed off speculation linking him with the vacant managerial position at West Ham.Holloway, Sam Allardyce, Avram Grant and Dave Jones arereported to be on the Hammers’ shortlist to replace Gianfranco Zola after he left



West Ham 1-1 Manchester City: Wright-Phillips and Johnson push World Cup claims

May 9th, 2010 | Source: Mirror | Category: Latest News

City duo combine to cancel out Boa Morte opener in front of England coaches



Zola insists he won’t walk out on West Ham.. because of his Italian upbringing

May 9th, 2010 | Source: Mirror | Category: Latest News

Under-pressure Hammers chief says: Sardinians never give up”



Zola: Parker can be key for England

May 8th, 2010 | Source: Mirror | Category: Latest News

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has backed Scott Parker as the ideal replacement for Gareth Barry if the Manchester City midfielder fails to make the World Cup. Barry is expected to be sidelined for a month after suffering ankle ligament damage and