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Sunday, 20 May 2012
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20:55Hammers joint-chairman believes the Hammers' play-off final victory over Blackpool will be enough to secure the England international's future at Upton Park
Saturday, 19 May 2012
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18:52The Seasiders manager says it is unfortunate his side did not deliver and that he will rue their missed chances at Wembley, but congratulated West Ham on their promotion -
18:13Hammers skipper Kevin Nolan also revealed he believes the Hammers have lived up to their Championship favourites tag despite promotion being achieved in the play-offs -
17:54James Tomkins, who was given man of the match for his performance in the 2-1 win over Blackpool at Wembley, also described the triumph as "unbelievable" -
17:52Ricard Vaz Te's late strike sent the Hammers back into the Premier League at the first time of asking, but the ex-Bolton boss needs backing if he is to be a success in East London -
17:37The football world congratulates Sam Allardyce and his men after a late Ricardo Vaz Te goal secures top flight football for next season after victory over Blackpool at Wembley
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17:30After overcoming Blackpool at Wembley in dramatic circumstances, the Hammers boss is just happy to be back in the top flight at the first time of asking -
17:00Hammers make instant return to the Premier League as Ricardo Vaz Te strikes late to end Seasiders' dream after earlier goals from Carlton Cole and Thomas Ince
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16:55Delight for Sam Allardyce's men at Wembley after they clinched promotion courtesy of a late goal to book their place alongside Reading and Southampton in the top flight next season
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16:52Hammers will be playing top-flight football next season after goals from Carlton Cole and Ricardo Vaz Te either side of Tom Ince's equaliser secure victory under the Wembley arch
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15:30Also, Rio Ferdinand rules out Paul Scholes joining Twitter, David Luiz has an early night and Boris Johnson backs the Blues to bring the famous cup to London for the first time -
14:05The Hammers stick with the same team that were victorious in their semi-final against Cardiff, while Kevin Phillips makes the starting line-up for the Seasiders -
09:15The Hammers' boss insists that the opportunity to gain promotion to the Premier League is a more important occasion than any other at club level - including Europe's showpiece
Friday, 18 May 2012
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18:42JD is finishing the domestic season with a look back at how the European leagues were settled and has two tips for Saturday's finals in England and Scotland -
14:28The 29-year-old has spoken of his pride at leading the Hammers out in front of 38,000 fans at Wembley on Saturday but says his side must defeat Blackpool to make it worthwhile -
13:19After missing out on automatic promotion, the joint-owner at Upton Park admits it will be a mixture of relief and elation if the Hammers defeat Blackpool at Wembley on Saturday -
12:53With English striking options fairly limited, the Leeds boss is sad that the forward has spent his year as a peripheral figure at Old Trafford and missed out on a Euro 2012 place -
12:31With all the pressure on Sam Allardyce's Hammers for a return to the Premier League, Phil Kitromilides is backing the Tangerines in the Draw No Bet market at Wembley -
12:10Eleven players are on their way out of the Reebok Stadium, with Nigel Reo-Coker activating a release clause, but their talismanic striker is happy to stay and fight for promotion -
11:32Sam Allardyce and Ian Holloway are both just 90 minutes away from sealing top flight football for their respective sides at the first time of asking as the Wembley showpiece looms
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10:29Paul Ince's son has been making waves in the Championship this season with Blackpool, who are bidding to return to the Premier League in Saturday's play-off final -
08:40Saturday's play-off final at Wembley pairs the Hammers with Blackpool in a game described by the ex-Bolton, Newcastle and Blackburn manager as bigger than the Champions League
Thursday, 17 May 2012
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20:23The Wales international has recovered after dislocating his shoulder in the second-leg semi-final victory over Cardiff City and is set to be involved in the promotion decider -
14:27The veteran, who is available on a free transfer, has been touted publically by his ex-R's manager for a possible move to Elland Road as he looks to strengthen his squad
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
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17:59Former Nottingham Forest winger enjoyed a good season at the City Ground and has now joined brian McDermott's Premier league new boys on a three-year deal -
00:25The 59-year-old admitted that the Norwegian is the correct, if not "left-field", option, before the former Koln boss reassured fans of his knowledge of English football
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
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19:28The Brighton defender has profited from an injury to Wael Gomaa and received his first call-up ever to the Egyptian national team, while forward Shikabala finds himself ousted -
14:55The former Blackburn boss is to launch legal proceedings after footage of his successor lambasting his coaching ability was leaked overnight, causing an internet storm -
11:20The Ewood Park club saw their 11-year stint in the English Premier League ended last week. Willie Duncan asks whether relegation will cost the Scot his job as manager
Sunday, 13 May 2012
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08:36New England manager believes that his former FC Copenhagen captain will be a success at Molineux and told of the pair’s close friendship forged during his time in Scandanavia
Saturday, 12 May 2012
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07:43The highly-rated 21-year-old full-back has told team-mates that a move to Old Trafford is likely after his contract at Selhurst Park expires this summer
Friday, 11 May 2012
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07:32Clubs fear the six-week postponement of competitive games would be a hammer blow to the development of young players and is an "embarrassment" for new Academy shake-up
Thursday, 10 May 2012
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22:23Bluebirds board announce they will be keeping their current badge and strip colours for next season after supporters showed their ill-feeling towards proposed changes -
20:42Trio of west Midlands clubs all reportedly looking at the Uruguayan after seeing him take Brighton to the Championship last season and the brink of the playoffs this campaign -
20:02Hodgson brings in Birmingham City goalkeeping coach to work alongside Ray Clemence as England's Euro 2012 team begins to take shape. -
17:40Elsewhere, Jack Wilshere pinches Robin van Persie's squad number, and Sammy Ameobi congratulates Hatem Ben Arfa while Rafael van der Vaart has the briefest of meetings with his dad -
00:43The Tangerines boss hailed his side after their 2-2 draw with Birmingham at St Andrews sealed a Wembley showdown with West Ham United for a place in the Premier League
Wednesday, 9 May 2012
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23:25The Birmingham City boss admitted his side are "devastated" after losing their play-off semi-final against Blackpool but dismissed rumours he will move to the Hawthorns in summer -
21:42Ian Holloway's men squandered a two-goal advantage at St Andrew's to set up a tense finish but were able to hold out to secure a trip to Wembley on May 19 -
11:15Ian Holloway's men travel to St Andrews a goal up from the first leg but Adam Bate thinks Chris Hughton's side will be the ones to progress to the Wembley final to face West Ham
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
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23:31The Scot, who won the Premier League title with Rovers in 1995, believes his compatriot has not been supported by the club's owners this term amongst fan protests -
22:39The former Liverpool man was relieved of his duties on Tuesday after making comments regarding the Tigers' transfer policy, but he feels he has been treated unfairly -
20:58Deputy CEO Paul Hunt expressed his concerns in an email to Rovers owners Venky's and admitted he was worried about finances and the happiness of fans -
16:20Former England international has been relieved of his duties a week after he was suspended for claiming that the club's owners needed to back up claims of a £1m January kitty
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14:32Peterborough boss insists that there is no basis to the speculation linking him with the post at Molineux, despite certain bookmakers suspending all betting on the outcome -
10:45The Championship side is hosting boxing's hottest grudge match as the British pair will try to settle their differences by punching each other repeatedly in the face on July 14
Monday, 7 May 2012
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23:20The Hammers boss wants to see his side carry their form into the Championship play-off final but expressed concern over an injury to midfielder Jack Collison
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21:11The pair expressed disappointment at the Hammers' failure to secure automatic promotion but are determined to make up for that by sealing play-off success
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18:22Kevin Nolan and Ricardo Vaz Te were on target before half time as Sam Allardyce's side booked their place at Wembley Stadium, where they will face Blackpool or Birmingham City -
11:05The Hammers have been in excellent scoring form at Upton Park, and Phil Kitromilides can see them sealing their place at Wembley in style after their 2-0 win in the first leg
