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West Ham seal deal for Jacobsen

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West Ham have confirmed they have completed the signing of Danish right-back Lars Jacobsen from Blackburn.

The move was sealed late on transfer deadline day and was approved by the Premier League on Wednesday.

Jacobsen, 30, has earned 35 caps for Denmark and played 16 times for Blackburn since arriving in June 2009.

The Hammers, who are without a win this season, have also signed Belgian keeper Ruud Boffin from Dutch side MVV Maastricht on a two-year contract.

Hammers boss Avram Grant, whose side have leaked nine goals in their opening three Premier League games, had made recruiting a new right-back a priority.

Sam Allardyce signed Jacobsen for Blackburn on a free transfer from Everton, where his appearances were limited by a shoulder injury.

The defender started his career at Danish side Odense and has also played for Hamburg, FC Copenhagen and Nuremberg.

Jacobsen

played in all three of Denmark’s matches at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where they beat Cameroon but lost out on qualification from the group stage to the Netherlands and Japan.

“We have combined youth with experience this window and are pleased with the work we have done, even in these challenging times for the club,” said West Ham owner David Sullivan.

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Dyer disqualified after speeding

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1 September 2010
Last updated at 12:36 ET

Football player Kieron Dyer has been disqualified from driving for six months and fined more than 1,000 after being caught speeding.

The West Ham player, who started his career at Ipswich Town, was caught speeding on the A12 back in April.

At Lowestoft magistrates, in Dyer’s absence, he was convicted of speeding and failing to provide information on the identity of a driver.

He was also convicted of failing to produce a driving licence.

Dyer, 31, of Coney Byes Lane, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, was ordered to pay 1,015 in costs.

Eleven more points were added to his licence, which already had three points on it – taking the total over 12 points and leading to his disqualification.

Dyer has been capped 30 times by England and was in the national squad for both the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2004.

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West Ham agree deal for Jacobsen

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West Ham have agreed a deal to sign Danish right-back Lars Jacobsen from Blackburn Rovers.

The move was sealed late on transfer deadline day and is awaiting approval from the Premier League.

Jacobsen, 30, has earned 35 caps for Denmark and played 16 times for Blackburn since arriving in June 2009.

Hammers boss Avram Grant, whose side have leaked nine goals in their opening three Premier League games, had made recruiting a new right-back a priority.

Sam Allardyce signed Jacobsen for Blackburn on a free transfer from Everton, where his appearances were limited by a shoulder injury.

The defender started his career at Danish side Odense and has also played for Hamburg, FC Copenhagen and Nuremberg.

Jacobsen

played in all three of Denmark’s matches at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where they beat Cameroon but lost out on qualification from the group stage to the Netherlands and Japan.

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Brescia sign West Ham’s Daprela

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Italian side Brescia have signed Swiss defender Fabio Daprela on a permanent deal from West Ham.

The 19-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract with Brescia, who have been promoted to Serie A.

A statement from the club read: “Brescia announce the acquisition of Fabio Daprela. Daprela has signed a five-year contract.”

The left-back made seven appearances for West Ham last season, having joined them from Grasshoppers in 2009.

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Manchester United 3-0 West Ham

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Wayne Rooney scored his first goal since March as Manchester United cruised to victory to remain two points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Rooney converted a 33rd-minute penalty to end a 13-game drought after Jonathan Spector fouled Ryan Giggs.

Nani’s cool finish from Rooney’s neat pass made it 2-0 while Kieron Dyer hit the post for winless West Ham.

Dimitar Berbatov capped a fine performance by volleying past Robert Green from Nani’s chipped cross.

West Ham’s defeat left them rooted to the foot of the table and without a point while Manchester United remain third, level with Arsenal.

Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan

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Man Utd controlled game well – Phelan

The Hammers’ task was always going to be difficult, with Avram Grant’s side without an away win in the league since the first game of last season.

But Manchester United, who had won 11 of their previous 12 league games at Old Trafford, started sluggishly with Rooney in particular struggling for form.

However, as the half wore on, United’s veteran midfield duo of Paul Scholes and Giggs started to impose themselves on the game with Nani – who replaced Antonio Valencia in the starting line-up – also finding space on the right.

The Portuguese winger came closest to breaking the deadlock early on when his fierce 25-yard shot was palmed onto the crossbar by Green.

At the other end Dyer proved a useful outlet for the Hammers, while striker Carlton Cole was only denied a shot on goal by a last-ditch tackle from the superb Nemanja Vidic.

Dyer found the side-netting for the Hammers but Manchester United continued to press for an opening goal and just after the half-hour it came – albeit from the penalty spot.

Scholes found Giggs on the left with trademark vision, and after turning Spector inside out, the Welshman was eventually brought down by the Hammers defender.

It gave Rooney an opportunity to score for the first time since 30 March and the England striker made no mistake, finding the bottom of the net with a low penalty that sent Green the wrong way and brought to an end the longest barren spell of his career.

Soon after, Darren Fletcher saw his curling 25-yard drive superbly tipped round the post by Green as the Red Devils continued to press.

The hosts should have gone into the break 2-0 up but Nani wasted a glorious opportunity on the stroke of half-time, lifting the ball over Green but also over the bar from close range after a stunning clipped pass from Giggs.

However, Nani made amends for his miss just after the break, lashing the ball home left-footed from the edge of the area after cutting inside his marker following Rooney’s weighted pass.

Rooney himself was denied by a last-ditch Danny Gabbidon tackle before a fine passing move from West Ham saw Dyer crash a fierce shot against the outside of the post.

Scholes then tested Green from the edge of the area after good link-up play from Berbatov as the game started to turn into a procession for the hosts.

United soon increased their lead and having turned provider for Scholes, it was Berbatov’s turn to be on the receiving end with Nani’s clipped pass to the back post acrobatically volleyed home by the Bulgarian.

Cole and Vidic continued their personal duel with the Serbian defender again coming out on top as another last-ditch tackle denied the England striker a clear sight on goal.

Hammers striker Fredric Piquionne tested keeper Edwin van der Sar late on but the Dutchman was equal to the effort as Manchester United held on to keep their second clean sheet of the season.

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Saturday, 28 August 2010

Premier League

89:59 Substitution West Ham substitution: Luis Boa Morte replaced by Junior Stanislas (tactical).
89:59 Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed by Mark Noble (West Ham) to centre, resulting in open play.
88:46 Shot by Frederic Piquionne. Save by Edwin Van der Sar.
88:05 Effort on goal by Luis Nani from 25 yards. Daniel Gabbidon gets a block in. Luis Nani takes a short corner.
86:29 Corner taken by Mark Noble, clearance by John O’Shea.
84:23 Shot by Pablo Barrera (West Ham) right-footed from left channel (20 yards), missed right. Goal kick taken short by Edwin Van
der Sar (Man Utd).
83:34 Ryan Giggs takes a shot. Blocked by Matthew Upson. Corner taken short by Ryan Giggs. The ball is sent over by Ryan Giggs,
Carlton Cole manages to make a clearance.
81:53 Effort from deep inside the area by Scott Parker misses to the left of the target.
80:58 Attacking throw-in by Herita Ilunga (West Ham).
79:04 The ball is crossed by Ryan Giggs, Matthew Upson makes a clearance.
77:56 Attacking throw-in by Herita Ilunga (West Ham).
77:38 John O’Shea produces a cross, clearance made by Luis Boa Morte.
75:38 Defending throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
74:50 Substitution West Ham substitution: Kieron Dyer replaced by Frederic Piquionne (tactical).
74:42 Defending throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
72:55 Substitution Paul Scholes goes off and Michael Carrick comes on.
72:55 Substitution Michael Owen joins the action as a substitute, replacing Dimitar Berbatov.
72:55 Substitution Jonathan Evans leaves the field to be replaced by Chris Smalling.
72:55 Kieron Dyer is caught offside. Free kick taken by Edwin Van der Sar.
71:29 Carlton Cole challenges Jonathan Evans unfairly and gives away a free kick. Edwin Van der Sar restarts play with the free
kick.
70:43 The ball is crossed by Darren Fletcher.
70:19 Cross by Luis Nani (Man Utd), clearance by Daniel Gabbidon (West Ham).
70:04 Dimitar Berbatov is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Robert Green.
69:28 Booking Booking for Dimitar Berbatov for unsporting behaviour.
68:30 Assist (cross) by Luis Nani (Man Utd) from centre of penalty area.
68:30 GOAL – Dimitar Berbatov:Man Utd 3 – 0 West Ham goal by Dimitar Berbatov (Man Utd) right-footed (high centre of goal) from left side of penalty area (6 yards).Man Utd 3-0
West Ham.
68:30 Cross by Luis Nani (Man Utd),
68:10 Cross by John O’Shea (Man Utd), resulting in open play.
67:57 Defending throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
66:01 Foul by Herita Ilunga (West Ham) on John O’Shea (Man Utd). Free kick curled left-footed by Ryan Giggs (Man Utd) from right
wing (20 yards), over the bar. Goal kick taken long by Robert Green (West Ham).
64:32 Cross by Ryan Giggs (Man Utd), blocked by Jonathan Spector (West Ham). Inswinging corner from left by-line taken right-footed
by Luis Nani (Man Utd) to short, resulting in open play.
63:48 Cross by Patrice Evra (Man Utd), resulting in ball out of play. Defending throw-in by Herita Ilunga (West Ham).
61:46 Paul Scholes takes a shot. Save by Robert Green.
61:39 Cross by Patrice Evra (Man Utd), resulting in open play.
60:56 Attacking throw-in by Patrice Evra (Man Utd).
60:56 Substitution West Ham substitution: Julien Faubert replaced by Pablo Barrera (tactical).
59:51 Foul by Luis Boa Morte (West Ham) on Luis Nani (Man Utd). Direct free kick taken right-footed by John O’Shea (Man Utd) from
right channel, passed.
58:24 Foul by Patrice Evra (Man Utd) on Jonathan Spector (West Ham). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Jonathan Spector (West
Ham) from own half, passed.
57:28 Direct free kick taken right-footed by John O’Shea (Man Utd) from right channel, passed.
57:28 Booking Matthew Upson (West Ham) booked for unsporting behaviour.
57:28 Foul by Matthew Upson (West Ham) on Wayne Rooney (Man Utd).
56:39 Shot by Luis Nani (Man Utd) right-footed from centre of penalty area (18 yards), missed left. Goal kick taken long by Robert
Green (West Ham).
55:04 Effort from just inside the penalty box by Kieron Dyer strikes the post.
53:22 Cross by Julien Faubert (West Ham), resulting in ball out of play. Goal kick taken short by Edwin Van der Sar (Man Utd).
51:51 Goal kick taken short by Edwin Van der Sar (Man Utd).
50:04 Foul by Dimitar Berbatov (Man Utd) on Scott Parker (West Ham). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Scott Parker (West Ham)
from own half, passed.
49:09 Assist (pass) by Wayne Rooney (Man Utd) from right channel.
49:09 GOAL – Luis Nani:Man Utd 2 – 0 West Ham Goal by Luis Nani (Man Utd) drilled left-footed (top-left of goal) from centre of penalty area (18 yards).Man Utd 2-0 West
Ham.
48:21 Attacking throw-in by Herita Ilunga (West Ham).
47:01 Foul by Ryan Giggs (Man Utd) on Jonathan Spector (West Ham). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Robert Green (West Ham)
from own half, resulting in open play.
46:36 Defending throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
45:01 The second half begins.
Half Time
45:00+2:05 The referee calls an end to the first half.
45:00+1:33 Defending throw-in by Patrice Evra (Man Utd).
45:00+0:46 Shot by Luis Nani (Man Utd) lobbed right-footed from centre of penalty area (12 yards), over the bar. Goal kick taken long
by Robert Green (West Ham).
45:00+0:18 Cross by Patrice Evra (Man Utd), clearance by Matthew Upson (West Ham).
44:14 Cross by Luis Nani (Man Utd), clearance by Matthew Upson (West Ham).
43:47 Julien Faubert (West Ham) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Jonathan Evans (Man Utd) from own half,
passed.
Correction – 42:52 The ball is sent over by Ryan Giggs, Dimitar Berbatov takes a shot from 12 yards. Blocked by Herita Ilunga. Close range effort
by Dimitar Berbatov goes over the bar.
42:52 The ball is sent over by Ryan Giggs, Dimitar Berbatov takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Herita Ilunga gets a block
in. Dimitar Berbatov produces a right-footed shot from close in that clears the bar.
42:23 The ball is sent over by Julien Faubert, Nemanja Vidic manages to make a clearance.
41:40 Goal kick taken long by Robert Green (West Ham).
41:24 Attacking throw-in by Ryan Giggs (Man Utd).
41:12 Defending throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
41:01 Cross by Luis Nani (Man Utd), resulting in ball out of play.
40:25 Defending throw-in by Herita Ilunga (West Ham).
39:40 The ball is swung over by Ryan Giggs, clearance made by Jonathan Spector. Darren Fletcher has a drilled shot. Save by Robert
Green. Luis Nani takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, Carlton Cole makes a clearance.
39:22 Attacking throw-in by John O’Shea (Man Utd).
38:44 Attacking throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
35:02 Luis Nani takes a shot. Blocked by Carlton Cole. Inswinging corner taken by Ryan Giggs from the right by-line played to the
near post, clearance by Matthew Upson.
34:32 Luis Nani produces a cross, Daniel Gabbidon makes a clearance. Ryan Giggs takes a inswinging corner.
34:04 Luis Nani sends in a cross, blocked by Scott Parker. Short corner taken by Luis Nani.
32:50 Assist on the goal came from Ryan Giggs.
32:50 GOAL – Wayne Rooney:Man Utd 1 – 0 West Ham Placed penalty scored by Wayne Rooney. Man Utd 1-0 West Ham.
32:01 Jonathan Spector challenges Ryan Giggs unfairly and gives away a Penalty.
31:27 Attacking throw-in by Patrice Evra (Man Utd).
31:02 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Nemanja Vidic by Carlton Cole. Nemanja Vidic takes the direct free kick.
30:26 Foul by Paul Scholes (Man Utd) on Luis Boa Morte (West Ham). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Robert Green (West Ham)
from own half, resulting in open play.
Correction – 29:52 Attacking throw-in by Luis Nani (Man Utd).
29:52 Attacking throw-in by John O’Shea (Man Utd).
27:01 Shot by Kieron Dyer (West Ham) drilled right-footed from left channel (20 yards), missed left. Goal kick taken long by Edwin
Van der Sar (Man Utd).
26:18 Foul by Luis Nani (Man Utd) on Kieron Dyer (West Ham). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Robert Green (West Ham) from
own half, resulting in open play.
24:55 Shot from deep inside the area by Luis Nani goes over the bar.
23:48 Foul by Scott Parker (West Ham) on Wayne Rooney (Man Utd). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Jonathan Evans (Man Utd)
from left channel, passed.
23:24 Luis Nani has a drilled shot. Robert Green makes a save.
22:52 Mark Noble takes a shot. Nemanja Vidic gets a block in.
20:50 Cross by Luis Nani (Man Utd), save (caught) by Robert Green (West Ham).
20:03 Dimitar Berbatov takes a shot. Scott Parker gets a block in. Ryan Giggs takes the inswinging corner, clearance by Carlton
Cole.
Correction – 19:44 Matthew Upson concedes a free kick for a foul on Dimitar Berbatov. Free kick taken by Paul Scholes.
19:44 Foul by Matthew Upson on Dimitar Berbatov, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Paul Scholes,
19:10 Direct free kick taken right-footed by Jonathan Evans (Man Utd) from own half, passed.
19:10 Booking Mark Noble (West Ham) booked for unsporting behaviour.
19:10 Foul by Mark Noble (West Ham) on Wayne Rooney (Man Utd).
19:02 Cross by Julien Faubert (West Ham), clearance by Patrice Evra (Man Utd).
18:06 Kieron Dyer delivers the ball, Darren Fletcher manages to make a clearance.
15:43 Foul by Jonathan Spector (West Ham) on Luis Nani (Man Utd). Free kick taken right-footed by Luis Nani (Man Utd) from left
channel (20 yards), over the bar. Goal kick taken long by Robert Green (West Ham).
14:58 Cross by John O’Shea (Man Utd), resulting in open play.
13:28 Scott Parker fouled by Darren Fletcher, the ref awards a free kick. Robert Green restarts play with the free kick.
12:58 Shot by Wayne Rooney (Man Utd) volleyed right-footed from centre of penalty area (12 yards), blocked by Matthew Upson (West
Ham).
11:13 Attacking throw-in by Herita Ilunga (West Ham).
10:05 Shot by Wayne Rooney (Man Utd) drilled right-footed from right channel (20 yards), save (caught) by Robert Green (West Ham).
9:36 Cross by Julien Faubert (West Ham), clearance by John O’Shea (Man Utd).
8:55 Defending throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
7:25 The referee blows for offside against Dimitar Berbatov. Free kick taken by Robert Green.
6:46 Corner taken right-footed by Luis Nani, Carlton Cole makes a clearance.
2:46 Cross by Patrice Evra (Man Utd), save (caught) by Robert Green (West Ham).
2:13 Foul by Julien Faubert (West Ham) on Patrice Evra (Man Utd). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Patrice Evra (Man Utd)
from own half, passed.
1:27 Carlton Cole (West Ham) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Nemanja Vidic (Man Utd) from own half, passed.
0:00 The game gets underway.

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Obinna secures West Ham loan move

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West Ham have confirmed the signing of Nigeria international striker Victor Obinna on a season-long loan deal from European champions Inter Milan.

The 23-year-old, who is West Ham’s sixth summer signing, spent last season on loan with Spanish side Malaga.

“He’s a very good player and can play in many forward positions,” said Hammers manager Avram Grant.

The deal for Obinna includes an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.

“We have a problem with the financial situation, as everybody knows, the team is in a lot of debt.

“This is the reason we are taking players on loan with options – first because it is cheaper and second because it will be good for us in the future,” Grant added.

Obinna has won more than 30 caps for his country and made two appearances at the World Cup in South Africa.

He has been with Inter since the summer of 2008 when he joined them from another Italian club, Chievo.

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Nsofor delighted by Hammers move

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New West Ham United striker Victor Obinna Nsofor says he is delighted to be joining a club in the English Premier League.

The Super Eagles star, 23, has signed a one-year loan deal with the Hammers from Inter Milan, although he is still waiting for a work permit.

“I am delighted to be joining West Ham, a team with a passionate tradition in English football,” he told BBC Sport.

“Even though I had offers elsewhere, I preferred England and West Ham.

“I am really looking forward to living in London and playing for one of the traditional teams in Europe,” he said.

Nsofor had a successful medical at Upton Park and has returned to Italy while his work permit is sorted out.

A move to Everton two years ago was prevented after his failure to secure a permit, but since then he has cemented his place in the Nigerian national side and Nsofor insists he has come to England at the right time.

“The past is irrelevant but right now the future is what matters, there are talented players in the [West Ham] squad and I believe I can also bring something different and positive to the team.

“Hopefully, we can just put all the past games behind, learn from those mistakes and give the fans something to cheer about.”

“This is a big platform and opportunity for me as a young player, I will not let the fans and team-mates down.”

Nsofor has scored 11 goals in 34 international matches for Nigeria and was an integral part of the side which won silver at the Beijing Olympics two years ago.

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Grant worried by fragile Hammers

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West Ham manager Avram Grant feels his side lack belief after seeing them scrape past Oxford in the Carling Cup.

Scott Parker scored the only goal in injury time to finally break the League Two side’s resistance and give the Hammers their first win of the season.

“Mentally it is not just because it is the first win but that we did it in the last moment,” said Grant. “This team carried a lot of psychology problems.

“When everything goes well we are OK, when it does not we are a bit nervous.”

Grant, though, is hopeful that the victory will help his side turn a corner.

“Tonight [Tuesday] they saw that if you don’t give up and keep trying to do the right things you can score in the last moment,” he added.

“When you play against a team not from our league they will always defend. I liked that the players continued to pass the ball and were not crazy to score.

“We are in the next round and that is the most important thing.”

Oxford manager Chris Wilder was disappointed at the manner of defeat but proud of his players for their heroics.

“I’m delighted for the football club,” he said. “We’ve been off the radar for a long time and now we are back on it with games like tonight with 4,000 supporters on a Tuesday night in east London.

“The players grew into the game and enjoyed the experience and when you see the reaction of their goalkeeper at the end when he slid 40 yards on his knees in front of their supporters that says it all.

“We had nothing to lose. I’ve played teams from lower leagues before and every misplaced pass gets a little boo and a groan. Sometimes you tighten up and do not play free-flowing football. That’s why it was important to keep it tight early on.

“But right at the end to see the ball in the back of the net was heartbreaking for everybody.”

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West Ham 1-0 Oxford

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Scott Parker spared West Ham’s blushes by scoring the winner deep into injury time to overcome League Two’s Oxford in the Carling Cup second round.

The visitors forced keeper Marek Stech into good saves from James Constable and Asa Hall while Simon Heslop and Harry Worley went narrowly wide.

Parker came close 10 minutes from time while Carlton Cole had an effort ruled out for offside after 88 minutes.

As extra-time loomed, Parker converted Frederic Piquionne’s cross.

The timing was harsh on the visitors who had been stubborn and organised throughout and at least deserved a crack at the Hammers in extra-time.

But while West Ham manager Avram Grant will be thankful to have avoided a cup giant-killing, this performance only laid bare the size of his task at Upton Park.

West Ham are without a point after two league games this season and they are struggling for fire power.

And the truth is that the result was tough on Oxford who, for long periods of this match, were as good as their top-flight opponents.

Piquionne might have put the Hammers in front in the first minute but his rasping 20-yard shot was neatly turned around the post for a corner by Oxford goalkeeper Ryan Clarke.

But it was the header he missed from six yards and when under no pressure with just the goalkeeper to beat which summed up the home side’s problems.

The first half was all huff and puff and no end product for the Hammers and it could have been worse for the hosts because the visitors had their chances.

Alfie Potter, who once scored for Havant and Waterlooville against Liverpool at Anfield in an FA Cup fourth-round tie, was a scampering menace, firing in a 25-yard shot which stung the hands of Stech.

Constable and Hall, the latter with a blistering 30-yard drive, also brought sharp saves from the West Ham goalkeeper in the first half.

The second half was much of the same, Grant’s men driving forward but too often without conviction or creativity.

Oxford might have produced a heroic result if shots from Hall and Potter had been more precise. But as it was, they were stung by a late, late show from Parker.

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Tuesday, 24 August 2010

Carling Cup

Final Result
Full Time
90:00+4:45 The final whistle is blown by the referee.
90:00+2:51 Assist on the goal came from Frederic Piquionne.
90:00+2:51 GOAL – Scott Parker:West Ham 1 – 0 Oxford Utd A goal is scored by Scott Parker from close range to the bottom right corner of the goal. West Ham 1-0 Oxford Utd.
90:00+0:58 Defending throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
89:17 Foul by Simon Clist (Oxford Utd) on Benni McCarthy (West Ham). Free kick taken right-footed by Mark Noble (West Ham) from
right channel (20 yards), over the bar. Goal kick taken long by Ryan Clarke (Oxford Utd).
89:03 Defending throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
88:41 Goal kick taken long by Ryan Clarke (Oxford Utd).
87:51 The referee blows for offside against Benni McCarthy. Ryan Clarke takes the free kick.
86:05 Scott Parker gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Simon Heslop. Ryan Clarke takes the free kick.
85:23 Substitution Alfie Potter leaves the field to be replaced by Matthew Green.
85:03 Defending throw-in by Ben Purkiss (Oxford Utd).
84:01 Attacking throw-in by Ben Purkiss (Oxford Utd).
83:34 Pablo Barrera takes a shot. Blocked by Richie Baker.
83:17 Defending throw-in by James Tomkins (West Ham).
82:11 Defending throw-in by Tal Ben-Haim (West Ham).
82:04 Attacking throw-in by Julien Faubert (West Ham).
81:37 Shot by Asa Hall (Oxford Utd) left-footed from left channel (25 yards), save (caught) by Marek Stech (West Ham).
80:52 Attacking throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
80:30 James Constable (Oxford Utd) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Marek Stech (West Ham) from own half,
resulting in open play.
80:19 Defending throw-in by Julien Faubert (West Ham).
79:34 Shot by Scott Parker (West Ham) right-footed from centre of penalty area (12 yards), save (parried) by Ryan Clarke (Oxford
Utd).
78:49 Goal kick taken short by Marek Stech (West Ham).
78:11 Carlton Cole takes a shot. Ryan Clarke makes a comfortable save.
77:31 Goal kick taken short by Marek Stech (West Ham).
77:31 Substitution Benni McCarthy is brought on as a substitute for Freddie Sears.
76:50 Inswinging corner from right by-line taken left-footed by Simon Clist (Oxford Utd) to centre, clearance by Frederic Piquionne
(West Ham).
75:03 Attacking throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
74:46 Carlton Cole takes a shot. Jake Wright gets a block in.
73:57 Attacking throw-in by Anthony Tonkin (Oxford Utd).
70:45 Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Mark Noble, Headed effort on goal by Frederic Piquionne from inside the
penalty box misses to the right of the target.
69:31 Goal kick taken long by Ryan Clarke (Oxford Utd).
69:31 Substitution Richie Baker replaces Dannie Bulman.
69:31 Freddie Sears produces a left-footed shot from inside the area that clears the crossbar.
68:47 Shot by Pablo Barrera. Blocked by Simon Clist. Corner taken right-footed by Mark Noble, clearance by Jake Wright.
67:24 Attacking throw-in by Julien Faubert (West Ham).
66:06 Centre by Anthony Tonkin, clearance by Jonathan Spector. Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Simon Clist.
65:20 Goal kick taken short by Marek Stech (West Ham).
64:43 Shot by Harry Worley (Oxford Utd) right-footed from right channel (20 yards), missed left. Goal kick taken short by Marek
Stech (West Ham).
64:10 Attacking throw-in by Anthony Tonkin (Oxford Utd).
62:40 Attacking throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
62:23 Attacking throw-in by Julien Faubert (West Ham).
61:01 Goal kick taken long by Ryan Clarke (Oxford Utd).
61:01 Substitution West Ham substitution: Junior Stanislas replaced by Carlton Cole (tactical).
61:01 Shot by Mark Noble (West Ham) right-footed from centre of penalty area (12 yards), missed right.
60:18 Frederic Piquionne takes a shot. Save by Ryan Clarke.
58:21 Attacking throw-in by Anthony Tonkin (Oxford Utd).
56:56 Direct free kick taken right-footed by Tal Ben-Haim (West Ham) from own half, passed.
56:56 Booking Simon Heslop (Oxford Utd) booked for unsporting behaviour.
56:56 Foul by Simon Heslop (Oxford Utd) on Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
56:35 Attacking throw-in by Anthony Tonkin (Oxford Utd).
56:05 The referee blows for offside. Ryan Clarke restarts play with the free kick.
55:44 Foul by Simon Heslop (Oxford Utd) on Scott Parker (West Ham). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Scott Parker (West Ham)
from right channel, passed.
55:00 The assistant referee flags for offside against Frederic Piquionne. Ryan Clarke takes the free kick.
54:25 Defending throw-in by Ben Purkiss (Oxford Utd).
54:04 Unfair challenge on Dannie Bulman by Mark Noble results in a free kick. Dannie Bulman takes the free kick.
53:39 Foul by Frederic Piquionne (West Ham) on Dannie Bulman (Oxford Utd). Direct free kick taken left-footed by Harry Worley (Oxford
Utd) from right channel, passed.
53:23 Attacking throw-in by Ben Purkiss (Oxford Utd).
52:46 Frederic Piquionne has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.
52:26 Attacking throw-in by Freddie Sears (West Ham).
51:44 Defending throw-in by Anthony Tonkin (Oxford Utd).
51:30 Attacking throw-in by Julien Faubert (West Ham).
51:08 Effort from outside the area by Simon Heslop goes wide right of the goal.
50:06 Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Mark Noble, Foul by James Tomkins on James Constable, free kick awarded. Ryan Clarke
takes the direct free kick.
49:45 Attacking throw-in by Julien Faubert (West Ham).
49:29 Foul by Anthony Tonkin (Oxford Utd) on Pablo Barrera (West Ham). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Pablo Barrera (West
Ham) from right wing, passed.
45:44 Effort on goal by Simon Clist from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the goal.
45:01 The match restarts for the second half.
45:01 Substitution Oxford Utd substitution: Mitchell Cole replaced by Simon Clist (tactical).
Half Time
45:00+1:08 The half-time whistle blows.
45:00+0:42 Defending throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
44:14 Pablo Barrera takes a shot from just outside the penalty area clears the crossbar.
43:18 Inswinging corner taken by Mark Noble from the left by-line, Jake Wright makes a clearance.
42:47 Attacking throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
41:12 Shot by Asa Hall (Oxford Utd) drilled right-footed from right channel (30 yards), save (tipped over) by Marek Stech (West
Ham). Outswinging corner from left by-line taken left-footed by Mitchell Cole (Oxford Utd) to far post, shot by James Constable
(Oxford Utd) right-footed from right side of penalty area (6 yards), over the bar. Goal kick taken short by Marek Stech (West
Ham).
40:02 Julien Faubert takes a shot. Blocked by Asa Hall. Mark Noble decides to take a short corner.
38:47 Defending throw-in by Ben Purkiss (Oxford Utd).
37:43 Defending throw-in by Ben Purkiss (Oxford Utd).
36:30 Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Mark Noble (West Ham) to centre, clearance by Harry Worley (Oxford
Utd).
36:22 Defending throw-in by Jake Wright (Oxford Utd).
35:40 Foul by James Constable on James Tomkins, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by James Tomkins.
35:12 Attacking throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
33:50 The ball is crossed by Julien Faubert, Close range headed effort by Frederic Piquionne goes wide of the left-hand post.
32:41 Goal kick taken long by Ryan Clarke (Oxford Utd).
31:20 Goal kick taken short by Marek Stech (West Ham).
30:54 Attacking throw-in by Ben Purkiss (Oxford Utd).
28:53 James Constable is flagged offside by the assistant referee. James Tomkins takes the free kick.
27:19 Junior Stanislas takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Dannie Bulman gets a block in. Corner taken right-footed by Mark
Noble from the left by-line, Harry Worley manages to make a clearance.
26:59 Free kick awarded for a foul by Simon Heslop on Jonathan Spector. James Tomkins takes the free kick.
25:52 Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Mark Noble (West Ham) to near post, shot by Frederic Piquionne
(West Ham) right-footed from right side of penalty area (6 yards), defending throw-in by Ben Purkiss (Oxford Utd).
24:39 Attacking throw-in by Julien Faubert (West Ham).
24:22 Foul by Jake Wright (Oxford Utd) on Frederic Piquionne (West Ham). Direct free kick taken right-footed by Mark Noble (West
Ham) from own half, passed.
24:00 Shot by Alfie Potter (Oxford Utd) drilled right-footed from left channel (25 yards), save (caught) by Marek Stech (West Ham).
23:02 Goal kick taken short by Marek Stech (West Ham).
22:31 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Alfie Potter by Jonathan Spector. Ryan Clarke takes the free kick.
21:00 Goal kick taken long by Ryan Clarke (Oxford Utd).
18:43 James Constable (Oxford Utd) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken right-footed by Scott Parker (West Ham) from own half,
passed.
17:11 Attacking throw-in by Ben Purkiss (Oxford Utd).
16:43 Junior Stanislas has an effort at goal from outside the area which misses left.
15:51 James Constable takes a shot. Save by Marek Stech.
14:58 Attacking throw-in by Julien Faubert (West Ham).
11:16 Attacking throw-in by Anthony Tonkin (Oxford Utd).
10:01 Frederic Piquionne (West Ham) caught offside. Indirect free kick taken left-footed by Ryan Clarke (Oxford Utd) from own half,
resulting in open play.
9:36 Goal kick taken short by Marek Stech (West Ham).
8:29 Goal kick taken long by Ryan Clarke (Oxford Utd).
7:06 Attacking throw-in by Anthony Tonkin (Oxford Utd).
5:51 Defending throw-in by Ben Purkiss (Oxford Utd).
5:25 Shot by Scott Parker from a long way out goes over the crossbar.
4:36 Defending throw-in by Jonathan Spector (West Ham).
4:08 Goal kick taken long by Ryan Clarke (Oxford Utd).
3:56 Attacking throw-in by Julien Faubert (West Ham).
2:49 Goal kick taken long by Ryan Clarke (Oxford Utd).
0:46 Shot by Frederic Piquionne (West Ham) drilled right-footed from right channel (20 yards), save (tipped round post) by Ryan
Clarke (Oxford Utd). Outswinging corner from right by-line taken right-footed by Mark Noble (West Ham) to centre, header by
Pablo Barrera (West Ham) from centre of penalty area (12 yards), over the bar. Goal kick taken long by Ryan Clarke (Oxford
Utd).
0:00 The ref blows the whistle to begin the match.

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West Ham sell Diamanti to Brescia

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West Ham have sold Alessandro Diamanti to Brescia for 2.2m euros (1.8m).

The 27-year-old forward cost the Upton Park club 6m when they signed him from Livorno in August 2009.

He scored eight goals in 29 games for the Hammers in the 2009-2010 season but has played only 17 minutes of Avram Grant’s first two games as manager.

West Ham said in a statement that the sale of Diamanti would “release space in the squad for another player to be brought in”.

Brescia won the last promotion spot to Serie A after winning a play-off against Torino at the end of last season.

Should they do enough this season to remain in Italy’s top flight for another term, another 300,000 euros (245,000) will be payable to West Ham.

The Hammers added: “Diamanti faced stiff competition for a first-team place with the arrivals of Pablo Barrera, Thomas Hitzlsperger and Frederic Piquionne.”

The club concluded its media release by revealing it “could unveil more exciting new faces before the transfer window shuts [on 31 August]“.

West Ham, with no points from their first two Premier League games this season, have been linked with a move for Lorient striker Kevin Gameiro.

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