PUBLISHED: 14:56 08 June 2018 West Ham's Manuel Lanzini in action for Argentina (pic Martin Rickett/PA) PA Wire/PA Images West Ham United have been rocked by the news that influential playmaker Manuel Lanzini has suffered a serious injury on international duty with Argentina. Lanzini was preparing with his national team for the World Cup finals in Russia when he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, ruling him out of the tournament in the short-term and potentially for a considerable length of time. A post on Argentina’s official Twitter feed said: “Manuel Lanzini suffered, in today’s morning training, the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee.” Lanzini scored five goals in 29 appearances for West Ham last season and netted his first international goal in a 2-0 win over Italy in March. He was looking to add to his three caps in Group D matches against Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria, but a statement on West Ham’s … [Read more...] about West Ham United rocked by Lanzini injury ahead of World Cup
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Grimsby Town fan unites football clubs in bid to raise money for Demi Knight
A Grimsby Town fan is planning to cycle 45 miles to Lincoln as he tries to raise money for cancer stricken Demi Knight, a young girl that has had to go all the way to America for cancer treatment. Season ticket holder James Whaley, 31, has united two Lincolnshire football clubs, Grimsby Town and Lincoln City, as he bids to raise money for the 11 year-old Louth girl, who has travelled to Texas to receive experimental cancer treatment at the Burzynski Clinic. Demi discovered she had cancer for the second time in February and the NHS said there was nothing they could do for her. The Medulloblastoma brain tumour is currently pressing on her brain and spine. Her family has managed to raise over £40,000 to fly her for experimental treatment in the private Burzynski Clinic in Houston - but they are facing costs of $24,000 every fortnight and are struggling to meet the spiraling costs. James is planning to cycle between the two clubs in an attempt to raise money for the young girl's … [Read more...] about Grimsby Town fan unites football clubs in bid to raise money for Demi Knight
West Ham United confirm appointment of Manuel Pellegrini as manager
Manuel Pellegrini has signed a three-year contract to become West Ham’s new manager. The former Real Madrid and Manchester City boss succeeds David Moyes, having left Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune over the weekend. Joint chairman David Sullivan hailed Pellegrini’s track record of winning the Premier League title with City as crucial to his chances of ushering in a new era of success at the London Stadium. “I am delighted to welcome Manuel Pellegrini to West Ham United,” Sullivan said on the club’s website. “He is one of the world’s most respected football coaches and we look forward to working with him. “It was important that we appointed someone with knowledge and experience of the Premier League, who already has an understanding – not only of the teams and players we face – but of West Ham United and our ambitions. “Manuel brings a reputation for attacking football and getting the best out of his … [Read more...] about West Ham United confirm appointment of Manuel Pellegrini as manager
David Moyes leaves position as West Ham United manager
David Moyes has left his job as manager of West Ham United following the conclusion of his short-term contract. The former Everton, Manchester United and Sunderland boss took over at West Ham with the club in the relegation zone and guided them to a 13th place finish, winning seven points from the final three matches of the season. However, he has repeatedly complained about the amount of leaks to the media and has had to deal with angry fan protests against the club’s hierarchy. Assistant coaches Alan Irvine, Stuart Pearce and Billy McKinlay have also left the club. Premier League kits gallery and Europe 21 show all Premier League kits gallery and Europe 1/21 In a last ditch attempt to stop Arsenal sinking any further down the league, Puma have decided to add red armband to the 2018/19 edition. 2/21 This shirt looks as though a Yokohama Tyre has run over it, leaving strips of red and white. 3/21 Now this is a nice kit - a throwback to the good old days. It … [Read more...] about David Moyes leaves position as West Ham United manager
West Ham United 3-1 Everton
By Greg O'Keeffe BBC Sport 13 May From the section Premier League Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44020200 Read more about sharing. West Ham moved up two places in the Premier League table to finish 13th after a Manuel Lanzini-inspired win over Everton in what could be the final game in charge for both managers.Striker Marko Arnautovic's thumping second-half goal added to playmaker Lanzini's opener before the break and David Moyes' men ended a turbulent campaign on a high when the Argentine curled a third past Jordan Pickford near the end.Everton, who pulled one back through Oumar Niasse, finished eighth after ninth-placed Leicester's defeat but some supporters chanted for manager Sam Allardyce to be sacked, as out-of-contract Moyes will also reflect on his next step.West Ham goalkeeper … [Read more...] about West Ham United 3-1 Everton