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Is that cunt on Xfactor ?West Ham chief slams ‘Europa League distraction’ talk as Hammers eye Fair Play spot
10:14 20 May 2015
Brad Pinard
West Ham United chairman David Gold (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
West Ham co-chairman David Gold insists the Hammers will go all out in the Europa League if they are lucky enough to qualify.
The Fair Play league is finely poised, as England have been guaranteed a place in the Europa League through it next season, with Everton narrowly behind West Ham.
The Toffees’ four yellow cards at Upton Park last weekend, in their 2-1 win, was a blow though compared to West Ham’s one and so barring a dramatic final day, the Hammers will be in Europe next term.
I think I read on twitter that he got it because he had a bet with a gooner...
Not sure why he'd bet that though! "If we beat you, I'll get a tattoo of the scoreline!"
The only 'Fair Play' award i'm pleased to see them get, is fair play to them for that result yesterday!
...and that's where the goodwill ends!
Tottenham rejected teenage West Ham midfielder Reece Oxford
Last Updated: 10/08/15 12:54pm
Reece Oxford has been compared with another Upton Park youth product, former defender Rio Ferdinand
Reece Oxford has revealed Tottenham rejected the chance to sign him on professional terms before he joined London rivals West Ham United.
Who is Reece Oxford?
We profile the teenager who made such an impression
The midfielder made his Premier League debut on Sunday, aged just 16 and 236 days, and played a starring role as his side recorded a surprise 2-0 win at Woolwich.
Oxford is now the second youngest starter in Premier League history, beaten only by Jose Baxter who was 45 days his junior when appearing for Everton against West Brom in 2008.
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The teenager, who is scheduled to receive his GCSE results next week, showed maturity beyond his years against the likes of Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey and Santi Cazorla at the Emirates.
Had things worked out differently, he might have been plying his trade at White Hart Lane instead of helping Slaven Bilic’s side cause the biggest shock of the opening weekend.
Reece Oxford showed maturity beyond his 16 years as West Ham won at Woolwich
"I was at Tottenham for a while but they did not want me and I went to West Ham, which was the best option for me. I was a striker back then," he said.
“West Ham have been giving the young players a chance who are coming through. The academy is great. They like to push players, we have a few youngsters playing in the U21s, which is good.
“Last season I was on the bench a few times, so I expected to be around the team again this season, but not starting against Woolwich.
“I found out on Saturday night. The manager asked me to sit and talk to everyone to help get them into position, not to let Woolwich catch us out on the break, to keep it simple and not try to do too much.
“It was just an honour to play. The manager said my performance was good, it was a dream debut for me.”
Being compared to Rio Ferdinand is an honour, really. I have not played centre-back in a while, but I can play there and midfield.
Reece Oxford
Oxford can play both in the central midfield position he occupied at Woolwich and also in central defence.
His ability to drop deeper has led to comparisons with former West Ham defender Rio Ferdinand and he added: “I have heard that a lot. It is good, he was great.
“Me being compared to him is an honour really. I have not played centre-back in a while, but I can play both.”
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Last Updated: 10/08/15 12:54pm
Reece Oxford has been compared with another Upton Park youth product, former defender Rio Ferdinand
Reece Oxford has revealed Tottenham rejected the chance to sign him on professional terms before he joined London rivals West Ham United.
Who is Reece Oxford?
We profile the teenager who made such an impression
The midfielder made his Premier League debut on Sunday, aged just 16 and 236 days, and played a starring role as his side recorded a surprise 2-0 win at Woolwich.
Oxford is now the second youngest starter in Premier League history, beaten only by Jose Baxter who was 45 days his junior when appearing for Everton against West Brom in 2008.
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The teenager, who is scheduled to receive his GCSE results next week, showed maturity beyond his years against the likes of Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey and Santi Cazorla at the Emirates.
Had things worked out differently, he might have been plying his trade at White Hart Lane instead of helping Slaven Bilic’s side cause the biggest shock of the opening weekend.
Reece Oxford showed maturity beyond his 16 years as West Ham won at Woolwich
"I was at Tottenham for a while but they did not want me and I went to West Ham, which was the best option for me. I was a striker back then," he said.
“West Ham have been giving the young players a chance who are coming through. The academy is great. They like to push players, we have a few youngsters playing in the U21s, which is good.
“Last season I was on the bench a few times, so I expected to be around the team again this season, but not starting against Woolwich.
“I found out on Saturday night. The manager asked me to sit and talk to everyone to help get them into position, not to let Woolwich catch us out on the break, to keep it simple and not try to do too much.
“It was just an honour to play. The manager said my performance was good, it was a dream debut for me.”
Being compared to Rio Ferdinand is an honour, really. I have not played centre-back in a while, but I can play there and midfield.
Reece Oxford
Oxford can play both in the central midfield position he occupied at Woolwich and also in central defence.
His ability to drop deeper has led to comparisons with former West Ham defender Rio Ferdinand and he added: “I have heard that a lot. It is good, he was great.
“Me being compared to him is an honour really. I have not played centre-back in a while, but I can play both.”
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Barton having a medical there apparently.
Karen brady currently holding his nuts and asking him to cough
Karen brady currently holding his nuts and asking him to cough
This seems to happen most times a team has to play loads of european qualifiers before the PL starts.
They come flying out of the blocks, but are then knackered by the end of September.
Tottenham rejected teenage West Ham midfielder Reece Oxford
Last Updated: 10/08/15 12:54pm
Reece Oxford has been compared with another Upton Park youth product, former defender Rio Ferdinand
Reece Oxford has revealed Tottenham rejected the chance to sign him on professional terms before he joined London rivals West Ham United.
Who is Reece Oxford?
We profile the teenager who made such an impression
The midfielder made his Premier League debut on Sunday, aged just 16 and 236 days, and played a starring role as his side recorded a surprise 2-0 win at Woolwich.
Oxford is now the second youngest starter in Premier League history, beaten only by Jose Baxter who was 45 days his junior when appearing for Everton against West Brom in 2008.
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The teenager, who is scheduled to receive his GCSE results next week, showed maturity beyond his years against the likes of Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey and Santi Cazorla at the Emirates.
Had things worked out differently, he might have been plying his trade at White Hart Lane instead of helping Slaven Bilic’s side cause the biggest shock of the opening weekend.
Reece Oxford showed maturity beyond his 16 years as West Ham won at Woolwich
"I was at Tottenham for a while but they did not want me and I went to West Ham, which was the best option for me. I was a striker back then," he said.
“West Ham have been giving the young players a chance who are coming through. The academy is great. They like to push players, we have a few youngsters playing in the U21s, which is good.
“Last season I was on the bench a few times, so I expected to be around the team again this season, but not starting against Woolwich.
“I found out on Saturday night. The manager asked me to sit and talk to everyone to help get them into position, not to let Woolwich catch us out on the break, to keep it simple and not try to do too much.
“It was just an honour to play. The manager said my performance was good, it was a dream debut for me.”
Being compared to Rio Ferdinand is an honour, really. I have not played centre-back in a while, but I can play there and midfield.
Reece Oxford
Oxford can play both in the central midfield position he occupied at Woolwich and also in central defence.
His ability to drop deeper has led to comparisons with former West Ham defender Rio Ferdinand and he added: “I have heard that a lot. It is good, he was great.
“Me being compared to him is an honour really. I have not played centre-back in a while, but I can play both.”
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Good.. He was rejected by us because he was not good enough.. Just because he played in a team that beat a piss poor Woolwich11 doesn't mean we were wrong.. He didn't exactly do anything to crow about.He might be good enough for them but who isnt?
The kid played one game
Woman beating shit Coward. Let's hope he ends up the same as their last woman beater Ravel Morrison..
giving the mrs a slap is considered a romantic gesture by the average spammer