Big Sam Eyes Ecuador Star - Why He Could Shine For The Hammers

Sam Allardyce has been criticised for his supposed negative brand of football at Upton Park, with many supporters complaining about a lack of flair and goals. He has already added Mauro Zarate to his squad this summer and his search for another goal threat has led him to another South American.

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THREE things to look out for during this weekend's Premier League action

It's Friday, the end of the working week and that only means one thing: time to sit down and watch loads of football.

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5 Defenders Who Could Sort West Ham Out

West Ham are in a rut at the moment. Just one place outside the relegation zone with ten points, the only thing keeping them out is their goal difference, which is better than Fulham's. Without a win since the start of October, without a point since the start of November, shipping nine goals since their last victory against Tottenham and only scoring two, it is a real sorry state of affairs for the East London club. On paper, they have a good team, but injuries, form and abilities of some players have severely hindered them in this campaign. Because of their relatively dry spell in front of goal, you'd expect me to create a list of strikers that Sam Allardyce could sign but, because I've already covered it, why not develop a list for their other problem area: defence. Who could come in and plug the gap that Winston Reid looks like he'll be leaving through injury?:

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Why Sam Allardyce Is Treading On Thin Ice

After Fulham's 2-1 home loss to Swansea on Saturday Fulham manager, Martin Jol cut a dejected figure in his post match interview, almost as if he knew the end was nigh and that Jonjo Shelvey's late winner was the final nail in his coffin.

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Will Hammers put the final nail in the coffin for Hughton?

Following last weekend's embarrassing 7-0 defeat to Manchester City, questions were inevitably asked on whether or not Chris Hughton was the right man to manage Norwich City in what is shaping up to be a difficult season for the Canaries.

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3 surprise players who could make the England squad for the World Cup

So, they did it. Roy Hodgson and his merry band of Englishmen defeated Montenegro and Poland to confirm that they will be competing for that very famous trophy come June 2014.

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Is Olivier Giroud An Unlikely Hero At Arsenal?

At times, Olivier Giroud may seem like the kind of centre forward to play for a Tony Pulis or Sam Allardyce side.  That statement intends no offence to the player or either manager, instead just reflecting an unavoidable point regarding the sheer physical power the striker possesses.

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3 Positives To Carlton Cole Being Back At West Ham

Although the transfer seems more like one from Football Manager than real life, Carlton Cole’s return to West Ham on a three-month contract has now been completed.  Here are three reasons why the deal could boost the Hammers:

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West Ham Will Continue Playing Allardyce's Way

For years Sam Allardyce’s sides have come under scrutiny for the way they play their football and the common presumption that the Hammers ‘hoof’ it up is pretty accurate. This, however ugly it may seem to fans of Arsenal, Swansea and Barcelona – works. A 10th place Premier League finish last season goes a long way to justifying that. Would you rather win more matches, or pass the ball more?

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Allardyce Hands Out Another Anfield Escape Route - But Will He Be A Hit?

Having seen his Liverpool team-mate make the first steps to getting his career on track at Upton Park – the much-maligned figure of Stewart Downing has followed Andy Carroll in taking the journey south.

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Why Crystal Palace Could Be The Perfect Platform for Arsenal Man To Show His Credentials (Video)

Having just signed for newly-promoted Crystal Palace, will Marouane Chamakh finally be able to make a name for himself in the Premier League?

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Goal of the week: from the archive (Video)

This is a goal that is forever included on those 'Greates goals ever' compilations that you can't help watching when you are supposed to be spending your time doing something else.

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Duvan Zapata’s Move to England

Oh East London, is wonderful, Oh East London is wonderful, well at least that’s what incoming Colombian Zapata will be hoping anyway, so away from the boozers and cockney meat market stalls and corner sellers selling moody gold, I’m aware I’m painting a grand old portrait of some Eastenders scene, but it might just be the right place for the big man to ply his towering trade.

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Andy Carroll the piece of the puzzle that just didn’t fit at Liverpool

Liverpool have decided to cut their losses on striker Andy Carroll with a £15 million move to West ham set to be completed in the next day or so after the striker passed his medical at the London club.

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La Liga forward no closer to Premier League move after big money bid turned down (Video)

Spanish side Sevilla have turned down a £14.5m offer from West Ham for Alvaro Negredo on the same day that they almost concluded the £17m deal to sell Jesus Navas to Manchester City. Was this just a case of the Hammers being unlucky, as the Andalucians had already agreed to part with one of their star players and therefore didn't want to lose another so quickly, or were they aiming too high by even attempting to capture such a player?

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