Could Distin's new deal scupper Tomkin's switch to Newcastle?

According to the local rag, Sylvain Distin is expected to sign on the dotted line and extend his stay at current club. However this good news for Everton fans could leave Newcastle fans up in arms, and I will tell you why.

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Will a West Ham return provide a fresh start for Joe Cole? (Video)

After almost a decade away, Joe Cole has made his return to West Ham.  But where exactly does he fit into Sam Allardyce’s plans?

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Joe Cole on the verge on West Ham return

As this is being written, Joe Cole is waiting on the last finishing touches for his move to West Ham be completed, a move which would bring him back to the Boleyn ground, his boyhood home.

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West Ham United – 2012/13 mid-season review

Getting promoted to the Premier League was as much of a relief as a joyous occasion for West Ham fans. Another season in the Championship would have done a lot of damage to the club, not just financially but to the squad as many of the players probably would have left.

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Jose Enrique: the scariest looking man in the Premier League?

The question still remains on why Jose Enrique decided to go with the scary homeless man/serial killer look this season but one thing is certain; Brendan Rodgers has got the Spanish left back come roaming midfielder playing superbly.

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Will Carlton Cole rediscover his best form for the Hammers? (Video)

With Andy Carroll ruled out for up to eight weeks with a knee injury, the burden on Carlton Cole’s shoulders just got a lot larger.

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How far can the Hammers go?

Fancied to win the Championship title for much of last season, West Ham ultimately had to fight their way through the play-offs to achieve promotion straight back to the Premier League.

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Andy Carroll to score again at St James' Park (Video)

On Sunday, Andy Carroll will face his hometown club Newcastle United whilst wearing the claret and blue of West Ham.

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Great players don't always make great managers

If Alan Shearer is the answer then what is the question?

Certainly not “who would be the ideal candidate to take control of a struggling Championship club who have taken only 7 points this season”?

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Price tags mean nothing to Allardyce the pragmatist

Such is the interest in the fortunes of Andy Carroll since Liverpool and Kenny Dalglish made the misguided decision to splash £35 million on the striker 20 months ago, Sam Allardyce, now his manager at West Ham, is now tasked with having to field questions on his aversion to scoring which, in comparison to his hefty price-tag, attracted a lot of derision to Merseyside during his spell at Anfield.

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Safety for West Ham

Despite not being the most popular man at times at Upton Park, Sam Allardyce guided West Ham to promotion at the first attempt ensuring the quickest of returns to the Premier League.

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The Premier League sack race!

Even though the Premier League season is just four games old, you won’t be surprised to hear that the odds for the first managerial causality are already out!

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Where to Sir Alex? Bloomfield or the Boleyn?

Saturday sees two big football matches take place, and if pressed, most would probably say that the one not including John Terry in Munich is bigger. However to supporters travelling to Wembley from the Lancashire coast and those making the, considerably shorter, journey from the East End of London, the game at the Allianz Arena will simply be an afterthought.

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The real underachivers of this season

I have been known to have the occasional pop at Liverpool's underachievement this season, but I have actually discovered a team that deserves my anger even more.

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