Other Games 2014-15

[PeterWithesShin]

They'll get a shit load of tourists at most games as long as they are in the top flight. A tourists wet dream, a real live "English soccer" game in the Olympic stadium.

Nah not sure, a ground that is a good hour away from the west end in reality.

We get plenty of tourists at games. They will get loads.

[silhillvilla]

They'll get a shit load of tourists at most games as long as they are in the top flight. A tourists wet dream, a real live "English soccer" game in the Olympic stadium.

Nah not sure, a ground that is a good hour away from the west end in reality.

We get plenty of tourists at games. They will get loads.

Maybe they'll have a "neutral" end like fulham did for the floaters .

[lovejoy]

It's half an hour from Bond St to Stratford on the Jubilee line, so quicker than to Fulham. I agree though, I suspect they'll go down the neutral end route.

[Toronto Villa]

Sam Allardyce has revealed he planned to leave West Ham United even if the club had offered to renew his contract.
Allardyce's departure was announced within minutes of the end of West Ham's 2-0 loss at Newcastle United that saw The Magpies stay in the Premier League.

The Hammers decided not to renew the 60-year-old's deal that expired at the end of this season.

Allardyce said: "I didn't want to stay. I suppose you could say it was mutual if they didn't want me to stay either."
West Ham will now begin the search for a successor, although they look likely to miss out on top target Rafael Benitez as he is linked with Real Madrid.

"I thought it was the right time to leave - and probably the right time for me and the club," added Allardyce, who now plans to take an extended break from the game.

Allardyce learned of his fate on Friday, but the news was made public on Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the 2014-15 Premier League season.

In a statement, joint chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold said: "We would like to start by thanking Sam Allardyce for his valuable work since arriving at the Boleyn Ground four years ago.

"He leaves the club in a considerably better state than when he arrived and, for that, the board are truly grateful."

Allardyce said: "I knew it was coming and I have no problems with it. We had the discussion and I wasn't going to sign a new contract so it was probably time to move on.

"It's done and dusted and we both move on. West Ham have a big job appointing a new manager moving forward and I have the job of seeing my family for a change. This job is 24/7 and it's time for me to give the family a bit more time."

Sullivan and Gold want a new manager to oversee the club's final season at their current home before a move to the Olympic Stadium for the 2016-17 campaign.

The statement was released just minutes after West Ham lost their final Premier League game of the season 2-0 at Newcastle - a result which ensured their opponents avoided relegation and meant the Hammers finished 12th.

Allardyce insists he has no intention of making a quick return to football, saying: "For me four years is a long time and I don't want to overstay my welcome. You have to commit your whole life to being a Premier League manager.

"It's time to have that break. I'm looking to have a break, recharging the batteries and when the batteries are recharged you are better prepared to carry on doing the job at this level.

"It's not just a job I'm after, it's the right job. You can never say never but I can't see myself being in charge of another football club at the start of next season."

If you want a good laugh clicky me

[silhillvilla]

It's half an hour from Bond St to Stratford on the Jubilee line, so quicker than to Fulham. I agree though, I suspect they'll go down the neutral end route.

Yeah right. That's if all goes to plan. Then the walk from Stratford to the Athletics track is at least 20 mins.

[Villa in Denmark]

Sam Allardyce has revealed he planned to leave West Ham United even if the club had offered to renew his contract.
Allardyce's departure was announced within minutes of the end of West Ham's 2-0 loss at Newcastle United that saw The Magpies stay in the Premier League.

The Hammers decided not to renew the 60-year-old's deal that expired at the end of this season.

Allardyce said: "I didn't want to stay. I suppose you could say it was mutual if they didn't want me to stay either."
West Ham will now begin the search for a successor, although they look likely to miss out on top target Rafael Benitez as he is linked with Real Madrid.

"I thought it was the right time to leave - and probably the right time for me and the club," added Allardyce, who now plans to take an extended break from the game.

Allardyce learned of his fate on Friday, but the news was made public on Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the 2014-15 Premier League season.

In a statement, joint chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold said: "We would like to start by thanking Sam Allardyce for his valuable work since arriving at the Boleyn Ground four years ago.

"He leaves the club in a considerably better state than when he arrived and, for that, the board are truly grateful."

Allardyce said: "I knew it was coming and I have no problems with it. We had the discussion and I wasn't going to sign a new contract so it was probably time to move on.

"It's done and dusted and we both move on. West Ham have a big job appointing a new manager moving forward and I have the job of seeing my family for a change. This job is 24/7 and it's time for me to give the family a bit more time."

Sullivan and Gold want a new manager to oversee the club's final season at their current home before a move to the Olympic Stadium for the 2016-17 campaign.

The statement was released just minutes after West Ham lost their final Premier League game of the season 2-0 at Newcastle - a result which ensured their opponents avoided relegation and meant the Hammers finished 12th.

Allardyce insists he has no intention of making a quick return to football, saying: "For me four years is a long time and I don't want to overstay my welcome. You have to commit your whole life to being a Premier League manager.

"It's time to have that break. I'm looking to have a break, recharging the batteries and when the batteries are recharged you are better prepared to carry on doing the job at this level.

"It's not just a job I'm after, it's the right job. You can never say never but I can't see myself being in charge of another football club at the start of next season."

If you want a good laugh clicky me

Elsewhere they were reportedly going after Rafa Benitez.

You have to admire the ambition level.




Then piss yourself laughing at the lack of self awareness.

[Goldie.7]

Good to see Walcott back to his best for England.

oh wait....

[andyh]

Just watching MOTD, those Stoke players actually stopped to let Steeevieee Geeee score, didn't they?

[john e]

Both Crouchy and Adam celebrating like fuck when they scored

Nice to see

[Chris Jameson]

That thing that Chelsea did with Drogba was one of the worst things I've seen in a sporting arena, just when you think you couldn't possibly hate them any more. To be fair to Mourinho he looked like he was equally unimpressed with them.

[Dave]

Nice hit from Albrighton.

[pauliewalnuts]

I see Beckford's been at it again.

[silhillvilla]

I see Beckford's been at it again.

Cough, arranges billiards.
Goal 2 was sublime. Very Sinclair v WBA type.

[IAmTheOneIanOlney]

Just watching MOTD, those Stoke players actually stopped to let Steeevieee Geeee score, didn't they?

Certainly looked like it. I think they'd have tried a bit harder if it was 0-0 at that time.

[Damo70]

I wouldn't rule out Ancelotti or Benitez going to West Ham. They both like working in England. New stadium, the lure of London. Plus obviously managing the only club team to win a World Cup and the chance to work with Dame Karen. I do suspect however that they will end up with someone like Bilic who they will claim to have been their number one choice all along.