Nice kits
Also, as I suggested, add images, colour and spread it out more as it's quite difficult to read without your eyes drifting unconsciously into open space ...
Okey dokey mate. I thank you greatly for your advice, as I know your story is something very good to go by
I have added more space, and also added colour too. I will add an image after every paragraph to make it more interesting aswell. I'll do that in a minute.
Thanks very much.
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Pictures added. Hope it makes it a bit more interesting now.
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West Ham Times...30th July 2009
HOLMAR LEAVES FOR FIORENTINA
Today, 19 year old Icelandic defender Holmar Eyjolfsson has left West Ham for Italian club, Fiorentina. The fee is thought to be around £1,000,000, and although Ben Davis has admitted the player has a brilliant future ahead of him, the fee was apparently "too good to turn down."
With Holmar just sitting in the reserves, Ben Davis thought the best of the youngster, and let him begin his proffesional career in football. In an interview following the departure of Holmar, Davis stated, "Holmar has a very bright future ahead of him. However he is not in my first team plans, and I think it is best for the player to begin his fledging career elsewhere. The offer we recieved from Fiorentina was very good, and was honestly too good to turn down."
The entire West Ham team have agreed that to sell Eyjolfsson was the best thing to do, and they all wish him the very best in his future. Good luck Holmar!
West Ham Times...30th July 2009
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West Ham Times...2nd August 2009
A BUSY DAY FOR THE IRONS
Today has seen alot going on at the West Ham camp. 2 new players have arrived this morning, and we believe that they have already signed for the club. Also, The Hammers have played Mexican club, Pumas.
To begin with, the 2 new players that arrived at Upton Park this morning. We have reason to believe that they signed for West Ham earlier in the week, however the decision to announce the signings has been held back until now. Well, now we can reveal that the 2 players are in fact Romanian midfielder Paul Codrea, and English defender Greg Halford.
Paul Codrea is an experienced Romanian international, earning 36 caps for his country. West Ham have signed the 28 year old for a fee in the region of £1,000,000 from Italian club Siena. The manager, Ben Davis, said that his invaluable experience will help West Ham to achieve the mid-table finish that are hoping for in the forthcoming season. Codrea has told us that he is delighted to be working with such a nice group of people, and is looking forward to the task ahead of him.
The other signing that The Hammers has revealed today is 24 year old, right back, Greg Halford. Greg has had an action packed career so far, and at the age of just 24, there is still plenty more left in him. Reports are saying that The Hammers have signed Halford for £2,100,000 from fellow Premiership side Wolverhampton Wanderers. He has agreed a contract with West Ham, which will keep him at the club until summer 2013, on a £14,000 per week basis. Greg is very happy to have joined the London team, and is very optimistic about the opportunities which West Ham may provide him with.
Something else happening on this day, is a friendly between West Ham, and Mexican club Pumas at Upton Park. Ben Davis has agreed to feature both new signings in his starting line-up for the match, which has come to the delight of both players. A 3:00pm kickoff, and decent weather too. Ben Davis was hoping for a bigger and better croud for The Hammers' last home friendly before the season get's underway.
The teams made their way onto the pitch for the first half to begin. As promised by Davis, both Halford and Codrea were in amongst the West Ham team. The terrific starts were becoming a habit for The Irons, when just 4 minutes in, Luis Boa Morte scored a placed shot from 9 yards out. West Ham remained the dominant team in the first half, almost making it 2-0, when new signing Paul Codrea fired against the crossbar from long range. Halftime came, and West Ham were confident as they jogged back onto the pitch for half number 2. The whole team had yet again been changed for the second half, except of course goalkeeper Robert Green. Three minutes in, and it seemed Rob Green was in need of a rest, after his parried the ball straight into the path of Pumas player Alejandro Jimenez, who scored with ease. 1-1. The croud egged The Hammers on in a tight affair, when the chanting payed off in the 83rd minute. Sub striker Carlton Cole with the goal, after the Pumas keeper copied the actions of Rob Green earlier in the match.
An attendance of 21,069 was announced after the match. Almost 10,000 more than last weeks game against Hearts. Davis was delighted with the croud, and the score. And most importantly, his team! West Ham have 1 remaining friendly before the big kick-off of the Premier League season. Follow us as we keep you up to date with the recent goings on at West Ham United!
West Ham Times...2nd August 2009
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Anybody got any other feedback? It is all ok to understand..? Is it clear? It would be helpful if I could get some advice
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West Ham Times...5th August 2009
KEEPER ARRIVES, DEFENDER DEPARTS
More transfer news today, as West Ham boss Ben Davis has done two deals. The deals have been to bring a new backup keeper to Upton Park, whilst the other see's a defender leave for Portugal.
The first of the 2 deals, was to being in a much needed backup keeper ahead of the new season. Ben Davis seemed in a hurry to bring in somebody that was up for the job. However, not only would the keeper be backup, but the successor to Rob Green once his playing days are over. This meant that the keeper had to be young, and reasonably good. The keeper who The Hammers have signed is 21 year old Frankie Fielding from Blackburn Rovers. The money involved was relatively small, with the transfer only involving a fee of £275,000, and Frankie only wanting £1,200 per week at Upton Park.
Fielding is extremely happy to finally get his career started, after having numerous loan spells at lower league clubs up until now. The other deal which was completed today is the departure of 23 year old rightback, Jonathan Spector. After being told that he was not in Davis' first team plans for the up and coming season, Spector was quick to request a transfer. Ben Davis was quick to react, and placed the defender on the list the following day. Just 5 hours after being placed on the transfer list, Benfica made an offer of £1,500,000 for the American. Other offers were flying in too, however Jonathan decided that Portuguese life was the life for him. Moments later, the personal terms were agreed, and Spector left for Portugal. A healthy sum of £1,500,000 was recieved for the player.
After an exclusive interview with Ben Davis, he has told us to expect a little more activity in the transfer market from West Ham before the window closes on September 1st. The West Ham Times is the first place you will hear of any news, so stay tuned!
West Ham Times...5th August 2009
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West Ham Times...8th August 2009
DAVIS: GET READY LADS
West Ham play their final friendly today, which will be an away trip to AFC Sudbury. Although the team to play couldn't have been any easier, Ben Davis has still warned his squad to get ready for the season. He also told his players that the match at AFC Sudbury would be treated as a Premiership match, whereas he will only be using 3 substitutes throughout the match. This eliminates Davis' halftime swap policy, however the manager has indicated that it is more important that the players are ready for the big game, next week.
The match was to be a 3:00pm kickoff, with Sudbury playing in their traditional yellow kit, meaning West Ham could play in their brand new claret home kit. It was thought that the players would be greeted with a sell-out croud. The reports couldn't have been any more correct, and as the players walked onto the pitch, they were greeted by the cheers of 2,500 fans. Amongst the 2,500 fans, there were around 300 West Ham fans ready to cheer when The Hammers netted a goal.
The match kicked off on schedule, at 3:00pm. Good weather was on hand, and temperatures were rising to atleast 29c. It didn't take long for The Irons to show their superiority, when just 5 minutes in, new signing Darius Vassel ran the length of the AFC Sudbury half, before tapping past the keeper. The match then got nasty, after the ref awarded AFC Sudbury a penalty on the 28th minute. New goalkeeper Frankie Fielding was the choice for this game, and made it known he was worth the cash, after stopping a powerful penalty from Will Barnard. 2 minutes later, Barnard was injured after Scott Parker dived in to a bad timed tackle. Parker was sent off, and the tackle gave Sudbury a chance to equalize from a long range freekick. Midfielder Sam Devonshire lined up the dead ball, and took a violent swing at it. Much to West Ham's surprise, the ball ricocheid off of the cross bar before harmlessly rolling out for a goal kick. Halftime was fast approaching, and West Ham had the perfect opportunity to go 2 up. Young winger Pablo Barrera stormed down the right flank, before powering in an effort from the corner of the box. 2-0. Halftime came, and Ben Davis made just the 3 subs, still sticking with Frankie in goal. 7 minutes into the 2nd period, midfielder Valon Behrami scored a curling shot from the edge of the area. And just 3 minutes after that, provided an assist for Carlton Cole to head in from close range. The score was 4-0, and nothing seemed to be happening for AFC Sudbury. The match drew to a close, and West Ham were ready for the big kickoff in a week's time.
In a post-match interview with Ben Davis; he claimed that his team were ready for the start of the season, and to expect big things happen to West Ham in the future. All we can do is wait and see, but we wish The Hammers luck in their opening Premier League fixture next weekend!
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Due to very limited interest in my story, compared to others, I am going to finish up here. Feel free to read what has been done so far, and I hope to see you following me in my new layout story for FM2011. I will be managing Southampton! See you there, I hope. Bye from me from FM2010!
