Results tagged “Fabio Capello”

ff-feb18-upson.JPGThe future of West Ham's Matthew Upson has been the subject of much speculation recently but the Irons captain insists he's not thinking beyond playing for England in this summer's World Cup.

The 30-year-old centre back has been linked to a move from Upton Park to raise money for the cash strapped Hammers.

ff-aug13-ZolaG.jpgIt's been another exciting sporting year and plenty of big names have appeared in the pages of The Wharf, including West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola, a quartet of England cricket captains and two heroes of the 1966 World Cup win.

We look back at what's been making the headlines locally and nationally over the last 12 months.

ee-nov12-martinchivers1.jpgDavid Beckham might be missing from England's squad playing Brazil in Qatar this weekend but he's still on track to break the national appearance record.

But former England striker Martin Chivers believes the LA Galaxy player does not deserve to surpass Peter Shilton's 125 caps.

FF-oct29-Seaman.jpgDavid James should be England's goalkeeper at next year's World Cup and that would mean bad news for West Ham's Rob Green.

James is the choice of ex-England keeper David Seaman as speculation continues over who Fabio Capello will have as his first choice in South Africa.

FF-oct15-Greaves142.jpgDavid Beckham's England career would have ended long ago if Jimmy Greaves had his way.

The former Spurs, West Ham and England striker believes Fabio Capello should not be relying on the 34-year-old as he shapes his squad for next year's World Cup finals in South Africa.

westham.jpgWest Ham head to the Black Country tomorrow to embark on a Premier League campaign they hope will end with European qualification.

Newly promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers will provide a stern test of the Irons capabilities when they meet at Molineux, and a good start is vital for the Londoners.

ff-apr16-noble.jpgWest Ham star Mark Noble believes staying at West Ham will help him achieve his ambition of a full England cap.

The 21-year-old midfielder signed a new contract last week, keeping him at Upton Park until 2013, and he feels it will help him make the step up to Fabio Capello's squad.

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