Results tagged “Herita Ilunga”
Gianluca Nani has left his job as West Ham's technical director by mutual consent.
The Italian, whose departure was confirmed last night, had been in the post for just under two years and has a mixed record of success in bringing new talent to the club.
Last Sunday's FA Cup defeat at the hands of Arsenal might have left plenty of fans dispirited but two young players hope it was the start of lengthy runs in the first team.
Striker Frank Nouble and left-back Fabio Daprela made impressive full debuts for the Hammers and both youngsters are keen for more.
The Christmas cheer West Ham gave themselves with the win over Portsmouth on Boxing Day evaporated in 90 dreadful minutes at White Hart Lane.
The Irons were totally outplayed by a rampant Spurs side and were lucky to leave White Hart Lane with just a 2-0 defeat yesterday afternoon.
West Ham will be looking to build on the momentum created from Wednesday night's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa.
Gianfranco Zola's men claimed only their second league win of the season and need more points against Everton on Sunday to consolidate their mid-table position.
West Ham suffered Carling Cup heartbreak as they crashed out of the competition in extra time last night.
The Irons looked set to win the third round tie at Bolton's Reebok Stadium, leading 1-0 with just four minutes to go thanks to Herita Ilunga's first goal of the season.
Gianfranco Zola is praying all his West Ham players come through their international commitments this evening as he counts down to the Premier League kick-off.
Zola has a number of key players turning out for their countries this week, including three in the England squad against Holland.
West Ham emerged from a fractious encounter against Italian side Napoli relieved not to have added to their injury list.
What should have been a celebratory match degenerated into an ugly encounter as the visitors employed a less than friendly approach, culminating in one of their players being sent off for a bad challenge on Herita Ilunga.
West 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.
