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It might be over 200 miles from his spiritual home at Old Trafford but Canary Wharf was inundated with Manchester United fans this afternoon - all keen to catch a glimpse of United legend Gary Neville.

The former England full-back was signing copies of his autobiography, Red, in Jubilee Place mall and it proved a popular draw.

Former Manchester United and England footballer Gary Neville is heading to Canary Wharf next month.

Neville, 36, will be at Waterstone's in Jubilee Place Mall on September 1 to sign copies of his autobiography Red.

Barcelona and Manchester United might be scrapping it out to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy on May 28, but Canary Wharf has got there before both of them.

The coveted piece of silverware is on display in Reuters Plaza today and tomorrow, giving Wharfers the chance to see it close up.

West Ham's reward for thrashing Manchester United on Tuesday night is a Carling Cup semi-final against Birmingham City.

The sides were drawn together last night, after the Blues beat Aston Villa in their quarter final tie. It will be West Ham's first appearance in this stage of the competition since 1990.

West Ham were in a winter wonderland last night as they dumped holders Manchester United out of the Carling Cup in spectacular style.

Two goals each from Jonathan Spector and Carlton Cole left Sir Alex Ferguson red-faced as his side were swept away in an avalanche of attacking football.

It's Carling Cup time at Upton Park tonight as West Ham look to put their Premier League worries behind them to reach the semi-finals.

They couldn't have tougher opposition, though, with undefeated Manchester United rolling into town determined to defend the trophy they have won for the last two seasons.

It's transfer deadline day and West Ham manager Avram Grant needs to do some canny business if he is to make his side competitive this season.

The Irons crashed to defeat at Old Trafford on Saturday, shipping three goals for the third time in as many Premier League matches.

West Ham head to Old Trafford for tomorrow's clash with Manchester United bolstered by the arrival of Nigerian striker Victor Obinna.

The 23-year-old has joined on a season-long loan from European champions Inter Milan, with an option to make the move permanent next summer.

Former England defender Viv Anderson does not envy Fabio Capello's task in trying to win the World Cup this summer.

The former Manchester United full-back thinks the England boss will have a difficult job finalising his final 23 for South Africa, particularly with key players like Rio Ferdinand struggling with injury.

Not unexpectedly West Ham's miserable away form continued as they crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Manchester United last night.

Two goals from Wayne Rooney and one from Michael Owen did the damage to Gianfranco Zola's side at Old Trafford.

West Ham look set to face one of their old boys when they take to the field at Old Trafford this evening.

Former Irons star Rio Ferdinand looks set to return to the home defence after serving a four match ban, and will be looking to help inflict some misery on his old side.

West Ham's games next month against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United have been postponed because of cup commitments.

The Irons were due to meet Wolves at Upton Park next Tuesday but the midlands side will be involved in an FA Cup replay against Crystal Palace.

It'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.

James Tomkins insists West Ham are not worrying about relegation despite their 4-0 drubbing by Manchester United at the weekend.

The England under-21 centre-back returned to the Irons' starting line-up against the Premier League champions but could do little to stop Wayne Rooney and co running riot in the second half.

West Ham defender Jonathan Spector is confident the Irons will bounce back from last Saturday's 4-0 defeat by Manchester United.

The American international insisted the Hammers are taking it one game at a time as they look to pull away from the relegation zone, starting at Birmingham this Saturday.

Gianfranco Zola was putting a brave face on things but the West Ham manager must be getting worried after his side was torn apart by a depleted Manchester United.

The Premier League champions could only field three recognised defenders, and lost two of those before the game finished, but still the Irons could barely muster a worthwhile effort on goal.

Whisper it quietly, but there's a vague possibility that Kieron Dyer might appear for West Ham this weekend.

The midfielder's injury record has restricted him to a handful of matches since joining from Newcastle in 2007, but he may be spotted at Upton Park after completing 75 minutes for the reserve team.

David 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.

The days of the big four's domination of domestic football are numbered according to a man once dubbed the architect of the Premier League.

Football consultant Alex Fynn has no doubt the trophy-hogging days of Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal are coming to an end, with a new crop of clubs set to challenge their hegemony.

Nigel Seeley - the Wizard of Odds - gives his tips on where to place your bets this week.

Last week we boasted about a 100 per cent winning record with our three headline selections all obliging, but this weekend we have some terrible goalkeeping and a magnificent Manchester United performance to thank for a 100 per cent losing record.