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The 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.
West Ham had to settle for a point in last night's relegation scrap at Fratton Park.
A 52nd minute goal by Matthew Upson looked to have secured the win for the Irons but Portsmouth's Danny Webber rescued his side with a fine low strike 14 minutes from full time.
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.
West Ham head into tomorrow's home clash against Burnley without captain Matthew Upson.
The England defender has picked up a hamstring strain that could rule him out for several weeks, with Scott Parker set to take the captain's armband.
West Ham's miserable start to the season continued with a 2-1 defeat at Stoke on Saturday.
The Irons could feel aggrieved having enjoyed the better of the play, while Stoke defender Robert Huth should have been sent off for punching Matthew Upson.
West Ham head into Sunday's derby clash with Fulham with manager Gianfranco Zola demanding a big improvement from his team.
The Irons slumped to a disappointing defeat at Manchester City last Monday and Zola wants to see more fight from his team against Roy Hodgson's men.
Fernando Torres proved to be the difference as Liverpool snatched a 3-2 win at Upton Park on Saturday in a thrilling encounter.
The Spanish striker hit two superb goals to consign the Hammers to their second home league defeat in a row, although they were unlucky not to take at least a point.
West Ham defender James Collins has swapped one claret and blue shirt for another after joining Aston Villa on a four year deal.
The Welsh defender passed a medical at Villa Park this afternoon and signed for the Villans for a fee believed to be around £5million.
West Ham will enter the fiery cup clash with Millwall with just one recognised striker ready to play.
Carlton Cole is the sole frontman available for selection, as Millwall plot a high-profile upset of Gianfranco Zola's injury-hit squad.
West Ham made a perfect start to their Premier League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Wolves at Molineux.
Goals from Mark Noble and new skipper Matthew Upson eased the Hammers home in what could have been a tricky game against newly promoted Wolves.
The Italian job is only half done at Upton Park but if Gianfranco Zola has his way it will be a whole lot nearer completion come the end of the season.
Saturday's Premier League trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers sees the Irons begin their challenge for a top six finish and UEFA Europa League qualification.
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.
It was a poor night for West Ham as they dropped vital home points in their quest for European football and also saw key defender Matthew Upson stretchered off.
A weakened Irons team posed little threat to West Brom, the Premier League's bottom side, and struggled to produce the flowing football their fans have come to expect in recent weeks.
West Ham defender Matthew Upson has pinpointed Christmas as crucial if the Irons are to get out of the relegation dogfight this season.
Saturday's 1-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa left the Hammers just one point above the drop zone and they face two teams also in the relegation mix - Portsmouth on Boxing Day and Stoke on Sunday.
WEST HAM tuned up for the new Premier League season with an ill-tempered 1-1 draw against Spanish La Liga side Villareal on Saturday, August 9.
The game, played in torrential rain, was a sideshow to the main event of the day - the retirement of the club's number six shirt in honour of former skipper Bobby Moore.
WEST Ham have announced the retirement of their number six shirt in memory of the late Bobby Moore.
This Saturday's friendly against Villareal will see the the claret and blue number six permanently withdrawn from the squad list, following approval from the Premier League.
Next month marks the 50th anniversary of Moore's first-team debut for the Irons. He went on to play 643 games for the club, leading them to triumph in the FA Cup in 1964 and the Cup Winners Cup in 1965.
West Ham United have been chosen to take part in the 2008 Pepsi MLS All-Star Game in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, July 24.
The match, which kicks off at 7pm local time, will see the Hammers take on the cream of Major League Soccer's players, and possibly LA Galaxy's David Beckham.
The fixture, which will be televised worldwide, will be played at BMO Field, home of Toronto FC. Last year's game saw the All-Stars beat Celtic 2-0.
THE PREMIER League may have ambitious plans to showcase their “product� abroad but if West Ham’s latest showing was any indication they would face serious problems of quality control.
The 1-0 win at Fulham on Saturday (February 23) was a turgid affair, with entertainment in short supply and Nolberto Solano’s controversial goal encapsulating a scrappy encounter.
West Ham welcomed the three points in their push for a UEFA Cup spot, although they lie seven points behind Aston Villa, who occupy the all-important sixth spot in the table.
