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The incoming traffic at Upton Park shows no signs of slowing down with left-back George McCartney the latest addition to West Ham's squad.

The Northern Ireland international returns to the club, three years after ending his first stint in east London. He joins on a season-long loan from Sunderland.

West Ham bowed out of the Premier League with a whimper but thoughts at the club have already turned to mounting a promotion bid next season.

Sources at the club have indicated that a successor to sacked manager Avram Grant will be appointed within the next week, with Chris Hughton the bookies favourite.

West Ham's search for a Premier League away win continues after Sunderland put the skids under the Irons' recent mini-revival.

A Jordan Henderson goal saw the Black Cats to a 1-0 win, pushing the Hammers back to the foot of the table on goal difference.

It had to happen eventually - West Ham have beaten a Premier League team at last this season.

Unfortunately for the Irons' league position the win came in the Carling Cup, but at least it's a step in the right direction after a dismal opening few weeks to the campaign.

The power of prayer is a curious thing and those of the West Ham faithful were answered as their team claimed their first win in eight attempts on Saturday.

The 1-0 win over Sunderland eased the Irons relegation worries, and a miraculous win for Burnely at Hull made for an even bigger cause to be thankful.

West Ham will be without inspirational midfielder Scott Parker when they face Sunderland at Upton Park tomorrow.

Parker picked up his 10th yellow card of the season against Everton last Sunday and is suspended for two games.

Former West Ham manager Alan Curbishley has won his claim for constructive dismissal against the club.

Curbishley resigned from the Upton Park hotseat in September last year claiming the club's transfer policy had undermined his position as manager.

West Ham had a taste of their own medicine when they surrendered a two goal lead and ultimately two precious points at the Stadium of Light.

The Hammers, who the previous week had come from two down at home to Arsenal, also saw midfielder Radoslav Kovac harshly sent off to compound their misery.

They clawed back a draw under the lights of the TV cameras against Arsenal.

But can West Ham go one better and add three points to their tiny tally at Sunderland?

West Ham's patched up side recorded a comfortable win over struggling Sunderland and look a good bet for European football next season.

Junior Stanislas and James Tomkins scored their first goals for the club to seal an impressive performance from Gianfranco Zola's team.

West Ham will be without Carlton Cole for the visit of Sunderland after the striker was ruled out for six weeks.

The injury was sustained on England duty, during Saturday's friendly clash with Slovakia.

West Ham recorded a vital away win thanks to Valon Behrami's deflected first-half goal.

The Swiss midfielder scored his first for the Hammers as they overcame a below-par Sunderland 1-0 at the Stadium of Light.

West Ham make the long trip north to Sunderland on Sunday looking for their first Premier League win since September 27.

Since beating Fulham at Craven Cottage that day the Hammers have picked up just two points from a possible 21 and desperately need a win to give their season a lift-off.

Nigel Seeley, the Wizard of Odds, gives his tips on where to place your bets this week and thinks there is money to be made from the Premier League's bad boys.

Last weekend got us back on the winning track with Everton coming from behind to beat West Ham at Upton Park.

GEORGE McCartney has followed Anton Ferdinand out of Upton Park and joined Sunderland.

The Northern Ireland international sealed a return to the Stadium of Light late on Monday night, for a fee reported to be in the region of £6million.

THE SEASON can’t end soon enough for Alan Curbishley and his injury-ravaged West Ham squad.

Saturday’s (March 29) 2-1 defeat at Sunderland – courtesy of ex-Charlton star Andy Reid’s last-minute volley – was of less consequence than the loss of more players to the treatment table.

George McCartney and Freddie Ljungberg both picked up hamstring injuries, while Carlton Cole (sore foot) and John Pantsil (concussion) also suffered knocks.

It leaves Curbishley short of options with just six games of the season left to play. Matty Etherington and Julien Faubert were ruled out for the rest of the campaign last week and the Hammers travelled to Sunderland with just 17 fit players.

THE KIDS are coming through for Alan Curbishley as he blooded yet another West Ham Academy graduate in the first team.

Saturday’s (March 22) 1-1 draw at Everton saw defender James Tomkins make his senior debut, following in the footsteps of fellow teenagers Jack Collison and Freddie Sears.

Curbishley had no hesitation in pitching Tomkins into the side after injuries ruled out all his senior centre-backs bar Anton Ferdinand.

With Sears coming off the bench and almost snatching another away win for the Hammers with a late effort that hit the post, the fabled West Ham production line seems to be in full working order. And with the amount of money available to the manager to strengthen his squad this summer likely to be limited it’s timely.