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By Ian Toal, Millwall Supporters' Club.

The defeat at Upton Park was an extremely disappointing result. To have West Ham down to 10 men after just nine minutes of the game after a crude challenge by Kevin Nolan on Jack Smith meant the West Ham captain would play no further part in the game.

West Ham's Championship game against Millwall this Saturday will be shown live on Sky Sports.

The game, which kicks off at 12.30pm, is a late addition to Sky's fixture list but it means any fans without tickets on the day can still catch the action.

West Ham moved to the top of the Championship table thanks to a brace of penalties from Mark Noble.

Saturday's 2-1 win over struggling Nottingham Forest took the Irons three points clear of Southampton, although the Saints could return to the top if they beat Leicester at home tonight.

One in and one out for West Ham as their injury jinx continued.

No sooner had winger Matt Taylor returned to the Hammers' squad for Saturday's 3-1 win over Derby than striker Sam Baldock limped off the Upton Park pitch with a hamstring injury.

Goals from substitutes Carlton Cole and Frederic Piquionne made Sam Allardyce a happy man as West Ham's impressive away form this season continued at Coventry.

Saturday's 2-1 win over the Midlands' side kept the Hammers in second spot in the Championship and gave Allardyce a boost as he plans the next phase of the campaign.

West Ham have confirmed their commitment to taking over the Olympic Stadium.

The club released a statement this afternoon underlining their determination to move to the Stratford venue. It follows co-chairman David Gold's reiteration that re-developing the club's current Upton Park home is not an option.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce was in defiant mood after last night's 0-0 draw against Bristol City.

The Irons created plenty of chances against the struggling Robins but wayward finishing saw them draw a blank, leaving them second in the Championship, five points behind Southampton.

West Ham face a summit meeting with Championship leaders Southampton tomorrow night in good spirits following a comprehensive 4-0 drubbing of Blackpool.

Sam Baldock scored his first goals for the Irons following his move from MK Dons, netting twice, while John Carew and Jack Collison were also on target on Saturday.

West Ham have signed Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia on an emergency loan after regular keeper Rob Green was ruled out for six weeks.

Almunia, 34, should make his debut when the Irons play Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park tomorrow. Green is recovering from a knee cartilage operation.

Just over three years ago Alan Curbishley resigned as manager of West Ham United and he's still waiting to make a comeback to football.

It's not for want of offers, but any new job, he says, "has to hit me between the eyes", which narrows down the options.

Scott Parker's switch to Tottenham Hotspur has been confirmed by West Ham.

The England international midfielder has signed for the north London club for a fee believed to be around £6million. It brings to an end a four year stay at Upton Park, and was prompted by the Irons' relegation from the Premier League last season.

West Ham's Mexican winger Pablo Barrera has joined Spanish La Liga side Real Zaragoza on a season-long loan.

The 24-year-old only joined the Irons last summer in a £4million move from Unam Pumas but has failed to settle in east London.

West Ham's poor home form continued as they crashed out of the Carling Cup in embarrassing style against League Two Aldershot.

Last night's 2-1 defeat - courtesy of an 89th minute strike from Danny Hylton - means the Irons last competitive home win was against Stoke City on March 5.

Sam Allardyce was left to reflect on what might have been after he saw his West Ham side concede an injury time equaliser against Leeds.

Adam Clayton's late goal earned the Yorkshiremen a point at Upton Park yesterday, just as the Irons looked set to record their third win in a row.

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 were left to rue not having new signing Jon Carew available after slipping to a disappointing 1-0 home defeat in their first game of the new season.

Cardiff stole all three points thanks to Kenny Miller's injury time winner yesterday and it was the Hammers profligate finishing that stalled the start of their Championship promotion charge.

Luis Boa Morte has left West Ham after four years with the Upton Park club.

Rumours had circulated for a while that the Portuguese midfielder would be on his way, but the club have announced that the player has now left by mutual consent, despite having a year left on his contract.

West Ham striker Carlton Cole is convinced the Irons have what it takes to bounce straight back into the Premier League - and he's not worried about his England prospects.

The Hammers start the new season at home to Cardiff this Sunday, and Cole said they are ready for the challenge.

Carlton Cole looks set to leave West Ham and join Stoke City after the two clubs agreed a fee for the England striker.

Cole, 27, has yet to agree personal terms but the Irons have accepted Stoke's £4million bid for the player, which could increase to £6million based on appearances.

West Ham could be set for a bit of retail therapy to help their move to the Olympic Stadium.

The Irons are reported to be in discussions with Westfield over a £20million sponsorship deal to help transform the venue into a football ground after the 2012 Games, and it could mean retractable seating being installed on the running track.