Results tagged “World Cup 2010”

England midfielder Joe Cole is backing West Ham to beat the drop this season.

The Chelsea player, who began his career at Upton Park, is confident the struggling Hammers have the firepower to stay in the Premier League, even though they have not been finding the net recently.

It may have taken over two years and 50 appearances but Julien Faubert's first goal for West Ham was worth the wait.

The French defender hit an injury time screamer in last Saturday's 3-0 win over Hull City at Upton Park to break his duck and the former misfit is rapidly establishing himself as a fans' favourite.

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.