Results tagged “goals”
The Christmas cheer West Ham gave themselves with the win over Portsmouth on Boxing Day evaporated in 90 dreadful minutes at White Hart Lane.
The Irons were totally outplayed by a rampant Spurs side and were lucky to leave White Hart Lane with just a 2-0 defeat yesterday afternoon.
West Ham avoided being bottom of the Premier League at Christmas with a deserved 1-1 draw with top-of-the-table Chelsea.
The Hammers warmed the hearts of their supporters on a freezing afternoon at Upton Park in a match defined by penalties.
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.
Zavon Hines is ready to step into the breach should Carlton Cole's knee injury keep him out of the West Ham team.
Hines came on as a half-time substitute for the England striker in last Saturday's 5-3 win over Burnley and Cole's knee injury makes him a doubt for this Saturday's visit of Manchester United.
West Ham's Jack Collison is aiming to hit the net more often to help get the Irons out of trouble.
The midfielder scored with a looping header in last Saturday's 3-3 draw at Hull and admitted assistant manager Steve Clarke has been urging him to score more goals.
Millwall extended their unbeaten run to eight games but had a late, late equaliser from James Henry to thank for it.
Henry smashed home a 35 yard free kick two minutes from time, which was helped on its way by the gale force wind that hampered an entertaining match.
West Ham rescued a point with a spirited fight back but the Gunners only have themselves to blame for not leaving east London with a win.
A Carlton Cole header and an Alessandro Diamanti penalty earned the Irons a draw that had looked impossible at half time, such was Arsenal's dominance.
West Ham will be boosted by the return of midfielder Scott Parker for Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
The ex-England man missed last Saturday's defeat at Stoke and the Irons will need his influential leadership against the in-form Gunners.
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.
David Beckham's England career would have ended long ago if Jimmy Greaves had his way.
The former Spurs, West Ham and England striker believes Fabio Capello should not be relying on the 34-year-old as he shapes his squad for next year's World Cup finals in South Africa.
Millwall salvaged a point in a bad-tempered clash with Swindon on Saturday as they extended their unbeaten league run.
Both sides had a player dismissed as the League One play-off rivals met at the County Ground.
Charlton stayed top of League One with a convincing 2-0 win over Brentford on Saturday and secured the future of their brightest young star as well.
Goals from Deon Burton and Lloyd Sam ensured the Addicks maintained their 100 per cent start in the league, while 17-year-old midfielder Jonjo Shelvey signed a contract extension.
Millwall cruised through to the second round of the Carling Cup in emphatic fashion with a stylish performance to see off Bournemouth last night.
Neil Harris was the hero as he hit a stunning hat-trick to leave the small but appreciative crowd buzzing after the 4-0 win.
Football legend Pele is set to delight fans of the beautiful game when he puts in an appearance at the Indigo2 on November 1.
The Brazilian, believed by many to be the greatest player of all time, will be the main attraction on an evening of anecdote and reminiscence at The O2 venue.
