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From the Beeb

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/west_ham_utd/5301068.stm

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2 quality players

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West Ham!!  Nice to see teams other than the Manures, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea signing some decent players....

On a year long loan, but fair play to West Ham.

Like to see them get a top 6 finish......don't mind the Hammers & like their squad.

Fuck me that's quite a coup for West Ham. Fair play to them.

also it says that tevez has claimed to sign for the hammers on his website.
http://www.carlitostevez.com.ar/esp/index.php

I couldn't find better pictures, but I've often thought these two might have been separated at birth...or at least go to the smae dentist

http://foodisworse.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/zbb.png
Carlos Tevez

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42033000/jpg/_42033026_mascherano_tevez203.jpg
zaphod beeblebrox's second head out of the movie of hitchhikers guide to the galaxy (on the right)

it is now breaking news on sky sports news that both of them have signed for west ham.

Class, I quite like West Ham, not sure why though.

I love the last transfer day, think there will be a lot of movement today.

Also on Sky Sports I see that Doncaster are after Kevin Keegan as their new Manager!

fuck me, thats deal of the year. Both young and very, very talented players.

fucking hell, thats mental! what a coup for the hammers tho, thats insane!!!

Interesting theory here...

http://stateofthegame.co.uk/2006/08/31/something-fishy-tevez-mascherano-west-ham-united/

Is there a pie which Roman A doens't have his finger in  :P

Fuck me,  they've got  

Tevez
Ashton
Zamora
Cole
Sheringham
Harewood


Not a bad little forward line,  probably better then Arsenals anyway

Something dodgy in this move surely .. Chelsea ownership of Corinthians has ensured they didnt get a big move to a top club

I'll post this link again.

http://stateofthegame.co.uk/2006/08/31/something-fishy-tevez-mascherano-west-ham-united/

Very interesting Richie boy.  I love a good conspiracy theory.

Football conspiracies are awesome. I wouldn't be at all suprised if it's true... I say well done to West Ham for getting them!

To top it all off, I would love to see the Hammers beat Chelsea this season with those new signings each getting at least one goal  :mrgreen:

I wouldnt be surprised to see both of them suddenly ruled out through injury when the time of playing Chelsea comes along.

Is this illegal to do like this? It is happening to Peter too but he didn't know.

I predict West Sham will lose easily to Chelski on both occasions

They've signd permanent deals aswell. fair play west ham.

West Ham could challenge for a top 4 finish i reckon.

It's pretty damn fishy, isn't it?

These two were supposed to be worth $35 million this morning when Man Utd and Arsenal were chasing them. Now West Ham anounce that they have signed them on permanent deals, the details of which they are not going to announce.

It's great news for the Hammers though, they'll be able to push on from last season's success. But why would these two young, awesome players go to a UEFA cup team when they're being chased by Europe's finest?

It's like us turning round and announcing a former Inter Milan power-house has signed....    oh.

Permanent deals not loans for an undisclosed fee

"All other aspects of the transfers will remain confidential and undisclosed."

Something dodgy going on here, expect to see them at Chelsea next season....

Well Tevez and Mascherano were owned by media sports investments, who according to the BBC, were interested in a takeover of West Ham last season, but eventually pulled out.

Probably some kind of link there.   Other then that,  West Ham may have found a new sugar daddy chairman who has millions to spend

Everybody likes west ham. Apperently even in Argentinia.

they have pretty coloured kits

There's a possibility this is the key link. I think we can be quite clear that there's no way in the world West Ham could afford to buy these players at this moment in time.

I've done a little bit of research and it appears the president of Media Sports Investment Kia Joorabchian (who by all accounts owns Tevez and Mascherano) is very good friends with Boris Berezovsky (who has a very fucking dodgy history).
Boris Berezovsky used to be very good friends with Roman Abramovich but the pair fell out over a money dispute with Boris Berezovsky threatening to sue Abramovich for billions of dollars.

I wouldn't be suprised to see msi succeed in a take over of West Ham at some point this season and i wouldn't be surprised to see Boris Berezovsky somewhere in the background.

I think this looks more like someone trying to bring in players before the deadline to compete with Chelsea rather than Chelsea 'grooming' some awesome South American talent for their own purposes.

Haven't had a chance to look into it fully, this is just my gut feeling.

both will be 'injured' im sure

the fees for both players are undiscolsed. Cannot believe this is going on.

Shabani Nonda has signed for Blackburn 8)

he is a bit injury prone. Missed most of last season with a bad knee injury.

He's fookin' ace though! Shabani, wooooooooooaaaaaaaaaoooooooooo! 8)

it is all true. saw it on sky sports news earlier today.

i must admit i was shocked to hear this news. especially as Tevez did well at the world cup and was linked with Man U and Arsenal

well their old club corinthinas won this morning 1-0 away to sao caetano. I think that west ham will not 100% registration of the players. MSI will have some percentage of the registration.

Theory is that Chelski have influenced the decision to ensure that they didn't end up at Arsenal, Man U or Liverpool.....
Thus West Ham benefit...

Couldn't believe it when I saw it on SSN this morning. Fair play to West Ham and we can only hope the conspiracy theories are a load of crap! That sort of thing would be aweful for the game

The Geordies have signed Antoine Sibierski from Man City :?

Wigan Sign David Cotterill from Bristol City for 2 million  :shock:

Pascal Cygan got to villarreal for £2M. Man city have signed American winger/striker Damarcus Beasley from PSV. I still cannot believe that the hammers pulled this transfer out.

this is from the west ham website
West Ham United are delighted to announce the double signing of Argentinian World Cup stars Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano from Brazilian club Corinthians.

The pair have been signed for an undisclosed fee and put pen to paper on permanent contracts with the Club this afternoon. All other aspects of the transfers will remain confidential and undisclosed.

The transfers represent a massive coup for the Hammers, who have beaten off some of Europe's biggest clubs to secure the services of the duo - both of whom played a key role for Argentina as they reached the World Cup quarter-finals in Germany this summer before losing to the hosts in a penalty shoot-out.

Tevez, 22, is widely regarded as one of the most talented young strikers in the world. Labelled by many as 'the new Diego Maradona', he began his career with Boca Juniors, making his debut at the age of 17 and going on to become a cult hero at the Bombonera Stadium.

The Argentine football writers voted him Footballer of the Year in 2003 and 2004, and also Sportsman of the Year in 2004, after he had led Boca to the Argentine championship and the Copa Libertadores.

In December 2004, Tevez moved to Corinthians in a $22.6million deal - the biggest ever in South American football. Initially, he wasn't well received in the country of Argentina's greatest rivals, but soon won the supporters over and became captain as the club secured the Brazilian championship in 2005.

He appeared in every one of Argentina's five games at the World Cup finals in June, scoring a goal in the memorable 6-0 victory over Serbia and Montenegro, and winning the man of the match award in the 0-0 draw with Holland. He currently has 25 full international caps to his name, and has scored four goals for his country.

Javier Mascherano, also 22, is a highly-rated defensive midfielder who earned rave reviews for his performances at the World Cup finals in the summer, when he provided the steely backbone behind Argentina's attacking style of play.

Like his good friend Tevez, Mascherano left an Argentinian club - River Plate, the great rivals of Boca Juniors - to join Corinthians in 2004, for a fee of $15million, and helped to play a key role in their title success last year.

With 20 caps for the national team, he is considered one of the county's hottest properties, and has also been linked with a number of top European clubs recently.

Both Carlos and Javier are currently in London preparing for Argentina's showcase friendly match against South American rivals Brazil at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on Sunday and will be available for selection when Hammers return to Premiership action against Aston Villa next week.

Exclusive reaction from Alan Pardew and both players will follow here on whufc.com soon.

The players have now returned to the Argentinian national team camp and will not be available for any further interviews. West Ham United will make a further announcement later regarding the official unveiling of both players.

Grant Smith has had his contract terminated by Bristol City.

Chippenham for him then.

I heard Dawlish Town.  :wink:

isnt he on loan somewhere?

Barnsley i think.

That was a trial.

DaMarcus Beasley to Man City 8)

said that earlier. But it was cool though

But you didn't say it was cool though, did you

The first edition of The Sun has arrived at 2230 and it claims that Arsenal have accepted a deal of £5m plus William Gallas for Ashley Cole from Chelsea.

Hmmm. Makes sense with Cygan gone in a way!

it amuses me that people automatically assume that something dodgy is going on because a high-profile player didn't sign for chelsea. it's hilarious to see plastic glory supporters moaning that they didn't sign tevez...

No move for Ashley 'Bum Bomber' Cole, but Pascal Chimbonda completed his move to Spurs on the stroke of midnight

Sticking at the arse for another year is he?

 Sometimes I worry about you FB....

5 LIVE SAY COLES MOVED WITH GALLAS GOING THE OTHER WAY AND 5 MILLION

You're correct Yeovil, made me look a tad foolish (no more than usual i s'pose).

I start a new thread

So I guess he can release his book now which slates Arsenal apparently.

Too many footballers are releasing autobiographies these days, when they are only half way through their careers. As if they don't get enough money as it is.
Why don't they wait until the end of the playing careers, when they might have something remotely interesting to share with the world, instead of cashing in as quickly as possible. Cunts.

I remember the day when young strikers unproven at a high level would be reasonably cheap. Think City got a good deal there although they'll have to wait until January to spend any of it!

I see Bridges left Carsisle for 'Ull and they  Forster from Ipswich too. Suprised Ipswich let him go.

Roy keane had a busy but good day!

A friend at work is an Ipswich fan and he wasn't happy with that at all... But it's a good fee for a 32 year old.

Wonder if Macken can score goals at Ipwich!

done very well.interesting to see that you can get 12/1 on them to be promoted.very strong midfield now.some good strikers and that varga at the back is a good signing

WHO?

Looks like Arsenal signed Denilson just before the transfer deadline yesterday :shock:

Although, it's the Brazilian Under-19's captain from Sao Paolo, rather than the legend himself

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=413656&CPID=8&clid=3&lid=4161&title=Denilson+agrees+Arsenal+deal

Interesting read here.
This was written about 18 months ago!

http://www.sigames.com/the_bootroom.php?type=view&article_id=1091