West Ham midfielder Scott Parker has signed a new contract which commits him to the Upton Park club until the summer of 2013.

Reading manager Steve Coppell has confirmed defender Nicky Shorey is expected to make a return to the Premier League within days.

IRRITATED with the officious behaviour of one Tottenham steward, the West Ham fans chanted: “You’re getting sacked in the morning.”

ANDREW JOHNSON has signed a new five-year contract that puts him on a par with Everton’s top earners.

West Ham defenders Danny Gabbidon and James Collins have both signed contract extensions.

The Carlos Tevez transfer saga appears a step closer to being resolved after FIFA agreed to meet representatives of the Premier League and Football Association on Monday.

Carlos Tevez will fly to Britain on Tuesday to undergo a medical at Old Trafford with a view to completing his transfer to Manchester United.

Alex Ferguson has spoken to Neil Warnock in an attempt to smooth out the tension which surfaced over the Manchester United manager’s controversial team selection on Sunday.

West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson has backed manager Alan Curbishley “100%” after the Hammers’ season hit a new low yesterday.

LEE BOWYER’S advisors yesterday confirmed the former West Ham and Leeds midfielder is in talks with “a couple of clubs” as the race to secure his services hots up.

West Ham manager Glenn Roeder has hit out at Scotland boss Berti Vogts for his public criticism of defender Christian Dailly.