Keane ‘nothing to lose’ at Hammers

ROBBIE KEANE maintains he has “nothing to lose” as the Republic of Ireland skipper looks to fire West Ham out of the relegation zone — starting at Blackpool tonight.

Along with fellow January arrivals Wayne Bridge, Gary O’Neil and fellow forward Demba Ba, the 30-year-old is expected to be thrown straight into the action by Avram Grant as his men battle for Barclays Premier League survival. The terms of Keane’s move from Tottenham are complicated, initially on loan until the end of the season with a view to making a £6million deal permanent for the next two-and-a-half years, as long as the Irons maintain their top-flight status.

West Ham are Keane’s eighth club since he made the breakthrough at Wolves, and last season he spent a loan spell in Scotland with Celtic. The much-travelled frontman, though, is confident he can have an impact for his latest employers.