North End were down and out when Irvine took charge. The appointment was a gamble, but he has been a revelation at Deepdale. Now the only question is just how far can he take them? Posted April 09, 2008 by Graham Fisher
Wakey, wakey Hammers. It's sleepy when your in the safety zone. A couple of summer superstar signings and a UEFA Cup spot beckons. Posted March 28, 2008 by gerald mclaughlin
The East Enders have a proud tradition, but is this compatible with the modern game? Posted March 27, 2008 by Claire Bee
Two capitulations in four days bring yet more question marks over the Hammers boss's ability to motivate, especially when nothing is at stake. Chants of 'You don't know what you're doing' from the Upton Park fans will not be music to his ears. Posted March 07, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com
The former England striker was the orginal star of the Premier League. Still adored by many footballing fans, there is no one else to touch him. Posted March 13, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
Leaking 12 goals without reply in three games is the sign of freefall. Will the reality of 40 points in the bank save the West Ham board from curbing their enthusiasm for firing the boss? Posted March 14, 2008 by Ed Bottomley
The former England striker told BBC viewers he was declining Rovers' interest in him to take over from Mark Hughes. Shearer has made no secret of his desire to manage a top-flight club one day, so why is he putting the job on the Blackburner? Posted June 13, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com
Blue skies and handbags return to Upton Park on a red-hot day for Arsene Wenger. Posted November 08, 2006 by Dean Hodges
A loan spell at Championship leaders Cardiff City would have been ideal to give the recuperating Old Trafford star much-needed match practice - so why say no? Posted November 15, 2006 by Donna Gee
No man is an Iceland and after less than two weeks the new chairman is getting edgy. The omens are not looking good for the Hammers boss. Posted December 11, 2006 by Dean Hodges
He paid the price for indecision as the Ice men wielded their axes. But thanks for the memories anyway, boss Posted December 11, 2006 by Dean Hodges
As West Ham fans reflect on the legacy of their sacked manager, maybe the new board should be looking to the continent for a replacement, rather than to the same old contenders Posted December 12, 2006 by Chris Oakley
Former Charlton boss emerges as firm favourite to take over from Alan Pardew Posted December 13, 2006 by Reuters
There's speculation that the former Elland Road hero may be on his way back to Yorkshire to help Dennis Wise's men. A knight in white shadow . . . or a Manchester United red herring? Posted March 15, 2007 by STEVE MAYO
The England midfielder's untimely death has brought up some fine footballing memories for one Sportingo writer. Posted April 30, 2007 by Mark Rasdall
The red haired midfield workaholic represented everything good about football. Posted April 27, 2007 by Joe Morris
The sudden death of the youngest member of England's World Cup winning team comes as a great shock. But the little midfielder leaves a footballing legacy for generations to come. Posted April 25, 2007 by Mark Rivlin
Most football fans fantasise about their club's best-ever team, but it's a different story at White Hart Lane. Posted June 08, 2007 by 101greatgoals.com
The firebrand star has reportedly put an ultimatum to Sir Alex Ferguson saying that unless he plays more of a part in United's title defence, he will have to look for a new club. What price this particular Red Devil will soon be on his way? Posted June 13, 2007 by Mark Apostolou
Benchwarmer or bright talent? Either way, the former Leeds striker's got a lot of thinking to do, but will he make the leap of faith with another club? Posted July 03, 2007 by Georgina Jane Petty
The Formula One season used to be full of life. Now its just a bunch of characterless clones racing around the track. Posted March 20, 2007 by midnightjester
Hammers supporter Helen Thompson reckons it's time the Upton Park faithful started singing the praises of Alan Curbishley’s claret-and-blue army and laid memories of the Alan Pardew era to rest. Posted January 14, 2008 by Helen Thompson
In fact, some would welcome a head-to-head between the Ginger Braveheart and the Spanish Pyromaniac Fireman, especially in a cup battle. Posted December 14, 2007 by Ed Bottomley
Manchester United's Champions League hero will either rot in the reserves or shine at a new club now that Sir Alex has deemed him surplus to requirements. A move to Newcastle might suit him. Posted July 04, 2007 by Steve Bott
New owners' backing for Alan Pardew and the club's youth policy is vital for stability and progress Posted November 22, 2006 by Dean Hodges
A previously sceptical journalist reveals 1.6 million reasons why she now loves Tyneside superhero Alan Shearer. Posted November 03, 2006 by Donna Gee
While Alan Pardew may not be the only performance-related casualty this season, what does the Hammers' experience say about foreign ownership and the future of English football? Posted December 14, 2006 by Tet Grajo
Upton Park's second Alan finds it hard to cope away from his Charlton comfort zone. Posted January 09, 2007 by CaughtOffside.com
Tim Henman and Nick Faldo were hardly all-action heroes, but we're seeing the best of them now they're media magnets. But Shearer? Oh dear... Posted July 04, 2008 by ScottishFootballBlog .
It's wrong but it's true. don't we feel the same compassion for an injured opposition player as we would for a member of the team we support? Posted February 29, 2008 by Tim Love
Sportingo writer Chris Goldsmith relives a football classic he had the pleasure of watching as a 12-year-old. And that man Alan Shearer played quite a part of it... Posted March 21, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
The Hammers have made a half-decent start while Tottenham are languishing at the wrong end of the table. Can Alan Curbishley's men become Arsenal's main London rival? Posted October 01, 2007 by George Miller
The Addicks look doomed to relegation but a combination of true grit and the transfer window could yet see Alan Pardew's men survive in the Premiership. Posted January 12, 2007 by