A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Chelsea swoop for Joe Cole, Juan Sebastian Veron
Ten years ago today, Chelsea signed midfielders Joe Cole and Juan Sebastian Veron for a combined £21.6m fee.
Aug 6, 08:47
West Ham United's Ravel Morrison celebrates scoring against Boreham Wood during a pre-season friendly on July 10, 2013
Ravel Morrison brace earns West Ham United win over Sporting Lisbon
Ravel Morrison scores twice as West Ham United defeat Sporting Lisbon 3-2 to begin a three-team tournament also featuring Braga in the Algarve.
Aug 6, 01:50
Andy Carroll celebrates after scoring the opening goal against West Brom on March 30, 2013
Joe Cole: 'Andy Carroll can be like Didier Drogba'
Joe Cole believes that his West Ham United teammate Andy Carroll can reach the level of Didier Drogba if he keeps improving.
Jul 29, 17:21
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
West Ham's Joe Cole ready for "tough" Cardiff City opener
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole is looking forward to the start of the Premier League season but is wary of their first opponents Cardiff City.
Jul 29, 02:20
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce during the Premier League match against Reading on May 19, 2013
West Ham United suffer first pre-season defeat
West Ham United suffer their first defeat of pre-season with a 4-1 loss to Mainz 05 in Germany.
Jul 20, 17:51
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
Joe Cole inspires West Ham United win at Colchester United
Joe Cole scores one and makes one as West Ham United beat Colchester United 2-1 to record their fourth consecutive pre-season win.
Jul 16, 20:33
Andy Carroll for West Ham
West Ham United's Joe Cole praises Andy Carroll signing
Joe Cole praises West Ham United's signing of Andy Carroll on a permanent deal, describing it as boost for the club.
Jul 14, 10:36
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
Joe Cole: West Ham United have been "starved of success"
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole believes that the club has been "starved of success" in the past 32 years.
Jul 13, 14:45
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
Joe Cole: 'West Ham United face tough test at Bournemouth'
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole believes that the team will face a tough test against Bournemouth tomorrow.
Jul 12, 18:10
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
Joe Cole targets Wembley glory with West Ham United
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole says that he is determined to fire the Hammers to a cup final at Wembley in the forthcoming campaign.
Jul 10, 22:46
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce on the touchline against Sunderland on January 12, 2013
West Ham United put six past Cork City
West Ham United register a 6-2 away victory over Cork City in a pre-season friendly.
Jul 7, 18:53
Upton Park
Adrian looking to build West Ham United legacy
West Ham United keeper Adrian is hoping to put his name into the club's history books after completing a move from Real Betis.
Jun 7, 18:14
Andy Carroll gives a thumbs-up to Newcastle fans
Joe Cole urges Andy Carroll to commit to West Ham United
Joe Cole believes that a permanent move to West Ham United would benefit Andy Carroll's career.
May 30, 09:33
Ashley Cole taking a throw
Joe Cole: 'Ashley Cole deserves to captain England'
Joe Cole believes that Ashley Cole is worthy of wearing the captain's armband for England's friendly against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley tonight.
May 29, 09:30
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
West Ham United's Joe Cole to begin studying for coaching badges
West Ham United's Joe Cole reveals that he will begin studying for his coaching badges this summer.
May 28, 10:57
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
Team News: Joe Cole starts for West Ham United
Joe Cole returns to the West Ham United starting lineup against Reading along with fellow midfielders Mark Noble and Ricardo Vaz Te.
May 19, 14:41
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
Joe Cole: 'West Ham want to keep Andy Carroll'
Joe Cole insists that West Ham United want to keep Andy Carroll beyond his current loan spell.
May 7, 01:40
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho watches his side's Champions League semi final against Borussia Dortmund on April 24, 2013
Joe Cole: 'I'd love Jose Mourinho to return to Chelsea'
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole hopes that Jose Mourinho will return to his former club Chelsea in the summer.
May 6, 10:57
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero is congratulated by David Silva after scoring a penalty against Leeds in the FA Cup 5th round on February 17, 2013
Team News: Sergio Aguero, David Silva start for Manchester City
Sergio Aguero and David Silva will start for Manchester City against an unchanged West Ham United side at the Etihad Stadium this lunchtime.
Apr 27, 11:11
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce instructs players from the touchline during the match against Manchester United on April 17, 2013
Team News: West Ham United remain unchanged
Sam Allardyce retains faith in his West Ham United players who started against Manchester United, while Wigan Athletic make two changes.
Apr 20, 13:32
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Joe Cole: 'Chelsea must keep Frank Lampard'
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole insists that his former club would be crazy to let Frank Lampard leave on a free transfer this summer.
Mar 24, 01:21
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce prior to kick-off against Aston Villa on February 10, 2013
Joe Cole praises "phenomenal" Sam Allardyce
West Ham midfielder Joe Cole hails manager Sam Allardyce for turning the club's fortunes around.
Mar 23, 15:36
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
Joe Cole targets Olympic Stadium appearance
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole admits that he would love to still be at the club when they move to the Olympic Stadium.
Mar 23, 10:37
Stamford Bridge
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews the London derby between Chelsea and West Ham United.
Mar 15, 13:27
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
Joe Cole: 'I watch more fights in the ring than football matches'
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole reveals that he watches more fights in the ring than football matches.
Mar 7, 14:28
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
Joe Cole: 'I should never have joined Liverpool'
Joe Cole says that he was wrong to move to Liverpool because he didn't feel a "connection" with the club.
Mar 6, 09:07
West Ham's Ricardo Vaz Te and Reading's Noel Hunt battle for the ball on December 29, 2012
West Ham's Ricardo Vaz Te eager to regain regular starting role
Ricardo Vaz Te insists that he is pushing for a regular place in West Ham United's starting XI.
Mar 4, 10:46
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce prior to kick-off against Aston Villa on February 10, 2013
Sam Allardyce hails "fantastic" win
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce declares that his side fully deserved a "fantastic" win over Stoke City this afternoon.
Mar 2, 17:37
Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross gets between West Ham United's Matt Jarvis and Joey O'Brien during the Premier League clash on March 2, 2013
Jack Collison edges West Ham United past Stoke City
Jack Collison's goal just before the break proves enough to earn West Ham United all three points at Stoke City.
Mar 2, 16:56
Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross gets between West Ham United's Matt Jarvis and Joey O'Brien during the Premier League clash on March 2, 2013
Half-Time Report: West Ham United lead at Stoke City
Stoke City are behind at home to West Ham United after a physical first 45 minutes at the Britannia Stadium.
Mar 2, 15:50
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
Joe Cole: 'Gareth Bale can become one of Premier League's best'
Joe Cole believes that Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale could become one of the greatest players in Premier League history.
Feb 27, 02:57
West Ham United's Joe Cole celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Tottenham on February 25, 2013
Joe Cole: 'Losing to Tottenham Hotspur was horrible'
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole says that losing is the "worst" experience for footballers following the Hammers' last defeat to Tottenham.
Feb 26, 09:21
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring Tottenham's winning goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013
Match Analysis: West Ham United 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Tottenham Hotspur's dramatic late win at West Ham United in the Premier League.
Feb 25, 22:31
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates scoring his side's first goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013
Gareth Bale wins it for Tottenham Hotspur
Gareth Bale scores twice, including a wondergoal in the 90th minute, to hand Tottenham a dramatic 3-2 win over West Ham this evening.
Feb 25, 21:56
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Half-Time Report: All square at Upton Park
Goals from Gareth Bale and Andy Carroll ensure that West Ham and Spurs go into half time of their match locked at 1-1.
Feb 25, 20:50
Tottenham Hotspur's Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates moments after scoring the opener on December 6, 2012
Team News: Emmanuel Adebayor starts for Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor will start during this evening's London derby against West Ham United.
Feb 25, 19:20
Christian Benteke is congratulated by team mate Simon Dawkins after scoring the opener against West Ham on February 10, 2013
Aston Villa climb out of bottom three with win over West Ham United
Goals from Christian Benteke and Charles N'Zogbia earn Aston Villa their first Premier League win of 2013 that sees them climb out of the relegation zone.
Feb 10, 15:32
Andy Carroll gives a thumbs-up to Newcastle fans
Team News: Andy Carroll starts for West Ham United
West Ham United start with Andy Carroll as the lone centre-forward against Aston Villa.
Feb 10, 13:02
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
Joe Cole still wants England career
West Ham United's Joe Cole wants to revive his England career.
Feb 10, 07:52
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
Joe Cole wants away form improvement
Joe Cole urges his West Ham teammates to improve their away form ahead of Saturday's trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Feb 6, 19:10
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