World Club Rankings: EPL Team There’s a New No 1 ! Man Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea
Dec 1, 2008 Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd, world club rankings
From our freinds at World Club Rankings
WCR Top 25 Clubs in the World - Liverpool Goes Top Edition
We have a new number one in the World Club Rankings, but it’s probably not who it should be. Who is number one? Liverpool. Who should be? I think it’s pretty clear to most people that Barcelona should be. So, why aren’t they? Several weeks ago, I went into some detail about how the rankings are generated. I short, it’s a combination of how a club is doing domestically along with how those clubs’ domestic leagues have performed in recent continental championship tournaments, e.g., the UEFA Champions League. The problem for Barcelona is that the English Premiership has a pretty overwhelming lead with respect to the domestic league coefficients. Scoring six of the last eight Champions League semifinal spots and having three different clubs appear in the Champions League finals over the past two years will give you such an overwhelming domestic league coefficient advantage.
What does this mean for Barcelona? Will they never be able to take over the number one spot? Actually, they can, but they will have to earn it on the field – even more so than they already have. Right now, the system sees Barcelona as the leader of a domestic league and a qualifier for the Champions League knockout stage. Meanwhile, Liverpool is first place in a better league and also a qualifier for the Champions League knockout stage. Because of bonus points given for advancement in continental competition, Barcelona likely will advance past the top club in England if it advances further than that club in the Champions League. It is also possible if a club advances to the top of the Premiership with a significantly below average goal differential, but that is unlikely to happen between now and the Champions League knockout stages.
These league rankings also explain why we have two Scottish Premier League clubs in the rankings despite the fact that there soon will be none left in European competition. Celtic and Rangers’ dominance in the league allow them to jump over clubs from better leagues and the SPL is benefitting from successes in recent competitions, despite doing so poorly this season. Coefficients will be adjusted after the group stage ends, so we can see how that affects the SPL. It certainly won’t help it.
I didn’t get much of a chance to talk much about last week’s matches. Or this week’s matches. Or anything at all, really. I guess I’ll do that in the course of the WCR Top 25, below.
World Club Rankings – Top 25 Clubs in the World – December 1, 2008
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Disaster for Bilic
Sep 8, 2008 Croatia v England, West Ham News
Slaven Bilic
Wednesday’s match Croatia v England could be a disaster for Slaven Bilic.
If Croatia lose to England, Bilic will be upset but not as upset as the Croatian FA and that could be good news for West Ham.
The Croatian FA are already unhappy that Bilic will be having talks with Nani and Duxbury sometime before or after the World Cup qualifier.
Why has Bilic agreed to a meeting? and why have West Ham not given up on Bilic like they have Mancini, i beleive that Bilic has told his agent he wants the Job but will not say so publicly before such an important match that could upset his players, It would be easy for him to say “NO” and “go away” to the West Ham press gang, but he has not and will be having talks.
If Bilic did leave the Croatian national squad and joined West Ham would he be a traitor to his country, i dont think so, if he is then does that make half a million Croatian’s in this country traitors too, of course not, like Bilic they all are after a better success in life, which Croatia did not offer.
It will be a disaster for Bilic to lose to England but hopefully success for England and West Ham.
Or Joy for West Ham
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The 4 Candidate Facts - You Decide - Poll
Sep 7, 2008 Featured Article, New Manager, Talks, West Ham News
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Mike Lee O.B.E. (Director of WHUFC) is presumably the man holding the interviews.
Mike Lee’s Background:
When West Ham was 1st thought of as a club to purchase by Bjorg, he put the proposition to Eggert, who sent a 2 teams out to investigate West Ham’s financial status and to finalise a deal, 1 of the teams was Vero Communications LTD which is owned by Mike Lee OBE.
Mike Lee OBE of Vero Communications Ltd is now a director at West Ham and is also an Advisor in the world of communications and sport (UEFA -Premier League - and Olympics 2012) with his experience and contacts Mike will be a key figure that will help to develop the club to its next stage.
Candidates
Gianfranco Zola:
Zola is one of the Chelsea’s and the Premier Leagues greatest football stars, unbelievable skills and a fantastic tactician.
Zola decided to leave the players game, just a week before he turned 39. He is currently an Italian football pundit, though he also comments on European competitions. He has also been named joint coach of the Italian Under-21 side with ex Chelsea player Pierluigi Casiraghi.
Experienced Managerial Skills 6/10
C’Mon Yu Irons! view on Zola as manager for West Ham United:-
We are surprised that Zola made it to a top 4 choice, although he is a legend in football will he have the right experience to take West Ham forward as Manager.
Slaven Bilic
Bilic is a big hero to West Ham as Zola is to Chelsea but with a lot more experience as a Manager.
Head coach of Croatia, Bilic put an end to Englands chances of reaching the Euro 2008 finals, his flamboyant style of managing his team has taken the world by surprise and has taken Croatia to new heights in the Fifa ranking league.
Experienced Managerial Skills 7/10
C’Mon Yu Irons! view on Bilic as Manager for West Ham United:-
The chance of West Ham signing Bilic up as manager of West Ham is slim, Bilic and his family are heroes of Croatia and for him to leave the job as Croatian coach will definitely cause him to be hated by his own country in his pursuit of his dream job with West Ham, maybe after the World Cup in 2010 we might see Bilic as Manager of West Ham, but for now we must look elsewhere.
Roberto Donadoni
As a Club manager Donadoni has never really accomplished any success, In 2005, he returned to head Livorno in mid-season. After leading them to a surprising ninth-place finish and having the club in sixth place midway through the 2005–06 season, Donadoni resigned over criticism from his club chairman.
As the Italian National coach Donadoni succeeding Marcello Lippi who resigned after having won the 2006 FIFA World Cup. In the 2008 European Championship campaign, with Donadoni as coach, Italy reached the quarter finals of the tournament, losing against Spain. On June 26, 2008 Donadoni was subsequently dismissed despite having signed a contract extension prior to the beginning of Euro 2008, using a clause in the contract which allowed termination if Italy does not reach the semi-final. He was replaced by Marcello Lippi who returned as national team manager.
Experienced Managerial Skills 7/10
C’Mon Yu Irons! view on Donadoni as Manager for West Ham United:-
Fantastic player but as a manager of a club he has very little in the way of European experience and will he be able to hold his temper when the board get on his back, will Bjorg have to be careful what he says to him, and will Donadoni stay with West Ham if he achieves success with the club or will he be tempted to manage a bigger club next season.
Too hot headed or just a passionate guy, well whatever he is we at West Ham like this kind of Di Canio guy.
Michael Laudrup
After ending his playing career, Laudrup took up coaching, and became assistant manager of the Danish national team. He got his first manager job at former club Brøndby IF in 2002, whom he guided to the 2005 Danish Superliga championship. He chose not to extend his contract with Brøndby IF in May 2006. In 2007 Brøndby IF decided to name a new lounge at the stadium “The Michael Laudrup Lounge”, with Laudrup’s approval. He subsequently took over as coach of Getafe, Madrid’s third club, and continued his coaching career with notable success there. He brought the club comparative success in the Copa del Rey and UEFA Cup, and the team’s attacking style brought plaudits.
Experienced Managerial Skills 7/10
C’Mon Yu Irons! view on Laudrup as Manager for West Ham United:-
Not one of favourites, Laudrup is a great tactician and great with working with players, clubs have always acheieved some success under his influence but i cant see the West Ham fans being over enthusiastic with his style.
C’Mon Yu Irons! choice from these 4 is obviously Bilic but would take Donadoni if Bilic is unavailable.
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A right Mess
Aug 24, 2008 Man City, Matches, West Ham News
Watching the game against Man city today, what went through my head about West hams performance was that they were useless,gutless and a total joke.
There’s no excuse saying it’s because we were ten men down when Noble went off, because we were rubbish from the start. And no excuses for injuries either, because we had enough out there today to at least play better, even if we still lost.
In saying this, it’s evident that we need players brought in, in the form of a forward and at the very least a creative midfielder to make the difference. But even then will this be enough with Curbs in charge.
Before anyone says I’m one of the Curbs out gang, I just want to say that I’ve supported him in the past, even after the dull football we played last season. But after watching us in the second half of the Wigan game and at Man city , it seemed eerily like the style of football the hammers played last season. And even though I am willing to give Curbs a chance, even after the dull games last season, I don’t want to see that style of football at our beloved club again.
Yes we need BG to open his wallet and strengthen the squad, but even so, there is no excuse for these type of performances. Because if Curbishley doesn’t give this squad a kick up the backside, and this continues regardless of new players coming in or not…those doors at West Ham will be opening and shutting at the club, with whispers in the corridors of his head on the block.
Today was dreadful.
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West Ham and Jan Lastuvka agree Terms
Jul 31, 2008 West Ham News
Seems like this is the best we are going to do this summer, according to Footylatest.com we have just signed Lastuvka
Did we really need another goalkeeper, is green going? i hope not.
The Czech Goalkeeper Jan Lastuvka claims that he has agreed personal terms with West Ham United, and only a medical stands between him becoming a Hammer.
Lastuvka spent last season on loan at Bundesliga side Bochum, and it seemed he would be taking a permanent deal there, but when West Ham entered the frame he decided to take a second look.
The deal looked off when Shakhtar tried to increase the transfer fee just as it appeared that everyone was in agreement, but now it seems they have ironed out their problems.
“We are agreed. If the medical turns out well for me, I move to West Ham,” Lastuvka told reporters.
“I hope everything will turn out well. I am extremely tempted by the possibility of being coached by Ludek Miklosko.”
The English Premier League is the best league in Europe, I would like to fight for the chance.”
It sounds like he will get his chance after all.
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Can you remember the first Match?
Jul 27, 2008 West Ham News
By Ian Salisbury
Can you remember the 1st time you saw WHU play live, for me it was at home to Aston Villa, September 1964. We won 3-1, can’t remember who scored, but I think Geoff Hurst did, but I was totally smitten, and since then I’ve stuck with them through thick and thin.
Like all kids I used to try to copy my hero, so I pretended I was Hurstie when I got home and played football with my mates, who did you try to emulate?
What are your memories?
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Cass the Movie (Trailer) Movie about ICF Leader Cass Pennant
Jul 24, 2008 West Ham News
The incredible true story of how an orphaned Jamaican baby, adopted by an elderly white couple and brought up in an all white area of London, became one of the most feared and respected men in Britain. CASS grew up in a time before political correctness and was forced to endure racist bullying on a daily basis, until one day when the years of pent up anger came out in a violent burst. CASS found through violence the respect he never had and became addicted to the buzz of fighting. His way of life finally caught up with him when an attempted assassination on his life, saw him shot three times at point blank range. His inner strength somehow managed to keep him alive but he was left with a dilemma; whether to seek vengeance as the street had taught him, or renounce his violent past. This is the extraordinary story of his life.
Now watch the Trailer
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Slack Security ends in turmoil as West Ham and Columbus Crew Fans battle
Jul 21, 2008 West Ham News
A group of around 30 West Ham fans were jeered at by more than 100 Crew Fans which led to fights breaking out. No arrests were made.
It was said that the Hammers fans made their way to the corner of the stadium where the hardened Crew fans watch the match.
I find it hard to beleive that Police and security allowed the hammers fans to wander around the seating areas of the stadium and especialy to where home fans congregate.
Lets hope the security at the MLS all stars game in Toronto watch crowd control instead of the match!
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Newcastle Deal: Duff for Ferdinand plus Cash
Jul 13, 2008 Transfer Rumours
Keegan has his eyes on Anton Ferdinand according to Geordie Websites and may be trying to come to some sort of deal to exchange Damien Duff for Anton Ferdinand + a fee for the H
ammers defender.
West Ham are said to be asking for as much as £10m for Anton, a price that was much too high for Tottenham to consider, but Newcastle have come up with a solution that may be of interest to both clubs depending what fee West Ham are asking included in the deal.
Keegan is keen to build a central defensive partnership based on English under 21 players and Anton would be ideal to partner Steven Taylor.
Newcastle fans on the NUFC blog sites seem to be 50/50 about such a deal saying Anton would be great for the Magpies regarding his youth and style, but some would rather Duff stayed and was given a chance to prove his worth, as we did with Dean Ashton.
Personally i would want to give Ferdinand the same chance and with a full fit squad this season he may prove to be worth more than £10m as his brother was.
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Zamora,Pantsil: Fulham talks
Jul 9, 2008 West Ham News
It has been confirmed by West Ham that Fulham have made an approach for Zamora and Pantsil. The pai
r have been given permission to have talks with the club.
I’m not one for speculating,but if Zamora is to be allowed to go, this leaves us with Ashton and Bellamy in the frontline, with Cole and Sears on the bench. My point is, that should he go, does this mean the hammers have a striker lined up to replace him.
Regarding Pantsil, this could be another one who they just want to move on, but not sure about what else could be behind this. All I know is that if we let Zamora go, surely it’s with a replacemnt in mind. Because, and I mean no disrespect to Cole, he is not exactly goal scoring back up. Zamora is also a grafter on the pitch as is Cole, but both are not prolific up front. Young Freddy Sears will make more appearances, but is still getting use to the top flight.
So with the high chance of Zamora moving on, and Pantsil also,where does that leave us, especially in the striking department. We can’t just have the two main scorers in Ashton and Bellamy, we need solid back up.
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