Matt Upson

West Ham are just like Blondie!

Date: 13th December 2010 at 8:25 pm | Written by
As a young man in the 1970s, the record producer Pete Waterman was working as a talent-spotting A&R man for an American music company when he came across a band called …

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Matthew Upson – a lesson in patience

Date: 6th March 2010 at 9:27 pm | Written by
Matthew Upson faces the very real prospect of lining up for England in their first game at this summer’s World Cup against USA on June 12h and throughout his career, his …

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Tottenham duo set to give Capello a troublesome dilemma

Date: 24th November 2009 at 2:05 pm | Written by
woodgate-kingNo disrespect to Joleon Lescott and Matthew Upson who played against Brazil a couple of weeks ago, but when I look at the English centre-backs who play in the Premier League, …

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Tottenham rumours once again rear their ugly head

Date: 17th November 2009 at 12:58 pm | Written by
BenFosterFootball FanCast guest columnist Jason Smith hates this time of year, especially when the Tottenham

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West Ham could be forgiven in thinking there is some sort of agenda

Date: 15th November 2009 at 1:51 pm | Written by
valon_behramiFootball FanCast guest columnist Jim Pryce feels that West Ham fans could be forgiven in thinking that there is perhaps some media agenda out against them. A fella wrote on this site …

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At £8m it’s not only the cheaper option for Spurs, but the better one!

Date: 3rd October 2009 at 12:11 am | Written by
Football FanCast columnist ‘The New Voice of Football' feels that Matt Upson represents not only the cheaper, but also the better option for Harry Redknapp. If things carry on the way they are now in central defence at Tottenham, then Harry will have no …

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Principles is one thing a decent Tottenham offer is quite the other

Date: 26th September 2009 at 12:24 pm | Written by
Football FanCast guest columnist Lee Watts admires Duxbury's principals, but feels the Hammers aren't in a position to be so choosy. Having principals is one thing but common sense is quite the other and why Scott Duxbury was very sincere in suggesting that he doesn't …

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A type of deal that seems to confirm Liverpool fans worst fears

Date: 22nd August 2009 at 12:29 am | Written by
Football FanCast guest columnist Pat McGoohan feels the arrival of Kyrgiakos is a symbol of Liverpool's financial plight. I don't know a Liverpool fan who knows much about Sotirios Kyrgiakos and it was very much a case of Wikipedia at the …

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Shrewd move by the Hammers and one I hope has the desired effect

Date: 19th July 2009 at 12:57 pm | Written by
Football FanCast guest columnist Lee Ryder has backed Zola's plans to install Upson as captain. Gianfranco Zola has been a breath of fresh air at West Ham United and I really don't think his efforts and contributions have got the plaudits …

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Hammers boss set for dilemma as Gabbidon returns

Date: 6th July 2009 at 1:10 am | Written by
Football FanCast guest columnist Tim Birtles looks at the defensive dilemma facing Gianfranco Zola. With news over the weekend that Danny Gabbidon has finally shaken off this abdominal injury and is fit and raring to go ahead of next season, Zola …

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