View Full Version : Les Ferdinand joins West Ham
Desigol
21 Jan 2003, 03:14 PM
http://msn.skysports.com/skysports/article/0,,3960-1077176,00.html
LiverpoolFanatic
21 Jan 2003, 08:41 PM
How old is he now? I bet he's making a fair bit in the wage packet.
LiverpoolFanatic
21 Jan 2003, 11:16 PM
I looked it up--he's 36. WHU must be really hoping he's got something up his sleeve. I don't think he and Bowyer can save them though.
ScouseCat
22 Jan 2003, 02:37 AM
Originally posted by LiverpoolFanatic I looked it up--he's 36. WHU must be really hoping he's got something up his sleeve. I don't think he and Bowyer can save them though.
This is the last roll of the dice for West Ham in their attempts to stay in the Premiership. I'm with you though LiverpoolFanatic, I just can't see the Hammers getting enough points from their remaining matches to stay up.
mattyc2422
23 Jan 2003, 07:17 AM
If WHU get relegated, Defoe, Di Canio, Cole - in my opinion- may all jump ship, and it shall be interesting to see if Bowyer and Ferdinand are happy in Division
Matt Clark
23 Jan 2003, 07:45 AM
I don't think for one second that it is West Ham's intention to hold on to Bowyer if they go down. His contract includes a big drop in wages in the event of relegation and any sale would net them millions in profit on the £300,000 they have paid to get him. He is a double insurance - help keep them up, or provide immediate cash to offset the financial impact of going down.
babytiger2001
23 Jan 2003, 07:45 AM
Originally posted by mattyc2422
If WHU get relegated, Defoe, Di Canio, Cole - in my opinion- may all jump ship, and it shall be interesting to see if Bowyer and Ferdinand are happy in Division
Very much agreed. If the Hammers get relegated, it may be a very long time before they return to the top flight. With the players you mention, Matty, it'll be interesting to see which ones/how many have "relegation" clauses in their contracts.
Undoubtedly, though, the move to get Ferdinand is a short-term move, hoping he has enough inspiration-- and goals!-- to help the Hammers avoid the drop.
Les Ferdinand isn't the same type of player as he was at QPR in the early 1990's, certainly-- but maybe a wily enough veteran to help this side through their trying times.
Cheers,
William