“LeBron James to West Ham“, articles like this I wouldn’t even expect from the Daily Mirror.
Reading that West Ham are a possible career move for basketball superstar, LeBron James had me in hysterics. Until, I realised that it was published by the club’s official site.
Of course, this isn’t going to happen and it’s clearly a windup – but I cannot fathom why the official site would republish it? Would not suprise me if, as part of cost cutting, we’ve outsourced the copywriting on our official site to some 10 year old kid on the other side of the world, who’s getting paid £1 an day.
If that’s the case SuGo, then I’ll do it for free so you can save that remaining £1.
If you missed the summer transfer rumour sensation that is LeBron James [basketball superstar] to West Ham [football team], as reported by West Ham then here’s a link. Alternatively, in case the link gets taken down for being a steaming pile, then here’s what it said:
“West Ham United has emerged as a shock possible future destination for NBA basketball superstar LeBron James.
The Cleveland Cavaliers forward could become a free agent this summer, sparking a worldwide scramble for his services ahead of the new season.
The New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls, New Jersey Nets and Miami Heat are all rumoured to be interested in the 25-year-old, but Washington Post reporter Norman Chad has suggested that the Hammers could also be in the running.
“This would be the gutsy move for LeBron – head to England and the Premier League for a team that has never won a Premier League title,” wrote Chad in his ‘Couch Slouch’ column.
“The team is without a manager, so LeBron could bring in his own guy. Granted, he’s never played soccer, but, then again, David Beckham’s a big deal and I don’t think he ever plays soccer, either.”
Akron, Ohio-born James, who has spent his entire professional career with the Cavaliers, is likely to command wages in the region of £200,000-a-week.
In the 2009/10 season, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player earned a salary of $14.41m – or £9.949m by today’s exchange rate.
Having played alongside Shaquille O’Neal at Cleveland this season, James has proved he can partner a bigger forward able to hold the ball up when surrounded by defenders. He is also well-known for his deadly long-range shooting and his willingness to take control of the game when his side is under pressure.
However, it remains to be seen whether the club would be interested in a player as yet unproven in the Barclays Premier League.
Any move to West Ham is likely to leave US President Barack Obama with mixed feelings, seeing as the former Illinois Senator is rumoured to support both the Bulls and the Hammers.”
There are no words.
I’m so confused by this it’s not even funny, especially as it made it to WHUFC.com.
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Yup – it’s on the official website. Bizarre!
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yeah its a joke as far as WHUFC.com is concerned in my opinion it got on there purely because they were so bemused by being linked to it hence the ? at the end of the title.
Why on earth this story exists in the first place is beyond me though
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It’s odd because, dismissing this particular link, go to the official site and it’s not listed on the index of past articles.
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yeah its a joke as far as WHUFC.com is concerned in my opinion it got on there purely because they were so bemused by being linked to it hence the ? at the end of the title.
Why on earth this story exists in the first place is beyond me though
Oh and it is there;
http://www.whufc.com/articles/20100525/hammers-in-for-us-star_2236884_2058149
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http://www.whufc.com/articles/20100525/hammers-in-for-us-star_2236884_2058149
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I think the point of the article that at the moment clubs are being linked with all sorts of players with little or no foundation, and this one being so completely mad that they had to re-print themselves…. also read a few other rumours that West Ham were considering signing Jonny Wilkinson but they thought he may be too injury prone i wonder what is more likely?
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yeah its a joke as far as WHUFC.com is concerned in my opinion it got on there purely because they were so bemused by being linked to it hence the ? at the end of the title.
Why on earth this story exists in the first place is beyond me though
http://www.whufc.com/articles/20100525/hammers-in-for-us-star_2236884_2058149
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It was on the site and I read it with disbelief. We are becoming a joke, lol
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I think the error is on the Washinton Post article. The only reference to West Ham and the Premier League is:
“West Ham United FC: This would be the gutsy move for LeBron — head to England and the Premier League for a team that has never won a Premier League title. The team is without a manager, so LeBron could bring in his own guy. Granted, he’s never played soccer, but, then again, David Beckham’s a big deal and I don’t think he ever plays soccer, either.”
I think that the official Website is making a point that they are linked to the NBA star. However, they should have made it clear that this is unfounded!
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load of tosh, I think the Americans are looking to exploit becks and that west ham have been linked with henry, in which the yanks find it funny that henry would go to west ham rather than one of “their mighty MLS league clubs”.
USA up their own arses tbh.
but I love the fact that west ham have published it to highlight that the americanos DO speak a load of crap!
Joke back-fired me thinks! lol
COME ON ENGLAND 12/06/10
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It’s the World’s biggest football survey and it’s running until Sunday in advance of the world cup – there’s been ~80k responses so far!
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i just called the club, it seems they have developed a sense of humour … seems someone at the Washington Post has tried to work out where this famous (Spector is the only American superstar in my eyes !! ) basketball player will be strutting his stuff next year and one of the guys options is Upton Park.. the whole thing is just a joke … Ahem … dont give up the day job…
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