Belated GSE News

So there hasnt been much posting for the last month. Fuck I've been pretty busy and very fucking lazy. So here we go as I try to cram in as much news as I can:

1. Former Liverpool winger Harry Kewell has revealed his desire to finish his career in the United States, with New York his preferred destination.

The 29 year old told the press in Australia where he is on international duty: "Playing there (in the USA) is certainly something I'd consider. Not now, but further down the line. You never know. I do love the place."

Kewell who was married in Las Vegas and takes frequent holidays in America made it plain that he would be more than happy to finish his career in the MLS.
He said: "I love it, I love the place."

The Australian captain, who joined Liverpool from Leeds United in 2003, has made only eight league starts this season as injury, poor form and a host of new arrivals at Anfield curtailed his first team chances.

2. West Ham defender Christian Dailly could be set for a permanent move to Rangers.

The Scottish defender fell down the pecking order at Upton Park last season under boss Alan Curbishley and spent most of the campaign at Ibrox.

3. A Freddie Sears brace gave England's under 19s the perfect start in their European Championship Elite Round qaulifiers.

Sears scored both of England's goals as Brian Eastick's side beat Poland 2-0 in Minsk this morning - the first of three qualifying games they will play this week. Sears - partnered in the team by fellow Hammer James Tomkins - opened the scoring on the half hour mark before securing all three points five minutes from time from the penalty spot.

4. Things are moving fast for Orlando Engelaar these days. After another impressive season with Twente, he’s now building a reputation for himself with the Netherlands as well and looks set to seal a dream move to a major club.

The likes of Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, Olympique de Marseille and West Ham United are all interested in signing the 1.98-metre tall midfielder, but he says he favours a transfer to Fred Rutten’s Schalke.

5. A planning application to bulldoze Green Street's famous Queens pub has been submitted by developers St.Modwen.

St.Modwen - who describe themselves on their website as 'a prestigious city-oriented UK based company which specialises in the regeneration of brownfield and urban environments' - plan to pull down the famous pub and nearby market, a regular haunt of Hammers fans on matchday.

In its place will go a new market hall plus 350 luxury apartments - although there are no plans to replace the pub, which recently underwent a revamp courtesy of brewers Scottish & Newcastle.

An artists impression of the new Queens Market developmentSt.Modwens are no strangers to controversy having been previously involved with the Brighton West Pier fiasco in which their Heritage Lottery funding was suddenly withdrawn. The Heritage Lottery Fund withdrew their offer to cover the costs after it was revealed that St.Modwen's claim for £19 million was some £6 million higher than alternative plans.Visit Friends of Queens Market for more details on the campaign to save the existing market.

www.friendsofqueensmarket.org.uk