Addicted To This Goal

I admit this post is slightly random, but recently I have been rewatching this goal by Kevin Nolan against Derby in the Championship last season for his first ever at Upton Park. Every time I watch it, it seems to get better. The supreme technique and prowess that he shows in this finish proves that he is of Premier League quality, and if he had scored few like that this season maybe it would get a lot of his critics off his back. In the end this didn't win goal of the season, but it was definitely a contender. 

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In other news, West Ham are reportedly interested in signing the £4 million rated Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale. He is currently surplus to requirements at Fulham and has spent the season on loan at Hull, whom which I am sure will want to sign him permanently in the summer, especially if they gain promotion to the Premier League which they are currently on course to do. This isn't the first piece of news we've heard about West Ham's interest in goalies as Manchester United's Anders Lindegaard and Manchester City's Costel Pantillimon are also reported targets, as well as the failed attempt to sign Paul Robinson in January.

In my opinion, I'd prefer Jussi Jaaskelainen to any of these names, despite his age, and I'm sure that they would all make descent back-up for Jussi, but at the moment I'm happy to stick with Stephen Henderson. During his time on loan at Ipswich this year, he has been one of their star players, and is one of the main reasons why they are currently not too worried about relegation after their complete collapse at the beginning of the season. I'd be fine with giving Henderson a chance, or even Raphael Spiegel, I just don't want to waste our money on a keeper when there are more important signings we should be looking to make, such as the permanent transfer of Andy Carroll. Maybe in the future for when Jaaskelainen retires, but for now Gold and Sullivan, keep your money in your pocket.