West Ham's Owners Dramatic U-Turn

West Ham owners have decided to keep Avram Grant on as manager after Martin O’Neill ruled himself out of the position, reports suggested that the former Celtic and Aston Villa boss was set to take over this week, but after mulling over the offer.

The Ulsterman was thought to be unhappy that the news of his possible move to East London was leaked out prior to West Ham's game against Arsenal.

David Gold, David Sullivan and Karen Brady made a dramatic u-turn following Martin O'Neill's decision to pull out of a proposed offer to join the club.

"West Ham United categorically deny the allegations made in today's Daily Mirror with regard to Karren Brady, the club's vice-chairman," read a club statement.

"Karren has worked tirelessly to improve all aspects of the club's operation and is extremely disappointed by the nature of these unfounded allegations.

"West Ham fully intend to identify the source of these unhelpful and untrue comments and remove them from the club.

West Ham have placed the matter immediately in the hands of their lawyers.

"The club are committed to retaining Avram Grant as manager and have identified potential transfer targets to give us the best possible chance of retaining Premier League status."

Martin O'Neil is the New West Ham Manager

It is official.  Avram Grant is no longer the Manager of West Ham.  He is to be replaced by Martin O'Neill today.   

Martin O'Neill will replace Avram Grant after West Ham's match versus Arsenal, BBC Sports has just announced.

Martin O'Neill, who already has the OBE, was born 1 March 1952 in Kilrea, Northern Ireland.  He is a Northern Irish association football manager and former player. Until resigning the post on 9 August 2010, he was manager of Aston Villa.

Is Martin O'Neil the right man to save West Ham's season and keep them in the Premier League?  Tell us what you think!

Avram Grant On Borrowed Time

West Ham owners are becoming frustrated with the lack of success under Avram Grant and it is thought that the manager is on borrowed time at Upton Park, the owners have issued Grant with an ultimatum.

If Grant fails to win one game out the next three, the Israeli will be next for the sack.

Time is running out and with only one win in eleven matches, the pressure is on with West Ham currently three points adrift at the bottom of the table.

It is understood that Avram wants to sign three players in the January window but the club are reluctant to spend if he fails to pick up points over the festive period.

A senior source at club said; "If we didn't win once by the turn of the year then there would have to be a change before the start of the January transfer window to give a new manager a chance to make the changes he wanted,"