Terry Dixon

[shaneker]

Saw on another forum that Dixon is in contention to play against Chelsea Reserves on October 19th, according to West Ham's site - but can't find the original news story on there.

[tetsujin1979]

Saw on another forum that Dixon is in contention to play against Chelsea Reserves on October 19th, according to West Ham's site - but can't find the original news story on there.
from http://www.whufc.com/page/News/0,,12562~1815724,00.html
Terry Dixon is in full training with the reserves and could feature in their next game away at Chelsea on 19 Octobe

[shaneker]

from http://www.whufc.com/page/News/0,,12562~1815724,00.html

Cheers, I did look for it but couldn't track it down. Appreciated.

[tetsujin1979]

Cheers, I did look for it but couldn't track it down. Appreciated.
no problem, read it recently, and only remember it when you mentioned it
mate of mine is a West Ham fan so he keeps me updated with his progress

[Ozymandias]

http://www.whufc.com/page/News/0,,12562~1819439,00.html

report of the game..he played 45 mins

[Wexford Delboy]

2nd game in a week
http://www.whufc.com/page/News/0,,12562~1822336,00.html

[irishfan86]

Glad to see he's getting a run of games, albeit at reserve level. I'm glad West Ham are easing him in as well...I think it's a good club to be at for this stage in his development.

[zackmorris]

Dixon came on with twenty mins to go for West Ham against Chelsea tonight in a reserves match. Conor Clifford started for Chelsea.

[theworm2345]

Started and scored today against some Polish team in some sort of friendly match. Eoin Wearen also started.

Here is the goal (either link, same file)
http://hostuje.net/file.php?id=93af7c628f98365dbdc7d311f35f805a
http://hotfile.com/dl/15946197/afa54be/2009.10.27_Arka_Gdynia-West_Ham_0-1_Dixon.avi.html
credit to ksych from Maxxed

[zackmorris]

Dixon impressed again for West Ham reserves tonight against Fulham, Eoin Wearen also played.

[Closed Account]

Double Delight for Dixon
http://www.whufc.com/articles/double-delight-for-dixon-20091125_2236884_1885904

Terry Dixon had double reason to celebrate following West Ham United's 5-2 Barclays Premier Reserve League victory over Stoke City.
Dixon notched his maiden competitive goal for the Hammers before completing his first full 90 minutes for the club at Bishop's Stortford.
The 19-year-old, who is approaching full fitness after working his way back from a long-term knee injury, was understandably pleased with his night's work.
"It was a very good team performance," he told WHUTV. "We played really good football in the first half. We let it slip a bit at the start of the second half but we got it back and killed the game off, really."


While Dixon was happy with his own display, he also praised team-mates Kieron Dyer and Frank Nouble, who scored three goals and provided three assists between them.
It was striker-partner Nouble who laid on Dixon's goal, rolling the ball into his path on the edge of the penalty area.
"Kieron was different class. I hadn't really see him play but he made everybody calm down and play it simple. When you play it simple, the rest comes. We played good football in difficult conditions. When it's like that, you've got to keep it on the floor and keep playing. We had a little four in the middle of the park and we did well.
"I was pleased with my finish. I didn't really look. Frank played a decent ball back and I just cut it across the keeper. Frank played well. He's a big, strong lad and he just pins defenders for fun. I like playing with him. It's good."
Having come through the full game without any ill-effects, Dixon is gunning for more action in next Monday's reserve league fixture at Birmingham City.
After impressing in front of the watching Gianfranco Zola at Woodside Park, Dixon is also targeting a spot in the first-team squad.
"I was thinking that I didn't want Alex to take me off. I wanted to get through the whole 90 minutes and I did so I was chuffed with that.
"There's still a bit of work to do but I'm on the right road."

[Strongbow10]

thats great news, fair play to the lad. And fair play to West Ham for taking a punt on him. I hope we are rewarded for West Hams and obviously Terry Dixons persistance.

Hope Spurs rue letting him go :D

[DeNiro]

When is our next U21 game? He could be ready for that. Although God only knows what would happen if Givens is still in charge!

[shakermaker1982]

Promising news. I cannot remember the last time West Ham had an Irish player in their 1st team?

[tetsujin1979]

Promising news. I cannot remember the last time West Ham had an Irish player in their 1st team?
Either Gary Breen or David Connolly

[drummerboy]

The reason Spurs let him go was because of the injury he had. Their medical people reckoned his knee wouldn't stand up to the rigours of the premiership.

[shakermaker1982]

Either Gary Breen or David Connolly

Good call!

[kingdom hoop]

Clive Clarke played there for a while too didn't he?

In the spirit of Irish red-heads at West Ham though, Steve Lomas must be singled out for carrying the, ahem, flame with great distinction.

[paul_oshea]

The reason Spurs let him go was because of the injury he had. Their medical people reckoned his knee wouldn't stand up to the rigours of the premiership.

Id still be wary to be honest. ALl he can do is built up the strength as much as possible and hope that it doesn't go out again.

[Mayo Red]

Fair play to him, long way to go but always good to see players that are written off through injury or for whatever reason have the drive and determination to overcome it. He was a serious prospect a few years ago so hopefully he'll keep making progress.

[SwanVsDalton]

Great to hear. At a club like West Ham he's in with a shout of first team football should he keep his fitness and form up.

[gilberto_eire]

Id still be wary to be honest. ALl he can do is built up the strength as much as possible and hope that it doesn't go out again.

Ya the problem for someone like him is that if he did his knee again it's curtains, with so many years to go in football he'll need a lot of luck to avoid it

[theworm2345]

Apparently theres another young striker at West Ham named Kieran Sadlier who played for the u16s recently.
http://www.whufc.com/articles/sadlier-aids-irish-20091127_2236884_1887963

Hopefully he has a better time with injuries than his namesake

[Closed Account]

Another 90 minutes for Terry
http://www.whufc.com/articles/birmingham-2-1-reserves-ft-20091130_2236884_1891206

Strong Irish contingent in the Birmingham side also

Blues: Colin Doyle, Jared Wilson, Giovanny Espinoza, Franck Queudrue, Gregory Vignal, James O'Shea, Damien Johnson (Ashley Sammons 62), Keith Fahey, Lee Carsley, Gary McSheffrey (Robin Shroot 25), Jake Jervis (Omar Bogle 46).
Subs (not used): Jack Butland, Jacob Rowe.
Goals: Jervis (16), Johnson (30).
Booking: Carsley (52)

[Gather round]

Strong Irish contingent in the Birmingham side also

Looks a very strong Blues side, I don't support the club but have heard of most of the players (ie they are experienced first-teamers, which probably isn't that usual in reserve football nowadays)?

Good to see Jonty back from injury and hopefully Robin Shroot (NI U-21) will push into the first team squad.

(Sorry for the off-topic)

[drummerboy]

Another 90 minutes for Terry
http://www.whufc.com/articles/birmingham-2-1-reserves-ft-20091130_2236884_1891206

Strong Irish contingent in the Birmingham side also

As well as Dixon, West Ham had Eoin Wearon on the bench. He's an U17 Irish international, ex St Kevins and is highly thought of.

[Crosby87]

What about Omar Bogle 46? Is he the inventer of that board game?
Thats the best name ive heard since Ger "The Mad Crosser" Crossley.
The Blues would be wise to keep Omar Bogle I believe.

[theworm2345]

Dixon scored again for West Ham reserves against Conference side Grays Athletic.
http://www.whufc.com/articles/dixon-on-target-again-20091216_2236884_1907121

[Acornvilla]

i think at this stage hes fit enough for the first team he has to be strong enough by now it could soon be now or never time for him,
and deserves his chance fingers crossed or the lad

[tetsujin1979]

Blog entry about Dixon on footballfancast: http://www.footballfancast.com/football-blogs/boy-skills-west-hams-terry-dixon

[The Fly]

Every time I see an update on Dixon's thread, my first reaction is always; "Oh **** - his knee's gone again."
Anyway.......good to see he's making progress!

[Paddy Garcia]

Every time I see an update on Dixon's thread, my first reaction is always; "Oh **** - his knee's gone again."
Anyway.......good to see he's making progress!

I always think that he's scored another goal.

[Closed Account]

Not injured don't worry. Or scored for that matter. Hopefully he'll get named in the squad for the Arsenal cup game, haven't heard anything, just speculating. We'll see

[tetsujin1979]

Not injured don't worry. Or scored for that matter. Hopefully he'll get named in the squad for the Arsenal cup game, haven't heard anything, just speculating. We'll see
Probably not, Freddie Sears is back from his loan spell at Crystal Palace, so he'll go straight into the first team squad.
On the other hand, that will boost Sean Scannell's chances of a regular first team spot at Selhurst Park, swings and roundabouts, eh?

[Alf Honn]

Every time I see an update on Dixon's thread, my first reaction is always; "Oh **** - his knee's gone again."
Anyway.......good to see he's making progress!


Wondered why he missed the Sol Campbell comeback tonight

Went to whufc.com and it looked ominous: 'Forward Terry Dixon is missing with a minor knee injury'...but phew....'should be back in full training later this week.'

[Crosby87]

Alf Honn has to be one of the better names on here.

[zackmorris]

In under 21 Squad:

http://soccerrepublic.eircom.net/News/dixonnamedinrepublicofirelandu21squad.aspx

No james mcCarthy, I know he is injured but it's not meant to be too serious, perhaps he is in the seniors?

[tetsujin1979]

Excellent news, that game is on in Tallaght Stadium, so I hope to make it

<EDIT>

Crap, just realised it's on the same night as the Brazil game.

[carloz]

well McCarthy has started tonight for Wigan so his injury certainly was not serious. Good news then, looks like he is in the senior squad

[EastTerracer]

Excellent news, that game is on in Tallaght Stadium, so I hope to make it

<EDIT>

Crap, just realised it's on the same night as the Brazil game.

Isn't it on the night after the Brazil game? Brazil is Tuesday 2nd and U-21s in Dublin on Wednesday 3rd.

[drummerboy]

Hope he makes a full recovery.

Garvan still U21. Amazing that people are writing him off already.

[tetsujin1979]

Isn't it on the night after the Brazil game? Brazil is Tuesday 2nd and U-21s in Dublin on Wednesday 3rd.
sorry, yeah, got that backwards, keep thinking the Brazil game is on wednesday night.

[Deckydee]

Me wonders if the U-21 match is on Sky?

[tetsujin1979]

Me wonders if the U-21 match is on Sky?
according to the schedule - http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12942,00.html - Sky are showing Wales VS Sweden and Scotland VS Czech Republic that night
you'd hope someone like Setanta or TG4 would step in and show it?

[theworm2345]

Dixon didn't make West Ham reserves game today, so he may be a doubt for the u21 game. Of course if he pulls out with injury the c*** Givens will say "he doesn't want to play for his country." :mad:

[irishfan86]

Dixon didn't make West Ham reserves game today, so he may be a doubt for the u21 game. Of course if he pulls out with injury the c*** Givens will say "he doesn't want to play for his country." :mad:

Not a Givens fan, but has he ever accused a player of faking injury?

[geysir]

Nobody would have dared accuse Givens of faking an injury to avoid even the most mundane of international representative duty.

Givens was quite in order to question the circumstances around Stokes' possible awol and request a fax copy of doctors report that protocol requires should have been sent to him Just he can't seem to be able keep his mouth shut about "incidents" in front of the press.

[Charlie Darwin]

Has anyone ever accused Givens of faking being a coach?

[greendeiseboy]

Has anyone ever accused Givens of faking being a coach?

Hahahaahhaha........post of the decade

[eaststand85]

Article in today's Irish Times:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0302/1224265433043.html