Monday 8 July 2013

In a Bramble patch? Allardyce eyes defensive reinforcements as Sunderland flop given Hammers chance

More signings look likely for West Ham before the end of summer- the bad news is that Sunderland flop Titus Bramble could be one of them.

The 31 year old, who also gained notoriety for his error-prone footballing nature in previous spells at Wigan and Newcastle, is currently training with the East London side in order to get his fitness levels up following his release by Sunderland in May, and started yesterday's 6-2 friendly victory over Irish outfit Cork City. 

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is believed to be in the market for a centre half as he does not, Blowing Bubbles understands, hold Academy graduate Jordan Spence in particularly high regard and may well look to move him on this summer.

The club's other back-up option in central defence, James Tomkins, was in and out of the team last season after losing his place to new signing James Collins following a late return to pre season training last summer after starring at the Olympics for Team GB and is unlikely to be first choice when the season begins again in August.

Hammers coach Ian Hendon said that Bramble would be given a couple of games to prove himself after which Allardyce would make a final decision on whether to sign him. The 57 year old is known to prefer experienced players to young prospects, as his signings of James Collins and Jussi Jaaskelainen last summer showed and experience is one thing that Bramble does not lack. 

However, the prospect of signing the free agent is not, seeingly, one which appeals to Irons fans, with many taking to Twitter to voice their disapproval. 

"Titus bramble playing for west ham today what a joke don't want this player at our club," tweeted one fan, while another tweeted Bramble directly to register his antipathy at the prospect of the club signing the former Ipswich starlet, saying: 'west ham fans don't want u at the club so leave and don't come back'.

By Alex Shilling, News Editor

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