West Ham's 'future is secure'

West Ham United today announced that the club has been sold to asset-management group CB Holding. The London-based side confirmed that ex-Chelsea player Gianfranco Zola would stay on as manager and that funding would be provided for new players.Non-executive club chairman Andrew Bernhardt stated: "I can assure fans we will sanction investment in new players, but all within the parameters of sensible budgeting based on revenues."Mr Bernhardt also commended the experience of the squad, as well as highlighting new talent coming through the academy. Improvements to infrastructure are planned as part of an initial two-year strategy, which begins once a new board has been appointed. The Hammers' chief executive officer Scott Duxbury confirmed that the sale of the club would be a stabilising factor and should secure its long-term future.Manchester United remain favourites to win next season's Premier League, with Centrebet (Go to Centrebet ») offering odds at 4/5. Betfair (Go to Betfair ») provides odds of 27/5 for West Ham to finish in the top six.

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Posted on:- 08/06/2009 - 17:00 PM
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