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Matthew Upson

Matthew Upson is an English professional footballer, born in 1979, who currently plays for West Ham United. The centre back began his career at Luton but was bought by Arsenal for £2 million after just two senior games. Two years after joining Arsenal he suffered a cruciate ligament injury and when he returned a year later he was unable to force his way back into the team. He joined Nottingham Forest on loan but was injured after the first game. He then went on loan to Crystal Palace for 7 games before returning to Arsenal to play 14 Premier League games until he broke his leg. After a brief loan spell at Reading he joined Birmingham in January 2003. He joined West Ham in 2007 after Birmingham had been relegated in 2006. At the Hammers he has become a first team regular and used this form to push his way into the England squad, mainly as third choice centre back.

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Robert Huth accepts violent conduct charge

20.10.09
Stoke defender Robert Huth has apologised for the incident in Saturday's match against West Ham when he struck Matthew Upson across the face... more

Matthew Upson: Robert Green should keep his no1 spot

08.09.09
Matthew Upson has told Fabio Capello that he need look no further than West Ham team-mate Robert Green as his goalkeeper for next summer’s World Cup in South Africa... more

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Throughout the striker’s career it has been bosses from Italy, such as Fabio Capello, who have got the best out of the Hammers hitman... more

Matthew Upson only has his eyes on Hammers

14.08.09
Matthew Upson may be the subject of speculation linking him with Manchester City but the England defender's thoughts are on West Ham buying, not selling... more

Kovac deal may see City move for Upson

11.08.09
West Ham's planned signing of Czech Republic defender Radoslav Kovac for £1.5million could lead to renewed interest from Manchester City for Matthew Upson... more

Italian influence has given Matthew Upson a cultural revolution

09.06.09
Football: Hammers defender puts down his increasingly assured style of play to his club boss Zola and England’s Capello... more

We have achieved nothing yet, warns skipper John Terry

09.06.09
Football: Chelsea defender urges England to guard against complacency and maintain perfect start to World Cup against Andorra... more

Matthew Upson pledges his future to Upton Park as he welcomes new owner

08.06.09
Football: Matthew Upson has said his future is with West Ham after the club were taken over by Icelandic bank CB Holding... more

Gianfranco Zola keen to keep Lucas Neill at Upton Park

26.05.09
Football: West Ham manager Gianfanco Zola is confident that captain Lucas Neill, who has interested Greek club Olympiakos and relegated Newcastle, will still be at Upton Park next season... more

Matthew Upson future at Hammers is up in the air

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Football: Matthew Upson's future looks set to be decided by West Ham's finishing position in the Premier League... more

Player of the year - who missed out

14.04.09
As the PFA player of the year shortlist is announced, featuring four Manchester United players, we look at the best of the rest, and who should have made the cut...... more

Wigan players went over the top against us, says angry Upson

05.03.09
Football: Matthew Upson has crticised Wigan's players for their over-aggressive approach in the fiery encounter at the JJB Stadium... more

Relief for Cole as ankle blow confirmed as minor sprain

16.02.09
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Upson: I'll never be motivated by money

06.02.09
Matthew Upson reveals that his football ambition and working with Gianfranco Zola persuaded him to stay at West Ham... more

10 reasons to be a happy Hammer

30.01.09
After enduring a torrid time in 2008 - both on and off the field - West Ham have finally come good under the guidance of Gianfranco Zola... ... more

Hull on verge of capturing Boa Morte

08.01.09
Hull City are believed to have agreed a £2million fee to sign Luis Boa Morte from West Ham... more

Hammers on the up - Mullins

07.01.09
West Ham's Hayden Mullins maintains "everything is looking upwards" at Upton Park as the Hammers look forward to continuing their unbeaten run... more

The top 10 January transfers

06.01.09
A few super-signings in the January transfer window can make all the difference, regardless of whether you are a title contender or relegation battler. As this year's transfer window hots up, we take a look at the best January transfers... more

Arsenal and Man City target Hammers stars

05.01.09
West Ham insist they will reject any bid from Arsenal for England defender Matthew Upson as they come under increasing pressure to sell their top players in the transfer window... more

Upson fears the big four

09.12.08
Matthew Upson believes West Ham's next four matches will define their season ... more

Hammers stars reveal growing fire-sale fear

02.12.08
Robert Green has urged West Ham's owner not to break up the team in the January transfer window as fears of a fire-sale grow... more

Matthew Upson's now living the high life after going down badly at Arsenal

24.10.08
Not many players would consider leaving Arsenal as a good career move but it has worked for Matthew Upson.... more

Capello ready to call on Upson to replace Terry

09.10.08
West Ham's Matthew Upson is being lined up to win his ninth cap for England against Kazakhstan as captain John Terry struggles to overcome a back problem... more

Under-fire Curbs pleads for unity

28.08.08
Beleaguered boss asks both fans and players to do their bit for the club in uncertain times at Upton Park... more

Injured stars back in frame for West Ham

17.06.08
Hammers hope to have most of their long-term casualties back for their start of the season... more

James Tomkins and Freddie Sears in frame for Derby game

18.04.08
Teenagers James Tomkins and Freddie Sears are in the frame to start for West Ham against Derby ... more

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  • Facts
  • He initially had the No.6 shirt at West Ham but changed to No.15 when the club retired it in memory of Bobby Moore.
  • He scored his first senior England goal in a friendly against Germany in 2008.
  • He is also currently West Ham club captain.

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