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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| West Ham | 4 - 2 | Reading |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Guy Demel |
| Age | 31 |
| Club | West Ham United |
| Position | Defender |
| Squad No | 20 |
| Born | Orsay, France |
| Height | 1.88m |
| Player rating | 6.0 (what is this?) |
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| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | West Ham United | 31 Aug 2011 | Free Transfer |
| Borussia Dortmund | Hamburg | 28 Jun 2005 | Undisclosed |
| Arsenal | Borussia Dortmund | 26 Jul 2001 | £ 200,000 |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays Premier League | West Ham United | 28 (3) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| The FA Cup sponsored by Budweiser | West Ham United | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital One Cup | West Ham United | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| International Match | Ivory Coast | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17th January 2013
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has reiterated his desire to strengthen his team's backline in the January transfer window.
13th December 2012
West Ham defender Guy Demel has confirmed to Sky Sports that he has retired from international football with the Ivory Coast.
6th December 2012
West Ham defender Guy Demel has announced his international retirement with the Ivory Coast, Sky Sports understands.
19th November 2012
West Ham defender Guy Demel admits he will miss Premier League football while at the African Cup of Nations.
18th October 2012
Sam Allardyce has expressed his unhappiness after West Ham United defender Winston Reid was called up by New Zealand despite carrying an injury.
6th October 2012
Sam Allardyce felt his injury-hit West Ham side showed plenty of spirit in the 3-1 defeat by Arsenal at Upton Park.