Hammers in Goal

Last updated : 27 March 2002 By Mike Reich
Although there are several keepers on the books at Upton Park at the moment, there will be some movement in the summer, with two keepers heading for the exit. With one on the long-term injury list, it appears that a keeper is a priority for Glenn in the summer once more.

David James
Bought for 3.5 million by Glenn Roeder last summer, David's future at Upton Park is secure. With a fantastic first season in his belt, and a World Cup in the summer, next season could be one of the finest of his career as he looks to make the England No 1 spot his own.
Here next season? Almost Definitely...9/10

Shaka: Leaving
Shaka Hislop
One of several players at Upton Park whose contract ends at the end of this season, Shaka will almost certainly be off this summer. Brought to Upton Park by Harry Redknapp, somewhat ironically on a free back in 1998, he has slipped down the pecking order at the Boleyn since the arrival of James. After an impressive start to the season, he had a nightmare at Blackburn, Everton and Charlton, with a total of 16 goals conceded.
Here next season? Definitely not…1/10

Steven Bywater
Steven has produced some great displays for West Ham, but slipped down the pecking order at Upton Park when James arrived, and has yet to even make the first team bench under Glenn. The main reason for this would appear to be a wrist injury, which the young keeper has only just recovered from.
It remains unclear at this point in time if Bywater is to feature in Glenn's plans, but with Hislop and Andersson off at the start of next season, and Forrest out injured, Glenn must surely want him to stay for the foreseeable future. He has just gone out to Cardiff on loan for the remainder of this season.
Here next season? There'll be serious trouble if he isn't…5/10

Craig Forrest
Craig: Still out

Our Canadian shot-stopper's season was sadly last autumn, when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He has undergone surgery, which was successful, but is still receiving treatment. In fact, unlikely that he will return to full fitness this side of Christmas. With that in mind, he will not be moving anywhere in the Summer, but won't be available to the Hammers at the start of next season.
Here next season? Injury will prevent him moving on…7/10

Sven Andersson
40 year old Sven was brought in as cover at the start of the season when James was unavailable through injury sustained in the England friendly against Holland, but was unused, thanks to the fitness of Shaka Hislop. However, this was only ever a short-term move, and he will be leaving Upton Park at the end of the season.
Here next season? No, he's off…2/10

David Forde
Brought in by Glenn Roeder this season, David has featured for both the Under 19s and the Reserves. He is certainly not Premiership standard yet, and it would seem that he has some way to go before he reaches that level. Unlikely to move on yet though.
Here next season? Probably…6/10