2009 West Ham Training – XXL

West Ham United – 2009 Season Overview (Training Kit)

The 2008–09 season was a surprisingly solid campaign for West Ham United, who finished 9th in the Premier League under the management of former Chelsea and Portsmouth boss Gianfranco Zola. Known for encouraging an attacking, technical style of football, Zola helped steady the club after a shaky start. Despite financial concerns off the pitch and some key injuries, West Ham were competitive throughout the season, especially impressive considering the relative youth of the squad.

⚒️ West Ham United 2008–09 Season Highlights

• Premier League: ✅ Finished 9th (51 points)

• FA Cup: ❌ Fifth Round (lost to Middlesbrough)

• League Cup: ❌ Second Round (lost to Watford)
  ➡️ Key performances from players like Scott Parker, Matthew Upson, and Carlton Cole helped secure a top-half finish.

🔵🔴 West Ham 2008–09 Full Squad

Manager: Gianfranco Zola (appointed September 2008)
Assistant: Steve Clarke

Goalkeepers

• Robert Green

• Jan Łukasz Fabiański (joined Arsenal after trial; not in final squad)

• Jan Lastuvka (on loan)

Defenders

• Matthew Upson

• Lucas Neill (Captain)

• James Collins

• Calum Davenport

• Jonathan Spector

• Herita Ilunga

• George McCartney (departed in August)

• James Tomkins

Midfielders

• Scott Parker

• Mark Noble

• Jack Collison

• Julien Faubert

• Radoslav Kováč

• Kieron Dyer

• Valon Behrami

• Luis Boa Morte

• Lee Bowyer

Forwards

• Carlton Cole

• Diego Tristán

• David Di Michele

• Freddie Sears