Paul Konchesky Warns Chelsea Saying They Can Compete

West Ham Women seek to reach the FA Continental League Cup final for the first time as they host Chelsea, the two-time winners at Chigwell Construction Stadium.
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They have made it to the semi-final in only the 2020-21 seasons as they had beaten 6-0 the side of Emma Hayes. They will hope for varying results this time since they are looking to ensure their spot in the final against Man City or Arsenal. Continue reading Paul Konchesky Warns Chelsea Saying They Can Compete

PRESSURE ON BRENDAN RODGERS AT LEICESTER NEARS BREAKING POINT

Brendan Rodgers is facing one of the most important matches of his managerial career on Monday after the Leicester owner reportedly decided to fly in and watch the game. Rodgers is under intense pressure following Leicester’s shocking start to the campaign. They have lost six of their seven Premier League games so far, and only managed to draw the other.


This puts them at the bottom of the table, already 10 points behind the top six.
Rodgers has plenty of credit in the bank at Leicester after guiding them to the FA Cup in 2020-21. This saw the Foxes end their hoodoo in the competition as they lifted the trophy for the first time. The Northern Irishman has also helped Leicester break into the top six, as they qualified for the Europa League twice between 2019 and 2021. Leicester’s standards dropped last season and they slipped down to eighth. But things have gone from bad to worse this term, with the side conceding 22 goals in just seven outings. Continue reading PRESSURE ON BRENDAN RODGERS AT LEICESTER NEARS BREAKING POINT

CHELSEA AGREE RECORD WESLEY FOFANA TRANSFER AS TUCHEL LANDS TARGET

Chelsea have reportedly reached a ‘verbal agreement’ with Leicester City for defender Wesley Fofana, who has been pushing for a move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues have already seen three bids rejected for the Frenchman though are said to have now made a breakthrough involving a world-record fee for a central defender. The Blues have been desperate to sign another central defender this summer following the arrival of Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli. Thomas Tuchel has also welcomed Marc Cucurella to his defensive ranks, though he is predominantly a wing-back.

After failed pursuits of Jules Kounde and Matthijs de Ligt amongst others, attention turned to Fofana – who has impressed at Leicester over the past few seasons. The Foxes have been reluctant to part ways with the 21-year-old, though RMC Sport report that a verbal agreement has now been reached. Leicester were not willing to let Fofana for a fee less than £80million, and the deal is set to be a ‘world record’ for a centre-back. The defender was hoping to secure his move to Stamford Bridge this summer after it emerged that the Blues were interested. Continue reading CHELSEA AGREE RECORD WESLEY FOFANA TRANSFER AS TUCHEL LANDS TARGET

KONCHESKY TO START REIGN AGAINST CHELSEA

Paul Konchesky will start his reign as the new manager of West Ham Ladies on a difficult note after his team got defending champions Chelsea on the opening weekend of the new FA Women’s Super League (FAWSL). Paul Konchesky was the assistant manager at West Ham United Ladies before he was named the new manager earlier this summer ahead of the 2022/23 FAWSL season.

The Ex-West Ham United, Charlton Athletic and Tottenham Hotspur left-back was appointed into the role after Olli Harder stepped down as the manager. He was confirmed as the new West Ham United Ladies manager in May 2021.
Harder did a good job as the West Ham Ladies manager after he led the team to sixth position last season. Paul Konchesky would be hoping to build on the impressive league position from last season in the new season though it won’t be easy for Konchesky and his players after they were given an away game against league holders Chelsea in their first game of the new season. Chelsea won the league title for the third successive season with the 4-2 comeback win over Manchester United at home on the final day of the season. The Blues were able to fend off London rivals Arsenal to win their fifth FAWSL title. Continue reading KONCHESKY TO START REIGN AGAINST CHELSEA

HAMMERS, BILLERICAY TOWN CLASH IN PRE-SEASON

New West Ham United Women’s manager Paul Konchesky will take his team to Billericay Town for a pre-season fixture next month. The friendly game was confirmed last month with former Leicester City star Paul Konchesky going back to Billericay Town where his career as a professional footballer ended.


Paul Konchesky and his players will travel to take on FA Women’s National League Division One South East champions Billericay Town in July as part of preparations for the new FAWSL (FA Womens Super League). The game has been fixed for Saturday, July 23 at 3pm. Continue reading HAMMERS, BILLERICAY TOWN CLASH IN PRE-SEASON

WSL: KONCHESKY BAGS MANAGERIAL APPOINTMENT

England international Paul Konchesky has been named the new manager of West Ham’s womenfollowing the exit of Olli Harder.


Harder informed West Ham Unitedbefore the2-0 loss at home to Arsenal in the London Derby on Sunday that he wants to leave his position as the manager of the women’s team to pursue new opportunities. The Arsenal game at home was the last game of the season for West Ham United women’s team in the Women’s Super League (WSL).
Ex-West Ham United player Paul Konchesky has agreed a two-year deal to become the replacement for Harder as the manager of the women’s team. Continue reading WSL: KONCHESKY BAGS MANAGERIAL APPOINTMENT

KONCHESKY: WEST HAM UNITED CAREER REVIEWED

English left-back Paul Konchesky began his career as a professional footballer at Charlton Athletic in London. He was a regular in the first team until the 2002/03 season. A lack of first-team opportunities in his preferred left-back role forced him to ask for a transfer in the summer of 2003.


On the back of his transfer request, Paul Konchesky joined fellow London team Tottenham Hotspur on a one-month loan deal mainly due to the lack of offers for him. While he was at Spurs, Konchesky started playing regular first-team football at his preferred left-back position and his loan deal was extended for one more month and then until the start of 2004. The defender was recalled by Charlton Athletic after the club suffered some injuries to first-team players. He was also taken off the transfer list upon his return to Charlton Athletic from Tottenham Hotspur. At the time, Paul Konchesky wanted to move to Tottenham, but the transfer eventually didn’t happen. Continue reading KONCHESKY: WEST HAM UNITED CAREER REVIEWED

KONCHESKY: CHARLTON ATHELTIC CAREER EXAMINED

Paul Konchesky joined London club Charlton Athletic as a trainee in the summer of 1997 and he went on to become the youngest player to represent the first-team before the record was later broken by compatriot JonjoShelvey. Paul Konchesky became the youngest first-team appearance maker at Charlton Athletic against Oxford United at the age of just 16 years and 93 days. However, he didn’t become a regular at Charlton Athletic until he made 27 appearances for the first-team squad during the 2000/01 season.


Konchesky became frustrated at the lack of first-team opportunities at his left-back spot at Charlton Athletic and that prompted him to seek a move away from the club via a transfer request, but there were no serious takers. His transfer request was granted but there were no serious interests in him. The lack of interest in his services prompted him to join fellow London team Tottenham Hotspur on loan. Continue reading KONCHESKY: CHARLTON ATHELTIC CAREER EXAMINED

FA CUP IS A FANTASTIC COMPETITION

Paul Konchesky is certain that the FA Cup is a fantastic competition. Paul Konchesky is the assistant manager with the West Ham United women’s team and he made this known in a chat with the club’s website as the team prepares to take on Sheffield United in the fourth round of the competition.

Ex-Fulham, Liverpool and Leicester City left-back Konchesky is looking forward to the Sheffield United game at Bramall Lane on Sunday afternoon with a place in the fifth round up for grabs.
West Ham United achieved a big feat in 2018 when they reached the FA Cup final in what was their first year as a professional team. Paul Konchesky and the rest of the coaching staff would be hoping to equal the feat or even go one better by winning this year.

Konchesky is not a stranger to the FA Cup final after he featured for West Ham United against Liverpool during the 2006 edition.

The 2006 FA Cup final is known as the Steven Gerrard final after he almost singlehandedly dragged Liverpool to the title. West Ham United were on course to win the 2006 FA Cup title until Gerrard intervened in the final. The Reds trailed 3-1 to West Ham United at one stage before they forced extra time thanks to a 3-3 scoreline at the end of regulation time of the 2006 FA Cup final played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Gerrard scored a late equaliser for Liverpool before they went on to win the game on penalties. The Reds were able to add the 2006 FA Cup title to the 2004/05 Champions League title.

Paul Konchesky was responsible for the third West Ham United goal during that final. In his latest interview with the West Ham United website, Konchesky pointed out that FA Cup ties against the lower league teams can be very rough and that as a kid it was the dream to play in games such as the upcoming FA Cup fourth round tie with Sheffield United.

REAVLED: KONCHESKY RUNS PIE CAFE

It has been revealed that Paul Konchesky has been running a pie and mash café after hanging up his boots as a professional footballer. The Sun disclosed via a report that Paul Konchesky has been in charge of a pie and mash café in Brentwood, Essex since 2015. The 40-year-old has run the business for over six years.

Ex-West Ham United, Leicester City and Fulham left-back Konchesky renamed the business Konch’sKafe when he became the owner and he has been dealing in pie and mash since then.

Koncheskyhas ensured that he has a trusted person in charge of operations at the café. His mom, Carol oversees the smooth running of the business having been an experienced chef at the Royal Oak pub in Essex.

Paul Konchesky developed an interest in pie and mash during his time at Charlton Athletic where he learnt his trade as a professional football player.

Boyhood West Ham United fan Konchesky has been able to invest in his area of interest on the back of his professional career as a footballer. He played over 500 games while he was an active footballer in the colours of nine teams in the Premier League and lower leagues. Konchesky also represented England on two occasions. In total, he spent 21 years as a professional footballer and one of his biggest achievements was when he represented boyhood team West Ham United during the 2006 FA Cup final. Konchesky and West Ham came within minutes of winning the FA Cup title before Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard scored in the final moments of regular time to secure a 3-3 draw for his team and take the game to extra time and penalty shootout. In the end, Merseyside giants Liverpool emerged victorious during the shootout to emerge as the 2005/06 FA Cup winners.