Danny Ings

[Milltown1882]

Signed for West Ham - £15mil.

[4midable]

West Ham 15 mil

[Lancasterclaret]

Signed for West Ham - £15mil.

He's been nowhere near it for a while now, that looks like a bit of a desperation signing to be honest

Still, clearly not working for him at Villa so good luck to him

[RVclaret]

That happened quickly.

I seem to remember his move to Villa coming out of nowhere too.

He doesn’t mess around.

[martin_p]

Nice that he’s completed the full claret and blue set.

Is he the only player to ever don all three ‘famous’ claret and blues?

[Big Vinny K]

Nice that he’s completed the full claret and blue set.

When did he play for Scunthorpe ?

[claretonthecoast1882]

40m he been sold for over the last 18 months

[Lancasterclaret]

When did he play for Scunthorpe ?

Or Chelmsford?

[martin_p]

I’ve amended my post, the ‘famous’ claret and blues not these Johnny come latelys.

[ClaretFelix]

He's been nowhere near it for a while now, that looks like a bit of a desperation signing to be honest

Still, clearly not working for him at Villa so good luck to him

Emery clearly didn't see him as part of his long term plans. Not quite sure why, he's their top scorer this season despite largely being used from the bench. They don't have any other out and out strikers so he must have something lined up with the money

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Fit and in form he could be a great signing.

6 league goals this season in 800 mins.
7 last season in 1900 mins.

If west ham play to his strengths then he'll drag them up the league.

[tiger76]

He's been nowhere near it for a while now, that looks like a bit of a desperation signing to be honest

Still, clearly not working for him at Villa so good look to him

7 in 21 for him this season, including 6 in the Prem, that's not too shabby halfway through the season.

West Ham need goals so I can see why Moyes thinks Ings is the answer.

[ClaretTony]

Nice that he’s completed the full claret and blue set.

Is he the only player to ever don all three ‘famous’ claret and blues?

The only other player I know is Gabor Kiraly but he was an emergency signing for West Ham because of an injury and didn't play.


As for Ings, not worked at Villa for him. Gerrard was looking to move him on and Emery has done just that. He's 30 now, maybe the injuries he's suffered are starting to affect him.

[Lancasterclaret]

7 in 21 for him this season, including 6 in the Prem, that's not too shabby halfway through the season.

West Ham need goals so I can see why Moyes thinks Ings is the answer.

Villa clearly don't fancy him though

Maybe West Ham will play him in a front two, which I don't think Villa will?

[ClaretTony]

That happened quickly.

I seem to remember his move to Villa coming out of nowhere too.

He doesn’t mess around.

First I knew about this one was yesterday when it came up on SSN and the move to Villa happened out of the blue too.

[martin_p]

The only other player I know is Gabor Kiraly but he was an emergency signing for West Ham because of an injury and didn't play.

And of course as a keeper he never actually wore claret and blue

[Big Vinny K]

Looked great for Villa at Turf last season.
Always thought they look a better side when he plays and he seems to be their only quality finisher.
Watkins goal scoring record is poor. Bailey has been injured a lot.
Seems strange they are getting rid of the striker who has the best record for them - but West Ham could benefit.

[Swizzlestick]

Good player but injuries always a massive concern with him - fans already frustrated with Cornet's extended absence might have a feeling of de ja vu.

[Stayingup]

Nice that he’s completed the full claret and blue set.

Is he the only player to ever don all three ‘famous’ claret and blues?

Good question. Don't Scunthorpe wear Claret and Blue? He might end up there.

[AGENT_CLARET]

15m wow, we bought Benson, Zaroury, Bastien, Cullen, Vitinho and Muric for less than that

[Selby Claret]

The only other player I know is Gabor Kiraly but he was an emergency signing for West Ham because of an injury and didn't play.

David Unsworth similarly to Kiraly - Villa bought him but he left again before the season started as his family didn't like Birmingham and he moved back to Everton

[ClaretTony]

David Unsworth similarly to Kiraly - Villa bought him but he left again before the season started as his family didn't like Birmingham and he moved back to Everton

Good shout - seem to remember he signed for Villa thinking it was a lot closer to Liverpool than it actually was so got himself another move.

[Burnley Ace]

He likes his Claret and Blue! Probably finish his career at Scunthorpe!!

[jedi_master]

That’s a good signing for West Ham, they’ve really struggled to score goals. He might be 30 but Ings is proven at that level and arguably exactly what Moyes needed.

[GordonvaleClaret]

I’ve amended my post, the ‘famous’ claret and blues not these Johnny come latelys.

And rightly so. Scunthorpe not founded until 1899.

[Rumpelstiltskin]

£15 million for a 30 year old with a long history of injuries…For West Ham and most of Premier League it’s small change.For us it would be big money.

[martin_p]

And rightly so. Scunthorpe not founded until 1899.

When I was growing up they didn’t wear claret and blue they wore red. Think they re-adopted claret and blue in the 80s sometime.

[basil6345789]

He likes his Claret and Blue! Probably finish his career at Scunthorpe!!

Too old for Fulledge Colts

[Vincent'sCap]

A proper journey man whose best days where spent with us,thanks for some fabulous memories.

[Chester Perry]

And rightly so. Scunthorpe not founded until 1899.

and may not survive into next season as things currently stand

[ClaretTony]

A proper journey man whose best days where spent with us,thanks for some fabulous memories.

I would say his best days were at Southampton

[Vincent'sCap]

I would say his best days were at Southampton

Maybe but he left us with some great memories,his best chance passed him by at Liverpool that was a great move for him but sadly it didn't work out.

[gtclaret]

Nice that he’s completed the full claret and blue set.

Is he the only player to ever don all three ‘famous’ claret and blues?

You forgot the mighty Scunthorpe

[GodIsADeeJay81]

It's being reported that Moyes could be sacked if West Ham lose against Everton

[gawthorpe_view]

If Moyes goes and Dyche takes over, the relationship between Ings and Dyche could be interesting.

[ClaretTony]

If Moyes goes and Dyche takes over, the relationship between Ings and Dyche could be interesting.

Liverpool to blame for it from what I'm told when they were trying to keep the compensation fee down.

[martin_p]

It's being reported that Moyes could be sacked if West Ham lose against Everton

Moyes sacked if West Ham lose, Lampard sacked if Everton lose? Might see a boring 0-0 draw, unless that means they both go!

[Bosscat]

Good question. Don't Scunthorpe wear Claret and Blue? He might end up there.

Or he may see his career out at Trabzonspoor in Turkiye

[AfloatinClaret]

That’s a good signing for West Ham, they’ve really struggled to score goals. He might be 30 but Ings is proven at that level and arguably exactly what Moyes needed.

Presumably signed to do what they'd hoped Max would do for them? A good investment if he stays fit and helps keep them up, but certainly a short term solution; given Danny's age and injury record it has to be seen as a risk.

[AfloatinClaret]

Moyes sacked if West Ham lose, Lampard sacked if Everton lose? Might see a boring 0-0 draw, unless that means they both go!

So by the weekend both could've 'come home' and swapped jobs.

[Spike]

Injury prone and not a patch on his best days

[Stalbansclaret]

A proper journey man whose best days where spent with us,thanks for some fabulous memories.

He's injury prone but Danny Ings is most certainly not "a journeyman" !! Brilliant player.

[Papabendi]

Howe once said, as Rodriguez was close to heading out of the door, that he had a better player in the wings who would go on to have a better career. That player was Ings. He called it right.

[Chester Perry]

15m wow, we bought Benson, Zaroury, Bastien, Cullen, Vitinho and Muric for less than that

In truth it will be years before we know what we have finally paid on some of these guys - simply as a result of sell on clauses. It is likely the Ings deal will not see him ever sold at a profit again

We are also not completely sure if the quoted prices for them included all the contingencies in the contracts, particularly in regards to promotion and subsequently staying up

[AGENT_CLARET]

In truth it will be years before we know what we have finally paid on some of these guys - simply as a result of sell on clauses. It is likely the Ings deal will not see him ever sold at a profit again

We are also not completely sure if the quoted prices for them included all the contingencies in the contracts, particularly in regards to promotion and subsequently staying up

Okay

[Vincent'sCap]

So by the weekend both could've 'come home' and swapped jobs.

Or a Dyche to Everton and West Ham he's that good he could manage both at the same time

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Howe once said, as Rodriguez was close to heading out of the door, that he had a better player in the wings who would go on to have a better career. That player was Ings. He called it right.

Jay suffered that knee injury just as his star was rising and was never the same player afterwards, in all fairness.

[Papabendi]

Jay suffered that knee injury just as his star was rising and was never the same player afterwards, in all fairness.

They have both suffered serious injuries (Ings multiple, early and mid career) so the comparison remains pretty valid.

[Papabendi]

In truth it will be years before we know what we have finally paid on some of these guys - simply as a result of sell on clauses. It is likely the Ings deal will not see him ever sold at a profit again

We are also not completely sure if the quoted prices for them included all the contingencies in the contracts, particularly in regards to promotion and subsequently staying up

Not sure I agree that a sell on something we necessarily 'pay' when it is a function of profit made on a player. It's a function of a successful piece of business in the first place.

[Jakubclaret]

Could be an astute signing for West Ham they have to do something with their league position & January is a notoriously difficult window bagging themselves a proven pedigree striker could be all the difference with retaining their status.