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McCarthy joins up with Hammers

Author: Brandon Barker
Date: 02/02/2010
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Striker Benni McCarthy has finally completed his transfer from Blackburn Rovers to West Ham United.

The 32-year-old striker moves to Upton Park for an undisclosed transfer fee after scoring 52 goals in 140 games for Rovers.

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Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has made Aston Villa defender Nicky Shorey his second capture of transfer deadline day.

The 28-year-old former Reading star moves to Craven Cottage on loan until the end of the season, with Hodgson also having the option to make the transfer permanent in the summer.

Hodgson allowed Diomansy Kamara to join Celtic earlier in the day before sealing a deal to bring Stefano Okaka to Craven Cottage from AS Roma.

Victor Moses is looking forward to showing his talents in the Premier League after completing his transfer from Crystal Palace to Wigan Athletic.

The 19-year-old moves to the DW Stadium for an undisclosed transfer fee after agreeing a three-and-a-half year deal with the Latics.

Moses scored 11 goals in 69 appearances for the crisis-torn Eagles who moved into administration last week.

Mark Cooper has left Peterborough United just over two months after replacing Darren Ferguson in the London Road hot-seat.

The Posh are 11 points adrift of Championship safety with only 18 games of the season remaining after Ferguson had guided them to back-to-back promotions.

They are the favourites in the online betting markets to be relegated back to League One this season.

A brief statement on the club's official website read: "After meeting with the manager, Peterborough United and Mark Cooper are parting company with immediate effect following the termination of his contract.

"The football club would like to thank Mark for his professional and dedicated service during his time at London Road and wish him and his family all the best for the future."

In cricket, stand-in Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has been suspended for two Twenty20 internationals after being caught on camera biting the ball during the defeat to Australia in Perth.

Afridi's side lost the game to lose the ODI series 5-0 and afterwards he was punished for his actions by match referee Ranjan Madugalle.

Meanwhile, Pakistan have appointed a third captain on their turbulent tour after handing Shoaib Malik the reins for Friday's Twenty20 international in Melbourne.

Vitaly Petrov will become the first Russian to compete in Formula One after being confirmed as Renault's second driver for the 2010 season.

The 25-year-old has signed a one-year contract with the French team and will partner Robert Kubica during the upcoming campaign.

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