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West Ham’s Hugill can offer Moyes different options up top
Posted on 01 February 2018.
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West Ham probe second official after Henry suspension
Posted on 01 February 2018.
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON: West Ham are investigating a second senior member of staff as the club looks to get its house in order. He is currently away from club duties.
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West Ham suspend transfer chief Henry as FA launch probe
Posted on 01 February 2018.
MATT LAWTON – CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER: West Ham suspended head of recruitment Tony Henry on Thursday amid dressing-room unrest and an accusation from former player Diafra Sakho.
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A Call for Unity & A Shout for Solidarity!
Posted on 01 February 2018.
The turbulent winds roll through the valley floor carrying away the thunderous sounds of united drums and the once brothers on the field of conflict with onlookers’ roar have disappeared behind a veil of unattainable wealth, they have lost the common touch and are sinking with hidden ambition. The modern fan is not foolhardy enough to believe that their Premier League football club always shares their same identity, collective goals and tribulations. However to sever the ties with …
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Transfer Talk: January winners & losers
Posted on 01 February 2018.
The January window review episode of Transfer Talk is available to download now!
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Martin & Joanna’s Wedding
Posted on 01 February 2018.
The last time I tasted FA Cup glory as a supporter was in 1980. My nuts hadn’t even dropped, now it seems like everything else has. I got married on Saturday 20th May 1995. Everything was booked the year before. Church, reception, flowers cars and all that, then it dawned on me FA Cup final day. I’d half joked to my fiancé Rachel that it might be tricky with the cup. Our fears…
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Running on Empty & Gorging on Fluff!
Posted on 01 February 2018.
“Here we are, born to be kings, we’re the princes of the universe. Here we belong, fighting to survive in a world with the darkest powers” – Queen I’ve had a theory for a while now that West Ham have been running on the margins and are in desperate need of recentring but have lost their way. David Moyes has to be given a lot of credit thus far for producing results and performances out of a squad that’s as …
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Throwback Thursday: 1981: A London Derby to Never Forget at Upton Park
Posted on 01 February 2018.
In this week’s edition of our weekly Throwback segment, we hear from John, 44, a lifelong Hammers fan and Season Ticket holder about a very special first ever visit to the famous Boleyn Ground. “A Plaistow lad born and bred and starting out in life in the 1970s, it was a fascinating time for a West Ham family. Dad, uncles, cousins and distant family relatives all sported the famous Claret & Blue on Matchdays. One…
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Hugill Joins as Youngsters Depart on Transfer Deadline Day for West Ham United
Posted on 01 February 2018.
Preston North End striker Jordan Hugill hooked up with West Ham United on what was a busy Deadline Day for the club yesterday, with a series of departures to accompany the arrival. The forward has netted close to 20 goals for the Lilywhites in just over 80 appearances in League One and the Championship for them, he is 25 years of age. It will be the first time that Hugill has played in the …
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Premier League January spending up 77%
Posted on 01 February 2018.
Premier League clubs spent 77% more on new signings compared to last year’s winter window, according to new figures.
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Matchday Twenty-Five’s Premier League Review: Hammers Claim Crucial Point as City Extend Lead at the Top
Posted on 01 February 2018.
After an enthralling two nights of the Premier League, Matchday Twenty-Five to be more precise, it’s now time to take you back through all the spills and thrills that were in store as David Moyes’ West Ham United claimed a comeback point against Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace and it was business as usual for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. The midweek English Top-Flight action began at the Liberty Stadium two days ago with Arsene …
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FA investigating reports of racism around West Ham head of recruitment
Posted on 01 February 2018.
English football’s governing body is looking into reports that Tony Henry made offensive race-related comments regarding new signings
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West Ham sign Oladapo Afolayan from Solihull Moors
Posted on 01 February 2018.
West Ham have dipped into non-league to sign forward Oladapo Afolayan from Solihull Moors. The 20-year-old, who once played in Chelsea’s academy, signs a three-and-a-half year deal.
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Your Shout: Deadline Day Verdict
Posted on 01 February 2018.
After what turned out to be a very emotional and highly charged transfer deadline day our regular contributor from overseas ‘Paul’ give us his usual calm and measured opinion on the Hammers. Having not recorded his views since the Shrewsbury game Paul talks us through the last week culminating in yesterdays transfer dealings which saw […]
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PL v European league spending
Posted on 01 February 2018.
Premier League clubs set a new winter transfer spending record after splashing £446m on signings – but how did that total compare with the other top leagues in Europe?
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Which Premier League clubs had the best January window?
Posted on 01 February 2018.
The January transfer window has now closed after the usual mad scramble to strengthen squads at the mid-point of the season. But which of the 20 Premier League clubs did best?
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Two Deadline Days in August?
Posted on 01 February 2018.
If one transfer deadline wasn’t enough, English football could have two Deadline Days in August.
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Top 6 transfer social media unveilings – Alexis Sanchez
Posted on 01 February 2018.
The social media transfer unveiling has become something of a competition – who can create the most novel, funniest, most engaging way of doing what a simple press release used to.
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FA to probe West Ham chief comments
Posted on 01 February 2018.
The FA will investigate the alleged comments attributed to West Ham director of recruitment Tony Henry.
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Transfer window verdict: how every Premier League club fared in January
Posted on 01 February 2018.
A hectic January transfer window closed on Wednesday night – our writers look at all the 20 Premier League clubs and how their business unfolded A hectic transfer window closed on Wednesday night – amid seven Premier League games – with several clubs able to conclude deals on deadline day. Premier League clubs were responsible for seven out of the 10 most expensive transfers of the window with the £75m Liverpool paid Southampton …
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West Ham sign former Chelsea youngster
Posted on 01 February 2018.
West Ham has announced the signing of a young forward called Oladapo Afolayan. The 20-year-old will join Terry Westley’s U23 squad, has been snapped up from National League club Solihull Moors, where his goalscoring exploits were attracting intense interest from a host of Premier League and Championship clubs. The striker, who has joined on a three-and-a-half […]
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Kouyate responds to West Ham racism row
Posted on 01 February 2018.
West Ham player Cheik Kouyate has responded the racism row which has engulfed the Hammers in the last 24 hours. Kouyate posted a picture on social media this morning saying African and proud on his personal Instagram account. He has already received support from Arthur Masuaku and Pedro Obiang who left comments. West Ham released a […]
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Ref Watch: Should Spurs’ goal have stood?
Posted on 01 February 2018.
Should Christian Eriksen’s quick-fire opener for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester United have stood? Were West Bromwich Albion lucky not to have been reduced to 10 men against Manchester City? Dermot Gallagher has his say in this week’s Ref Watch.
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Who spent the most in January?
Posted on 01 February 2018.
Premier League clubs spent a record £446.2m during the January transfer window – but how much did your team spend?
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West Ham suspend Tony Henry pending investigation into alleged criticism of African players
Posted on 01 February 2018.
After claims their head of recruitment said he did not want to sign African players, the Hammers have moved quickly to look into the issue
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West Ham suspend Henry
Posted on 01 February 2018.
West Ham have this morning suspended recruitment director to the board Tony Henry. In a statement to the official website they say: ” The Club can confirm that Director of Player Recruitment Tony Henry has been suspended pending a full and thorough investigation. “West Ham United will not tolerate any type of discrimination and has, […]
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