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Moyes confirms Mario medical

David Moyes has confirmed that Joao Mario is on his way to the club and will have his medical today. The manager agreed that the Inter Milan midfielder will be joining the club on a loan deal until the end of the season at the pre-Wigan FA Cup fourth round tie at the weekend. He […]

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Transfer News LIVE: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United updates

Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Arsene Wenger looks to strengthen his attack ahead of their Premier League clash with Swansea.

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Mario to have West Ham medical on Friday ahead of loan

Productive talks were held between the clubs on Wednesday after it initially looked like the move would fall through. The Italian side have agreed to loan the midfielder to West Ham for around £1.2m.

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Live Blog: David Moyes’ Pre-Wigan Athletic Press Conference Live From Rush Green

The post Live Blog: David Moyes’ Pre-Wigan Athletic Press Conference Live From Rush Green appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club .

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Johnson signs first professional deal

Ben Johnson has signed his first professional contract at West Ham.

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Mario to seal West Ham deal

Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario is due in London on Thursday to complete his loan move to West Ham, according to Sky sources.

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Hammers put up a ‘not for sale’ notice

West Ham have put a ‘not for sale’ notice on all their players until replacements or additions are found for injured players. The club has an injury crisis on its hands with ten players receiving treatment or recovering, and there will be no departures from the London Stadium until or unless the situation is resolved. […]

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Joao Mario: The finances

West Ham will pay Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario his full wages totalling an eye-watering £2.2m for the remainder of the season which is equivalent to £137,500 per week for the remaining sixteen weeks left in this season. On top of the £2.2m in wages, West Ham will pay up to £1.3m in a loan […]

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Parkes welcomes Irons decision

Phil Parkes has welcomed the club’s decision to offer Adrian a new three year deal with an option in their favour and has repeated his criticisms of  Joe Hart. ClaretandHugh has reported the club is preparing for talks with the stopper and Parkesy believes they have got it right insisting it was a wrong decision […]

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Unfazed ‘Psycho’ shrugs off injury crisis

Stuart Peace has told the youngsters to grab their chances when the Irons travel to Wigan for the fourth round of the FA Cup tomorrow (Sat). And unlike many of us ‘Psycho’ is entirely unfazed by the number of players laid off through injury at the moment. Speaking ahead of the game he said: “I’ve never been […]

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Joao Mario scouting report

Joao Mario started his professional career with Sporting Lisbon spending time at rivals Porto as a youngster between 2002 and 2004. Mario made his debut for Sporting on December 2011 when he came on a 78th-minute substitute in a 2-0 away defeat to Lazio. That would be the only game that he played during the 2011/12 […]

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Video: Mario’s skills as deal “gets close”

Highly skilled Joao Mario is tonight close to signing a loan deal with West Ham which could see him become a permanent fixture next season. Talks to bring the Portugal midfielder took on added urgency with the injuries to Marko Aenautovic and Manu Lanzini but it sees that immediate problem is now very close to […]

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Hammers reveal they are “close” to Mario deal

WEST HAM  are closing in on a loan deal which would see Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario join the club until the end of the season with an option to buy the Portugal star in the summer. Reports the deal have already been done are not correct but the club are hopeful it will be […]

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West Ham still have hope in transfer chase but scrap interest in duo

West Ham United are interested in signing Leander Dendoncker but will not move for Spanish based duo Andre Gomes and Fabian Ruiz, according to a report by The Daily Mail. West Ham have been scouring the market for central midfielders this month with moves for Jonjo Shelvey, Joe Allen and Harry Arter all discussed. But […]

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West Ham close to Joao Mario deal

West Ham are close to a deal to loan Joao Mario from Inter Milan after the midfielder had a change of heart about the move, according to Sky sources.

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An answer to our strike duo problems?

CandH blogger Allen Cummings thinks he has come up with a strike partnership which can solve David Moyes’ problems up front This time last week, with Arnie and Manu flying, all the talk was about whether we should keep Chicharito or whether he was fast becoming surplus to requirements. After the dramatic events of last […]

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Where Are They Now? Yossi Benayoun

Yossi Benayoun will always be remembered as one of the very few Israeli’s to represent West Ham United, doing so in two spells between 2005 and 2007 and then again in 2013, winning the affection of the Claret & Blue Army time and time again with his dazzling play on the wing. But, what were the skillful midfielder’s most memorable moments in Claret & Blue? How did his two stints at Upton Park come to their …

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The worrying stat that perfectly sums up West Ham’s woes

A very worrying stat about West Ham United’s season has emerged on Twitter today. Football data analyst Ben Mayhew has compiled a table showing how long each Premier League team has spent in each position this season. And it does not make pretty viewing for West Ham fans. Something I forgot to update at the […]

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West Ham edge closer to loan deal for Inter’s Joao Mario

Inter have agreed to loan the Portugal international to West Ham for around £1m and now it is up to the 25-year-old to agree on the move to the London Stadium and link up with David Moyes.

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Your Shout: David Moyes

Following yesterdays debate about David Moyes and his progress so far Ian aka ‘Mr B’ has sent us in his own opinions on the West Ham manager. Clearly Ian was not overly impressed with the appointment of the former Everton and Manchester United boss but his initial scepticism has started to lessen. Here he gives his own […]

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West Ham among long line of clubs seeking deal for 22-year-old

West Ham United are one of a number of Premier League clubs chasing Jack Hendry, according to The Daily Mail. Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United are interested in signing Hendry but West Ham will rival this Premier League trio for the young defender. Scottish Premiership heavyweights Celtic and Rangers are also interested in Hendry […]

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Sing a song a sixpence!

Let’s be honest…before Moyes came along we were like flat pancakes smothered in bitter lemon and in need of sugar. Yes our Crêpes Suzette had left a sour taste in our mouths and quite frankly I’d lost my appetite for anything more. So, along came William Wallace…who had suffered a few spankings but had come back with face painted claret and blue, chest puffed out, sword and shield in hand and ready to do …

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West Ham edge closer to successful capture of £23.4m-rated star

According to a report by The Daily Mail, West Ham United are set to hold further negotiations with Inter Milan over the possible loan signing of Joao Mario. West Ham are stepping up their efforts to sign Joao Mario after losing both Manuel Lanzini and Marko Arnautovic to injury. David Moyes is searching for a […]

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Irons hero wants answers to countless injuries

West Ham recovery from the depths of the Premier League continue to be threatened by a glut of injuries – notably hamstrings – and a star of our past reckons it’s time the fans were told why! Phil Parkes has been stunned by the number of injuries the team has suffered with Marko Arnautovicha and […]

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The Hammers Transfer Rumours Roundup: Dendoncker Deal A “Possibility” As Mario Opportunity Knocks

As the January Transfer Window begins to wind to a close, it’s time we took a look at the very latest West Ham United Transfer speculation, this week, a certain Anderlecht prodigy’s name won’t stop being mentioned, as well as a former European champion. Hammers Ramp Up Mario Pursuit It has been reported by the Daily Mail in the last 24 hours that discussions over a possible deal to bring Inter Milan man Joao Mario to the London Stadium have …

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A fine bottle of Claret on a Blue Danube!

When the Austrian composer; Johann Strauss II composed ‘The Blue Danube’ in 1866, he had hoped for a greater reception from its first performance. On reflection he initially rebuffed with an indifference but after a reworking was able to finally realise its true potential and received high praise. Our Austrian composer also started with similar indifferent performances and the crowd looked quizzically upon a player of reputation but of little substance. Then came a reworking…inspired, influenced and dictated …

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