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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: charity, columnist, london, Moore Than Just a Club, podcast, west ham united fc
After another action and goal-packed weekend of The Premier League, it’s now time to reflect and break down the huge chunks of Game Week Nine, as our Hammers were stunned by The Seagulls on FNF and a ruthless Manchester City extended their lead at the very summit of the Table. Murray Double Inspires Seagulls To London Stadium Upset A brace from journeyman forward Glenn Murray assisted Brighton & Hove Albion to …
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: article, barcelona, coyi, facebook, hammers news, london, united-states
Hart will equal Seaman’s 75 England caps if he plays against either Germany or Brazil in November but the West Ham goalkeeper has come under scrutiny in recent months.
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: australia, british, children, facebook, london
Nathan Mabi-Mavila, 22, from Brixton, south London, told insurers at RSA Group he was old enough to be his own father to get a cheaper premium for his luxury Range Rover Evoque.
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: coyi, football banter, News, transfer news, whispers
By Sean Whetstone Everton have parted company with Ronald Koeman today as he became the fall guy for a failed summer transfer policy which left the Toffees side unbalanced for the start of this season. However, Koeman’s recent failure in the transfer market does not make him a bad manager and in my view, Everton’s […]
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: charity, columnist, facebook, london, manager, Moore Than Just a Club, podcast, transfer news
Terry Westley’s bright young U23 side missed a catalogue of opportunities at The Recreation Ground yesterday afternoon, as Chelsea managed to hold out for a 0-0 draw in an entertaining Premier League Two encounter. In a game that was largely dominated by the visiting side, the young Hammers just couldn’t find a winner, whereas, both teams defended well and the hosts equally threatened when they went forward. A draw sees the West London side fall a place to tenth with ten points, but…
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: columnist, facebook, family, game, Moore Than Just a Club, swiss
Let’s take a look at how each featuring Squad member performed in the gut-wrenching FNF disappointment at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion, as a regrettable performance put Slaven Bilic under huge scrutiny. Joe Hart: 7/10 A slightly better showing than the scoreline suggested at The London Stadium from the England keeper, but still a thoroughly disappointing evening. The Shot-stopper saved twice to deny Glenn Murray from close-range, …
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: Moore Than Just a Club, podcast
It’s now time to sink our teeth into some of the main points of discussion from Friday night’s disappointing defeat to Bright & Hove Albion as we fell to the brink of the dreaded Relegation Zone. “Shambolic” Defensive Errors Cost Thrashed Hammers Yes, it’s back, back again, tell your friends. After several positive defensive performances in The League and Cup, a dreadful day at the back couldn’t be too far away, could it? Lining up …
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: coyi, News, whispers
Michail Antonio is determined to turn the tables on Tottenham by beating them in the Cup at Wembley as they did us at the LS in the League Speaking to www.whufc.com he said: “It’s a massive game. Even if it wasn’t at Wembley, it would be a massive game, as any game when West Ham and […]
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: football news, footy news, News, West Ham United, whispers
Mark Noble will be hurting badly at his current absence from the team according to former captain Kevin Nolan. Despite Noble’s recent explanation that it’s only the team that matters and his acceptance of the situation Nolan clearly knows better. And he believes the current skipper is the man to lead the Irons into action […]
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: columnist, match-report, Moore Than Just a Club
A brace from striker Glenn Murray helped Brighton & Hove Albion to a shock 0-3 victory at The London Stadium on Friday night, to turn up the heat on Hammers boss Slaven Bilic. The Seagulls struck either side of half-time through Murray, with a superb effort from Jose Izquierdo sandwiched in between to deliver the visitors a first ever Premier League away victory and the hosts, a Hammer blow. A remarkable win for Chris Hughton’s men …
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: News, upthehammers, west ham united fc, whispers, whtid
Everton have sacked manager Ronald Koeman after Sunday’s 5-2 home defeat by Arsenal left them in the Premier League relegation zone. A statement said the club “would like to express their gratitude to Ronald for the service he has given to the club over the past 16 months”. The Toffees are 18th in the Premier League […]
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: boxing, gold, podcasts, racing, sports, West Ham United
Alexandre Lacazette could have been subjected to retrospective action had Ashley Williams been shown a second yellow for his rash challenge which failed to connect with the Arsenal striker, Dermot Gallagher said on Ref Watch.
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: cycling, desktop, game, games, racing, sky tv, West Ham United
West Ham’s confidence has “eroded” and the players must “raise their game” following a disappointing defeat to Brighton, says Stuart Pearce.
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: boxing, cricket, cycling, desktop, feature story, News, West Ham United
Tottenham’s Harry Kane has topped the Sky Sports Power Rankings for a third week running.
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: football latest, footy news, News, skysports, transfer gossip
Some well chosen words from Gary Neville will continue to haunt West Ham as this season of despair goes on and on. For he claims that the Irons, Sunderland and Queens Park Rangers all have something in common. is after match comments went like this: “That was woeful from West Ham (and) when I think back, […]
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: facebook, games, green, News, racing, sports, West Ham United
Watch the best Premier League goals from the weekend’s action and vote for your favourite…
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: football news, footy news, News, premier league, whispers
I woke up to see five names mentioned as the favoured Hammers candidates to replace Slaven Bilic this morning. In a word, the whole media circus surrounding the situation right now is ridiculous because quite simply nobody is currently available without humongous amounts of money being spent. And even were it to be offered there […]
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Posted on 23 October 2017. Tags: football banter, football latest, News, westham fc, whispers
West Ham have been given the opportunity of taking a sigh of relief after the woes of Friday night and the fall out since. For as they prepare for Spurs at Wembley this week they have learned that they may be spared the threat of goal machine Harry Kane. The striker was subbed in the […]
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Posted on 22 October 2017. Tags: article, australia, facebook, football banter, games, online soccer news
KIERAN GILL AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Bilic is set to speak with co-owner David Sullivan on Monday, having had all weekend to think about how he is on the brink of getting the boot.
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Posted on 22 October 2017. Tags: boxing, games, green, nfl, premier league, West Ham United
West Ham owners have decided Slaven Bilic will remain as manager – for the time being, according to Sky sources.
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Posted on 22 October 2017. Tags: antonio goal, david-sullivan, karen brady, slaven bilic, whispers
That was the title of Septembers Blowing Bubbles Magazine and it looks quite prophetic as October draws to a close. When the team from the popular West Ham publication sent me their clips on Friday even the most pessimistic of us never imagined that we’d lose 3-0 at home to Brighton Hove Albion. What might […]
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Posted on 22 October 2017. Tags: hammers news, News, transfer news, whispers
Terry Westley has hailed Declan Rice as the best young central defender in the country – certainly in under 23 football. The Republic of Ireland international was entirely brilliant for the team in the under 23s 0-0 draw against Chelsea this lunchtime as he made his bid for a place in the first team against […]
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Posted on 22 October 2017. Tags: News, upton park, west ham news, westham, westham news, whispers
Social media rumours that Slaven Bilic has twice said goodbye to the squad after handing in his resignation to the board are entirely false. In doing so he could sacrifice a pay off in the region of around £2 million should he be fired and he simply hasn’t offered to leave at any point this […]
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Posted on 22 October 2017. Tags: News, transfer gossip, whispers
Chelsea U23s 0 Irons U23s 0 The Irons youngsters – with Declan Rice and Sead Haksabanovic playing leading roles- earned a valuable point in a game of few chances. Academy boss Terry Westley had called on the squad to impress after the disappointment of Friday evening – in a bid to land places in […]
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Posted on 22 October 2017. Tags: charity, columnist, footy news, game, match-report, Moore Than Just a Club, premier league, preview
After an enthralling Saturday of Football both in England and on The Continent, it’s that time of the week again to check in with our Hammer loanees at their various clubs. It would turn out to be another solid Matchday for Reece Burke and Josh Cullen, a joyous one for Robert Snodgrass, but a miserable one for Reece Oxford in The Bundesliga. Reece Burke and Josh Cullen (Bolton Wanderers) Having found their first victory of the season last weekend over Sheffield…
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Posted on 22 October 2017. Tags: blues, charity, columnist, latest football news, match-report, Moore Than Just a Club, podcast, transfer gossip
In Matchday Eight of The PL2 Division One season, Terry Westley’s young Hammers make the trip to face Chelsea, with an opportunity to go level on points with reigning Champions Everton in second place. The hosts head into the tie off the back of a disappointing 1-3 home loss to Swansea City last Friday, whereas, our Hammer starlets are brimming with confidence following a thrilling 4-2 victory over Manchester United at The London Stadium. When? The tie will kick-off at 12:05 PM this…
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