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Bilic counting on Carroll

Slaven Bilic appears locked into the Andy Carroll scenario – full stop. As many look on wondering how he can stick one of Europe’s top strikers on the left wing and rely on AC as a lone front man the manager continues to plead the big man’s virtues. And in his post match presser he […]

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Irons stat attack

Here’s a couple of stats to make you think as you head for you Saturday evening out which don’t make particularly comfortable reading for Irons fans. Today’s dull and dreary draw against West Brom represented just the second time in 19 games that the Hammers have kept a clean sheet away from home. And in […]

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Bilic delivers the West Brom verdict

Slaven Bilic believes he has much to build on following today’s dour 0-0 draw at West Brom. The boss made it four points from the last six  in a low quality affair but was looking very much on the bright side following the game. He said: “We played solidly and limited them to one chance. […]

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Talk a Good Game

Myself and Geo attempt to find something interesting to talk about following our bore draw away to West Brom.  

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How we rated the Irons v Albion

  Hugh hands out the points after a dreary bore draw at the Hawthorns     Hart: Absolutely nothing  of any consequence to do.  Not his fault but therefore only a 5  Zabaleta: Neat, tidy, composed and clever. Defended well and tried to make things happen 7  Reid: With Albion showing little attacking intent there […]

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Irons earn point but Hernandez worry goes on and on

West Bromwich Albion 0 Hammers 0 I won’t be waiting for the video of this game to come out! It was about as dull as it gets but the upside first…it’s another clean sheet although it must be added that it was against a team with no real attacking ambition with their first shot on […]

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Gareth Barry equals record as West Bromwich Albion and West Ham draw

The ironic cheers from the home fans when the home side belatedly decided to see if Joe Hart was still awake summed up the hopeless lack of entertainment here. It reflected poorly on West Bromwich Albion that Hal Robson-Kanu’s tame header was one of their better chances on a dull, grey afternoon, and there were loud boos when Paul Tierney put everyone inside the Hawthorns out of their misery by blowing…

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West Ham held at The Hawthorns

West Ham had the better of the action at The Hawthorns but couldn’t find a winner as they were held to a 0-0 draw at West Brom.

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WATCH: West Brom 0-0 West Ham

West Brom held West Ham to a forgettable 0-0 draw as the Hammers continued to ease the pressure on boss Slaven Bilic.

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Premier League LIVE: Liverpool, Manchester City in action

Manchester City and Liverpool are both in action during Saturday’s 3 o’clock Premier League kick-offs. Follow all the action LIVE with Sportsmail’s JAMES DUTTON.

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West Brom 0 West Ham 0: Fortune favours Pulis in Premier League stalemate

Ben Foster was perhaps fortunate to escape a red card as West Ham earned a 0-0 draw at West Brom.

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Half time report: Baggies 0 Irons 0

It was pretty pretty tame fare but the Hammers won’t be bothered about that having cruised through a pretty comfortable 45 minutes. Obiang created the best chance when seeing Foster creeping off his line attempted a long range lob which hit the crossbar.Antonio brushed aside several challenges before turning nd firing only to see his […]

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Barry equals Giggs’ Premier League appearance record

The Baggies midfielder made his 632nd appearance in the Premier League against West Ham on Saturday

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Albion v Hammers – our match forecast

So to the Hawthorns with all of us hoping rather than believing the Irons are on a roll after the Monday night win. Head on the block time and although the Baggies are good at home there’s not too much flair in the team and with the Hammers looking likely to get on the front […]

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Where Are They Now? Article: Teddy Sheringham

As well as being one of English Football’s most recognizable Icons, Teddy Sheringham will also go down in history as one of an elite class of Upton Park Greats after his short and sweet two spells in East London. But, just how did he forge his fantastic reputation? How would be turn out to be influential in two different ways in Claret and Blue? And where is he now? Teddy Sheringham Ironically, Edward Sheringham …

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West Ham forward Michail Antonio’s insight into childhood

Antonio was raised in Earlsfield and witnessed events few others could even imagine. But now, with the winger enjoying life at West Ham, it is a far cry from his upbringing in South London.

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Skipper Reid sends “start quick” message to Irons

Winston Reid will again wear the armband at West Brom this afternoon and his first instruction to the squad is to “start quick.” Finally the message seems to be penetrating that playing off the back foot is not on and if the expected team takes the field there will be more of the Huddersfield approach […]

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Bilic sees Chicharito and AC as a partnership

West Ham boss Slaven bilic has indicated that all may not be as it seems following his decision to play Javier Hernandez on the left wing against Huddersfield. And with many crying out for the Mexican hitman to be played in a central role alongside Andy Carroll, the manager has revealed that was always the […]

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Bilic calls for the Ronaldo spirit

Slaven Bilic has told the squad they must show the same “hunger and intensity” at West Brom as brought the 2-0 victory over  Huddersfield. And with many of the familiar errors over the first three games of the season eliminated Slav said: “We didn’t give away silly balls, didn’t give them space either in front […]

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Antonio wants to avoid another “explosion”

Michail Antonio will want a win today to avoid “everything “exploding at West Ham again. The Hammer of the Year was in outstanding form against Huddersfield and his pace and power can unsettle West Bromwich Albion in a big way at the Hawthorns this afternoon. But he knows that to enjoy a relatively peaceful life […]

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Nolan hails his mates over Huddersfield win

Former West Ham Skipper has heaped praise on his mates over their win over Huddersfield. Speaking to WHUFC.com the Notts County manager said “If Andy can stay fit – and he’s a massive part of that team, no matter what anyone says – then he is still the main man there, I feel with him in […]

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Hammers send scouts to Europa League clash

West Ham were one of twenty nines clubs to send scouts to the Europa League clash between Vitória Guimarães and RB Salzburg on Thursday night. Portuguese website ABolo says Valencia, Sevilla. Villarreal. Real Sociedad. Getafe. Alaves. Eibar and Leganês from Spain; West Ham. Arsenal, Leicester. Everton. Newcastle, Spurs, Watford, Southampton, Huddersfield and West Brom  from England, Milan, Inter […]

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Antonio: Stabbings were normal as I grew up

Michail Antonio has told how he took it as par for the course when he heard someone had been stabbed to death in the area where he grew up. Speaking to The Sun he said:  “A couple of my friends were stabbed to death, a couple were shot but didn’t die. I’ve seen someone get stabbed. […]

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‘Carroll will complement Hernandez’

Slaven Bilic is backing Javier Hernandez and Andy Carroll to form a potent partnership and help turn West Ham’s season around.

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Bilic: Arnautovic must make it up to us after red card

Slaven Bilic has told Marko Arnautovic he has a lot to make up to his team-mates after his red card ruined the start of his West Ham career – starting at the Hawthorns.

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Bilic line-up looks sorted for Hawthorns

Slaven Bilic looks set to start with the team which enjoyed a 2-0 victory of Huddersfield at West Bromwich Albion tomorrow. And that means he will start with a three at the back formation against a team that prefers  to sit off and try to hit on the break. ‘Arnie’ comes in for Sam Byram but […]

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