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Your Shout: Irons kit gets a hammering

Gonzo is back from holiday and getting amongst the fans again. And here in the latest edition of ‘Your Shout’ he has a chat about all the issues that matter to the supporters and invites them to share their views via mobile phone. In this video we have a couple of scathing reviews on the […]

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Fake news on ‘homeless’ Steve

Dave Sullivan has blasted news that Manchester bomb hero Steve Jones is homeless again on the streets. Publication LadBible.com claimed the Homeless Hero was back on the streets despite offers of help from West Ham Chairman David Sullivan and his son Dave Sullivan. In response to the fake news, Dave Sullivan Junior tweeted “He is […]

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The “£1m West Ham boardroom”

Supporters on a guided tour of the London Stadium are regularly told that a private West Ham board room cost £1m to decorate and furnish with art but the room is strictly out of bounds to non-board members. The area which is said to be off limits to staff, visitors and operators  London Stadium was designed by David […]

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Poll: Is West Ham a big club?

According to the latest dubious rumours coming our of Nigeria, West Ham had a bid rejected by Eupen for Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru. Reports claim Hammers have had a £7m bid turned down for the 20-year-old because the Belgium club want to sell Onyekuru to a “more prestigious club” and the Hammers are not a […]

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Palace join Irons in striker chase

Crystal Palace are set to join the Irons in the chase for Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho, according to The Daily Mirror. Slaven Bilic has been linked with the Nigeria international for some weeks but despite not having a manager in place – which makes to the report a little hard to swallow Palace  are […]

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West Ham edge towards completing a deal for Arsenal target with attacker set for talks

West Ham United are in pole position to land Henry Onyekuru. The in-demand winger is set to fly to London to discuss personal terms and possibly undergo a medical, the Daily Mail are reporting. While West Ham are still discussing a fee with KAS Eupen for Onyekuru, it is believed that the East London outfit […]

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Moving for this £21.25m-rated striker should be a no-brainer for West Ham

West Ham United have recently been linked with a move for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud. The Mirror are reporting that West Ham are ready to make a transfer move after learning that Olivier Giroud is frustrated with being a bench option for Arsenal. If this rumour is true, West Ham should definitely be ready to make […]

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Newcastle consider a summer swoop for West Ham United man

Newcastle United could make a move for Adrian this summer if they fail to land their first choice target, according to The Sun. Newcastle – who recently won promotion back to the Premier League – are keen to add another goalkeeper to their ranks this summer after using a number of options last season. Topping […]

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West Ham must consider this £4.68m-rated as an alternative striker target

With the transfer rumour mill in full swing, West Ham United have been linked with numerous strikers. It is no secret that the Hammers want to sign one or two forwards this summer after last season’s captures – Simone Zaza and Jonathan Calleri – proved to be flops. Andy Carroll and Diafra Sakho have been […]

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West Ham and Marseille plotting a move for £20m-rated Premier League striker

West Ham United are among a number of clubs tracking Olivier Giroud, according to a report by The Mirror. Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is apparently growing frustrated with his bench role in North London and could seek a move this summer if he is not given first team assurances. The France international joined Arsenal in […]

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London Stadium rated worst for atmosphere

The London Stadium has been rated as the worst stadium for  atmosphere in the Premier League according to www.footballgroundmap.com A total of 1,688 visitors to former Olympic Stadium gave it just two and a half stars out of five for the atmosphere, just below the rating for the Emirates Stadium which was also on two a […]

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West Ham plotting loan-to-buy deal for Premier League goalkeeper

According to The Sun, West Ham United will submit an offer to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart on loan ahead of next season. It is believed that the deal will be an initial season long loan with an option to make it permanent next summer. Joe Hart reportedly wants to stay in the Premier […]

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West Ham flop wanted by a quartet of Premier League and Championship clubs

After arriving in the January transfer window for a big fee, Robert Snodgrass has failed to live up to expectations at West Ham United. West Ham swooped to beat widespread competition and they landed Robert Snodgrass from Hull City for a staggering £10.2m fee. Since then, the 29-year-old has made just eight starts in claret […]

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Man Utd winger Adnan Januzaj wanted by Real Sociedad

THE TRANSFER COLUMN: Adnan Januzaj is a target for Real Sociedad. The Spanish club have discussed an £8.8m offer with Manchester United keen on a buy-back option.

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Alli, Kane worth more than Messi

Dele Alli and Harry Kane are both individually worth more than Lionel Messi, according to a new CIES Football Observatory report.

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West Ham could loan Hart

Manchester City will let England goalkeeper Joe Hart go on loan to West Ham if a permanent deal away from the Etihad Stadium cannot be agreed.

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Gaffes galore show Irons big requirement

I make no bones about this. Despite recently taking up the option on Adrian’s contract, the Hammers goalkeeping situation is more than a bit worrying! At a distance it’s easy to forget the gaffes that led to the dropping of Adrian before Darren Randolph began to look like a one man horror show towards the […]

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Young Hammer’s pure England joy

West Ham’s young winger Dan Kemp has spoken of his “pure joy” after England’s under 20s lifted the Toulon Tournament Title on Saturday. The youngster won the trophy via a penalty shoot out with the Ivory Coast at the end of the 1-1 draw with Sheffield United midfielder scoring the England goals before one minute into […]

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Benitez eyes Hammer

West Ham are bracing themselves for a Newcastle advance on goalkeeper Adrian. Toon boss Rafa Benitez is expected to be one of the busiest managers in the transfer market this summer and has been eyeing the stopper despite him signing a new agreement with the Irons. Benitez wants up to six new signings and has […]

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David Gold teenage row rumbles on

West Ham’s Joint-Chairman David Gold row on social media over West Ham’s use of youngsters has continued on Sunday. Gold told one supporter who refused to let the subject drop  “It’s hard for a teenager to break into the first team and it becomes even harder as the first team gets better but they are, not […]

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Hammers social club is saved

Members of the Hammers Supporters Club have supported and agreed to a rescue package for the West Ham Supporters’ Club which was due to close its doors forever on 31st May. A brand new committee has been formed, membership has been re-opened and the club is now busy organising its future. Steve Midwinter is now […]

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Nordveit refuses to rule out return to Germany

Hammer Havard Nordtveit has told Norwegian website Dagbladet that he cannot rule out a return to Germany. He is quoted in Dagbladet as saying  “Currently, I let the speculation lie. I still have four years left on my contract with West Ham. I relate to it and I’m getting ready to participate in preparations for the new season. […]

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Hammers coy on Onyekuru reports

West Ham are refusing to confirm that Henry Onyekuru may be on his way to the club this week. The Daily Mail claims that talks have progressed to the point where the young Nigerian could fly to London this week and take a medical with the Irons. Arsenal have been chasing the youngster but the report […]

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Premier League fixtures revealed

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West Ham’s season in numbers

The 2016-17 Premier League season was the fifth successive one for West Ham since their return to the top flight. What follows are some of the important numbers for the season. 12 wins The team reverted to normal this season by picking up 12 league wins. Since returning to the Premier League in 2012-13 they have won 12, 11 and 12 games in the following seasons. Making last years 16 wins was the outlying stat. 45 points This was the second lowest points return from a season …

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The Worst XI: Vote for the second centre back here!

Matthew Upson 2007-2011 144 Apps Matthew Upson was clearly a defender with a great deal of talent, signed from Birmingham for 6 million in January 2007 at a time when the club were struggling to survive in the Premier League, he injured his calf in the first half an hour of his debut and then came off after the first 10 minutes of his comeback against Spurs in 4-3 defeat that looked to have condemned the club to relegation. Upson did not feature again that season, but …

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