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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: upthehammers, whispers
West Ham could see up to seven first team players leave the London Stadium over the summer as Slaven Bilic has admitted needing more quality in a few positions during the summer transfer window. He said: “Next season, not only do we have to improve our performances, but we need to stay away from injuries […]
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: going-behind, heardman, last-night, online soccer news, viral, won-promotion
West Ham United won promotion to the PL2 Division One last night after winning 2-1 against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. After going behind early due to a Tom Heardman goal, West Ham turned things around to claim the victory. Martinez did what Martinez does best and scored the all important goals. The Spaniard […]
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: coyi, football banter, News, sky sports, upthehammers, whispers
West Ham summer target Pablo Zabaleta wept on the Etihad Stadium pitch on Tuesday night as he bade farewell to the club after nine years and described his decision to do so as the hardest in his career. Zabaleta was bought by the then City manager Mark Hughes two days before the club was taken over […]
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: football latest, football news, News, sky sports, west ham, whispers
Hammers duo Arthur Masuaku and Sofiane Feghouli are both summer transfer targets for Italian giants Roma, according to reports in Italy. Italian football news outlet CalcioMercato claim that the Italian side are in the market for a full-back and have earmarked West Ham’s 23-year-old left-back as a potential target. Signed in the summer of 2016 from Olympiakos, Masuaku […]
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: east london, hammers news, latest football news, News, skysports, whispers
Hammer Jonathan Calleri has spoken of his ‘happiness’ at West Ham after starting in the last four games for the Hammers as he comes to the end of his season-long loan period. The Argentine has struggled with life at the London Stadium and to adapt to the pace of the Premier League. “I am happy […]
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: coyi, football news, footy news, News, skysports, whispers
Diafra Sakho has returned to his native Senegal after being given special permission for time off by the club. The West Ham forward has endured an injury-hit season, with a persistent back problem and a hamstring injury restricting him to just four appearances. The 27-year-old will return to Rush Green in early June while the […]
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: News, premier league, whispers
It is that time of year again when Andy Carroll is linked to a return to his hometown of Newcastle. The Magpies are making a ‘shock move’ for Andy Carroll according to media reports in recent days. Rafa Benitez sees the West Ham striker as ideal to give his team that extra quality as they […]
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: News, super sunday, west ham, west ham united fc, westham, whispers
Slaven Bilic could be tempted to give two under 23 prospects a taste of first team action during the final game of the season at Burnley on Sunday. Declan Rice (pictured right) – who was described as “quite outstanding” during the Play Off final victory over Newcastle last night could make an appearance along with […]
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: called-before, Moore Than Just a Club, setcustomdimension, super sunday, tracker-methods, trackpageview, upthehammers
West Ham legend Sir Trevor Brooking has endorsed the cub’s efforts to land Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta. Hammers boss Slaven Bilic has been linked with a move for Zabaleta, 32, who is leaving City at the end of the season. Zabaleta is said to have been offered a two-year deal at the London Stadium as Bilic attempts to strengthen his rearguard ahead of the new campaign following an indifferent Premier League season. And Brooking…
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: News, sports news, whispers
Pablo Zabaleta said his last farewells to the Manchester City fans who have handed him cult hero status over his time with the club last night and is now firmly believed to be on his way to the London Stadium. City gave him special send off from the Etihad and even Status Quo’s Francis Rossi […]
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: cricket, gold, news story, sky sports, super sunday, West Ham United
Jermain Defoe would prefer a return to former club West Ham in the summer, according to Sky Sports pundit Tony Cottee.
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: football banter, hammers news, West Ham United, west ham united fc, whispers
Exclusive David Sullivan has sent a big “well done” to Academy head Terry Westley and the under 23s on their promotion to Premier League Division One. As we have reported the youngsters beat Newcastle 2-1 at St James’ Park last night to clinch promotion and a delighted Sullivan was quick to send his congratulations. And […]
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: hammers news, News, premier league, sky tv, super sunday, whispers
West Ham are set to land an end of season positional bonus of £17.1 million if they can hold on the 12th place after the weekend game against Burnley. The Hammers are unlikely to rise any higher because although they can grab a maximum of 45 points and those teams on that number – Bournemouth, […]
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: green, News, news story, racing, sports, West Ham United
Diafra Sakho will work through the summer in a bid to be fit for the start of next season.
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: latest football news, News, upton park, West Ham United, west ham world, whispers
Terry Wesley watched his young Irons gain promotion to Premier League Division One last night with the gutsiest performance in the world and said: “The boys deserve to be praised for an outstanding season. “They’re delighted but they’re spent and they’ve given it all which shows their real character. You work with these boys every day; we […]
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: boxing, coyi, news story, nfl, podcasts, West Ham United
From dry pitches to Twitter howlers, sarcasm to cheeky mascots, we bring you Quotes of the Season from the Premier League in 2016/17.
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Posted on 17 May 2017. Tags: cycling, gold, news story, podcasts, sky sports, West Ham United
As the Premier League season draws to a close, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville dished out a few accolades on Monday Night Football.
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Posted on 16 May 2017. Tags: latest football news, News, online soccer news, west ham united fc, whispers
Manu Lanzini has put loads of rumours to bed by announcing: “I am very happy here.” The brilliant midfielder has been linked with both merseyside clubs in recent days and brought an immediate denial from the club today. An Lanzini is more than content at the club declaring: “The season was good for me on […]
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Posted on 16 May 2017. Tags: News, super sunday, whispers
West Ham United have tonight announced that Terry Westley has signed a new three-year contract as Academy Director. In a website statement they said: ‘Westley joined the Hammers at the start of the 2014/15 season, and has enjoyed lots of success since taking over from Tony Carr. Westley was the Academy boss at Birmingham City […]
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Posted on 16 May 2017. Tags: football news, News, sky sports, west ham, westham, whispers
West Ham Under 23’s finished off a great season by beating Newcastle Under 23’s at St James Park 2-1 in the Premier League 2 Play-Off Final to win promotion from division two to division one. The Magpies went ahead in the nineteenth minute from a corner. It’s a deep delivery from the right, and left-back Kyle […]
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Posted on 16 May 2017. Tags: footy news, henry onyekuru, kas eupen, need-at-least, search, transfer
West Ham United need at least one striker this summer and their search for the right man has already thrown up a number of names ahead of the transfer window re-opening. One player that the Hammers could consider is Henry Onyekuru. According to Sky Sports News HQ, Everton, Southampton and West Ham United are all […]
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Posted on 16 May 2017. Tags: dimitri, enter-the-race, everton, manuel lanzini, team news, the-standout
According to The Mirror, Everton are the latest club to enter the race for West Ham United star Manuel Lanzini. Manuel Lanzini has been the standout attacking performer for West Ham, especially since the departure of Dimitri Payet in January. The 24-year-old possesses great skill, speed, agility, dribbling ability and also has an end product. […]
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Posted on 16 May 2017. Tags: leonardo pavoletti, slaven bilic, summer, the-summer, the-transfer
The 2017/18 season is not even over yet but West Ham have already been linked with many strikers. It is no secret that the transfer priority in the summer will be forwards. Andy Carroll and Diafra Sakho are constantly injured, Jonathan Calleri has scored one deflected goal all season, Ashley Fletcher is still young and […]
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Posted on 16 May 2017. Tags: football banter, footy news, his-prolific, ivory, manchester-city, summer, swansea-city
The Daily Mail is reporting that West Ham United and Swansea City will compete to sign Wilfried Bony this summer. Wilfried Bony is set to leave Manchester City after an unsuccessful season on loan at Stoke City. West Ham have been persistently linked with the Ivory Coast international in the past. With his prolific record for Vitesse […]
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Posted on 16 May 2017. Tags: BBC Sport Online, bbc westham news, business, science, west ham world, whtid
The telecoms giant had been in talks with the stadium’s owners for six months.
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Posted on 16 May 2017. Tags: cricket, facebook, golf, green, news story, nfl, West Ham United, west ham world
Manuel Lanzini insists he is happy at West Ham and hopes to build on his own personal success next season.
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