Author Archives | The Gaffer

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic reveals temper tantrums

When West Ham start shopping in the sales this summer they will have to pop into IKEA along with the rest of their transfer market dealing as they are in desperate need of some new tables.

Read the full story

Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on West Ham manager Slaven Bilic reveals temper tantrums

Snoddy and squad are looking upwards

Robert Snodgrass  is heading for Sunderland in decent spirits …just as the manager explained he and the squad would do before the Swansea game. The January signing recalled: “The manager said it would be a lot easier for us if we won that game because we’d be able to look up towards the top ten, where […]

Read the full story

Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Snoddy and squad are looking upwards

Hammers eye top ten at Sunderland

A win at Sunderland tomorrow could see the Hammers grab 10th place if other results go in their favour. With Stoke, Leicester City and Burnley on 36 points with us, and Watford on 37, victory at the Stadium of Light could have a great spin off effect for the Irons. Watford look to have the […]

Read the full story

Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers eye top ten at Sunderland

West Ham’s Upton Park: Just one stand remains intact

PICTURE SPECIAL: 11 months ago, West Ham fans made their way through the Upton Park turnstiles for the final time. Almost nothing remains of one of football’s most treasured grounds.

Read the full story

Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on West Ham’s Upton Park: Just one stand remains intact

Scout report: Four quality players Slaven Bilic must pursue this summer

With the summer transfer window fast approaching and the squad in desperate need of strengthening, below are four players we think West Ham should target in order to improve next season… Arnaud Souquet OGC Nice, who have Mario Balotelli on Loan this season, are currently third in the league and are still in the running to […]

Read the full story

Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Scout report: Four quality players Slaven Bilic must pursue this summer

Optimistic Moyes reckons he has a “good chance!

Sunderland manager, David Moyes, feels  his side have a ‘good chance’ of winning against us tomorrow. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, he said: “I think part of football management is that you don’t always get it good. I’ve had some really good times and at the moment it is sore. I don’t enjoy losing […]

Read the full story

Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Optimistic Moyes reckons he has a “good chance!

No Irons panic as “pay demands” story’ emerges AGAIN!

Reports that the Hammers are facing a “string of summer pay rise demands” from some of their unsettled stars have again emerged this evening. The national newspaper story appears to be based on an old and unsubstantiated rumour that Jose Fonte and Robert Snodgrass landed big money deals back in January. The story claims that […]

Read the full story

Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on No Irons panic as “pay demands” story’ emerges AGAIN!

If West Ham’s owners sell up, let’s hope Mukesh Ambani is interested in buying

In the past few days David Gold and David Sullivan have categorically denied that they are interested in selling West Ham United shares after recent reports in the media. It appears that Gold and Sullivan have been flirting with the idea and word has been spread within the market to see what interest they could […]

Read the full story

Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on If West Ham’s owners sell up, let’s hope Mukesh Ambani is interested in buying

Pearson Previews the Premier League as West Ham play Sunderland, and everyone beats Sunderland….

West Ham travel to face bottom side, Sunderland, this weekend having all but secured their Premier League survival. Their 1-0 win at home to Swansea was the first win in their last eight games and moves them eight points clear of the drop. They are now instead just a point from a place in the top half of the league and a win in this game will see them move up. Sunderland…

Read the full story

Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Pearson Previews the Premier League as West Ham play Sunderland, and everyone beats Sunderland….

Big moment beckons in “huge” plans for midfielder

Slaven Bilic’s big plans for Edmilson Fernandes are set to get off the grid against Sunderland on Saturday. With captain Mark Noble suspended  Bilic hinted that the youngster will be given a chance to impress from the kick-off. He said: “When we signed Edi most of the people, including him, were a little surprised. There […]

Read the full story

Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Big moment beckons in “huge” plans for midfielder

Match Preview: Sunderland vs West Ham United

After the relief of last week, the Hammers have the perfect opportunity to get back to back wins and brush off any remaining fears of a relegation scrap. We’ve picked up a few more injuries after the Swansea game but, hopefully, the positive feeling and pressure on Sunderland will get us a good result! The Opponents: Sunderland are in a dire position and look set to fall through the trap door into the Championship. It wouldn’t be harsh to say it’s …

Read the full story

Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Match Preview: Sunderland vs West Ham United

Why West Ham must pursue permanent transfer for struggling star

Jonathan Calleri hasn’t has the best of starts to his West Ham career this season, but should the club sign up one of Argentina’s most promising strikers on a permanent deal? In recent weeks we’ve seen more of Calleri on the pitch and he is slowly moulding into a striker that West Ham need for […]

Read the full story

Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Why West Ham must pursue permanent transfer for struggling star

Premier League team news, from every match for April 15-17

Ahead of this weekend’s matches in the Premier League, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every top flight fixture as it breaks.

Read the full story

Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on Premier League team news, from every match for April 15-17

Leroy: “Don’t worry – Sunderland have nothing”

Don’t worry about tomorrow – Sunderland are down end of and they really are the worst team in the Premier League by a considerable distance. People say they will fight – no they won’t. Don’t worry about that – they don’t fight at all. It’s a long long time since I’e seen such a poor […]

Read the full story

Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Leroy: “Don’t worry – Sunderland have nothing”

Young Swedish striker impresses Hammers

West Ham has taken 16-year-old striker Alexander Alp on trial for a week. The Swedish youngster plays for AIK in his home country, but after impressing Hammers scouts he has been handed a chance to impress the Premier League outfit with a view to earning a contract with the Irons. Alp is highly-rated in his […]

Read the full story

Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Young Swedish striker impresses Hammers

West Ham are ‘one win’ from safety, insists Mark Noble

West Ham’s 1-0 home win over Swansea on Saturday ended a five-game losing streak and moved them up to 14th in the table on 36 points, eight points above the relegation zone.

Read the full story

Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on West Ham are ‘one win’ from safety, insists Mark Noble

Slav planning for next season

Slaven Bilic has made it clear he is getting with the business of planning for next season. Amid all the speculation over his future the boss and his backroom staff continue to plan the Hammers way forward into the third year of his contract. He said: “We are always planning for next season, of course. […]

Read the full story

Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Slav planning for next season

Sunderland’s “last throw of the dice”

Mark Lawrenson is once again back in the old routine – predicting an Irons defeat at Sunderland. Discussing the Hammers he says: “They are one of several sides who have got 36 points, and look like they are safe. Sunderland are obviously in a completely different situation at the bottom of the table, 10 points […]

Read the full story

Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Sunderland’s “last throw of the dice”

Randolph on a Defoe mission

Darren Randolph admits he is very wary of the striker who may be back in a Hammers short next season. Jermain Defoe is a big favourite to return to the East end with the bookies but the Irons keeper has his mind on the events at Sunderland tomorrow (Sat) rather than anything hence. Discussing the […]

Read the full story

Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Randolph on a Defoe mission

Bilic on striker’s future

Slaven Bilic has admitted that Michail Antonio’s absence at Sunderland  is a “massive blow, of course.” And he added: “We know what he is giving us in every game. He’s one of our best players, so it’s going to be a big blow that we’re going to be without him for the rest of the […]

Read the full story

Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Bilic on striker’s future

Noble: We need one more win

West Ham captain Mark Noble has claimed the Hammers need just one win to guarantee safety in the Premier League.

Read the full story

Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Noble: We need one more win

Bilic fears Dortmund attacks are ‘impossible’ to prevent

Three explosions occurred around the bus – believed to be a targeted bomb attack – as the Dortmund players left the team hotel en route to the Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday.

Read the full story

Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on Bilic fears Dortmund attacks are ‘impossible’ to prevent

‘Completely different quality’ West Ham fans delighted by striker links

West Ham need a major upheaval this summer if they’re to compete for the European spots next season and some interested transfer targets have been named. The Hammers’ transfer activity from last summer has been widely criticised in the media and the East London outfit need to improve their recruitment significantly at the end of […]

Read the full story

Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on ‘Completely different quality’ West Ham fans delighted by striker links

‘This would be great business’ West Ham fans react to defender links

West Ham’s timely victory over Swansea City last weekend has put the Hammers on the verge of securing their Premier League status. There’s no doubt that the East London outfit need to improve their ranks dramatically this summer though after a woeful first campaign at the London Stadium, with defensive reinforcements being a priority. Boasting […]

Read the full story

Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on ‘This would be great business’ West Ham fans react to defender links

Hammers to take extra precautions with team travel

West Ham will be extra vigilant when travelling to Sunderland after the Borussia Dortmund team bus was hit by three explosive devices injuring one player earlier this week. The club has spoken to the Met police who have advised club personnel to stay vigilant, report any suspicious behaviour, keep travel routes private and have a contingency plan […]

Read the full story

Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers to take extra precautions with team travel

Lawro’s predictions v Sting and his son

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Newcastle fan Sting and his son Joe Sumner in this week’s Premier League predictions.

Read the full story

Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Lawro’s predictions v Sting and his son

Quick Links

Write for us

Advertise Here

Affordable Sports Advertising here at Up The Hammers

Web Hosting

Affordable UK cPanel Web Hosting & Low cost Domain name registrations from EuHost.co.uk

Site Stats

138 West Ham Fan's Online
Most Fan's Online 3939, 19th October 2024 @ 1:12 AM
1 West Ham Fan Browsing This Page.
1 Bot