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Five reasons why West Ham would be silly not to try to convince Rooney to sign

It has been reported by Sky Sports News HQ today that West Ham are interested in bringing Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to London Stadium this summer. Here are five reasons why it would be a fantastic move for both West Ham and Rooney… West Ham need a striker Rooney is a record breaker when […]

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VOTE: Rule changes in football

Which rule changes would you like to see in football? As part of Support The Ref week, you can have your say…

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West Ham unable to recall Reece Oxford from Reading loan

There is no clause in the contract to say that the 18-year-old defender can be brought back from Championship club Reading following injury to key centre-half Winston Reid.

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West Ham eye Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi

The Hammers had a £31m bid accepted in the summer for Batshuayi before Chelsea came in with £33m. West Ham boss Slaven Bilic will consider a move for Batshuayi.

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Ticket Forwarding details revealed

The club has quietly launched the details of the new ticket forwarding system which is likely to complete with the existing ticket exchange system.  The functionality allows you to forward your season ticket to a friend or family for games you can’t make. The scheme costs the season ticket nothing to use but the receiving […]

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Five games, zero clean sheets… what do West Ham fans think of this dilemma?

West Ham enter the final nine games of this difficult Premier League season with a number dilemmas Slaven Bilic will need to overcome. There’s the case of who replaces the crocked Pedro Obiang in the middle of the park for the rest of the season and, of course, whether the team’s only fit right-back, Sam […]

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Bookie names bosses in line for Irons job

Bookmaker PaddyPower is taking advantage of the pressure on the West Ham manager to give odds on the next permanent manager. Roberto Mancini is the clear favourite at odds of 5/2 followed by Bournemouth’s Eddie Howe at 8/1 Marcelo Bielsa and Rudi Garcia are both 10/1 with Newcastle’s Rafa Benitez are 11/1 and Unai Emery […]

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The Darren Randolph Poll

Darren Randolph hasn’t picked up a single clean sheet in the last five games, while he has conceded an average of 2.2 goals per game. With a record of two saves per game, it means that the stopper has made 0.91 saves per goal conceded over the course of the last five fixtures. One stat […]

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West Ham’s big summer dilemma, fans can have their say…

When West Ham announced Slaven Bilic as manager two summers ago, it sparked the beginning of one of the most exciting seasons in recent history. His debut season coincided with the club’s final year at the Boleyn Ground and what he delivered was success, so much emotion and floods of pride throughout. A top four […]

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Former Manchester United star Ferdinand admits he turned to drink following tragedy

The ex-England international has bravely opened up on the battles he faced following the loss of his wife Rebecca to breast cancer in March 2015

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Twelve potential exits, but who do West Ham fans want axed most?

After the season we’ve had it’ll be no surprise to see a number of players sold off once the summer transfer window opens. The past few transfer windows have been disappointing for us and that has been reflective on the pitch, with a string of poor performances leading to us still looking over our shoulder […]

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Who has the most internationals?

Which Premier League club will be bidding farewell to the most players during the international break? We’ve taken an in-depth look at the squad around the globe…

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Life’s a pitch! Antonio: West Ham ‘adjusted’ to size of London Stadium surface, yet results seem to disagree

Life’s a pitch; a really big pitch in the case of West Ham’s HQ, the London Stadium. But is the playing area at the home of the Hammers impacting tactically on Slaven Bilic’s side? Winger Michail Antonio, who has forced to pull out of the England squad with a hamstring injury which is likely to sideline him for up to a month, has suggested that the pitch size was a problem early on at the stadium after…

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It’s Kouyate by a landslide

West Ham fans have sent a clear message to Slaven Bilic on their preferred midfield option following Pedro Obiang’s departure for the rest of the season with injury. That was a second hammer blow for the team after Angelo Ogbonna was ruled out of the campaign several weeks ago and the Irons went into the […]

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Sullivan apologises, Masuaku calls for “belief” and Hammers hunt Muriel

Sullivan apologises for loss Our co owner David Sullivan has apologised for our 2-3 defeat to Leicester on Saturday in his weekly column on the club website. The 68 year old said, talking about Saturdays game, “ All we can do is say sorry, as I have learnt in many decades it’s never easy being a West Ham supporter and we all know we have to do better”. Many may see the joint chairman’s comment as…

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Rooney for Irons? THE TRUTH

West Ham admit they have little chance or real interest in signing Wayne Rooney on a deal which over two years – WITHOUT a transfer fee – could cost them as much as £28 million. But given Manchester United would probably want a minimum of £10 million for the 31 year old who rises 32 […]

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‘Is it season ticket renewal time?’ – West Ham fans reveal suspicion over transfer news

West Ham are interested in signing Wayne Rooney this summer, Sky Sports News HQ have been reporting today. It’s a transfer rumour that will no longer surprise Hammers fans, who have become accustomed to the club being involved in some of the most outrageous transfer moves in modern footballing history over the years. A few […]

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Oxford makes his point on Reading loan

Reece Oxford has kept his thoughts on the Reading loan spell short and to the point. The 18 year old – who has landed a couple of bumper contracts at the Irons such is his potential – has been used by Royals boss Jaap Stam just twice as a sub so far And he was […]

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Man Utd ace Wayne Rooney attracts interest from West Ham

West Ham will consider a move for Wayne Rooney in the summer if he decides to leave Manchester United after fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford.

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Valencia on song for Everton as Martinez continues to be key for Oxford

Enner Valencia – Everton The forward was introduced into the game in the 77th minute shortly after Hull City were reduced to 10 men. The score at that time was 1-0 to Everton but Valencia scored just one minute after coming on. He then set up Lukaku for Everton’s third in their 4-0 win. Tony Martinez – Oxford United Martinez played 83 minutes from the start of Oxford’s 2-1 home win against Scunthorpe. Oxford came from …

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West Ham impressed with £2.55m-rated forward, could make summer move

West Ham have sent scouts to watch Bologna forward Simone Verdi, according to Tutto Mercato Web.  The report claims the club are preparing to make a move for the 24-year-old, who is valued at just £2.55m by Transfermarkt.com.  It is no surprise to see the club already taking a look at potential strike targets ahead of […]

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West Ham interested in Rooney

West Ham are interested in signing Wayne Rooney if Manchester United allow him to leave Old Trafford this summer, according to Sky sources.

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Rooney is a Hammer

Wayne Rooneys eldest son Kai is today revealed as a closet Iron!. Instagram users were raising eyebrows when he appeared in a video wearing a full West Ham kit with keeper Adrian’s name on the shirt! His Mum Mum Coleen  uploaded the clip in which baby Kit tentatively walks on his own. And it’s a good […]

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Slav cleared of all blame as season slides

e CandH Exclusive Slaven Bilic has received a massive vote of confidence and told: “You have had so much to cope with and are still on line for a decent finish in the club’s most difficult season ever!” Former Hammers striker John Hartson puts vast majority of blame on the shoulders of Dimitri Payet for […]

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Triple injury blow for West Ham

West Ham are likely to be without three key players for crucial games over the next month, according to Sky sources.

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London Stadium Survey results revealed

A new survey – the most comprehensive yet with 6,356 match going supporters filling it in – we are able to publish today a true reflection of West Ham fan’s perception of the London Stadium. The survey was put together by several West Ham websites, blogs and social media channels led by ClaretandHugh and WestHamTilliDie.com. […]

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