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Posted on 15 March 2017. Tags: east london, News, premier league
Former Hammer Paul Konchesky has given his opinion of the London Stadium as a fan. The right-back who played 59 times for the Hammers between 2005 and 2007 and describes himself as a lifelong fan of the club told Sky Sports Fantasy Football: “It (The London Stadium) doesn’t feel right really, going as a fan now. […]
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Posted on 15 March 2017. Tags: called-before, Moore Than Just a Club, setcustomdimension, tracker-methods, transfer news, westham
‘Super’ Slav has been much under the spotlight this week following our last gasp defeat to out of form Bournemouth. Many criticized his decision to continue with Kouyaté in our right back position. However, Kouyaté’s debut in the position helped earn the Hammers a win away at Southampton. Our goal difference since Kouyaté has played at right back is also +1, so does Slav have a point? It is clear that Bilic is looking for a …
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Posted on 15 March 2017. Tags: brazilian, facebook, madrid, News, premier league
West Ham captain Mark Noble is relieved to have moved on from the ‘hardest eight months’ of his career after off-field issues disrupted the club’s first season at the London Stadium.
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Posted on 15 March 2017. Tags: footy news, News, transfer gossip, West Ham United, whispers
Exclusive Mark Noble has received a stiff rap across the knuckles for his comments about “some fans not understanding the game” from Hammers ‘elder statesman Phil Pakes. The man considered the best Hammers goalkeeper ever has always been a huge favourite with the Irons faithful and doesn’t believe they deserved to be spoken of in […]
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Posted on 15 March 2017. Tags: News, online soccer news, transfer news, westham news, whispers
Michail Antonio’s new deal will be put before him at the end of the season. There has been some concern since the news was first reported that the ongoing delay had put the situation in jeopardy but CandH understands the club will attend to the issue once a “tricky” season has come to an end. […]
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Posted on 15 March 2017. Tags: News, skysports, super sunday, west ham news, west ham united fc, whispers
England boss Gareth Southgate is this morning reported to be considering an international recall for Andy Carroll. The player’s four goals in six games has put him back in the manager’s mind and he could be joined by Michail Antonio in the next squad. A rash of injuries up front, with Tottenham’s Harry Kane, skipper […]
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Posted on 15 March 2017. Tags: News, super sunday, whispers
Reading boss Jaap Staam is the latest figure in the game to indicate that life on the West Ham training ground is not as intense as it is elsewhere And his use of the word reminds us of Slaven’s outburst after the horrifying Arsenal defeat when he accused the players of “lacking intensity.” Staam has […]
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: News, online soccer news, sports news, West Ham United, whispers
I know there has been many requests for a minute’s applause at the London Stadium this season. A week doesn’t seem to go by without some tragic news of a West Ham fan life ending far too soon. The club always insist these tributes must be fan led rather then club led although they remain […]
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: football banter, News, whispers
Reports over the last 24 hours that West Ham United are interested in signing Croatia international striker Mario Mandzukic aren’t exactly the latest news in town. For the 30 year old Juventus hitman was first linked to a move that never happened first in July last year – just ahead of signing for Juve – and […]
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: football latest, News, super sunday, transfer gossip, whispers, whtid
Jermain Defoe is very much back on West Ham ‘s radar with the possibility of him being on a free transfer should Sunderland go down. ClaretandHugh had it confirmed by the club today that they will be taking a keen look at the 34 year old when the team travel to the Stadium of Light […]
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: boxing, cycling, facebook, games, golf, photos, upthehammers, West Ham United
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: News, skysports, transfer gossip, west ham news, westham fc, whispers
West Ham skipper Mark Noble – in defence of criticism of his form this season – has explained that some fans don’t understand the game . He told Sky Sports HQ: “If I am really honest, a lot of people who now go to football don’t really understand the game. Football is a game of […]
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: argentina, barcelona, colombia, Goal.com, kenya
The West Ham skipper has joined Arsenal’s under-fire manager and Manchester United’s club captain in being targeted by disgruntled supporters
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: called-before, Moore Than Just a Club, online soccer news, sports news, tracker-methods, trackpageview
West Ham defender Winston Reid has told fans critical of recent performances that they shouldn’t doubt just how hard the players work in training. The Hammers have lost two Premier League matches on the spin; at home to Chelsea and then at Bournemouth on Saturday, on the back of two draws against West Brom and Watford. And some supporters have bemoaned the form of Slaven Bilic’s side given that they have taken just two points from a possible 12. But vice …
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: News, west ham united fc, west ham world, whispers
West Ham co-chairman has revealed that everyone at West Ham is aiming to finish in the eighth spot in the Premier League table this season. Speaking on twitter earlier today he replied to one supporter saying “Every one at the club is aiming for 8th which would not be to bad considering all the issues this […]
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: latest football news, News, upthehammers
West Ham has made an inquiry about signing Lucas Pérez from Arsenal this summer claims the Times today. The 28-year-old Spanish striker has only made two Premier League starts since signing from Deportivo La Coruna for £17m last summer. The report says Slaven Bilic admires Pérez’s qualities and thinks that he may be available as […]
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: east london, footy news, hammers news, News, westham news
Reid, 28, is set to be handed renewed terms worth around £65,000 per week to bring him into a wage tier with centre back partner Jose Fonte, as the Hammers aim to keep their key men.
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: called-before, columnist, latest football news, Moore Than Just a Club, setcustomdimension, trackpageview, upton park, west ham world
Enner Valencia – Everton Valencia spent the 3-0 home win over West Brom on the bench. A defensive change at half time and the fact that Everton looked like comfortable winners in this game likely meant that he was not called upon. Tony Martinez – Oxford United The forward only played a total of 17 minutes over Oxford’s two games this past week but he did manage to score once in that time. He was introduced with…
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: east london, News
Mark Noble has responded to those calling for him to be dropped with remarks that are set to wind up the critics even more. There have been regular calls for the captain to be rested with criticism of his form this season growing across various performances. But Noble refuses to countenance the complaints and in […]
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: footy news, News, westham, westham news, whispers
Exclusive West Ham are again looking keenly at Jermain Defoe as they bid to strengthen their striking options in the summer. The 34 year old would in no way be the main striker target but should he become available on a free – which is BELIEVED to be the case if Sunderland are relegated – […]
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: News, online soccer news, sky tv, west ham, west ham news, whispers
West Ham have confirmed that they want either Manchester City’s Pablo Zabaleta or Bacary Sagna as their permanent right back signing. Speculation has been on the go for some time that the Irons are interested in both and it seems likely that Pep Guardiola will reward only one with a new deal at respective ages […]
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: latest football news, News, upthehammers, west ham, west ham news, west ham united fc, whispers
West Ham had a record breaking day in the Ticket Office yesterday with over 9,360 supporters renewing their season tickets at the London Stadium for next season. The number is a new record for the club and accounts for eighteen per cent of the current fifty-two thousand season ticket holders. A club insider explained that […]
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: facebook, green, latest football news, news story, nfl, West Ham United
West Ham captain Mark Noble admits the last eight months have been the most difficult of his career, but has hit back at fans calling for him to be dropped.
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: columnist, football latest, footy news, Moore Than Just a Club, setcustomdimension, super sunday, tracker-methods, trackpageview
Co chairman David Sullivan urges lack lustre Hammers to improve West Ham co owner David Sullivan has urged Slaven Bilic’s men to improve ahead of Saturdays Premier League clash with the Foxes. The West Ham born and bred joint chairman said “I am sure that Slaven and his backroom staff and the team were not happy with what happened (against Bournemouth) and will think about it a lot over the next few days”. Sullivan …
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: hammers, opinion, slaven bilic, total-cache, transfer rumours, west ham
West Ham are keeping a close on eye on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s position at Arsenal, according to The Times‘ report last week. The 23-year-old reportedly wants to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer following yet another season of disappointment on the pitch and uncertainty surrounding Arsene Wenger’s future. The midfielder, who has been in impressive form […]
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Posted on 14 March 2017. Tags: america, Goal.com, kenya, premier league, westham
The Chilean defender struggled to settle in English football and opted to take matters into his own hands when the decision was taken to leave
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