Former England striker Bobby Zamora has retired from football after failing to beat a long-term hip injury.
Posted on 09 December 2016.
Former England striker Bobby Zamora has retired from football after failing to beat a long-term hip injury.
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Posted on 09 December 2016.
This week KUMB.com released the result of a poll from their online forum which revealed that only 34% of London Stadium West Ham season ticket holders plan to renew their seats at the end of this season. 544 voted in their poll with 35% saying they would definitely renew at the end of the season, […]
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Posted on 09 December 2016.
West Ham’s third round FA Cup clash against Manchester City will be live on TV. The game at the London Stadium has been chosen by BBC1 as their Friday night match on January 6 and will go out at 7.55pm. Hopefully by then the team will have amassed a minimum of 10 points from games […]
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Posted on 09 December 2016.
Paul Merson’s miserable prediction the Hammers will be beaten at Anfield tomorrow has been countered by one of our own – the ever optimistic Phil Parkes. ClaretandHugh blogger Parkesy and top man of the 70s has told the boys to seriously go for it at Anfield on Sunday and defy the prophets of doom. And […]
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Posted on 09 December 2016.
See the rest here: Premier League Daily LIVE!
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Posted on 09 December 2016.
In an attempt to boost the atmosphere at our new home, one fan has got the ball rolling on plans to have a huge flag erected on the East Stand during match days. Just like our very own Tifo. Timmy Hoad contact West Ham World a while ago to ask whether we would help promote […]
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Posted on 09 December 2016.
Sky Pundit Paul Merson predicts another heavy loss for the Hammers this weekend when they face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. West Ham have conceded 29 goals so far this season in the league and Merson believes they could easily ship another three goals in this match without reply. Merson told the Sky sports website: […]
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Posted on 09 December 2016.
So, we are just over 48 hours away from Anfield and another utterly crucial confrontation for Slaven Bilic and the squad. The manager’s position has been examined like never before since the Arsenal humiliation and he surely can’t afford another major loss. After all that has gone on a display of grit and real determination […]
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Posted on 09 December 2016.
Guest post by Tim Hoad West Ham season ticket holder Tim Hoad wants to create a massive flag for the London Stadium East Stand which is designed and funded by the fans. Below gives Tim gives us an update on his progress and a chance to vote on the final design. “I am been working […]
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Posted on 09 December 2016.
We look at which Premier League players are failing to get the recognition they deserve according to Sky Sports Fantasy Football ‘s selection stats.
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
THE SECRET SCOUT:West Ham are conceding goals and the manager has a classic dilemma. Can he introduce a big young hope into the cauldron of Premier League football?
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
The bookies have slashed Slaven Bilic’s odds on being sacked from 11/1 to 2/1. Just last week the Hammers boss was fifth favourite behind Swansea’s Bob Bradley, Sunderland’s David Moyes, Mike Phelan (Hull) and Alan Pardew (Sunderland) for the sack. But since the 5-1 hammering by Arsenal and his post match outburst about a “lack […]
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
Dimi Payet’s future remains locked into West Ham despite rumours that Manchester United have been in contact with the Irons board. According to French outlet Le10 Sport, the 29-year-old is a priority signing for Jose Mourinho and claim the two clubs have been talking. However, this particular media outlet is among the most unreliable in […]
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
Former Hammers midfielder George Parris is hoping Adrian to come back better and stronger after being replaced by Darren Randolph. Parris believes Randolph was given an opportunity to stake a claim to be our permanent number one because of his performances for the Republic of Ireland. He insists it’s hard to choose between the two […]
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
Boleyn Ground Developers Barratt London have opened up the former Boleyn memorial garden to relatives and friends of loved ones to pay their respects between 8am and 3pm Monday to Friday. A notice close to the memorial gardens says “This area will not be developed and will be preserved, and family and friends are […]
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
Two little boys – twins – make their way hand in hand to the London Stadium to watch their heroes. This picture was posted on Twitter and immediately resonated with thousands of Hammers fans. So far these little fellas have been let down in a big way by the players this season. So may ClaretandHugh politely […]
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
Mark Noble has a key role in the mess that is West Ham at the moment because “what’s going on in the dressing room will decide the team’s fate.” Former boss Harry Redknapp has given an insight into the trials Slaven Bilic will be facing at the moment. He said: “You’re not ever-present with the […]
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
West Ham entertain Premier League rivals Manchester City at the London Stadium on Friday, January 6 at 7.55pm – with the match scheduled to be broadcast on BBC One.
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
There’s increasing confidence in the dressing room that the Irons big three will be back in action for the key battle at Anfield this weekend. Michail Antonio, Aaron Cresswell, Cheik Kouyate are all making progress and have received a “better than fifty chance” of making the the squad from our sources. Both Cressie and Antonio […]
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
The FA Cup third round games between West Ham and Manchester City, and Tottenham and Aston Villa, will be shown live on BBC One.
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
Slaven Bilic has moved in on Wolfsburg midfielder Murat Saglam. The youngster was picked out by the manager as a signing for next season with his contract at the German outfit due to expire at the end of this term. And the Hammers are understood to have agreed a five-year deal with the 18-year-old, who will […]
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
Former Hammer Igor Stimac has backed his pal Slaven Bilic to lead the club out of its current problems. And he made it clear whom he believes is responsible for the current difficulties declaring: “I point my finger at the players here to wake up and bring back to their game the same passion they […]
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
View post: Liverpool 2-2 West Ham recap
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
Rio Ferdiand believes Hammers history and tradition will always overcome the problems being experienced by the move to the London Stadium. The former defender turned the BT Sport pundit, says violence in the stands or criticism of the way we got the stadium has harmed cannot harm the club’s identity. Rio commented to Blowing Bubbles […]
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
Simone Zaza is ready to end his West Ham nightmare and sign for Valencia reports in Spain claim. The Italy international has failed to adapt to the Premier League since signing on a season long loan from Serie A champions Juventus in the summer. Zaza’s loan was originally intended to become a permanent deal after his […]
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Posted on 08 December 2016.
Ok, heads have been down for long enough and as we approach the weekend I find several reasons to be cheerful about the visit to Liverpool. Word is that Cheik Kouyate will return and that the possibilities for Aaron Cresswell and Michail Antonio are relatively bright. We are also at Anfield and in the present […]
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