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Sell Payet? Now is not the time to carry disinterested passengers

It’s always ominous when a footballer, asked about his future in an interview overseas, gives the distinct impression he would be open to a transfer away from his current club. The latest example? Dimitri Payet, who did little to quash speculation that he wants out of West Ham United when speaking to a French TV […]

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Zaza: “I want to prove myself at West Ham”

Hammer Simone Zaza says he knows nothing about a possible move to Napoli in January but he admits he misses Italy but claims he wants to prove himself at West Ham. Zaza told Raisport when asked about a possible move to Napoli “I don’t know anything, I miss Italy but I want to prove myself to […]

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Cresswell could start for England

West Ham left-back Aaron Cresswell could be in line to make his full international debut for England against Spain in Tuesday night’s friendly after Southampton’s Ryan Bertrand sat out training on Tuesday while Tottenham’s Danny Rose is set to be rested. The FA confirmed that England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney would join Bertrand […]

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Sullivan intends to keep Dimi for “years to come”

David Sullivan has made it clear it is “very much the club’s intention” to keep Dimi Payet at West Ham for years to come. Speaking to the official website he explained how he had watched the England game against Scotland with his two sons whilst channel hopping to keep an eye on Dimi who was […]

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Mark Noble’s amazing penalty stat

Mark Noble sends goal keepers the wrong way 87% of the time during penalty kicks says @PenaltyKickStat The twitter account dedicated to statistics on penalties claims is the best penalty taker in the world when it comes to sending the keeper the wrong way. The social media accounts  lists “Mark Noble 87% Hazard 77% TMuller […]

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DS rips into the ‘Egg’ man

David Sullivan has let rip at former chairman Eggert Magnusson accusing him of threatening “the very future of West Ham United.” The chairman is angry at reports that made about the London Stadium when claiming it should be ripped down and rebuilt. Speaking on the official site DS said: “I was disappointed to read some irresponsible […]

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West Ham gear up for January transfer window

West Ham gear up for January transfer window

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Payet ‘to stay for years’ despite West Ham’s poor season – Sullivan

The Hammers’ co-chairman is adamant that the France international is going nowhere after committing to a long-term contract with the club

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Hammers striker talks of “personal failure”

Simone Zaza has declared that a West Ham departure from the club would be a “personal failure” for him. After failing to score in nine games he was given a boost when coming on as a  late sub for Italy against Liechesnstein and said: ” “I did not expect to be called up, there’s no […]

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Man due in court on charge of attempted robbery after West Ham striker Andy Carroll was ‘targeted by gunman’ on way home from training

Carroll was driving to his home in Essex on November 2 after a training session when he was confronted in Chigwell by two motorcyclists, one brandishing a gun.

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West Ham won’t sell Payet

West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan insists the club have no intention of selling star man Dimitri Payet.

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West Ham Away, Away, Away

West Ham play three back to back away games in the remainder of November before facing Arsenal at home in the London Stadium at the beginning of December. The away action starts this weekend at White Lane Hart where West Ham sold out their 2,300 allocation within an hour. Following this Saturday’s match against Spurs […]

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Rugby proves LS troubles a football issue

The London Stadium hosted Rugby League yesterday as England faced Australia in the Ladbrokes Four nations tournament. 35,569 rugby fans were present at the match which England lost 18-36 to the men down under. There was no trouble, no fighting, no arrests, no segregation of fans, no throwing of objects and supporters were able to […]

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Hammers fury over Magnusson

West Ham insiders are privately seething at Eggert Magnusson’s intervention in the London Stadium debate. The former chairman decided to tell the world the stadium should be torn down and rebuilt in an interview with the Sun and claimed that mony had been poured down the toilet. The Icelandic knows all about that subject of […]

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Premier League beards: From Olivier Giroud to Joe Ledley, Sportsmail assesses the best facial fuzz… but which team comes out on top?

Forget the Premier League title race. It’s time to assess the runners and riders for the finest beards on show. Sportsmail’s beard connoisseur Elliott Bretland rates each team’s facial hair prowess so far.

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Ayew and the 90 mins Avram connection

Hammer Andre Ayew was handed the captains armband by former West Ham manager Avram Grant to lead Ghana out in the crucial 2018 World Cup assignment against Egypt last night. The player was making his return to the team after missing September’s qualifier clash against Uganda due to injury. Ayew played the full ninety minutes but Ghana’s chances […]

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Another Hammer to make January exit

Exclusive Alvaro Arbeloa has joined the growing list of Irons players heading for the exit door this January. Slaven Bilic has decided the 33 year old former Real Madrid defender is no longer part of his plans and he will be allowed to leave. Arbeloa has joined Gokhan Tore and Simone Zaza on the ‘surplus […]

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Fernandes joy

Edimilson Fernandes made his Switzerland debut last night (Sun) as his country defeated the Faroe Islands 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Fernandes, 20, came on as a 69th minute sub replacing Valentin Stocker , as Vladimir Petkovic’s side continued their perfect start to the qualification process. Eren Derdiyok and Stephan Lichtsteiner […]

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Operators to get a “no” from the Hammers

West Ham are  certain to refuse requests form the London Stadium operators to pay a share of the increasing security costs affecting the stadium. Widespread newspaper reports last week suggested that the arrival of police into the stadium and the heavier costs generally could lead the stadium officials towards making the request. However, we understand […]

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Man due in court on Carroll charge today

A man is due to appear in court charged with the attempted robbery of Andy Carroll The striker was driving back to his Essex home when he was approached at a junction in Chigwell by two motorcyclists. The men allegedly demanded his watch. Carroll, 27, sped off in his Mercedes G-Wagon and returned to the Rush Green […]

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Simone Zaza describes Napoli as a ‘great team’ but insists he doesn’t want to be a ‘failure’ at West Ham 

Simone Zaza has described Napoli as a ‘great team’ but insists he would be a ‘failure’ if he were to leave West Ham after just a few months in the Premier League.

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Report: Five year deal agreed

 Reece Oxford is this morning reported to be set to sign a new five-year deal with the club. Negotiations with the 17 year old have been dragging on for months but according to most sources, including our own, he is now ready to commit to life the London Stadium. Manchester United and Manchester City have […]

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The Premier League’s greatest ever games

Of the thousands of Premier League games since its inception in 1992, which stand the test of time as the greatest in the history of the competition? Sportsmail counts down the top 50.

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Which boss was the best player?

Premier League managers work with some of the top players in world football – but were they any good in their day?

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Reece Oxford set to sign new five-year contract with West Ham in an attempt to end speculation over his future 

SAMI MOKBEL: West Ham wonderkid Reece Oxford will sign a new five-year deal with the club to end uncertainty over his future. Manchester United and Manchester City have both been keen on him.

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‘Bad boy’ striker slipping off Irons radar as fee falls

One time Hammers target Saido Berahino will be available from West Bromwich Albion at a knockdown price in January but Slaven Bilic is unlikely to be tempted by the prospect. Albion know it is the last chance they have to cash in on the club outcast who insists he is determined to see out his contract. […]

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