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Adrian sends upbeat message

Adrian has sent a timely reminder to the Hammers doubters that “we are the same same group of players with some new signings” as last season. And he added: “I think we have a stronger squad than last season, when we have all our players fit.” Unhappy at the last minute defeat against Chelsea, the keeper […]

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Tube troubles may cause k/o delay

Many West Ham and Bournemouth fans were facing a nightmre journey into Straftford this afternoon when the Central line was suspended after an announcement that there  was “a person on the line.” Our picture (right) shows the queue which developed after a train terminated at Leytonstone around half an hour ago and the line remains suspended […]

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West Ham hit by injury blow as Andy Carroll is ruled out for up to six weeks with knee injury

Just a week into the league season, Andy Carroll is already facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a knee problem picked up while away in Romania against Astra Giurgiu in a Europa League qualifier.

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Is this the West Ham XI to beat Bournemouth on Sunday?

Injuries, injuries, injuries. This summer, and the beginning of the new season, has seen the return of our injury curse. Manuel Lanzini, Andre Ayew, Aaron Cresswell and Andy Carroll are all long term injury concerns, and Slaven Bilic will need to find a way of ensuring the loss of four key players doesn’t affect our

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DG: “We must push past the injuries”

David Gold has emphasised the importance of three points from this afternoon game at the London Stadium declaring: “We really need a win to be comfortable.” And he added: “We don’t want to be going to Manchester City next week and into the internationl break without a victory so already this has become a massive […]

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Carroll injury fears

Andy Carroll is at the centre of widespread injury reports this morning. (Sun). The precise nature of the Carroll problem remains unidentified but it will clearly intensify the Hammers attempts to bring in Wilfried Bony on loan. However, should the club manage to do so the Manchester City front man is unlikely to make his […]

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Odds of Bony joining West Ham tumble

Bookies have slashed the odds of Wilfred Bony joining West Ham to 6/4 over night as news broke of a possible loan deal before he moves to China next January. Sky Bet reduced of Bony odds of joining the Hammers from 8/1 to become favourites to sign the striker.  Man City are now second favourites at […]

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West Ham linked with right back

West Ham are looking to sign right back Darly Janmaat from relegated Newcastle, according to several reports in the media over the past few days. The Hammers are said to be desperate to provide back up to Sam Byram which if true should indicate Slaven Bilic has admitted defeat in his Michail Antonio right back experiment. West […]

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West Ham made a financial loss last season

Owner’s son Jack Sullivan appears to have revealed that West Ham made a financial loss of £5m last season, if the information true it comes after two years of profits which were then used to pay down some of the bank debts. Among other financial figures he confirms the Boleyn Ground was sold to property developers Galliard […]

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West Ham stopper Adrian still waiting for Chelsea’s Diego Costa to apologise for horror tackle 

Adrian was fortunate to escape serious injury and Costa very lucky to evade red after his reckless lunge on Monday. To compound the injustice, Costa then went on to score an injury-time winner.

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WATCH: Goals of the Day

Week two of the Premier League produced yet more eye-catching goals, including these five crackers for you to feast your eyes on….

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WATCH: Did Diego Costa dive?

It would seem that wherever Diego Costa goes controversy isn’t too far behind.

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Wilfried Bony wanted by West Ham after being deemed surplus to requirements at Manchester City

West Ham have asked to take Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony on loan. Slaven Bilic wants cover for Andre Ayew who is out for four months

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That was the Irons week that was!

They say a week is a long time in football …aa Irons it often feels  like a decade writes PETE ELLIS. Inevitably, every time we take a step forward, we end up doing a moonwalk that Jacko himself would have been proud of. Poor old Andre Ayew. He is the record breaking transfer that lasted […]

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West Ham debt situation updated and explained

The subject of West Ham’s finances and question debt has been raised again after the chairman’s son Jack Sullivan claimed the club was still £100m in debt. Speaking on twitter Jack posted “The club is still 100m in debt!!! Both Daivd’s haven’t taken a penny out of the club and have but in 30 million […]

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Hammers confirm striker interest

West Ham are hoping to bring Wifried Bony to the club and have already inquired about his availability. But it would only be on a loan deal until January as the player is moving on from Manchester City to China in the new year. Report emerged this morning  the Hammers were interested in the player […]

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West Ham captain Mark Noble accidentally drove to Upton Park before first Olympic Stadium match

West Ham captain Mark Noble admits he is still getting used to the club’s new location – after he accidentally drove to Upton Park instead of the Olympic Stadium.

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London stadium gets finishing touches for Sunday

The temporary lime green covering across the running track was ripped up on Thursday morning and the final touches of replacing it with astro turf which better matches the colour of the Desso grassmaster pitch is being completed in time for the Sunday afternoon kick-off at 4pm. Claret and Blue tarpaulins has also now been installed […]

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What do we do with Sakho?

What do we do with Sak? It’s been a topsy turvy year for West Ham United outcast, Diafra Sakho.  The Senegalese striker has had his problems with the law, crashed his luxury car, had Domestic problems, and injuries.  He fell out with manager, Slaven Bilic; who left him out of the team on his return, for nothing more than the fact Andy Carroll was performing well. However, it’s been this …

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“Massive” Bournemouth clash + team news

Bilic looks certain to have Dimi Payet and Havard Nordveit available for the clash against Bournemouth at the London Stadium tomorrow (Sun) after both suffered minor knocks. However, Cheik Kouyate looks likely to be ruled out with a thigh injury although hopes are high the midfielder powerhouse will be ok for the match at Manchester City […]

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Dimitri Payet facing West Ham recall as Slaven Bilic deals with early season fixture and injury build-up 

Dimitri Payet could be rushed back into West Ham’s team to face Bournemouth on Sunday as Slaven Bilic counts the cost of his side’s already-hectic schedule.

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Brady: “It’s our ambition to win the league”

West Ham Vice Chairman, Karren Brady has told former Hammer Trevor Sinclair it is West Ham’s ambition to win the league after moving to the London Stadium. She was asked on Football Focus which is broadcast at 12.10pm today she was asked if we want to emulate Manchester City who won the league within ten years […]

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Hammers ponder transfer window move

West Ham are weighing up whether to make an emergency move to cover the injury to Andre Ayew or rely on a renewed Diafra Sakho to return fully fit and motivated after the international break. The Hammers injury crisis is worse than any other Premier League side and the board know they may be forced […]

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Brady: 50,000 on season ticket waiting list

West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has spoken to Sky Sports Patrick Davison about the London Stadium ahead of the Hammers’ first premier league encounter  at Stratford and revealed there are now 50,000 people on the waiting list for season tickets. “It was very important to bring our past with us to our future, and you can see […]

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Noble forgets and lands up at Boleyn!

Mark Noble found hmself at Upton Park instead of the London Stadium before his first game at the new home. However, he now knows his way to the stadium and the short cuts involved thankfully. He said: “It’s really weird when you drive past the turn-off you used to take. I got it wrong the first […]

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London Stadium stewarding concerns

Staff at West Ham United have voiced concerns over stewarding and security arrangements at the London Stadium before the club’s first Premier League game at their new home against Bournemouth on Sunday claims the Times newspaper on Friday. The Times says they have learnt that the number of stewards on duty at the stadium this weekend […]

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