A recent freedom of Information request has revealed it will take around ten days to convert the former Olympic Stadium from athletics mode to football mode rather than the seven days originally widely quoted. The publication also suggests the retractable seating system was not fully completed last year and a full retraction has never been […]
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OS retractable seating facing delays
Posted on 01 June 2016.
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Now Dimi seriously compared to Zidane
Posted on 01 June 2016.
Leading French daily L’Equipe has paid Dimi Payet the ultimate compliment by comparing the brilliant Irons midfield ace with Ziedine Zidane. The ‘paper having made the case said: ” ‘When you score one, then two, then three, the crowd expect that you score every time.’ Dimi may now be the most-feared deadball specialist from any nation going […]
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Report: Spurs enter Lacazette chase
Posted on 01 June 2016.
Tottenham have moved in on Alexandre Lacazette in a bid to beat off further competition from the Irons and Paris St Germain. However, it seems that Daniel Levy is staking much on the club’s ‘name’ as currently he is believed to have bid just £24m, hoping the player will be wooed by the prospect of […]
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Sulivan pledges top signings
Posted on 01 June 2016.
David Sullivan has pledged to fin top calibre players this summer decaring: “We have done well with our signings and we hope we can sign a few more this summer who will do equally as well or better. “We know that we need a top striker which is the hardest thing to sign. We need a […]
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Barila coy over West Ham transfer talks
Posted on 01 June 2016.
Carlos Bacca’s Agent Refusing to Comment Over Rumoured West Ham United Contact This article was originally published on 90min.com. West Ham World is a platform that allows fans to express their opinions on a grander scale. The views in this article are not necessarily those of West Ham World, but we ask you to respect
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In-demand Bacca evaluating options, admits agent
Posted on 01 June 2016.
The Colombia international’s future is the subject of much speculation and the player’s representative admits there has been contact from “many important teams”
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WATCH: Academy of Football finale
Posted on 01 June 2016.
In the final Academy of Football episode, our West Ham fans put into practice all they’ve learnt in a game at Upton Park. But will the watchful eyes of Slaven Bilic and his team be too much for them?
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Be encouraged – Slav looking only at very best
Posted on 01 June 2016.
It was very reassuring to learn that Slaven Bilic will be watching those players on his priority list at the Euro 201 Finals. For days we have been told that any number of previously unheard of strikers, midfielders and defenders could be on their way to the club plus of course …Gokham Tore!!! It’s par […]
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Milan 2016: a dream realised for 32 youth football teams – video
Posted on 01 June 2016.
The day before the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, 32 youth teams from different countries took part in the Football For Friendship International Street Soccer tournament in Milan. The West Ham United Foundation, serving underprivileged children, took eight young Hammers, aged 12-14, to take part. Also involved were teams from Algeria, Argentina, China and Syria, who spoke to the Guardian about travelling to Italy and what playing in the tournament means The Football for Friendship programme…
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Residents fight to keep Booby Moore statue
Posted on 01 June 2016.
Local Newham residents have started a petition to Newham mayor, Sir Robin Wales asking for the World Cup sculpture containing Bobby Moore, Martin Peters and Geoff Hurst to be left on the corner of Green Street and Barking Road. The petition by Cecilia Welsh says: “We request that the World Cup Sculpture/Bobby Moore statue stays where […]
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Why West Ham really don’t need to spend big this summer
Posted on 01 June 2016.
After an emotional season both on the field and off the field, it’s now time to look forward and get settled as quickly as possible in our new home, but we have the tiny matter of a European Championship in France this summer. This is the type of competition where we see potential summer transfers happening,
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Never mind Cristiano Ronaldo, Dimitri Payet is the free-kick king! West Ham star ready to set Euro 2016 alight with dazzling deadballs
Posted on 31 May 2016.
He was hailed in France on Tuesday as the country’s first real free-kick taker since Zinedine Zidane, and Dimitri Payet may now be the most-feared deadball specialist at Euro 2016.
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Striker edging closer to £10m West Ham exit
Posted on 31 May 2016.
Sunderland Inch Closer to £10m Move for West Ham Striker Diafra Sakho This article was originally published on 90min.com. West Ham World is a platform that allows fans to express their opinions on a grander scale. The views in this article are not necessarily those of West Ham World, but we ask you to respect
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This West Ham star has only gone and done it again…
Posted on 31 May 2016.
VIDEO: Dimitri Payet Scores Yet Another Sensational Free-Kick in Injury Time to Give France the Win This article was originally published on 90min.com. West Ham World is a platform that allows fans to express their opinions on a grander scale. The views in this article are not necessarily those of West Ham World, but we
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Fabuous Hammers Chat launches new forum
Posted on 31 May 2016.
Our friends over at hammerschat have opened their spanking new fans forum which will be breaking new ground over the forthcoming weeks. It has been entirely revamped, upgraded and improved – go visit it now at http://hammerschat.com Remember though that if you were a member on the old format you will need to register again […]
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Hammers talk on Sakho/Sunderland link
Posted on 31 May 2016.
Sunderland have shown no interest in signing Diafra Sakho despite regular recent reports that Sam Allardyce is keen on the Irons striker. Reports in the national press that a deal could be done have been joined by another in the local newspaper The Northern Echo today that both Sak and Swansea City striker Bafetimibi Gomis interest […]
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West Ham fall short in 20-goal striker valuation
Posted on 31 May 2016.
West Ham will need to stump up £4million extra to force AC Milan in to selling Carlos Bacca, according to Sky Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio. West Ham have reportedly lodged a £15.25m bid for the 29-year-old striker, but Milan are supposedly holding out for around £19m. Bacca is one of the most prolific strikers in
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£9m-rated star defender tipped for West Ham switch
Posted on 31 May 2016.
West Ham are surprise leaders in the race for highly-rated Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti, according to Sky Sports News HQ. The France U21 international has previously been linked with PSG, Barcelona and Spurs, and is widely regarded as one of Europe’s hottest youngsters. Umtiti, 22, is predominantly a centre-back but is also more than capable filling
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Slav to watch targets at Euros
Posted on 31 May 2016.
Slaven Bilic will scout players on his Hammers wanted list at the European Championship in France. ClaretandHugh has already reported that the manager will not be doing any business before the Euros have finished and that his prime targets will be on display in France. Sadly, nobody is letting on at this stage as to […]
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Exclusive: Unseen OS pics and video to come!
Posted on 31 May 2016.
We always do our best to get there first and this is a taste of things to come later this evening. Our partners Hammers Chat have been passed some exclusive pics which will be formed into a new video for publication ONLY ON CLARETANDHUGH hopefully later this evening. They will show the progress being made […]
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West Ham lead Umtiti chase
Posted on 31 May 2016.
West Ham are leading the chase to sign Lyon centre-back Samuel Umtiti, Sky sources understand.
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Great vine: Eye eye – Dimi’s about!
Posted on 31 May 2016.
When you’re about to cross it in & Patrice Evra tells you to look top corner 👀⚒ @dimpayet17 https://t.co/WT8dJdxYy7 — West Ham Social (@WestHamSocial) May 31, 2016 Share This:
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Dimi’s delight after doing it AGAIN
Posted on 31 May 2016.
Proud Dimi Payet was understndably thrilled with the free kick which eased the French to a win over Senegal. His wonderful free kick stands up with the very best he has drilled home over a magical Premier League season And afterwards he said: “It’s always important to win, especially in front of your own fans. […]
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How France now expects Dimitri Payet to start and star at Euro 2016
Posted on 31 May 2016.
CRAIG HOPE: Dimitri Payet has scored two stunning free-kicks in three appearances since earning a France recall. Now it is a risk to leave him out of the starting XI, let alone the squad.
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West Ham bid for Bacca
Posted on 31 May 2016.
West Ham have submitted a £15m bid for AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca, according to Sky sources.
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Who showed the most cards?
Posted on 31 May 2016.
Andre Marriner was the referee who gave out the highest number of bookings on average last season, but almost 200 fewer cards were shown in total than the previous year.
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