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DG confirms an iconic move

David Gold has confirmed that the famous World Cup statue will be taken to our new home in Stratford. Several Twitter followers were concerned that the iconic statue (pictured above) would be left behind but Mooro and the boys will be given a place of honour with the OS. Commenting on Twitter the co chairman […]

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Take Payet at his word!

Footballers don’t necessarily have the final say over their destiny. The club which may be after them, or the one by which they are currently employed , plus agents , family, friends and an army of conflictng emotions can influence a major decison. So when a major star  declares that “it’s very likely” he will […]

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Manchester United preparing to swoop for West Ham starlet Reece Oxford  

West Ham are bracing themselves for a formal offer from Manchester United for wonderkid Reece Oxford. United remain firmly interested in the teenager following the arrival of Jose Mourinho.

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This has to be seen to be believed lol

ICYMI: Big Sam dancing in Marbella yesterday. Bellyful of gravy. A dream come true. (thanks @ChrisMcCrory18) pic.twitter.com/3DdDR7eVcm — Paddy Power (@paddypower) May 29, 2016 Share This:

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Turkish transfer delight? Just enjoy the sun

Make no mistake things are desperately quiet right now and in those circumstances old stories are re-run as fact as it’s in the interests of various vested interests to keep things hyped up as much as possible. Ths is particularly true in Turkey where there seem to be more informed media outlets than anywhere else […]

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Sakho for Sunderland? The fans react

Diafra Sakho has today been linked with a move to the north east where he would join Sam Allardyce’s Sunderland. This follows news that th Irons have bid £4 million for Danish striker Martin Braithwaite and the claim that ‘Sak’ will be surplus to requirements as a result. ClaretandHugh Facebook group members @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ have been […]

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Pre-season fixture guide

When does the 2016/17 pre-season start for your Premier League team and who will they be facing?

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No Hammers interest in selling this striker

Diafra Sakho is not on the Slaven Bilic ‘for sale’ list despite stories this morning (Sun) *that Sunderland are interested in signing the Senegal front man. The manager has made absolutely no deicion that ‘Sak’ is surplus to requiremens although it’s well known  the club are ready to listen to offers for Enner Valencia. The latest […]

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This agent’s name marks the Irons spot

The fact that agent Mark McKay is being quoted on a Hammers move for Toulouse striker Martin Braithwaite means the story reported here earlier can be trusted. His name marks the spot when Hammers transfers are under the microscope. McKay was the guy involved in the move which brough Dimi Payet to West Ham and […]

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Irons move in on French striker

West Ham are understood to be in for Toulouse striker Martin Braithwaite whose 12 goals played a major part in keeping the French club up this season. And the goals came despite him figuring mainly in a wide role. Braithwaite has a year left on his contract and the Irons have been scouting him throughout […]

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West Ham make offer for Toulouse striker Martin Braithwaite as Sunderland look to tempt Diafra Sakho to the Stadium of Light 

West Ham have made an offer for Toulouse striker Martin Braithwaite that could trigger Diafra Sakho’s sale to Sunderland. was instrumental in keeping his side up this term.

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Thrilled Oxford’s “unbelievable” season

Reece Oxford is thrilled at what became his 2015/16 breakthrough season. Speaking to the official site the teenager said: “It’s been unbelievable. I won the Dylan Tombides award last year, so to win the Young Hammer of the Year award is unbelievable. It is a real pleasure. “I feel like my hard work has paid […]

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Payet “very likely” to be with Irons next season

Dimi Payet has poured cold water over suggestions that he could be on his way from West Ham declaring: ” “Journalists have placed me everywhere! But I currently have no contact [with other clubs] and I signed a very long contract with West Ham. It is very likely that I’ll still be here next season.” Payet […]

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‘Very likely’ that I’ll stay at West Ham, says Payet

The France international playmaker has said that he is hopeful of developing further as a player at the Olympic Stadium outfit after signing a five-year deal

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DG hits out at Spurs digs

David Gold has again hit out at crazy complaints that West Ham are ripping of taxpayers via the Olympic Stadium deal. DG becomes more heated on the subject than any otehr and once again has slammed those who have been taking a pop on Twitter. Tottenham have reached a deal to play their Champions League […]

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VOTE: 2016/17 PL predictions

How do you think the 2016/17 Premier League will unfold?

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VOTE: 2016/17 PL table prediction

How do you think the 2016/17 Premier League will unfold?

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Report: Irons offer free signing terms

WEST HAM are reported to have submitted a formal offer to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Gregory van der Wiel. The Hammers have been linked  to the  28-year-old – a free agent – for several days and it is now being reported that the club have offered personal terms fter he rejected a contract extension at […]

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Season Review Part One

Here is the video review from our partners in crime over at Hammers Chat. The regulars from the review shows have all come together to give their own personal opinions on player of the season, most improved player, best signing and most disappointing player. Believe it or not the show is not just a Payet […]

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‘Hammers to spend big on striker’

West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan expects to spend up to £30m on a “top striker” this summer.

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What has happened to Sam Byram?

What has happened to Sam Byram? When West Ham signed Sam Byram, a young 22 year old right-back from Leeds United, a friend of mine said that we had a great buy there and that he is one who can really shine for us. With the form of Jenkinson when he was with us, Byram seemed like he would slot into the team no trouble at all. But that just has not happened. Byram made his first team debut on …

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Spurs won’t be sharing the Olympic Stadium

An official announcement by the FA today confirms a deal has been struck between Spurs and the FA on the hiring of Wembley Stadium A statement on the www.theFA.com website says  “The Football Association and Tottenham Hotspur FC today confirm an agreement has been reached for the Premier League club to host its European fixtures […]

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Olympic Stadium Picture Special

These photos show how the former Olympic Stadium is looking this week as it prepares for its first major event of the year when AC/DC play there next Saturday. Obviously the seating remains in athletics mode so the seats have yet to be pushed forward towards the pitch, which will not happen until 25th July at […]

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Irons take edge over Spurs on striker

West Ham have moved in front of Spurs as the battle for Michy Batshuayi rumbles on towards the opening of the tranfer window. The Belgian international striker – having made it c.ear he is leaning towards a Premier League move – is concerned about penning a long term White Hart Lane deal. He believes he’s […]

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Get your copy of Bo66y – The Movie

Finally it’s here on DVD and Blue Ray – Bo66y! And it has drawn fantastic reviews across the media with the Independent leading the way. The fim critic describes it as a “very moving documentary” who emerges as “a thoroghly decent figure.” It adds: Commentator Jonathon Pearce, who worked with him, has a wonderful anecdote […]

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West Ham iFC win the carboot cup at the Boleyn

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