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Everton’s Roberto Martínez: Sam Byram was not the right player for us

• Defender decided to join West Ham rather than moving to Goodison Park • ‘It was not right for him and it wasn’t a challenge he could embrace’ Roberto Martínez has claimed Sam Byram was not the right player for Everton despite bidding an initial £3.7m for the Leeds United defender before he chose West Ham United. Related: Sam Byram is just the latest young star Leeds United have

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Real Madrid were ‘doing the wrong things’ under Rafa Benitez… but now we are ready to fight, insists goalkeeper Keylor Navas 

Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas insists his side are ready to fight for the La Liga title after admitting they were ‘doing the wrong things’ under former manager Rafa Benitez.

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Dead wood

Times have finally changed, one thing most of us debated in the pub was the dead wood we had in the club and how every year they earned money but never played. Finally the penny has dropped, it’s clear that if you don’t make the team you are out and if you do and you turn out to be shit you are out the door. Zarate is the first, Jelavic is rumoured to be next along with JOB who clearly won’t play…

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The second coming of the Academy of Football

The futures bright…. I have to say, under Sam Allardyce, I was really worried about the future of our Academy at West Ham United.  Sam did not like blooding any of the youngsters, he would always stick to tried and tested methods. With Tony Carr also moving onto a new role, the person to replace him was always going to have big shoes to fill.  Over the years, we let a few promising youngsters go, most of which…

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David De Gea’s quick feet and Hugo Lloris’ reactions: West Ham’s Adrian builds perfect goalkeeper from Premier League rivals

West Ham’s Adrian believes it is ‘the season of the goalkeeper’ and has built the perfect Premier League stopper using the talents of his rivals. The Spanish stopper studies all his rivals closely

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Scott Parker: ‘My passion is to coach a team. I’m out of my comfort zone’

The former England midfielder knows time is ticking down on his playing career but he is already one step ahead of the rest, on the road to football management Early afternoon at St George’s Park and Scott Parker has taken leave of the latest intake of Pro Licence candidates, all discussing the day’s early sessions over a buffet lunch, and is shedding light on what a former England midfielder does next. The latest trend among elite players is to gravitate towards punditry…

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Zarate joins Fiorentina from West Ham

Striker Mauro Zarate moves from West Ham to Italian club Fiorentina having struggled for first-team football at Upton Park.

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West Ham striker Mauro Zarate completes £1.6m move to Fiorentina

The Argentinian striker, who joined the Hammers in the summer of 2014, had fallen out of favour with Hammers boss Slaven Bilic. He has joined Fiorentina for a fee believed to be £1.6million.

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Official: Zarate leaves West Ham for Fiorentina

The Argentine forward has returned to the first-team setup at Upton Park under Slaven Bilic but leaves the club on a permanent basis for another spell in Serie A

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Zarate joins Fiorentina

Mauro Zarate has ended his 18-month spell with West Ham by joining Fiorentina on a permanent contract.

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Why it’s time for Bilic’s Babes to shine at West Ham

I’ll start this article by welcoming our latest signing Sam Byram. Born a Hammer and brought up a White, the Thurrock lad is finally a West Ham player after controversially deciding to sign for us over Everton. The Leeds youth player was the brightest star at Ellnd Road and I’m over the moon we have one

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Should we bring in this player at the expense of two others?

Do we need to strengthen? Slaven Bilic has been quite open with the West Ham United supporters over the last few weeks, about the fact he does not feel that we need to do any business in the January transfer market. He did indicate though, that should the right deal become available, and we could shift a couple of players off the wage bill, then it was possible.  Most of the talk …

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More Premier League on Sky

Sky Sports has added more Premier League fixtures to its live schedule – including a top-of-the-table clash between Arsenal and Leicester and the Manchester derby.

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Bilic responds to Sturridge rumours

The striker has been linked with an £18 million move to West Ham following injuries to Andy Carroll and Diafra Sakho

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West Ham’s Slaven Bilic denies bid for Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has denied making a move for Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge. But the Croatian is keen to bolster his attacking options in the transfer window.

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Slaven Bilic says new signing Sam Byram will have to wait his chance as West Ham boss reveals full-back is part of preparations for next season

Slaven Bilic reckons clinching Sam Byram’s signature proves he is already planning for next season. West Ham boss Bilic landed Byram yesterday in a £3.7million deal from Leeds.

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Rooney top of Power Rankings

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has topped the Sky Sports Power Rankings after scoring four goals in his last three league games.

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West Ham 2-2 Man City recap

Read more: West Ham 2-2 Man City recap

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Bilic plays down Sturridge link

Slaven Bilic says West Ham could sign a striker this month but has described reports of a move for Daniel Sturridge as “paper talk”.

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West Ham v Manchester City Preview: Bilic hopeful of double over Pellegrini

The Hammers recorded a surprise victory at the Etihad Stadium in September and are unbeaten in eight games at Upton Park heading into Saturday’s clash

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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United news plus more

Clubs from the Premier League and rest of Europe are beginning to show their hand in the January transfer market with the player carousel well and truly under way.

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Bilic denies making Sturridge move

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has denied making a move for Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge.

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West Ham forward Mauro Zarate ready to end Boleyn stay by accepting pay-cut on £40,000-a-week wages to join Fiorentina   

West Ham striker Mauro Zarate is set to complete a January switch to Fiorentina – and is ready to accept a pay-cut to leave Upton Park. The Italian club are in talks with about the Argentine forward.

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Mauro Zárate set to join Fiorentina from West Ham for £1.6m

• West Ham striker to travel to Italy for a medical at Serie A club • Argentinian 28-year-old has had spells with Lazio and Inter Mauro Zárate’s spell at West Ham United is set to end with a move to Fiorentina. The Argentinian, who joined the Premier League club from Vélez Sarsfield in the summer of 2014, is set to travel to Italy for a medical and then expected to join the club in the next 24 hours. The 28-year-old…

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New striker deal done

No I’m not an ITK’er but the news has broken that the selfish one has gone and we’d only ok that if we have a player in place to replace him. I’m guessing that Nigerian is a step up…

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Bilic has high hopes for Byram

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic admits he has high hopes for the club’s latest recruit, Sam Byram, claiming he is ‘a great buy’ for the club.

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