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More evidence to support England call for Noble

Since Mark Noble‘s latest England snub, fans have been wondering what an earth the midfielder can to do convince Roy Hodgson that he can add value to the squad in the World Cup this summer. And MirrorFootball may have just uncovered the only bit of evidence Hogdson needs to give Noble a much deserved call… Read more »

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No longer ‘The Academy of Football’?

Have West Ham lost their notorious reputation as ‘The Academy of Football?’ It is with great concern that I am writing this article; however I feel that I speak on behalf of many Hammers fans in saying that West Ham’s once infamous academy has seen a dramatic change for the worse in recent years . I grew up with West Ham churning out the likes of Joe Cole, Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard Jnr to name but a few, not to mention their…

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Hammers meet Stadium apprentices

James Tomkins and George McCartney visited the Stadium to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week

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Taylor enjoying new role

Versatile performer Matt Taylor admits he is enjoying his new role in central midfield for West Ham.

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England World Cup squad as picked by Sportsmail’s experts

England’s 1-0 win over Denmark on Wednesday night was the final chance for Roy Hodgson to cast his eye over the squad before he names his provisional 30 players for the World Cup. Here, Sportsmail’s top team of reporters have put themselves in Hodgson’s shoes and named their England squad for the World Cup.

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Midfielder looks to stay

West Ham midfielder Jack Collison says he is prepared to fight for his place at Upton Park despite rumours of a loan move.

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Auction winners visit Chadwell Heath

Children in Need auction winners Maria and Edward visited Chadwell Heath this week

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Has the Premier League ruined England? Sportsmail reveals how many homegrown players have been produced since 1992

It’s a sentence that has been uttered countless times during the Premier League era – there are too many foreign stars in the top-flight and it’s having a negative impact on the national team.

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Andy Carroll seals it with a kiss! West Ham United striker shows his affection for girlfriend and former TOWIE blonde bombshell Billi Mucklow

He may have suffered a dislocated finger last weekend, but clearly there’s no damage to West Ham United striker Andy Carroll’s heart.

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Collison to fight for future

Jack Collison is determined to fight for his future at West Ham despite being linked with loan moves away from Upton Park.

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TACKLE KEOWN LIVE: Gunners legend answers YOUR questions on the importance of the FA Cup for Arsenal

Following their defeat to Stoke last weekend, has Arsenal’s title challenge been derailed? Four points off top spot in the Premier League and 2-0 down to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, does Arsenal’s chance of ending their trophy drought rest with the FA Cup?

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Busy night for Hammers internationals

West Ham United defender James Collins scored for Wales in their 3-1 win over Iceland last night.

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Hammers target Benfica striker

West Ham United are reportedly considering a move for Benfica striker Rodrigo Lima at the end of the season.

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Defender move ruled out

West Ham co-owner David Gold says the club have received no enquiries about centre-half Winston Reid despite media speculation.

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Are we be about to lose one of our most promising youngsters?

Most of you will have probably already read reports on various websites that claim that one of West Ham’s most promising young players, Elliot Lee, will not sign a new contract with the Hammers. Lee, 19, is arguably one of the club’s best young prospects and has scored an impressive eight goals in 13 games… Read more »

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Ticket Office update – 6 March

Your detailed daily update from the West Ham United Ticket Office

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Ticket Office update – 8 March

Your detailed daily update from the West Ham United Ticket Office

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‘We have turned the season around’

Jussi Jaaskelainen says West Ham United must kick-on after their recent run of good form and results

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Hammers linked with French striker

West Ham United have been linked with a move for Marseille striker Andre-Pierre Gignac.

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Hammers stars missing for England

West Ham midfielder Jack Collison is disappointed that England boss Roy Hodgson has ignored his Hammers’ team-mates.

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Fanzone blog – Peter Wagg

Hammers fan Peter Wagg blogs for the Official Site from the USA on his support for the Hammers

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Will we ever be happy?

So the inevitable bump back to “terra Firma” finally happened on Saturday, as an unlikely away point at Goodison Park was snatched away from us in the 81st minute by Everton substitute Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku has acquired a very annoying habit of scoring against us, by the way. His debut goal for Everton pinched a… Read more »

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Morrison: Championship is hard

On-loan QPR midfielder Ravel Morrison says the Sky Bet Championship is actually a lot harder in some ways than the Premier League.

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U16s have their SPARQ measured

West Ham United U16s were put through a series of physical tests at Chadwell Heath

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Sir Geoff Hurst: Luke Shaw and Raheem Sterling are playing for World Cup places now

EXCLUSIVE: Sir Geoff Hurst insists the battle for an England World Cup place begins against Denmark and that tonight’s clash at Wembley is anything but ‘another meaningless friendly’.

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Battle on for defender

West Ham face a battle to keep hold of defender Winston Reid in the summer, as both Manchester United and Arsenal are interested.

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