I hate it when other supporters say “We don’t play football.” I understand ignorant opposition fans using this clumsy easy stereotype. However I find it much harder to comprehend from anyone that watches us? What is that supposed to mean? Is there a wrong way or a right way of playing football? Other managers have different methods, for example Wigan play the proclaimed “good football” but where did that …
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West Ham’s stereotyped football
Posted on 08 February 2014.
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Probable starting XI v. Aston Villa
Posted on 08 February 2014.
With Andy Carroll suspended, we’re kind of back to square one when it comes to selecting a full strength side. We all know how important Carroll is to Allardyce’s approach and style of play, and we saw that in full flow last Saturday in the 2-0 victory over Swansea. But there are positives. Winston Reid… Read more »
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The Carroll and Nolan partnership
Posted on 08 February 2014.
Carroll’s sending off will be a massive blow for us and a decision that will be remembered at the end of the season no matter what. However before that happened we saw the thing all fans have been waiting for. Nolan and Carroll were once again running around defences and together were unstoppable; it was the best they have both performed all season. Nolan has been criticised more than most this…
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West Ham United chief Brady accuses Chico of ‘worst case of bad sportsmanship in 20 years’ after Carroll red
Posted on 08 February 2014.
Swansea defender Chico Flores committed one of the ‘worst cases of bad sportsmanship’ West Ham United vice-chairman Karren Brady has seen in the incident which led to Hammers striker Andy Carroll being sent off.
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Stew keen to down Villa
Posted on 08 February 2014.
Stewart Downing is aiming to finally set the record straight with back-to-back wins in the Premier League
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On this day – 8 February
Posted on 08 February 2014.
Tottenham left the Boleyn Ground empty handed after being thumped by the rampant Hammers
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JAMIE CARRAGHER: Manchester City can’t afford to be glorious failures… and it’s time Mesut Ozil stepped up to the plate for Arsenal
Posted on 07 February 2014.
They are the overwhelming favourites for the title and the thrilling brand of football they have played has been a joy to watch. But here’s a question: how long do you think Manchester City have spent at the top of the table this season?
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Premier League relegation battle: How the managers are dealing with it
Posted on 07 February 2014.
The Premier League dog fight: Three must go and they are likely to suffer a financial hit of more than £40million combined with the diminishing prospect of a rapid return.
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West Ham suffer new Carroll defeat
Posted on 07 February 2014.
West Ham have failed with a challenge to the Football Association’s decision to uphold Andy Carroll’s three-match suspension.
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Sherwood: Premier League should get tough on diving
Posted on 07 February 2014.
The Tottenham manager sympathises with West Ham after Andy Carroll’s ban was upheld and believes more should be done to punish players who feign injury
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West Ham United lose appeal to have Andy Carroll ban overturned after taking FA to arbitration hearing
Posted on 07 February 2014.
West Ham United have failed to have Andy Carroll’s three-match ban overturned after taking the FA to an arbitration hearing.
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Football – Tribunal dismisses Carroll ban case
Posted on 07 February 2014.
West Ham striker Andy Carroll will serve a three-match suspension, starting immediately, after an independent arbitration tribunal dismissed a legal challenge
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Match Preview: Aston Villa v West Ham
Posted on 07 February 2014.
Team News: Aston Villa (10th, 27 points) Gabby Agbonlahor is expected to return from a foot injury, but captain Ron Vlaar will sit out with a hamstring problem. Defenders Chris Herd and Joe Bennett could feature after recovering from injury. West Ham United (18th, 22 points) Andy Carroll begins a three match suspension, which could… Read more »
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Paul Lambert pleased with backing from Aston Villa owner – video
Posted on 07 February 2014.
Paul Lambert says he is pleased with the backing he has received from Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner
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Premier League – West Ham fail with fresh Carroll appeal
Posted on 07 February 2014.
West Ham have failed with a challenge to the Football Association's decision to uphold Andy Carroll's three-match suspension.
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Andy Carroll’s three-match West Ham ban upheld
Posted on 07 February 2014.
• Independent tribunal rejects Hammers’ case • Suspension starts away to Aston Villa West Ham have failed with a challenge to the Football Association’s decision to uphold Andy Carroll’s three-match suspension. An independent arbitration tribunal on Friday rejected West Ham’s case and Carroll’s ban takes immediate effect. West Ham are unhappy that the England striker’s ban – a consequence of being sent off against Swansea last week after an altercation with the defender …
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Carroll to serve suspension
Posted on 07 February 2014.
West Ham have failed with a challenge to the Football Association’s decision to uphold Andy Carroll’s three-match suspension.
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Time for blood, guts and passion
Posted on 07 February 2014.
After our park the bus and defend like hell performance at Chelsea, where we defended in numbers and managed to put at least one player in front of any Chelsea shot and then our win over Swansea with their falling to the ground cheat Chico Flores, it’s now time for the team to show the… Read more »
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Armero’s ready for Hammers fight
Posted on 07 February 2014.
Deadline day arrival Pablo Armero is looking forward to testing himself in English football
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Divers deserve retrospective punishment, says Spurs boss Sherwood… but West Ham United should take FA ruling on the chin this time
Posted on 07 February 2014.
Players who feign injury on the pitch should be hit with harder punishments than those deemed to be causing any original offence, according to Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood.
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Allardyce defends Hammers challenge
Posted on 07 February 2014.
Sam Allardyce is certain the club have acted appropriately by challenging the Football Association’s decision on Andy Carroll’s ban.
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Striker absence almost certain
Posted on 07 February 2014.
West Ham are set to be without suspended striker Andy Carroll at Aston Villa unless the FA have a complete turnaround.
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Ady Carroll situation could have been avoided if Howard Webb had done his job properly… Sam Allardyce claims West Ham United proved ref made wrong call
Posted on 07 February 2014.
Sam Allardyce admits he is still ‘distraught and angry’ over the decision to uphold Andy Carroll’s red card and three-match suspension.
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Proof that money buys you happiness: Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United top the net-spend charts
Posted on 07 February 2014.
CRAIG HOPE: Money, it seems, can buy you happiness in the Premier League. Balancing the books, in contrast, leaves you short changed.
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Voting open for Goal of the Month
Posted on 07 February 2014.
Vote now for your top Hammers strike of January
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Football – Carroll set to miss out
Posted on 07 February 2014.
West Ham are set to be without suspended striker Andy Carroll at Aston Villa.
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