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Zola’s Watford Sinking Fast

So Watford sit fifth from bottom in the Championship, just two points above a relegation place. It is early days of course, but Watford’s struggles are unsurprising for West Ham fans who witnessed Zola’s incompetence at Upton Park.   He is a nice guy, no denying that, but…

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Tony Cottee Reveals He Knows NOTHING About Football!

What an idiot! Tony Cottee played in over 600 games and scored more than 200 league goals but he clearly knows nothing about football! The poor misguided fool has expressed delight at Noble signing a new contract and despite Mark’s obvious inability, has described him as a “skilful…

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The Rio rumour

We need defenders and Rio’s contract is set to expire in the summer. People are putting two and two together and now the rumours are rife, yes Rio is set to return in January and will be 34 by then. Worth a punt? Do …

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The Gary O’Neil injury

There are some players that are just cursed when it comes to injuries and this club has had it’s share Dyer, Collison, Ashton and now O’Neil. The latest news is that he needs an MRI scan to determine if he has just bruising or and open knee joint. …

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Teenagers must improve- Allardyce

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce believes his young players must learn from their mistakes in the 4-1 loss to Wigan in the Capital One Cup.

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Word on the Tweet: Former players react to Terry punishment while Phil Neville wants Pardew’s agent

Stan Collymore believes the FA is ‘inept’ after handing Blues skipper a four-game ban and £220k fine for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand while the Newcastle boss gets a new deal

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O’Neil waits on injury news

West Ham midfielder Gary O’Neil could be out for a lengthy period after limping off against Sunderland on Tuesday evening.

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David James training with Bournemouth

Bournemouth have revealed former England goalkeeper David James is training with the club. The 42-year-old is a free agent after being released by Bristol City.

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Apparently we are linked to ANOTHER winger

You just cant have enough wingers in a team! This morning West Ham have been linked to Portuguese winger Ricardo Quaresma. Ricardo has fallen out with his currant club Besiktas. During the 3–0 defeat to Spanish side Atlético Madrid in the first …

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Are this season’s Premier League kits the worst of all time? | Michael Hann

Arsenal’s sock-inspired sleeves, Fulham’s pinstripes and Manchester United’s tartan all point to a tops-and-shorts nadir There have been monstrosities in the past and there will be monstrosities in the future . And, true, this season’s Premier League home kits don’t throw up…

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New retro shirts available

New retro shirts including the Paolo Di Canio 2000 classic are now available from Club Stores and online

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Ken Bates Vindicated As Leeds Take Over Nears Completion

Leeds fans hate him, but if the take over happens – and it looks long odds on now – then the Chairman will deserve huge credit. He inherited a sow’s ear from Ridsdale (via Krasner) and may just have fashioned the proverbial silk purse. Why is…

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Betting Special: Tough fixtures could spell trouble for Chris Hughton

With six Premier League teams still looking for their first win, things are hotting up in the sack race. Adam Bate looks at the managers under pressure in the coming weeks

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Beating Kids Around The Head With Club, Allardyce Style!

August 27th, 1973. Ipswich at home. West Ham selected a bright young keeper by the name of Mervyn Day. The result 3-3 which suggests an indifferent night at best for the young debutant. Greenwood’s reaction? He praised his young keeper to the heavens and said he …

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Turgott on target

Blair Turgott scored as England opened their UEFA European U19 Championship qualifiers with a win

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John Terry blasts FA over unfair treatment – Back pages, 27 September

John Terry`s defence team have accused the Football Association of unfair treatment of their client during his time as England captain. Read the headlines from the national newspapers on Thursday, September 27.

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John Bond tribute by Harry Redknapp

Harry Redknapp pays a moving tribute to John Bond, a childhood favourite and team-mate at West Ham United, his former manager at Bournemouth and a close friend.

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Allardyce calls for reaction

Sam Allardyce hopes Tuesday night’s thrashing at the hands of Wigan will act as a wake up call to some of his young players.

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Farewell To John Bond

I am too young to remember Muffin in a West Ham shirt – and that’s saying something I know – but I hold fond memories of his time at Bournemouth and Norwich. Indeed I vaguely remember a pre season friendly in the early seventies that I attended…

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John Bond

Colourful former manager of Manchester City and FA Cup winner with West Ham United In the early 1980s, neither Manchester club was a dominant force in English football in the way both are now. But they were certainly notable for their managers: United’s…

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One positive last night….no wait two!

Maiga scored and Tombides (who I rate highly) finally made his debut after contracting testicular cancer a year ago……the rest was a pile of bollocks! In other news a great read from the Daily Mail (if you haven’t already read/seen it) The sell is Alexis Sanchez. The reality is…

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Tributes pour in for Hammers legend

Players, managers and fans have been paying tribute to former West Ham defender John Bond who has died, aged 79.

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Spence’s learning curve

Jordan Spence admits West Ham United’s youngsters will have learnt a lot from the defeat to Wigan Athletic

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Ohuruogu shares Hammers’ vision

Olympian Christine Ohuruogu has outlined her vision for a lasting Olympic legacy in east London

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John Bond, former West Ham player and Man City manager, dies aged 79

• Bond made 444 appearances for West Ham in 16 years • Managed clubs including Manchester City and Norwich Norwich City will pay tribute to their former manager John Bond before Wednesday’s Capital One Cup tie against Doncaster at Carrow Road, after he died…

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Tributes pour in for Bond

John Bond’s former team-mates have shared their memories of the West Ham United great

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