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Highlights – Southampton 1-0 West Ham

Southampton open up a five-point lead at the top of the Championship with a narrow win over second-placed West Ham. (UK users only)

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Where are they now? (Alessandro Diamanti)

So where is the man we bought for 6 million and then promptly sold for 1.8 these days? You know the one that scored 7 goals in 28 games for us and was our best player by a country mile (I’m not bitter) Reports are out claiming that Villarreal are interested in Bologna attacker Alessandro Diamanti. It is said that the Yellow …

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Where are they now? (Pablo Barrera)

In the first few frantic minutes of the match against Brazil last week, right winger Pablo Barrera dashed through the middle of the field with a spirited run that resulted in Mexico’s first real foray into the attacking third. The movement was an indication of what was to come for the rest…

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We could stop the move

Buried in the Government’s recommendations for the reform of football last week was a measure intended to protect clubs and their supporters from asset strippers. It said that “there should be a presumption against selling a ground, unless it is in the best interests of the club”. West Ham fans would…

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Saints v Hammers stats

The Goal Table Top scorers (We are lacking) Leagues attendance (we are top) Player Ratings Teams compared Still laughing at Millwall

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Allardyce fails to apologise for series of poor decisions.

Why can’t managers come clean and admit, “I fcuked up”? Just once in a while it would be refreshing to hear and we would end up respecting them just a little bit more. The fact is, we lost last night because Allardyce got a whole host of decisions wrong. Firstly, the change to 4-5-1 / 4-3-3; I …

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Anti-OS protest plans announced

A group of West Hams fans have confirmed details of a meeting to discuss the club’s failure to consult supporters over the planned move to Stratford.

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London 2012 Olympics: Sebastian Coe rejects Olympic Stadium ‘white elephant’ tag

Sebastian Coe has rejected claims that the Olympic Stadium was in danger of becoming a white elephant. West Ham continue to fight for it.

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Sebastian Coe rejects ‘white elephant’ Olympic Stadium claims

London 2012 chairman Lord Coe rejects suggestions the Olympic Stadium is in danger of becoming a “white elephant”.

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McCartney issues Hammers warning

George McCartney has warned his West Ham team-mates there is little room for error if they are to achieve automatic promotion.

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McCartney issues West Ham warning

George McCartney has warned his West Ham team-mates there is little room for error if they are to achieve automatic promotion.

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Hammers blast Hearn’s ‘squatters’

West Ham have issued a statement reiterating the club’s commitment to the Olympic Stadium.

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CLASSIC WALLPAPER #1: TEVEZ

In an effort to avoid reading about last night’s loss to Saints I decided to look back to the days of Carlos Tevez. Whatever your opinion on Tevez, nothing will change my memories of his season in the claret and blue; a dark season that was lit-up by this hard-working, passionate footballer…

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Glovers a perfect fit for Stech

On-loan goalkeeper Marek Stech wants to extend his temporary stay in Yeovil, despite only having been at the club for a matter of days.

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Half-term coaching courses

West Ham United Community Sports Trust Holiday Courses will be running during next week’s half-term

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‘We have to put it behind us’

George McCartney is confident the Hammers can recover quickly from their Southampton disappointment

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Allardyce defends formation change

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce defended his decision to switch from the 4-4-2 formation employed in Saturday’s 4-0 demolition of Blackpool to 4-3-3 in Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat at npower Championship league leaders Southampton.

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Hammers boss bemoans first half-display at Southampton

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce bemoaned his side’s first-half performance after they were beaten 1-0 at Championship leaders Southampton last night.

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Adkins keeps it real

Nigel Adkins is refusing to get carried away despite seeing record-breaking Southampton open up a five-point lead at the npower Championship summit after a 1-0 win over second-placed West Ham.

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Poor Defending and Poor Finishing

Sam Allardyce blamed poor defending and poor finishing for West Ham’s loss to Southampton last night, “It was disappointing to lose our unbeaten away record but even more disappointing to lose it… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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Hammers suffer setback at Saints

West Ham lost their top of the table clash with Southampton at St Mary’s to slip five points behind the current Championship leaders.

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Too Disappointing For Words

Conundrum solved? Nope. I got back too late from the game to write a report last night and this morning I really don’t want to think about it. Winter is coming and it was dark when the alarm went off for the first time in months. That seemed horribly appropriate. …

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Martin Samuel: Dan Wheldon – safety first, or sport becomes a killer

Had the executives of IndyCar had an equivalent of the medical phrase ‘first do no harm’ in their charter, Dan Wheldon would be alive today. This is what happens when sport loses sight of its duty of care.

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Adkins keeps his focus

Nigel Adkins kept focused after Southampton beat West Ham, while Sam Allardyce defended his decision to switch formations.

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Southampton 1 West Ham Utd 0

Sam Allardyce will be getting the jitters tonight after his side fell to a third league defeat of the season, going down 1-0 to Southampton at St Mary’s tonight.

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Hearn: I’m here to stop West Ham

Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn has admitted that the driving force behind his Olympic Stadium campaign is to prevent West Ham United from taking occupancy.

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