Former Hammer Alvin Martin recounted how he head-butted a young cocky Paul Ince in the tunnel at halftime thirty years ago in 1988. Martin was telling the story to West Ham supporters at the 1980 FA Cup Hammers heroes at Southend theatre a few weeks ago. The 60-year-old explained that during a game at Luton on […]
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The day Alvin Martin head butted Paul Ince
Posted on 24 October 2018.
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Cresswell pleased with West Ham performances
Posted on 24 October 2018.
Aaron Cresswell insists he is happy with the way West Ham are playing. The Hammers are currently on a two-match winless run, losing to Brighton and Spurs, as they prepare for a trip to Leicester City. However, as has often been said in the aftermath of the derby defeat, the Irons dominated for large parts […]
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Hammers hit with fitness blow
Posted on 24 October 2018.
Jamie Vardy has confirmed that he will be fit to play for Leicester City against the Hammers this weekend. The Foxes striker ran down the tunnel during the game as his side lost 3-1 to Arsenal on Monday. No substitution was made, leaving Leicester to finish the game with 10 men. Speculation swiftly switched to […]
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Almiron asking price set
Posted on 24 October 2018.
Atlanta United have placed a £33 million asking price on Miguel Almiron’s head. TyC Sports have claimed that the Hammers are interested in signing the MLS sensation in January, as they look to replace Andriy Yarmolenko, who has been ruled out until the end of the season. Almiron has been heavily linked with a move […]
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Anderson delighted to have Hammers backing
Posted on 24 October 2018.
Felipe Anderson is delighted to have the trust of his West Ham team-mates. The Brazilian moved to the club from Lazio in the summer and has already made quite the impression in east London. Anderson has scored once and provided one assist but his slick dribbling and excellent wing play have continued to impress throughout […]
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Hammers could return for Italian outcast midfielder
Posted on 24 October 2018.
The West Ham injury crisis in midfield means that Manuel Pellegrini could offer former Hammer Joao Mario an escape route from Inter Milan in the January transfer window. In January this year, Mário signed for the Hammers on loan from the Seria A side for a €1.5 million loan fee, and an option for the […]
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Diangana gets massive vote of confidence
Posted on 24 October 2018.
Grady Diangana has received a massive vote of confidence with over 48% of supporters in a snap poll saying he is the man to replace the injured Yarmolenko in Manuel Pellegrini’s side. Robert Snodgrass was voted second with 25.5% of the supporter vote followed by Michail Antonio on 12%. Javier Hernandez 8% Andy Carroll 2.5% Jack […]
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Snodgrass demonstrates what we all want in a Hammer
Posted on 24 October 2018.
Robert Snodgrass has demonstrated what most West Ham supporters what to see in a Hammer. Despite perhaps not being the most talented player in the West Ham squad, he puts in the effort and work rate and plays for the West Ham badge. Snoddy told WHUFC.com yesterday: “The West Ham fans are as honest as […]
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Ref announced for West Ham’s clash with Leicester
Posted on 24 October 2018.
Michael Oliver has been named as the referee in charge of West Ham’s clash with Leicester this weekend. Oliver was in charge as the Hammers beat Manchester United earlier this season. However, that was perhaps the exception to the rule, with the Irons only winning five of the 18 matches Oliver has been in the […]
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West Ham are too reliant on Arnautovic
Posted on 23 October 2018.
It’s always a problem when a team becomes too reliant on one particular player to score goals
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West Ham Podcast: Controversial!
Posted on 23 October 2018.
The Moore Than Just A Podcast team is back to discuss the Spurs defeat at the weekend at the London Stadium as West Ham record back to back losses with just seven points after ten games. In episode nine of season eight of the West Ham podcast listen to Claret and Hugh Associate editor Sean Whetstone […]
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Diop reveals defensive heroes
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Issa Diop has revealed his defensive heroes! The rock at the heart of West Ham’s back four this season – the club’s record signing has formed a superb partnership with fellow summer buy Fabian Balbuena – Diop joined the Irons from Ligue One outfit Toulouse. It is perhaps no surprise then, that he credits Marcel […]
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The day Ron Greenwood jumped into a bath with Bonzo
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Sir Trevor Brooking has recounted the day that Billy Bonds has a full-on fight in the West Ham dressing room bath only for a fully clothed Ron Greenwood to jump into the communal bath to tear them apart. The former Hammer in question was Ted MacDougall, a forward from Scotland. MacDougall’s stay at West Ham was very short. […]
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LISTEN: Mido on Soccer AM podcast
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Former Tottenham and Middlesbrough striker Mido was the guest on the latest Soccer AM podcast.
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Snodgrass confident attacking approach will pay off
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Robert Snodgrass insists that the Hammers will keep attacking as they look to get points on the board. The Irons were dominant for spells against Tottenham at the weekend, having 13 shots on goal and forcing Hugo Lloris into a number of excellent saves. Of course, the game ended 1-0, with the Hammers unable to […]
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Report – Young £2m star could be in line for PL debut
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Xande Silva could be in line for his senior West Ham debut this season, according to a report from The Guardian. The Hammers signed the 21-year-old forward from Vitoria Guimares in the summer, paying £2 million to secure his signature. Silva has represented Portugal at every youth level from Under-15 to Under-20, and has already […]
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Poll: Who will replace Yarmolenko?
Posted on 23 October 2018.
West Ham officially confirmed the devasting news that Andriy Yarmolenko ruptured his Achilles tendon on Saturday against Spurs and following his operation in a specialist clinic in London on Monday morning now faces a five to six month lay off to recover effectively writing him off the majority of the remainder of this season. In today’s Claret […]
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Blog: Yarmolenko’s unfortunate and untimely injury
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Blog by Allen Cummings Andriy Yarmolenko’s unfortunate and untimely injury last Saturday was a bitter blow for both the player and the club. The Ukrainian international was just beginning to get into his stride – but we will be extremely lucky to see him in a West Ham shirt again this season if reports are […]
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Youngster open to Hammers exit
Posted on 23 October 2018.
West Ham youngster Moses Makasi says he is open to a loan move in January. The 23-year-old has recently returned from injury, but he has never played for the club’s first-team. He has made 76 appearances for the Under-23s though and, while he hopes he will be given a chance in the first-team, he accepts […]
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West Ham striker needs to train MORE!
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Tony Gale believes Marko Arnautovic needs to be training more as he bids to overcome niggling injuries. The Austrian led the line for the Hammers against Spurs, despite being filmed limping in training the day before. He had a solid game, forcing three excellent saves from Hugo Lloris, but Gale is worried that he is […]
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Arnie sends message to crocked Yarmolenko
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Marko Arnautovic has sent a classy message to injured Andriy Yarmolenko. The Austrian took to Instagram after his team-mate underwent surgery on a ruptured Achilles injury. Yarmolenko is set to miss a minimum of six months, meaning he may go until next season without pulling on a claret and blue shirt. Arnie wrote on Instagram: “My […]
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Christian Dailly breaks silence on his song
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Former Hammer Christian Dailly says he finds the song about him quite funny. Asked by Chris Scull about the famous song still sometimes sung by West Ham supporter now he replied. “I can’t remember when it was [when I first heard the song], but I do remember thinking ‘Is that my name?!’,” former Hammer Christian Dailly told West […]
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Over 800 homes to be built on Upton Park
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Over 800 homes will be built on the site of Upton Park. The Upton Gardens development, per Landlord Today, will feature a total of 842 homes spread across 18 buildings. A total of 47 of those properties will be available for affordable rent. Eloise Robbins, assistant director at SiteSales Property Group, is quoted by Landlord […]
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Big striker nearing return
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Andy Carroll is finally nearing a return to action. The big West Ham striker has played 45 minutes under Manuel Pellegrini, in a pre-season friendly, and has yet to feature in the Premier League thus far this season. However, Pellegrini says that he could be back within the next two weeks, with the Hammers looking […]
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Spurs fans vile behaviour at London Stadium
Posted on 23 October 2018.
Multiple reports on social media allege that Spurs away fans threw coins from the away end lower tier of the London Stadium some of which hit West Ham supporters and children located in West Ham stand blocks 113 and 114. Media reports yesterday suggest that the FA will investigate a lone West Ham supporter who […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo – a look at the Portuguese superstar’s career
Posted on 23 October 2018.
In the next few days, Manchester United will be hosting Juventus in the Champions League in the third group game.
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