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Posted on 24 July 2018. Tags: angel romero, coyi, final, hammers, latest-injury, summer, westham fc
West Ham have already drafted in seven new signings this summer but there is still work planned for the final weeks of the window. Manuel Pellegrini is understood to be in the market for a new forward as Javier Hernandez’s struggles last term and Andy Carroll’s latest injury setback have left the Hammers short of […]
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Posted on 24 July 2018. Tags: additions, footy news, pellegrini, squad, transfer rumours, westham
West Ham have invested heavily in their squad this summer, bringing seven new faces to the London Stadium, but the work is far from complete. Manuel Pellegrini continues to eye further additions ahead of his debut campaign with the Hammers but, having spent in excess of £85m so far according to TransferMarkt, departures are likely to help […]
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Posted on 24 July 2018. Tags: club news, ducks, felipe anderson, Moore Than Just a Club, players-wanting, west ham united fc
It rarely works out well for West Ham United does it. Even when West Ham seem to get their house in order and have all their ducks lined up something invariably goes wrong whether it is injuries, players wanting to leave unexpectedly or signings struggling to make the grade. Bubbles is the club’s anthem for […] The post Felipe Anderson shares crucial trait with Brazilian greats which can make him rare West Ham …
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Posted on 24 July 2018. Tags: boxing, cricket, facebook, gold, green, West Ham United
West Ham and Sampdoria are in advanced talks over the sale of Pedro Obiang, according to Sky sources.
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Posted on 24 July 2018. Tags: business, guardian, jobs, london, mexico, News, transfer gossip
West Ham are among a number of Premier League clubs to have held talks with Mexico international Diego Reyes, according to reports.
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Posted on 24 July 2018. Tags: appeared-first, goings, Moore Than Just a Club, premier league, transfer news, West Ham United
Former West Ham United hero John Hartson has been discussing the goings on at his old club. Hartson is still fondly remembered by West Ham fans after scoring five league goals in 11 games to save the club from the drop in the 1996/97 season. The Welshman then went on to score 24 the next […] The post John Hartson makes bold prediction that West Ham fans will love, but we've been here before
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Posted on 24 July 2018. Tags: club news, Moore Than Just a Club, more-signings, new manager, summer, transfer news, tune, west ham united fc
West Ham United have been one of the most active clubs in the transfer market this summer but could there be even more to come. West Ham have backed new manager Manuel Pellegrini to the tune of over £90 million so far with seven new signings. Ryan Fredericks, Issa Diop, Jack Wilshere, Andriy Yarmolenko, Fabian […] The post West Ham statement suggests more signings could be on the way appeared first
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Posted on 24 July 2018. Tags: boxing, cricket, european, facebook, games, gold, green, West Ham United
With the 2018/19 Premier League season fast approaching, there will be some new faces, new clubs and new rules to look out for.
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Posted on 24 July 2018. Tags: cricket, cycling, green, news story, racing, sky sports, transfer news, West Ham United
Comeback kings? Possession masters? Aerial duels? We delve into a world of statistics to reveal every Premier League club’s strength…
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Posted on 23 July 2018. Tags: appeared-first, Boleyn, claret jug, hammers, Moore Than Just a Club, roger chapman
There was a delicious segue for those in the know when West Ham United fan Francesco Molinari lifted the CLARET Jug after winning the 2018 Open at the weekend. Molinari hails from Turin in Italy and became the first Italian to ever win a major when he completed a faultless weekend at Carnoustie. There are […] The post From Turin to the Boleyn and that Open win: Why Francesco Molinari supports West Ham explained appeared first on Moore Than Just A
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Posted on 23 July 2018. Tags: boxing, cricket, games, podcasts, racing, sports, West Ham United
Barcelona are the latest club to enquire about the availability of West Ham teenager Domingos Quina, according to Sky sources.
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Posted on 23 July 2018. Tags: fabian balbuena, felipe anderson, Moore Than Just a Club, transfer, transfer talk, west ham news
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Lille holding midfielder Thiago Mendes. West Ham have been one of the most active clubs in the transfer market this summer, spending over £90 million on seven players. That included the club record capture of Brazilian forward Felipe Anderson for £40 million from Lazio. And […] The post Report claims West Ham could be ready to bid for another Brazilian 'in the coming hours' appeared first on Moore Than …
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Posted on 23 July 2018. Tags: boxing, cricket, cycling, green, news story, podcasts, transfer news, West Ham United
West Ham are willing to sell defender Reece Oxford for a fee of around £10m, according to Sky sources.
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Posted on 23 July 2018. Tags: 18m-26-year-old, football banter, hammers, london, midfield-target, spending, transfer rumours
Manuel Pellegrini shows no signs of bringing his spending spree at the London Stadium to a close, with another midfield target being reported. The Times states the Hammers have lodged an enquiry with French outfit Lille for the services of Brazil midfielder Thiago Mendes, who is valued by the Ligue 1 side at £18m. 26-year-old Mendes […]
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Posted on 23 July 2018. Tags: academy news, meta-register, News, online soccer news, whispers, wordpress-org
By Allen Cummings Declan Rice is with doubt the brightest young prospect at West Ham for many a long year, a throwback to the halcyon days of Ferdinand, Lampard, Carrick, Defoe and Cole. A player with the football world at his feet – literally. With the exception of Arnie, Declan was our player of the […]
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Posted on 23 July 2018. Tags: defensive, domagoj vida, latest football news, the-transfer, transfer
New West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini remains active in the transfer market and he is seeking further defensive additions before the window closes. The Hammers have already landed Issa Diop and Fabian Balbuena to bolster their options in the heart of defence but the injury setback sustained by Winston Reid has left Pellegrini eyeing another […]
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Posted on 23 July 2018. Tags: events, facebook, footy news, homes, italian, West Ham United
Pedro Obiang could be one of the main casualties from West Ham’s summer revamp, with the midfielder apparently keen on a return to Italy after slipping down the pecking order.
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Posted on 23 July 2018. Tags: football news, hammers chat, sky sports, videos, west ham united fc, whispers
Ryan Fredericks has had experience of Preston North End over recent Championship seasons and knew exactly what to expect on Saturday after – he wasn’t disappointed. He told www.whufc.com “They puts a lot of pressure on your back four and they put a lot of balls in behind that you’ve got to go and chase.That’s […]
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Posted on 23 July 2018. Tags: fans forum, farewell-boleyn, News, videos, whispers, wordpress-org
Declan Rice’s contract negotiations continue but it would be fair to say a high stakes gamble is being played out. His agent Neil Fewings – whom we believe also looks after Jack Wilshere’s interests – is understood to be holding out for a wage of around £40k a week whilst the Hammers are offering something […]
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Posted on 23 July 2018. Tags: academy news, farewell-boleyn, News, sky tv, whispers, wordpress-org
Manager Manuel looks to have taken be giving an extended opportunity to a couple of youngsters who have clearly caught his eye during pre-season. And with only three games left before the big kick off it will be interesting to see how much time he gives exciting Nathan Holland and Sead Haksabanovich (right) over the […]
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Posted on 22 July 2018. Tags: big-opportunity, footy news, fulham, premier league, simon-burnton, tottenham-hotspur
With just weeks until the big kick-off Arsenal, Liverpool and West Ham have been among the biggest spenders A new manager has arrived and five players have joined, with key signings in goal, defence and, not before time, defensive midfield. Unai Emery has since declared his squad “complete”, with further arrivals unlikely unless “a big opportunity” presents itself. Simon Burnton Related: Transfer window 2018 – every summer deal from Europe’s top five leagues Related: The rush after …
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Posted on 22 July 2018. Tags: fans forum, hammers chat, meta-register, News, videos, whispers, wordpress-org
The boys over at Hammers Chat are really pushing the boat out this season as they prepare to receive new fans onto they continue with their highly popular pre and post match social activity. Three years ago HC took the whole fleet of boats available for the season and next month they will open their gates […]
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Posted on 22 July 2018. Tags: hammers chat, meta-register, News, videos, wordpress-org
Well, had I known beforehand I’d have had a bet on him given that it now turns out Open winner Francesco Molinari is a Hammer. In what turned out to be a riveting afternoon’s watching at Carnoustie, the 35 year old lifted the most famous trophy in the game and immediately let the world know […]
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Posted on 22 July 2018. Tags: east london, fans forum, farewell-boleyn, hammers chat, transfer gossip, whispers, wordpress-org
Manuel Pellegrini welcomes back the final thee players in the Hammers squad he has yet to run the rule over when training gets underway at Rush Green tomorrow (Mon). New signing Lukasz Fabianski, striker Chicharito and midfielder Cheik Kouyate will rejoin the Hammers squad following their breaks following the World Cup in Russia. The arrival […]
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Posted on 22 July 2018. Tags: fans forum, farewell-boleyn, hammers chat, meta-register, transfer news, westham fc, wordpress-org
Former Hammer Joe Hart has spoken of his disappointment with his loan move to West Ham and now wants a permanent move away from Man City. “I need to go somewhere permanent, I think that’s obvious,” said Hart after making his first Man City appearance since August 2016 in the friendly loss to Borussia Dortmund in […]
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Posted on 22 July 2018. Tags: fans forum, football news, match reports, meta-register, News, videos, wordpress-org
Trevor Brooking has declared that West Ham must finish in the top half of the table this season. The Hammers legend has told Sky Sports News that challenging the ‘big six’ clubs may be unrealistic but that a top half finish is a must. “We’ve been looking over our shoulders in the wrong way the last couple […]
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