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Carroll fined for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour

Andy Carroll has been fined by West Ham following what manager David Moyes described as his “unacceptable” and “inexcusable” behaviour against Manchester City.

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Andy Carroll will be back in West Ham squad for Leicester clash after being fined

Carroll was sent home from training on Monday for leaving the substitutes’ bench and heading down the tunnel during West Ham’s 4-1 defeat by Manchester City on Sunday.

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Premier League relegation run-in: where the battle will be won and lost

As the fight to avoid the drop intensifies, we look at why the affected clubs are struggling, what will decide their fate and whether their managers are to blame Pl 35 GD -15 Pts 37 Related: Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Related: Crystal Palace match is ‘a war we have to win’ says Stoke’s Xherdan Shaqiri Remaining matches Continue reading…

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An open letter to David Moyes

  Dear David…. CandH blogger Allen Cummings sends the Scot an appeal!  I’m not interested in recent polls and votes of no confidence. Everyone is entitled to their view. We all see things differently.  It’s what football is all about. But there’s a time and a place things like this, and in my view it’s […]

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Hammers takeover: Investor may have a very big plan

There is more to West Ham director Tripp Smith’s West Ham investment than at first meets the eye. We were initially told last September that Smith’s 10% investment was a private investment and the American’s interest was akin to a hobby and not part of some elaborate takeover plan. We were told he is a private […]

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Moyes has enjoyed the “West Ham challenge”

David Moyes has admitted he’s enjoyed the experience of working as the West Ham boss. Whether his decision to speak in the past tense or not was deliberate who knows but he has made it clear he won’t be going to Leicester City in downbeat mood. Discussing his time in charge so far at his […]

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Moyes: Carroll actions inexcusable

David Moyes has fined Andy Carroll following his ‘inexcusable’ decision to leave the bench during West Ham’s game against Manchester City.

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Moyes gives his Carroll verdict

David Moyes has confirmed that Andy Carroll is back in the squad for tomorrow’s game. But whilst he has revealed that both James Collins and Pedro Obiang are back in training he has been forced to admit that neither will be ready for the Leicester game tomorrow. At an early morning press conference the boss […]

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Chelsea vs Liverpool betting tips and odds plus Everton v Southampton and rest of the Premier League

It’s Arsene Wenger’s final home game as Arsenal manager while Chelsea will be looking to bring Champions League finalists Liverpool back down with a bump. here’s our guide to every game.

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“Usual courtesies” to Hammers board at Leicester

West Ham’s board member and their entourage will receive the usual courtesies when they visit Leicester City tomorrow afternoon (Sat). Reports in some of the national press had indicated that the Foxes board would refuse David Gold, David Sullivan, Karren Brady directors’ box positions given a row brewing back several months. Hammers vice chairman Baroness […]

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Pundit delivers lethal Hammers verdict

Mark Lawrenson is tipping Leicester City for their first win since mid January despite what he desrcribes as “the vultures circling around Leicester boss Claude Puel.” Giving his weekly predictions on how things are set to turn out in the PL he declared: “I am surprised about that because the Foxes should be doing better with […]

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Defender makes a Leicester pledge

Aaron Creswell has made it clear it’s all about the Hammers’ focus and positivity as they head for Leicester City this weekend. The left sided defender is obviously aware of the recent weaknesses shown by the Foxes in recent games but insists its about what he and his team-mates do rather than what the hosts […]

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Irons linked with new midfield target

West Ham are being linked with Huddersfield Town’s midfielder Aaron Mooy should they retain theur PL status and the Terriers go down. David Moyes has reportedly been monitoring the player  – along with various other midfielders – and could stage a bid should he be offered a new deal at the London Stadium. Town playmaker […]

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Baseball for the London Stadium as Khan makes ‘pitch’

The London Stadium is due to host Major League Baseball from next year. Regular-season fixtures in June 2019 and likely to involve the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are set to start in June – the first time the game has ever been played in Europe. Sadiq Khan – a fan of the […]

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In the court of social media, rugby stars are handed life sentences 

MARTIN SAMUEL – CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: It is impossible to defend the behaviour of Irish rugby pair Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding. Outside a court of law, nobody should try.

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London Stadium set to host Red Sox-Yankees games next year

Press conference between mayor and MLB commissioner set for Tuesday West Ham’s stadium layout makes it well suited for baseball Major League Baseball will announce next week that the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will play two games at the London’s Stadium on 29 and 30 June next year, a source has told the Associated Press. The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, has scheduled a press conference for Tuesday with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred but has not announced the subject matter. Related: Khan…

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Yankees, Red Sox set for London

Major League Baseball teams the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will play two games at London’s Olympic Stadium next summer, Sky Sports News understands.

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Reece Oxford prepared to snub West Ham return

Reports on Thursday suggest that Borussia Monchengladbach are to send Oxford, 19, back to West Ham but he believes he has no future at the East London strugglers.

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Ex-Chelsea star Joe Cole: I’ve given up meat to win one last trophy

The Tampa Bay Rowdies man has made yet another sacrifice as he aims to prolong his career and win what might be his last major honour

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Marcus Bettinelli on West Ham radar as David Moyes looks for new No 1

West Ham have begun the search for a new No 1. David Moyes has alternated between Joe Hart and Adrian in goal this season; neither completely convincing the Hammers boss.

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West Ham director to step down from firm in June

West Ham director and co-owner Tripp Smith is to step down from the Blackstone group this Summer. American Smith was instrumental in building out Blackstone Group LP’s biggest business as a co-founder of GSO Capital Partners, however, the senior managing director is now leaving the company he helped to found. The investment group manages over […]

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Relegation: How long before PL return?

How long does it take for a club to regain Premier League status after relegation? We check the stats…

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Hammers continue to chase £26m Argentine

West Ham are chasing Sporting Lisbon star Rodrigo Battaglia in £26.4million summer deal, according to reports in Portugal.  Fresh reports claim the Hammers are aiming to bring the 26-year-old Argentine player to the London Stadium this summer. The Irons face competition from Serie A giants Inter Milan, Roma and Napoli for Argentinian star Battaglia’s signature […]

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Irons owners face Foxes cold shoulder as row drags on

West Ham’s owners face being seated away from the Leicester City boardroom as the Foxes owners refuse to forgive or forget their long term feud with the Hammers. The Mirror reports that the possible move may come after remarks by Karren Brady in a newspaper column regarding the Foxes’ owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. The West Ham […]

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West Ham scouts in action tonight for big game

Scouts from West Ham will be at the Europa League semi-final between RB Salzburg and Marseille at the Red Bull Arena this evening. They will be joined by Premier League colleagues from Man City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Spurs, Leicester, Newcastle and Everton. Marseille hold a commanding advantage over Red Bull Salzburg after their 2-0 first leg win […]

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Irons buy out? Microsoft’s Paul Allen has been here before!

It won’t come any surprise to those who keep track of such things that Microsoft co founder Paul Allen’s link to a possible West Ham United buy-out produces a tired sigh and an “Oh no not again!”. Stories of him wanting to get involved in the Premier League are not new – indeed they go […]

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