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The Premier League officially returns next weekend and people are buzzing about the return of competitive club football, as amazing as the World Cup was. Another thing people are definitely buzzing about is the return of fantasy football, and all those inevitable occasions where you’re going to swap out your no-goals-in-six-games striker, only for him […] The post Six West Ham who could win a lot of fantasy football points in 2018/19 appeared first on Moore Than …

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As reported by Sky Sports, Everton have offered West Ham £3 million for defender Reece Oxford, and perhaps there is a case to be made for selling the 19-year-old. The Edmonton-born centre-back has made 17 appearances for the Hammers, but that is kind of disappointing considering his Premier League debut came all the way back in […] The post West Ham should consider £3m offer following teammate's emergence appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club

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Following window after window of inaction at West Ham United, this summer has finally seen the Davids step back from transfer dealings, appointing a manager and Director of Football and letting them get on with it. The impact has been spectacular. If ‘winning’ transfer window is now a thing, the Hammers are certainly among this […] The post The key difference to ensure West Ham's spending doesn't flop like Everton's appeared first on Moore Than Just A

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Cheikhou Kouyate has left for Crystal Palace and Pedro Obiang reportedly wants to return to Sampdoria and may well be sold to fund the pursuit of a central defender, which means that Manuel Pellegrini is short of central midfield options and may be about to get shorter. Of course, the likes of Josh Cullen may […] The post 25-year-old destroyer is the ideal man to replace Kouyate at West Ham appeared first on

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Despite an impressive summer of spending, West Ham United still look short in the striking department with just a week until the transfer window slams shut. Javier Hernandez is surely now first choice striker and, if Manuel Pellegrini decides to partner him with Marko Arnautovic, that leaves injury-prone target man Andy Carroll and underwhelming January […] The post Four things West Ham fans should know about Antonio Sanabria appeared first on

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Despite an impressive summer of spending, Manuel Pellegrini’s current senior striking options consist of Javier Hernandez, the unreliable Andy Carroll, winger-by-trade Marko Arnautovic and Jordan Hugill. That only a couple of injuries and suspensions stand between former Preston hit man Hugill carrying the Hammers’ striking hopes is sure to be a nagging concern amid the […] The post Surely Moyes is to blame for player's failed West Ham career appeared first on Moore Than Just A

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Ask any West Ham United fan and they will tell you their biggest highlight of last season was the emergence of Declan Rice. West Ham have endured two miserable seasons flirting with relegation since leaving Upton Park for the London Stadium. If that’s what it took to expedite Rice’s rise to prominence both at club […] The post West Ham fans ponder Manuel Pellegrini's big selection dilemma over star appeared

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West Ham United have all new kits for a new era this summer which as usual have divided opinion among supporters. West Ham fans love to see a bit of effort made with their kits whether they respect tradition, go retro or try to be original. It is all change for the Hammers this summer with new manager Manuel […] The post Karren Brady dangles carrot to West Ham fans over future kits appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club .

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Manuel Pellegrini has wasted little time improving his West Ham United squad this summer but he must address address a key issue which cost the club dear last term. West Ham have spent nearly £100 million on a goalkeeper, three defenders and three attacking players so far. The Chilean inherited the joint worst defence in […] The post Manuel Pellegrini must address issue which has been costing West Ham dear appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club .

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It may have gone unnoticed in the wider footballing world but a statement released by West Ham United this week has gone some way to destroying an irksome myth. West Ham have been making the headlines this summer, first by appointing Manuel Pellegrini and then by backing him to the tune of nearly £100 million […] The post Second only to Manchester United, West Ham fans continue to destroy irksome myth appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club .

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West Ham United are reportedly in talks to sell Cheikhou Kouyate to Crystal Palace. Sky Sports is reporting that West Ham are willing to sell the Senegal midfielder to Palace for £10 million. The 28-year-old, who only recently returned to training after featuring predominantly as a substitute for Senegal at the World Cup this summer, […] The post Crystal Palace target has been a good servant for West Ham but …

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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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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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The world of football has many pitfalls for young players and, as the self-styled Academy, West Ham United know that more than most. Hammers fans have lost count of the number of exciting talents coming through the academy down the years who never end up fulfilling their potential in the first-team for one reason or […] The post From new Ferdinand to West Ham scrapheap, where did it go wrong…

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Ask Manchester City fans to describe West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini and ‘This charming man’ will be the reply. The moniker sums Pellegrini up really, a class act and one West Ham are lucky to have make no mistake. West Ham fans have grown increasingly frustrated with co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold over […] The post West Ham changes prove Pellegrini can finally get action from unpopular owners appeared first on Moore Than

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West Ham United fans are waking up pinching themselves every morning this summer after unprecedented transfer spending. Hammers co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold finally look to be making good on promises to splash the cash ever since they moved from Upton Park to the London Stadium. The co-owners have backed new manager Manuel Pellegrini […] The post Dean Ashton's comment on West Ham should have even Sullivan

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Kia Joorabchian is a name that jars with many West Ham United fans. He should be remembered fondly in East London given he was the man who brought Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to West Ham in one of the most remarkable transfer deals in modern history. Tevez helped keep the Hammers up and is […] The post Is controversial super agent connected to West Ham's impressive summer business? appeared first on Moore Than

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West Ham United have been linked over the past week with a £25 million move for Newcastle United skipper Jamaal Lascelles. It comes amid a summer of unprecedented spending with West Ham splashing the cash for new boss Manuel Pellegrini while Newcastle look to loans and free transfers. The Hammers have already spent £90 million […] The post Is Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles paying lip service with comments on West Ham move? appeared first on Moore Than Just

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West Ham United have been turning heads with their transfer business this summer. The penny looks to have finally dropped for Hammers co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold after the angry protests which marred last season and money is being spent. Many West Ham supporters feel betrayed over promises and pledges made when the club […] The post Now is not the time for West Ham fans to re-open poisonous can of worms appeared first on Moore…

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In this week’s episode of the Moore Than Just A Club Dot Com Podcast, host Luke Glanville is joined for the second time by Football FanCast Editor-In-Chief and West Ham World Founder James Jones. Luke and James discuss a broad spectrum of West Ham United issues and topics past and present, including the recent retirement of club legend Carlton Cole and the importance of Monday night’s visit of Stoke City to London Stadium. The post The MTJAC.com Podcast: Carlton…

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