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West Ham defender Jose Fonte believes he will flourish under the stewardship of Hammers boss Slaven Bilic. Fonte says he has much to learn from his current manager given that he, too, played in the heart of central defence during his career. Bilic recruited Portugal ace Fonte in January from Southampton for a fee believed to be in the region of £8million but has only tasted victory once in his six outings for the London…

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MJTAC is delighted to have had the opportunity to catch up with the West Ham manager Chris Darwen following the Hammers most recent victory, the thrilling 3-2 win over Watford at Vicarage Road. MJTAC: So Chris, firstly congratulations on your start as manager. You must be thrilled with how it is going so far? CD: Thank you, and yes. It is good to see that the players are taking on board…

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‘Super’ Slav has been much under the spotlight this week following our last gasp defeat to out of form Bournemouth. Many criticized his decision to continue with Kouyaté in our right back position. However, Kouyaté’s debut in the position helped earn the Hammers a win away at Southampton. Our goal difference since Kouyaté has played at right back is also +1, so does Slav have a point? It is clear that Bilic is looking for a …

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West Ham defender Winston Reid has told fans critical of recent performances that they shouldn’t doubt just how hard the players work in training. The Hammers have lost two Premier League matches on the spin; at home to Chelsea and then at Bournemouth on Saturday, on the back of two draws against West Brom and Watford. And some supporters have bemoaned the form of Slaven Bilic’s side given that they have taken just two points from a possible 12. But vice …

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Enner Valencia – Everton Valencia spent the 3-0 home win over West Brom on the bench. A defensive change at half time and the fact that Everton looked like comfortable winners in this game likely meant that he was not called upon. Tony Martinez – Oxford United The forward only played a total of 17 minutes over Oxford’s two games this past week but he did manage to score once in that time. He was introduced with…

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Stating the name Mark Noble to a fellow West Ham 3 years ago would usually be greeted with a smile and two crossed arms to symbolise what the man behind the name meant to us. Now, however, if you uttered the same name, you can expect to be frowned at and told that he is “past it”. Being a young Hammers fan growing into the game of football, Mark couldn’t have found himself in…

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The weekend’s defeat at Bournemouth once again exposed the very real problem of Bilic using players in positions that they are neither used to playing or indeed capable of doing so. Kouyate at right back is the most obvious of these. Without doubt one of the best players at the Club, Kouyate is a box to box midfield player, not afraid to take on his man, he provides a real thrust and …

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West Ham joint chairman David Sullivan has spoken of his disappointment and frustration after the Hammers lost 3-2 in their Premier League game against AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium yesterday. And Sullivan is adamant that Slaven Bilic and his players must redouble their efforts to bounce back for the reverse against Eddie Howe’s men on the south coast. And they get the chance to do when the Hammers take on Leicester City at the London…

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Bournemouth stats Let’s begin by running through the stats from yesterday afternoons 3-2 defeat down on the South Coast at the hands of Bournemouth. Possession: Unlike many other League games this season, we were not on top in terms of possession at the Vitality Stadium. The hosts had the edge in terms of keeping the ball with 52% possession to our 48% possession. Shots on and off target: The game was not without its fair share of goal mouth action with the…

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Everyone loves a new striker turning up at their club. Sure a towering centre back or a workman like midfield dynamo can be just as important to your team’s success on the pitch but nothing gets the blood pumping like the thought of a 20+ goal a season talisman pulling in your club colours. Which means West Ham fans must be in a permanent state of euphoria right now as they’ve seen 32 brand new strikers walk thought the …

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Slaven Bilic has jumped to the defence of West Ham skipper Mark Noble as the Hammers prepare to go in search of victory at AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League tomorrow. Hammers boss Bilic has reacted to reaffirm the positivity of having Nolan as a leader on the pitch after the midfielder received criticism following the defeat to Chelsea. It was Bilic who made Noble skipper when he took the reigns at Upton Park in 2015; it completed a…

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West Ham United travel to face Bournemouth this weekend with a draw being enough to move them into the top half of the league. Bournemouth on the other hand need to pick up points before they slide closer to the bottom three. The Hammers have scored 13 goals in their last seven games and face a defence which will be missing key players through suspension. Goal difference could be important going forward and a three goal victory would move them into 9 th place…

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Michail Antonio may be the focus of attention for some of the big-spending Premier League clubs, who are said to have an eye on a potential summer move for the in-form attacker. But the Hammers star has a single-minded attitude to his football, seemingly; he is setting his sights on scoring for the cause in the top flight trip to AFC Bournemouth on Saturday. Antonio is doubly …

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In a season of such contrasts, the form of our Club captain Mark Noble is surely one of the most notable. Last season we collectively called for an England call up for our leader and yet, this season, such a call up would seem to be a distant dream for the Canning Town boy. In fact, if he continues to play the way he is, he could well end up joining Ray Winstone as a face…

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Stats a fact Let’s read up on all the statistics from Monday’s 1-2 defeat to league leaders Chelsea. Possession: Many argued that we dominated Chelsea in terms of ball possession throughout the 90 minutes on Monday. However, we just had the edge over our London rivals in terms of keeping the ball 51.8% compared to Chelsea’s 48.2% possession. Shots on and off target: We certainly did create our fair share of chances against Antonio …

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The new, unknown, West Ham manager Chris Darwen has reason to be feeling somewhat smug as we meet in his plush training ground office. Seven points from his first three Premier League games in charge plus a successful navigation to the Europa League group stages suggest that Darwen might surprise a few of the naysayers in the international media. Since accepting the offer from Sullivan, Gold and Brady to follow in the shortlived footsteps of Slaven Bilic, a…

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Andy Carroll is nearing the kind of fitness, sharpness and in-game guile that could see him reap rewards in front of goal for West Ham any time soon. And big striker Carroll has declared he is in bouyant mood ahead of the Hammers’ trip to AFC Bournemouth at the weekend on the back of the game against Chelsea at the London Stadium on Monday night. Slaven Bilic’s side ran out 2-1 winners but they endured the loss…

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West Ham pitch invader one of three arrests from Chelsea clash – Sky Sports News HQ Sky Sports, along with various other sources were quick (and probably happy) to report on the three arrests made at the ‘infamously troubled’ London Stadium, during the Monday night loss to Chelsea. Despite the “robust” security measures set out by the police before the game, there were a few isolated incidents during the game. This…

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West Ham joint chairman David Sullivan has spoken of his disappointment after the Hammers suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Premier League title favourites Chelsea last night despite a valiant effort from Slaven Bilic’s men. Sullivan watched the Hammers slip to defeat to Antonio Conte’s side and then tipped them to go on and lift the top flight silverware. Sullivan, who along with fellow co-chairman David Gold invested £105…

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Enner Valencia – Everton Introduced in the 81st minute, the forward was able to grab a late consolation goal as Everton lost 3-2 away at Tottenham. It is unlikely to grant him a start in the coming weeks, but being able to make an impact from the bench will surely bring him more minutes in future. In fact, you might be able to find some good betting offers for him to …

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Slaven Bilic is perfectly aware that the odds are stacked against him and his West Ham team when they host Premier League runaway leaders Chelsea in a keenly anticipated top flight encounter tonight. Antonio’ Conte’s table-toppers are nailed-on to taste glory come the conclusion of the campaign and are favourites to add another three points to their tally at the London Stadium. The game will be the third time the Hammers have clashed …

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West Ham face Chelsea at home in tonight’s late kick off knowing that a win will move them back into the top half. Following results elsewhere, three points for the Hammers will put them just eight from a possible European qualification. Chelsea however can extend their lead at the top back to 10 points with a win. Tottenham now sit just seven points behind Chelsea in second thanks to a late…

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Tonight, we will see the latest in a short line of London derbies to grace the London Stadium when Chelsea make the short trip across the capital. The home side will be hoping to repeat the success of the same fixture that took place in October when they won 2-1 in a victory against a very strong ‘Blues’ side – at the top of the Premier League. With nine teams already between the…

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We’re on for another PES Predicts, as inconsistent West Ham welcome champions elect Chelsea to the London Stadium. It’s no Upton Park, is it? I’m sure that’ll be said many a time during Monday Night Football’s coverage, but be that as it may, we’ve got a match to cover. PES 2017 is loaded up and ready, running track or no running track, let’s get it on. I think Andy Carroll will return to the Hammers’ lineup, …

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Aaron Cresswell needs no special pre-match briefing on the skill set and qualities of Chelsea flyer Victor Moses. For the Hammers left-back is already fully aware of the Blues attacker’s qualities. Cresswell got to know all about the former Crystal Palace and Liverpool man’s abilities when the Nigeria star spent some time with West Ham during a loan period last season. And Cresswell has the pleasure, if it turns out to be that, of reacquainting himself with his …

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Aaron Cresswell has a defiant message for any West Ham United doubters who believe the players will simply see out the season and settle for a mid-table comfort zone: Think again! Cresswell has been crocked for a large chuck on the campaign but he has figured of late and has grown in fitness and form since his return; and his re-emergence as one of the top flight’s leading exponents of the left-back position has coincided with a decent …

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