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In the eighth edition of our Classic Match Series, we take you back in time once more to relive a memorable encounter with tonight’s visitors to the London Stadium in the form of West Bromwich Albion. Cast your minds back to the bitter winter of 2013, “Skyscraper” by X Factor winner Sam Bailey was on top of the British Music Charts and the death of former West Ham United star Andy Malcolm had…

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West Ham face a tough schedule this week with two games, starting on tomorrow before facing Tottenham later in the week. They host West Brom in the Tuesday evening kick-off, having picked up points in four of their last five games. Although they slipped back into the relegation zone this week, a win against out of form West Brom will surely move them clear. West Brom still are without a …

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Yet another Game Week of the English Top-Flight is upon us once more, the 21st round of matches of the 2017/2018 campaign to be more precise as League leaders Manchester City make a tricky trip to the Capital and West Ham United entertain the prospect of a London Derby. Chelsea vs Stoke City (Saturday 3 PM) To kick-off the two days of PL action, Antonio Conte’s Blues welcome Mark Hughes’ Potters to Stamford Bridge for what promises to be an…

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Another festive Matchday of the English Top-Flight has whistled by in the blink of an eye and it’s now time to look back at all of Game week’ 20’s action as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City marched on and David Moyes’ Irons were denied late on at the Vitality Stadium. Hat-Trick Harry Inspires Spurs Romp Harry Kane netted a hat-trick on his way to smashing the record for most…

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It’s now time to trawl over some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of yesterday’s thrilling 3-3 draw at the Vitality Stadium with Eddie Howe’s AFC Bournemouth, As David Moyes’ Hammers remained just above the bottom three. Fans Slam Referee Madley Over Key Decisions Supporters and Pundits alike have been among those to condemn the performance of Referee Robert Madley in yesterday’s Christmas Cracker of a clash on a very rainy South Coast. The Official, the youngest of…

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Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth salvaged a pivotal added-time point in the most contentious of circumstances to remarkably draw 3-3 in a real Christmas Cracker of a game with David Moyes’ West Ham United on the South Coast yesterday afternoon. The visiting Hammers first took the led through stand-in Skipper James Collins in the early stages, before they were pegged back by Dan Gosling and fell behind via a strike from an unlikely source in Nathan Ake just after the break. But…

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The festive season is well and truly upon us and this means yet another Match Week of the Premier League, the traditional Boxing Day round of matches as the League leaders make a tricky trip to the North East and the Hammers clash with fellow strugglers the Cherries in an intriguing encounter. Tottenham Hotspur vs Southampton (Tuesday 12:30 PM) To kick-off all of today’s drama, Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs welcome Mauricio Pellegrino’s Saints to Wembley Stadium for what promises to…

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In the Twentieth round of matches of the 2017/2018 Premier League campaign, David Moyes’ West Ham United travel to face off with Eddie Howe’s AFC Bournemouth in what promises to be a gritty Christmas Relegation six-pointer. The Cherries go into the clash off the back of a disappointing away thrashing at the hands of League leaders Manchester City, while the Hammers are also fresh from a defeat, theirs coming on …

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Let’s take an in-depth look at player performance after the home defeat to Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle United in Stratford, as David Moyes’ Hammers ended a run of three consecutive Premier League matches unbeaten. Adrian San-Miguel: 6/10 After three League clean sheets on the bounce, it would be a shaky afternoon for the Spaniard, who, rather unjustly for many, was on the end of most pointing fingers after the Magpies equalised early on. Adrian was criticised for…

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It’s now time to trawl back over some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of yesterday afternoon’s London Stadium defeat to Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle United, as David Moyes lost his unbeaten home record in Claret & Blue. Hammers Defence Crumbles After Solid Form A run of three consecutive League clean sheets for the Claret & Blue back five duly came to an end with Saturday’s defeat, having shut out Chelsea, Arsenal…

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The Premier League eased into Christmas with very few shocks on Friday and Saturday. Liverpool and Arsenal played out a classic 3-3 draw at the Emirates. Liverpool sped into a 2-0 lead with goals from Philippe Coutinho and Mohamed Salah before Arsenal stormed back after half-time to go 3-2 ahead. Alexis Sanchez, Granit Xhaka and Mesut Ozil looked like they’d given Arsenal all three points but Roberto Firmino scored Liverpool’s third to…

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West Ham United Manager has played down rumours of a possible rift between him and Senegalese striker Diafra Sakho as he prepares his side to face Newcastle United at home in the Premier League tomorrow afternoon. Speaking in response questions about the situation with Sakho, during his Pre-Newcastle Press Conference at Rush Green Training Ground, which MooreThanJustAClub were lucky enough to attend, the Scotsman stated, “The stuff about Sakho, for …

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This week on A Week In The World Of West Ham United, Luke welcomes Ciaran Judge onto the show to discuss all the goings-on of the last few months in this Christmas Special. The post Podcast: West Ham Festivities, 2017/18 so far appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club .

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It’s now time to look back at all the action from a thrilling Round of Quarter Final action from the English League Cup, as Arsene Wenger’s North Londoners booked their place in the semi-finals and Pep Guardiola’s Sky Blues just about managed the same, plus plenty more. Citizens Claim King Power Stadium Thriller In the first of Tuesday and Wednesday night’s encounters, two Premier League teams met at the King Power Stadium, to play out a memorable battler that …

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There was once a time in East London when the very whisper of the name “Ravel Morrison” would elicit all kinds of excitement, but things never quite panned out how the controversial young midfielder would have hoped at Upton Park. However, years on, why did his time at the Boleyn Ground end on a sour note? Has he yet fulfilled his incredible Footballing potential? And, more importantly, where is he now? Ravel Morrison Born just …

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Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal relied on the slimmest of winning margins to claim the first place in the last four of this season’s edition of the English League Cup last night, at the expense of David Moyes’ West Ham United. The drab affair’s only goal came on the stroke of half-time when Three Lions forward Danny Welbeck reacted quickly to beat National teammate Joe Hart from close-range. Aside from that, there would be very little in the way of goalmouth action…

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After what was another enthralling long weekend of the League we all know and love, it’s now time to look back at all of Matchday Eighteen’s spoils and thrills as David Moyes’ West Ham United collected a first away win of the season and Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City Train thundered on. Energetic Eagles Stun Sorry Foxes In Early Kick-Off Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace made it a seventh straight game…

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Before light there was darkness. There was disenchantment, the people were divided and looking for salvation. The people looked to the stars hoping to see a sign that better things were to follow. In the distance a ray of light shone through. Word spread that some one or something special was about to happen. There was apprehension, doubt and dismay by many. Some angry, some disappointed and many bemused, but the faithful were hoping…

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In the thirteenth round of matches from the 2017/2018 PL2 Division One campaign, Terry Westley’s Development Squad make the tricky trip North to face off with David Unsworth’s Everton in what is set to be an intriguing matchup. The young Hammers go into the tie off the back of exiting the Checkatrade Trophy at the hands of Luton Town and having their League clash with Tottenham Hotspur postponed the week after, while, the Toffees are fresh from a home…

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It’s now time to trawl back over some of the main cause for discussion in the wake of Saturday’s impressive away triumph at the hands of Mark Hughes’ Stoke City as David Moyes’ West Ham United climbed out of the dreaded drop zone. Arnie Ablaze To Gain Stoke Redemption The victory in Staffordshire took on extra importance for one Claret & Blue star in particular as he made a return to his former stamping ground if the Bet365 Stadium. This …

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A stunning display from ex-Potter Marko Arnautovic fired David Moyes’ West Ham United to their first away win of the season at the bet 365 Stadium yesterday afternoon, to place Mark Hughes in deep slumber. The visitors first took the lead after 18 minutes, Mark Noble converting from the penalty spot after Referee Graham Scott awarded a very controversial penalty. Arnautovic’s brilliance silenced the home fans just after midway through the second period to double that advantage…

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West Ham United Manager David Moyes has lauded his club Captain Mark Noble as he prepares for a Premier League trip to the Bet365 Stadium, a game in with Noble is expected to make his 300th appearance in the Top-Flight. Speaking about the remarkable achievement in his Pre-Stoke City Press Conference at Rush Green Training Ground yesterday, which MooreThanJustAClub were lucky enough to attend, Moyes stated, “I’ve only had a short time with him but …

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Cast your mind back to Sunday 24th June 2012, England have valiantly held out against Italy and now face a penalty shoot-out. For once England are reasonably confident while Italy have a slightly better record in Penalty shoot outs than England they have a chance. In goal for England that night is a young Joe Hart full of confidence following Manchester City’s last ditch title win. Hart is extremely confident and is just the…

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In the eighteenth round of matches of the 2017/2018 Premier League campaign, David Moyes’ Hammers travel to face Mark Hughes’ Potters, in what is being dubbed a real Relegation six-pointer. Stoke go into the vital affair off the back of a disappointing away defeat at the hands of Burnley on Tuesday evening, while, the Irons battled hard a day after for a London Stadium stalemate with Arsenal, poising things nicely for a feisty clash in the Midlands. When? The encounter will …

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Another solid defensive performance from West Ham on Wednesday has given the team a solid foundation to build on, the results against Arsenal and Chelsea and the performance against Manchester City gave the fans some reasons for cautious optimism. Moyes is a pragmatist, the tactics against Arsenal and Chelsea demonstrated that, but with the attacking players in the team West Ham do still carry a threat. West Ham face a struggling Stoke team this Saturday and face a different sort …

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2:15 PM: Unfortunately, that’s it from us today here at Rush Green as the Gaffer has finished addressing us, thank you very much for tuning in and we hope that you have enjoyed our coverage of Moyes’ Pre-Stoke City Press Conference, stay right where you are for all our build-up to tomorrow’s trip to the Midlands and find us on Twitter for live-updates from that clash. We also hope…

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