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7:35 PM: Giroud would have been hoping to break a PL record for most goals from the bench tonight, however, he has been picked by Wenger to start, he still remains a threat though. 7:25 PM: The Hammers are out to warm up here in Stratford, kick-off is nearing and excitement building. 7:10 PM: Here is the full teamsheet this evening, the big news being Jack Wilshere returning for the visitors, more to follow……… 7:04 PM: That’s an unchanged lineup from …

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In the seventeenth round of matches of the 2017/2018 Premier League campaign, David Moyes’ Hammers entertain Arsene Wenger’s Gunners in a classic London Derby, one that is set to be as intriguing as they come. The Irons head into the clash off the back of a first win since September on Saturday lunchtime over reigning Champions Chelsea, while The North Londoners didn’t fare so well at the weekend, drawing away at Southampton, balancing the scales evenly …

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In the fourth edition of our Classic Match series, we delve into the archives once more to relive a memorable encounter with tonight’s visitors to The London Stadium, Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal. Cast your minds back to the torrid autumn of 2006, “Star Girl” by McFly was the British Music Chart No1 and the 21st in the James Bond Film series was about to be released in The United Kingdom, “Casino Royal”, Daniel …

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West Ham United Manager David Moyes has expressed his fondness for his first few weeks on the Job in East London, after he picked up a first win since taking the reins from Slaven Bilic against Chelsea at The London Stadium on Saturday. The Scotsman, speaking in his Pre-Arsenal Press Conference which MooreThanJustAClub were lucky enough to attend, stated, “I’ve really enjoyed my time here, I’m telling you I’m saying it, I’m really …

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Clinical forward Craig Bellamy was one of many in a prestigious list of true fan favourites at Upton Park, representing The Hammers in the mid-noughties and dazzling with his natural goal-scoring ability. But, why did his West Ham United career only see him make just over 25 appearances? How did his controversial footballing existence pan out? And, more importantly, where is he now? Craig Bellamy The Welshman began his long Career with the Academies of Bristol Rovers…

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3:01 PM: Unfortunately, that’s all we have time for this afternoon here at Rush Green, thank you very much for joining us today and we hope that you’ve enjoyed today’s coverage, do keep your eyes peeled across our platforms for all of our Preview work for tomorrow’s Premier League clash. And, that you can be with us again tomorrow evening as we are hopeful of bringing you a Live Blog of The Gunners’ visit to The…

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It has been announced this afternoon that tonight’s PL2 encounter between West Ham United U23s and Tottenham Hotspur U23s at The Chigwell Construction Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather. The decision was made after a pitch inspection earlier today, in the wake of a weekend of snow and icy conditions in that region, something that has made both the interior and exterior of The Ground a potentially hazardous area. As well as rendering the field of play unusable…

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A first-half volley from Marko Arnautovic was enough to overcome a shell-shocked Chelsea side under Antonio Conte and deliver David Moyes a first win in charge of West Ham United at The London Stadium on Saturday. The Austrian’s strike came in just the eighth minute of The Premier League clash, as the travelling Blues enjoyed plenty of possession but could never really find a final ball. When they did have their moments, however, the likes of Alvaro Morata …

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In the third edition of our Classic Match series, we take a trip back into the past to relive an afternoon to remember at Upton Park against tomorrow’s visitors to East London in the form of Chelsea. It was the cold winter of 2012, “Troublemaker” by Essex boy Olly Murs had just topped The United Kingdom Music Charts and Kensington Palace was about to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge was pregnant with her first child. Meanwhile, in the world…

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On the Sixteenth Matchday of the 2017/2018 Premier League campaign, Antonio Conte’s Chelsea will make the trip East for a feisty London Derby against David Moyes’ West Ham United. The Hammers go into the clash off the back of a respectable League defeat at The Etihad Stadium last Sunday evening, whereas, The Blues are fresh from a UEFA Champions League draw at home to Atletico Madrid in midweek, the away side are …

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West Ham United’s Spanish goalkeeper Adrian San-Miguel impressed fans and Pundits alike wildly with a superb display of saves in last Sunday’s narrow defeat to League leaders Manchester City at The Etihad Stadium. His performance has piled pressure on regular No1 and England man Joe Hart, who has shipped the most goals in The Premier League this season, the man who had originally displaced him after making a loan move from The Citizens in the summer. Adrian is now set to…

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A physical performance from Nathan Jones’ Luton Town was enough to thrash Terry Westley’s U23s at Kenilworth Road last night, as the Bedfordshire side progressed to the Last 16 of The Checkatrade Trophy. The hosts first took the lead on 28 minutes through Lawson D’Ath and while the visitors wasted their chances, teenage prodigy Aaron Jarvis doubled the advantage just after the break. It was then made three by fellow starlet Kavan Cotter in the last …

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In the Round of 32 of the 2017/2018 Checkatrade Trophy campaign, Terry Westley takes his U23 side North to face off with Luton Town for their first ever Knockout tie in The Competition after Qualifying from Southern Group C in second place. Nathan Jones’ hosts go into the exciting clash off the back of an emphatic 0-5 victory away at Non-League Gateshead in The FA Cup Second Round, whereas, the young Hammers are low on confidence after a fourth …

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In the wake of last Friday’s Group Stage Draw for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, we have a look to see which of our International Claret & Blue stars will be clashing with in Round One come June and July. A total of ten potential Hammers are expected to be on the Plane from their respective Nations next summer to the 21st playing of FIFA’s showpiece Competition, it will be …

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West Ham United Manager David Moyes has commented positively on the notion of possible buying activity in the upcoming January Transfer Window as he faces an injury crisis. Speaking in his Pre-Manchester City Press Conference, in which MooreThanJustAClub were lucky enough to attend, at Rush Green Training Centre on Friday afternoon, the Scotsman stated, “Well, they (The Owners) told me when I came that if things were needed in January, it would be possible to do so, but I said…

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In the wake of yet another enthralling weekend of The Premier League, let’s look back at every single last bit of action from Game Week Fifteen as Pep Guardiola’s League leaders were given a Super Sunday scare and Manchester United claimed a Saturday evening firecracker. Boisterous Blues Down Depleted Magpies In West London To kick-off the PL weekend, Antonio Conte’s Chelsea breezed past Rafa Benítez’s Newcastle United at Stamford …

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Let’s take an in-depth look at player performance from Sunday evening’s credible defeat to in-form record-breakers Manchester City at The Etihad Stadium, as a much-improved team showing left many Hammers surprisingly satisfied. Adrian San-Miguel: 8/10 Coming in for the ineligible Joe Hart against his parent club, the Spaniard was excellent just when his Manager David Moyes needed him to be, earning the West Ham United Man of the Match for his showing. Adrian produced a string…

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It’s now time to look at some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of yesterday’s slim defeat to the League leaders at the Etihad stadium, as we remained in the bottom three with a painful run of fixtures laying ahead. Hammers Come Dangerously Close To Ending Citizens’ Run If one was to take a single plus point from coming so agonisingly close to leaving Manchester with a point on Sunday, it was that…

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So that went well! An awful performance on Wednesday night means West Ham have lost any momentum they may have gained after the battling performance against Leicester. Individual errors are costing them dear, a failure to do the basics correctly left West Ham exposed and on the end of a 4-0 beating. In truth it could have been very different Cresswell hit the bar and the penalty miss could have seen us all square…

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So, now that one Premier League Matchday has gone in the blink of an eye, it’s now time to quickly focus on the next round of fixtures, Match Week Fifteen to be more precise and thf tantalising weekend that lays ahead, as David Moyes’ Hammers face a daunting Super Sunday prospect and United travel to The Emirates for a monumental clash. Chelsea vs Newcastle United (Saturday 12:30 PM) To open up The Top-Flight weekend, Antonio Conte’s Blues welcome …

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Ask people in the East End what life means to them, the chances are they will immediately think of particular traditions that are embedded deep within their own culture. From Cockney rhyming slang to pie and mash, Pearly Kings to jellied eels and Chaz and Dave to Danny Dyer, those in the East End are proud of who they are and what they represent. Icons matter. Moments in history are remembered for decades. There is a certain expectation that you work…

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Let’s take a look at the primary causes of discussion from last night’s humiliating thrashing at Goodison Park, as David Moyes made a very unhappy return indeed to his former stamping ground. Referee Oliver Blasted For Blues Penalty Decision Premier League Referee Michael Oliver was plunged into the spotlight last night for the part he played in Everton taking the lead for the first time on 18 minutes. Chasing a loose ball that had…

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The defeat against Everton got me to thinking about supporters, fans and followers of our illustrious club. Whilst on a Californian Road Trip with my wife a couple of years back I thought it would be a good idea to sample sport American style. There’s plenty of choice. American Football, Soccer, Basket Ball or Ice Hockey. We were staying in San Diego and were in luck. The Padres the local Baseball…

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A superb performance from Gareth Ainsworth’s Wycombe Wanderers was enough to condemn Terry Westley’s young Hammers to defeat in the final Checkatrade Trophy Southern Group C clash at Adams Park last night. The hosts first took the lead through Will De Havilland after 31 minutes, the visitors having squandered some superb opportunities before that, none more so than when Skipper Moses Makasi fired over from close-range. But, The Chairboys took their chances at the pivotal times in the clash as Sido Jombati…

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Destined to be the future of English goalkeeping and an integral member of the Hammers class of 2000, there is no doubt that shot-stopper Stephen Bywater could have gone on to be a West Ham United great. But, did “England’s future No1” fit his ambitious billing, how did his very drawn-out and bizarre career pan out in the end? And, more importantly, where is he now? Stephen Bywater Bywater began his…

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It’s that time of the week again to check in with our Loanee Hammers after a very busy seven days indeed with their respective clubs both in England and across Europe as there was a mixed week for Reece Burke and Josh Cullen, delight for Robert Snodgrass and a shock for Reece Oxford. Reece Burke and Josh Cullen (Bolton Wanderers) For the first time in a couple of weeks, the young academy duo were both…

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