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Let’s analyse player performance in the wake of Saturday’s 1-1 London Stadium draw between David Moyes’ West Ham United and Eddie Howe’s AFC Bournemouth, as substitute Javier Hernandez salvaged a point for the Irons after Ryan Fraser’s opener. Adrian San-Miguel: 7/10 Returning in goal after England man Joe Hart started in the FA Cup in midweek, the Spanish shot-stopper would endure a mixed afternoon between the sticks, one that was largely uneventful for him. But, Adrian will …

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5:53 PM:  West Ham United 1-1 AFC Bournemouth. 90+5: Rice stops Wilson and clears. 90+4: AFC clear and break, Stanislas can’t find Wilson. 90+4: Byram wins a corner, one last chance. 90+3: Francis stops Hernandez’s break, this is anyone’s. 90+2: Noble has picked up today’s Man of the Match award, a battling performance from him today. 90+2: Rice rids danger very well, super defending. 90+1: Cresswell hobbles off and Byram comes on to replace him. 90: Five minutes…

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In the 24th round of matches of the 2017/2018 English Top-Flight campaign, David Moyes’ West Ham will play host to Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth in an all-bottom half clash, one that could go a long way to deciding how the two team’s seasons pan out. The Hammers are fresh from an FA Cup Third Round Replay triumph over Shrewsbury Town on home soil on Tuesday night, while the Cherries have had a day fewer …

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This week on A Week In The World Of West Ham United, Luke is joined by FMG Podcast Editor and Higher Tempo Press Site Lead Jack to discuss a range of topics, including their joint-admiration of Dean Ashton, don’t miss it. The post Luke Talks Norwich City And West Ham United Comparisons with Jack (OffThePitchFM) appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club .

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It’s been a good week! Huddersfield were despatched very impressively on Saturday in a way I didn’t see coming and Shrewsbury were beaten (just!) in the FA Cup replay on Tuesday. I think it is only right and fair that the manager takes great credit for the turn around in fortunes, he as not only made us more resilient but has improved players no-end, Arnautovic looks like becoming a real…

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Viva La Revolución! Viva El Jefe…Viva Moyes! Are we starting to reconsider our early misgivings when Moyes was appointed as West Ham manager back in November last year? Are we now believing this man at the last chance saloon can actually take us onwards and upwards to where only eagles dares? It would be fair to say that whilst the race for our approval was less by hare and more…

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After a midweek of FA Cup Third Round replay action, the Premier League returns once again this weekend, join us to look ahead to all the action that Game Week 24 has in store as the Hammers entertain the Cherries and the League leaders look to resume normal service against the Magpies. Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea (Saturday 12:30 PM) To kick-off all of this weekend’s spoils and thrills, the Seagulls play host to the…

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1:43 PM: A slightly late David Moyes is here to address us, live quotes to follow…….. 1:25 PM: The Media Centre is filling nicely and the atmosphere building, just five minutes until the West Ham United Manager arrives, don’t go anywhere. 1:20 PM: A mere ten more minutes for us to wait until Moyes gets here, we will have live quotes as soon as he arrives, you won’t want to miss it. 1:15 PM: Other topics of discussion this afternoon could include, team news ahead of…

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Rubbing my eyes in disbelief after an emphatic win over the weekend, I heard a knock on my front door. As soon as I cracked the door ajar, a white envelope was thrust into my hand…A deep voice boomed, “You’ve been summoned to appear before a court of the West Ham faithful!” Oh dear! I shall freely stand before my peers and be judged for my onerous and negative views of Angelo Ogbonna. I accept…

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It’s now time to take a look at some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of West Ham United’s FA Cup Third Round Replay victory over Paul Hurst’s Shrewsbury Town at the London Stadium yesterday evening as David Moyes’ men booked a place in Round Four of Football’s oldest Competition. Burke Finds First Hammers Goal as Youngsters Shine Some times are better than others to net for the first ever time for your boyhood …

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A 112th minute winner from young West Ham United defender Reece Burke saw them through to the Fourth Round of the FA Cup Fourth Round for the third time in the space of four years at the expense of Shrewsbury Town at the London Stadium last night. The League One visitors, against Premier League opposition, put up a stern fight and had their chances to cause what would arguably be the shock of the Tournament so far …

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Whilst the Law Courts of the land may claim that; “Justice is Blind” and in this spirit of fairness I decided to rest the executioner in central midfield in favour of playing the devil’s advocate…after all…squad rotation is the modern way isn’t it? As Halloween approached last October, I was expecting our performance meanderings through Sleepy Hollow to be met by the headless horseman who would cut deeper than a rather close shave. I was as optimistic of …

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7:05 PM: Interesting team news from both sides tonight, Oxford making his first start for the Hammers since returning from Germany, whilst for the visitors, young defender Lowe starts, he was part of a Derby County U23 Xl that emerged 1-5 victors here at London Stadium back in November, you may remember, I was Live Blogging that match. 7:00 PM: Town Manager Paul Hurst has decided on three changes from Saturday’s defeat at Ewood Park, departing from the …

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Was John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) prophesying about West Ham when in 1978, he proclaimed with indignant submission, on the San Francisco Winterland Theatre stage; “Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?” I look to the quality of performance much more than I do to our results as a gauge of where we fit into the Premier League ranks, but of course the standings at the final whistle are all that count in retrospection. I have two set standards when it comes…

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West Ham face high flying Shrewsbury Town in a 3rd Round  FA Cup replay on Tuesday, here are 10 facts that you may not know about Tuesday’s opponents. 1. Shrewsbury were formed in 1886 at the Turf Hotel Shrewsbury. 2. Shrewsbury were admitted to the Football League in 1950 following the Football League’s decision to extend the League from 88 teams to 92. 3. Shrewsbury have won the Welsh Cup 6, times a record for an English team. 4. Shrewsbury Town played at former…

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Terry Westley’s West Ham United Development Squad were left frustrated by Steve Beaglehole’s Leicester City at the Chigwell Construction Stadium on Friday evening, as the spoils were shared in their PL2 Division One encounter. Both sides had their opportunities throughout the end-to-end affair, the likes of Grady Diangana, Domingos Quina and prolific Spanish forward Antonio Martinez always looked a threat for the hosts, but never came close enough. While for the visitors…

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It’s now time to take a look back at some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of West Ham United’s admirable away victory over David Wagner’s Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon, as the East Londoners claimed a second win of the season on the road at the John Smith’s Stadium. “World-Class” Arnautovic Delivers Once Again Club-record summer signing Marko Arnautovic earned the widespread plaudits of both Pundits and fans throughout …

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West Ham face a trip to Yorkshire to face Huddersfield on Saturday, here are 10 facts about Saturdays opponents; 1. Huddersfield were formed in 1908 in the Albert Pub Huddersfield and were admitted to the Football League just three years later. 2. Huddersfield were the first club to win the first Division 3 times in a row from 1923-24 to 1925-26, a feat only matched by Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United. 3. Legendary Manager Herbert Chapman led the…

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2:30 PM: Unfortunately, that’s all we can bring you this afternoon here at the club’s Training Ground as Manager Moyes has now finished addressing us, but you can stay where you are for all of our build-up to tomorrow’s League clash between Huddersfield Town and West Ham United and continued reaction to today’s Press Conference, right here on www.moorethanjustaclub.com. I would like to thank you for joining us on this chilly January day…

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“From the dawn of time we came; moving silently down through the centuries, living many secret lives, struggling to reach the time of the Gathering; when the few who remain will battle to the last. No one has ever known we were among you… until now” – Highlander Like some Hollywood script playing out before our eyes, the January transfer window steamrolls into our consciousness daring to peak our enthusiasm however when it …

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It’s not often that I would write an Article in this style, indeed ever using the word “I” in my work, as regular readers will have surely picked up on by now, but a glance at today’s date (11 January 2018) and I couldn’t resist. This date will always be very special to me because I can attribute it to being the most enthralling night of my life so far and it…

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Like many a West Ham supporter I was underwhelmed to say the least with the appointment of David Moyes. Since the unveiling of Moyes West Ham have picked up points and are finally crawling away from the bottom end of the table. The hard fought point against Tottenham at Wembley was a gritty determined performance that showed how far we’ve come since his arrival. A more disciplined and organised display that told me that the players have bought into Moyes…

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In this week’s edition of our weekly Throwback segment, we hear from Jack, 15 and a lifelong West Ham United fan and Season Ticket Holder about an extra-special Cup Replay night from the final season at the famous Boleyn Ground. “This game was a bit different for me because, not only were we sitting in a different Stand, but this was the game where I was able to take a couple of my mates. I was eager…

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West Ham United all-time great Ian Bishop has condemned the actions of French midfielder Dimitri Payet as the year anniversary of the Marseille winger controversially leaving East London in January of 2017 dawns. Bishop, who wore the famous Claret & Blue between the years of 1988 and 1898 and made close to 400 appearances, stated, speaking exclusively to MooreThanJustAClub back in August, about Payet’s transfer back to Ligue One, “The Payet thing didn’t surprise me in the slightest. He …

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It’s that time of the year again, yes, the January Transfer Window is upon us as we delve into the speculative world of rumours and gossip to bring you a roundup of the very latest in West Ham United speculation, there are midfielders aplenty and a certain Anderlecht prodigy. Hammers Fail In Bid For Ireland Star It has been reported by TalkSport that West Ham have had a bid in the region of £5 million rejected by…

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In the movie: ‘My Cousin Vinny’, Joe Pesci’s character talks about “The Yoots” when actually meaning “Youths” and just as he was initially misunderstood, I wonder are we misunderstanding ‘The Yoots’ within the West Ham United system? I’ve always been a steadfast advocate of youth development and bringing that talent forward into the first team. “If you’re good enough, you’re old enough!” After all, we are The Academy of Football aren’t we, but are we …

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