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In the tenth edition of our Classic Match series, we dig deep in the archives to take you back in time to a memorable FA Cup Third Round tie from January past, just days after David Moyes’ Hammers were frustrated away from home by Shrewsbury Town in the same Competition in the present. Cast your minds back to the early New Year of 2013, “Impossible” by James Arthur was sitting on …

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On one day, a simply world-class forward and on another, a striker inept for the standard of the Premier League, controversial Argentina youth International Mauro Zarate wore the famous Claret & Blue between the years of 2014 and 2016. But, what were his highlights at Upton Park? Why was his time in East London cut short amid an admirable run of form? And more importantly, where is he now? Mauro Zarate…

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Terry Westley’s West Ham United U23 side proved too strong for Ricky Sbragia’s ten-man Manchester United Development Squad at the Leigh Sports Village Stadium last night, as they romped to victory in the Premier League 2 Division One clash. The rampant visitors, many of whom were included in the first-time Squad to face Shrewsbury Town at the weekend, first took the lead early in the second period after threatening in the first, …

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In the thirteenth round of matches of the 2017/2018 PL2 Division One campaign, Terry Westley’s West Ham United Development Squad make the tricky trip North to face off with Rick Sbragia’s Manchester United in what is set to be an intriguing affair. The hosts were last in action before the Christmas break, drawing 1-1 at home to Leicester City in the League, while the visiting Hammers have not played since the very start of December when they…

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It’s that time of the week once again, to check in with West Ham United’s various loanees both at home and on the Continent and see how they have been doing over the past seven days as Robert Snodgrass couldn’t inspire Aston Villa and Reece Burke and Josh Cullen enjoyed a homecoming. Reece Burke and Josh Cullen (Bolton Wanderers) Following Reece Oxford who returned from his loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach over the festive period, …

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Let’s take an in-depth look at player performance after Sunday’s FA Cup Third Round draw at the New Meadow against Paul Hurst’s League One Shrewsbury Town, as the Shrews forced an unlikely Cup Replay to savour back at the London Stadium. Joe Hart: 8/10 Making his first start since before Christmas against the club where his jewel-encrusted career began, the England keeper kept his first Irons clean sheet in all Competitions since the back end of September. A …

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It’s now time to trawl over some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of yesterday afternoon’s frustrating away FA Cup Third Round draw at the hands of Paul Hurst’s Shrewsbury Town, as Salop came mightily close to dealing David Moyes’ Hammers an unlikely giant-killing. Strong Hammers Give Shrews Easy Ride West Ham United Boss Moyes made only a mere four changes from the Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur for the trip to …

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David Moyes’ West Ham United will enter the Third Round of the 2017/2018 FA Cup, along with 19 other Premier League teams, on the first weekend of January, making the trip to face Paul Hurst’s League One outfit Shrewsbury Town in Football’s oldest Competition. The hosts are fresh from a slim New Years’ Day victory over Oldham Athletic in England’s Third Division, whereas, the Hammers have played twice since then, defeating West Bromwich Albion and drawing away at Tottenham…

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West Ham have an interesting and varied history with the FA Cup here are 10 facts about West Ham’s appearances in the Final 1.  West Ham played Bolton in the first ever Final to be played at Wembley Stadium in 1923, such were the crowds on that day it is widely accepted as being the record attendance at an FA Cup final. The official attendance is logged at 126,047 but, somewhere in the region of 300,000 …

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It’s now time to trawl back over some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of yesterday evening’s narrow draw with Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur, as David Moyes’ Hammers took yet another small step away from danger. Stern Hammers Defence Frustrates Eager Spurs There is little doubt that the visitors to West London last night saw plenty more rear-guard action than they did of anything else, more defending than attacking for sure. The hosts…

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Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min fired a late leveller to earn his side a draw in a rather one-sided London Derby at Wembley Stadium yesterday evening, locking together with local rivals West Ham United in a feisty affair. David Moyes’ Irons had, out of the blue, taken the lead with their first effort on goal in the 70th minute, an unbelievable hit from around 30 yards out from Pedro Obiang, giving France International goalkeeper …

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West Ham United Manager David Moyes has spoken of the difficulty in dealing with Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, as he prepares his side to face off with Mauricio Pochettino’s men in the Premier League tonight. Speaking in his Pre-Tottenham Press Conference, which MooreThanJustAClub were fortunate enough to be in, held after the home victory over West Bromwich Albion at the London Stadium on Tuesday evening, the Scotsman stated…

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In this week’s edition of our weekly Throwback segment, we hear from Bobby, 15 and a lifelong Hammers fan and Season Ticket holder about a Boleyn Ground afternoon to savour six years ago. “We came into the 2012 Championship Play-Off Semi-Final second-leg feeling fairly comfortable as two Jack Collison strikes gave us a two-goal advantage, however, I never felt 100% sure that we would do the job this time around, …

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Let’s take an in-depth look at player performance from yesterday evening’s remarkable late win over Alan Pardew’s Baggies, as David Moyes’ Irons celebrated the New Year with three points of the highest importance in the battle for Top-Flight survival. Adrian San-Miguel: 8/10 A strong evening for the Spanish shot-stopper after he had conceded six goals in his last two games before last night, as he made numerous important saves at key points in the affair. Adrian was criticised …

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West Ham face Tottenham in their second game in 48 hours in a very important London Derby for both clubs here are 10 facts about our North London Opponents: 1. Tottenham were founded by members of Hotspur Cricket Club in 1882. 2. Tottenham won the FA Cup for the first time in 1901 while the club were competing in the Southern League making them the only Non-League club to have won the FA Cup since the formation of the …

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It’s now time to trawl back over some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of last night’s thrilling East London matchup up between the Hammers and the Baggies, as David Moyes’ side left it late to move up and out of the Relegation zone. Hammers Begin 2018 In Winning Fashion For the first time in two years, the East Londoners have welcomed in a New Year with a victory, namely last …

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An injury time winner from Andy Carroll moved West Ham out of the relegation zone and started the punishing run of 3 games in 6 days on a positive note. Under David Moyes West Ham have developed the knack of scoring late goals and so it proved again on Tuesday night. West Ham developed a certain amount of steel and that has to becoming from the Manager, our captain Mark Noble proved …

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An incredible 94th-minute strike from West Ham United striker Andy Carroll was enough to give David Moyes’ side a crucial three points against fellow strugglers West Bromwich Albion at the London Stadium yesterday evening. Alan Pardew’s visitors had taken the lead in the first period when James McClean’s long-range effort found the back of the net, but they were pegged back early in the second-half by Carroll. The former England…

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In the 22nd round of matches of the 2017/2018 Premier League campaign, David Moyes’ Hammers are set to entertain Alan Pardew’s Baggies in a clash that is worthy of the name “Relegation six-pointer” if there ever was one, both club’s first game of 2018. The Irons head into the clash having enjoyed a week off over the festive period, drawing 3-3 to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium the last time that they took to the field, whilst, West Brom were most…

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Take your minds back to 2012. Sporting royalty had engulfed the country, with athletics’ finest talents flocking to the UK to compete in the grandest of competitions. Seven years earlier London had won the bid to host the Olympic Games, but while the nation turned delirious at the decision, the formalities of choosing a site for the main venue had created headaches for organisers and construction workers alike. Stratford was chosen as the preferred location, …

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It’s that time of the week once again, to check in with West Ham United’s loan stars both at home and on the Continent and find out how they’ve performed over the last seven festive days as Reece Burke, Josh Cullen and Robert Snodgrass enjoyed some Christmas joy and Reece Burke returned to England. Reece Burke and Josh Cullen (Bolton Wanderers) Starting their run of three matches in under a…

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West Ham face West Brom in the first game of the New Year on the 2nd Jan here are some fact on first opponents of 2018 1. The club was founded in 1878 as West Bromwich Strollers, the team played its first game against a team put together from workers from Hudsons, a local soap factory 2. West Brom are one of 12 founder members of the Football League. 3. West Brom’s home ground the Hawthorns is …

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In this week’s Festive edition of A Week In The World Of West Ham United, Luke looks back at what has been a turbulent year in East London, from January’s dismal home defeats to the sacking of Slaven Bilic. The post Podcast: 2017 Festivities 2 – A Year Of West Ham United appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club .

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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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One that got away for many Hammers fans, Sebastian Lletget was one of a rare few Americans to wear the Claret & Blue but never really ever broke into the first-team the way he was tipped to do so. But, why was this? In which direction did the bright young midfielder turn after leaving East London? And, more importantly, where is he now? Sebastian Lletget Born in San Francisco in 1992, the USA man always wanted to…

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Let’s analyse player performance in the wake of yesterday’s entertaining six-goal thriller with Eddie Howe’s AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, as a dubious late strike from Callum Wilson denied David Moyes’ Irons a second consecutive away victory. Adrian San-Miguel: 7/10 Having conceded three against Newcastle United last Saturday, it would be another afternoon to forget for the Spaniard after a run of three clean sheets as he let three more go by him. …

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