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Our Croatian Boss Slaven Bilic has come to the public defence of Hammers keeper Joe Hart, stating in his Pre-Burnley Press Conference last Thursday that, “I think you fans in England don’t appreciate Hart”. The keeper has come under scrutiny recently in the English Press over his recent performances in Italy and in an England Shirt, with huge pressure being provided by younger shot-stopper such as Jordan Pickford and Jack…

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Young Spanish forward Toni Martinez became the first West Ham United player to score a hat trick at The London Stadium on Sunday and is undoubtedly one of the most prolific strikers at the club, but why has he never made a competitive appearance for the first-team? Today, we examine exactly why he is continually overlooked by Slaven Bilic and examine what the immediate future might hold for Martinez…

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As domestic football finally made its return after The International Break, it is that time of the week again to check in with our Hammer loanees at their various clubs both in England and across the continent. It would be a joyful weekend at last for Reece Burke and Josh Cullen but quite the opposite for Robert Snodgrass and another dull Sunday for Reece Oxford in Germany. Reece Burke and Josh Cullen (Bolton …

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Let’s take a look at how each featuring Squad member performed in Saturday’s disappointing draw at Turf Moor as we put in our best away showing of the season without taking all three points home to East London. Joe Hart: 8/10 Another impressive afternoon for the England man as he was a firm contender for Man of the Match at Turf Moor with some magnificent saves and brave claims. However, the shot-stopper would have had his heart …

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It has been a very long International week, but the Premier League is back once again for Matchday Eight and it has some real treats in store this weekend, with a battle of giants at Anfield and our Hammers travelling to Turf Moor for an intriguing clash. Liverpool vs Manchester United (Saturday 12:30 PM) It is one of the world’s most-watched sporting events and we now have less than 24 hours to wait for The Reds to host The Red …

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West Ham face Burnley this weekend, below are 10 facts about the Hammers’ opponents this weekend: 1. Turf Moor became the first senior football ground to be visited by a member of the Royal family when Prince Albert Victor – son of Edward VII and Grandson of Queen Victoria – watched Burnley lose 4-3 to Bolton on 13th October 1886 while in the town to open a hospital. 2. Burnley have played at Turf Moor since 1883 making Turf Moor the longest continuously …

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In my last ‘idle thoughts’ musings, I wrote of the fascination of old football memorabilia; programmes, handbooks, newspaper articles which could waft you back through the generations and provide you with a glimpse of life as it was in the days of our fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers. A typical Hammers’ programme of the early 1920s was of four pages, the front page given over to the editorial and lists of current goal-scorers, the back …

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In an exclusive interview, we speak to Watford keeper and former Hammer Sam Howes about his time in East London, his hopes for an exciting future, a Hammer taken far before his time and much more. England Youth International Sam Howes joined the club as a schoolboy several years ago and quickly progressed up the ranks to the U21 and U23 sides whilst still a teenager. Having made his First-Team debut in Australia during the 2014 Pre-Season campaign at the …

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Ten years ago to this very day, Michail Gregory Antonio was preparing for an FA Trophy Third Round Replay against Chipstead with his Tooting & Mitcham United side. Today, we map the progress of Antonio from the Isthmian League Division 1 South to the Premier League in just eight years and explain why he is such an integral part of Slaven Bilic’s starting Xl. Having featured for Tooting until the end of October 2008, …

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When it comes to “worst Premier League signing in history” or “worst signing in football history”, Hammers legend Marco Boogers is certainly a hard man to overlook or beat, actually, the latter was easy. But, how did the Dutch forward find himself in the best league in the world? How did he earn such an infamous reputation during his time in East London? And where is he now? Marco Boogers …

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Aaron Cresswell believes a rich run of form for West Ham could hand striker Andy Carroll a place in England’s World Cup squad next summer. Hammers left-back Cresswell, who made his first Three Lions start in Sunday’s 1-0 win in Lithuania, reckons Carroll has all the qualities to tempt boss Gareth Southgate in to giving him a berth for the Russia tournament, if he he can stay fit. Injury-prone Carroll is poised to lead the line for Slaven Bilic’s charges when…

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Former French International Julien Faubert will forever be remembered as one of a long list of weird and wonderful Players to have worn the famous Claret & Blue with too many bizarre stories or situations involving the full-back to fit into one Article perhaps. But, what made the paceman’s Career so intriguing? How did his fortunes fluctuate so much during his spell in East London? And where is he now? Julien Faubert Beginning his Footballing journey in picturesque Cannes, France, Faubert…

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It’s the International break (yawn), this week on A Week in the World of West Ham United. Luke discusses the boredom of a typical international break and reviews all of the action from last weekend. The post M7: International Football And A Yellow Submarine defeats The U23’s. appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club .

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West Ham star Manuel Lanzini is being put through his paces by physio Gary Lewin in a bid to build up his fitness ahead of the crucial Premier League clash at Burnley. The Argentine ace has been sidelined for a spell with a niggling knee problem but made a return in the 1-0 top flight win over Swansea on Saturday at the London Stadium. The victory, secured thanks to a last-gasp …

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“Twelve months ago the West Ham United Football Club came into being.  A palpable idea was attached to it, and it rang in the ears of the West Ham sport-loving public like the old ballad of “Chevy Chase” upon those of Sir Philip Sydney, stirring their hearts as with the sound of the trumpet. Much was expected of it, and when the fever heat of enthusiasm cooled down the people realized…

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It has now been over two years since we picked up Argentina International midfielder Manuel Lanzini from the far East and you only had to listen to the reception he got during Saturday’s home victory over Swansea City to pinpoint just how far he has come since then. Today, we look back at his short spell in a Hammers shirt so far and map his career up until this date to display just how far…

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It’s now time to analyze how our Claret & Blue stars performed in deeper detail from Saturday’s pivotal triumph over Swansea City, as the Players did it the hard way to ease pressure on Slaven Bilic. Joe Hart: 8/10 Saturday’s result meant a fantastic month in Claret & Blue for the shot-stopper as he kept three clean sheets in four Games after suffering without one for 20. Hart saved well from…

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Let’s take a look at some of the main points of discussions from Saturday’s dramatic win over Swansea City, as Slaven Bilic completed his mission in a must-win clash to climb out of the bottom three. “Outcast” Sakho The Unlikely Hero In Stratford Many Hammers will only need to cast their minds back a couple of weeks and Diafra Sakho was a name that the masses thought they would …

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  A remarkable late winner from forward Diafra Sakho was enough for Slaven Bilic’s Hammers to steal a vital three points at The London Stadium on Saturday afternoon, a win that may just have saved the Croat’s Job. The visitors, Paul Clement’s Swansea City, were devastated to concede so late after putting up a stern and respectable performance, but have now slumped to three defeats in four Premier League Games. …

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It’s that time of the week again to check in with our Hammer loanees at their various Clubs both in England and Continental Europe, as Reece Burke and Josh Cullen were dropped by Phil Parkinson, Robert Snodgrass netted his first for Villa and Reece Oxford endured another week on Borussia Monchengladbach’s bench. Reece Burke and Josh Cullen (Bolton Wanderers) Things went from bad to worse this week for Bolton Wanderers and more specifically the Academy…

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  17:05: We are in position and waiting for Bilic in The Press Conference Room. Quotes from Bilic’s Presser to follow……….. Full-Time here at The London Stadium, it wasn’t pretty but what a moment for Diafra Sakho and what a turnaround, a vital three points!! 90+4: Lanzini breaks but cannot find Antonio. 90+2: Bilic’s Boys doing all they can to keep the ball in the corner and hold out for three points. 90: Five minutes …

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Strong, robust and possessing a born goal-scoring talent, Marlon Harewood was certainly the type of player that the Claret & Blue Army tends to warm to and he enjoyed a fantastic spell in East London. But, why did Harewood depart Upton Park at the time he did? How did he become a cult hero in a Hammers shirt? And where is he now? Marlon Harewood Born in Hampstead and taken on by Nottingham Forest as a youth starlet, Harewood …

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As European Football stole all of the attention this week, we can now gladly focus back on the Premier League and more specifically Matchday Seven, as we host Swansea City in a must-win encounter as the league leaders travel to North London for a tantalizing clash. Huddersfield Town vs Tottenham Hotspur (Saturday 12:30 PM) In one of the weekend’s most intriguing affairs, Spurs travel to face the Terriers at The John Smith’s Stadium …

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What causes us to develop an attachment for one particular football team in preference to another? Some will choose simply to follow their local team. The first people I remember as having any interest in football were my Dad’s cousin, Tony, and his father. Often we would visit my Aunt in Leytonstone on a Saturday afternoon and around about teatime, the pair of them would come home, having spent the afternoon watching Leyton Orient, whose ground was within walking distance. Another …

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That is it from us at Rush Green, tune in on Saturday for another Live Blog. “The pressure, it is part of the Job, but it still isn’t normal” “You can never switch off from this Job, it’s always there” “The pressure gets to you even when you a walking the Dog, but I do not moan about it” “The last Game before an International Break is always important” “The last four…

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When I was complaining to my namesake James, in my local Paddy Power shop, about the Carabao Cup draw against Tottenham, he responded by pointing out that at least we’ll get to Wembley! Ah yes, Wembley. I’ve never been to the new Wembley, and it’s well over 30 years since I last went to the old Wembley. Suffering as I do from claustrophobia, I found any journey on the Underground to be…

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