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Preston North End striker Jordan Hugill hooked up with West Ham United on what was a busy Deadline Day for the club yesterday, with a series of departures to accompany the arrival. The forward has netted close to 20 goals for the Lilywhites in just over 80 appearances in League One and the Championship for them, he is 25 years of age. It will be the first time that Hugill has played in the …

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After an enthralling two nights of the Premier League, Matchday Twenty-Five to be more precise, it’s now time to take you back through all the spills and thrills that were in store as David Moyes’ West Ham United claimed a comeback point against Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace and it was business as usual for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. The midweek English Top-Flight action began at the Liberty Stadium two days ago with Arsene …

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Let’s analyse player performance from David Moyes’ West Ham United’s important Premier league draw with Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace at the London Stadium yesterday evening, as the Irons moved up into the top-half of the table for the first time this season. Adrian San-Miguel: 7/10 Coming back into the team as with all Premier League games, for Joe Hart after his Emirates FA Cup Fourth-Round outing, the Spanish shot-stopper was relatively untroubled for large periods of the affair. …

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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 Premier League London Stadium draw between David Moyes’ West Ham United and Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Place, as the Hammers were able to keep their mightily impressive recent home record under Moyes intact. Noble Nets Landmark Goal West Ham Captain Mark Noble enjoyed a very special night indeed in Stratford yesterday evening for so many different reasons, as the …

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A late first-half penalty from West Ham United Skipper Mark Noble was enough to give David Moyes’ men a pivotal point against London rivals Crystal Place at the London Stadium yesterday evening in the Premier League. Christian Benteke had given Roy Hodgson’s South Londoners the lead mid-way through the first period, though as half-time dawned, James Tomkins brought down Javier Hernandez in the penalty area. Referee Neil Swarbrick pointed to the spot and …

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6:00 PM: And for afters Carrot Cake, scrumptious. 5:55 PM: This evening’s delicious Main Course of Steak Pie, Mash and Peas, as lovely as always. 5:50 PM: Here is what tonight’s Match Accreditation looks like, I have made the B1 spot my own in recent months. 5:45 PM: Good evening from a chilly London Stadium where we have arrived to bring you live and exclusive build-up, text commentary and reaction from tonight’s key Premier League clash between David Moyes’ West Ham United…

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When Bruce Lee was laid out in hospital after suffering an injury during a fight, he started to formulate a plan to show the world there could be a different and more effective way to challenge and beat an opponent. Akin to Sun Tzu – Art of War, he developed Jeet Kune Do; a non-classical style of fighting that has minimal movement but maximum effect. One of the fighting philosophies handed down from this style…

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West Ham United Manager David Moyes has remained coy on the possibility of getting any late Transfer business done with the end of the January Transfer Widow just days away. Responding to a question about whether there will be any more ins at West Ham in his Pre-Crystal Palace Press conference at Rush Green yesterday, which MooreThanJustAClub were lucky enough to be in, Moyes proclaimed, “Will I be disappointed if I don’t get anybody in? I’d have to say no …

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In the 15th edition of our Classic Match series, we delve through the archives once more to relive a memorable West Ham United clash from down the years, this time around the opposition were Tuesday night’s visitors to the London Stadium in London rivals Crystal Palace. Cast your minds back to the cold winter of 2017, Ed Sheeran was at the very summit the United Kingdom Music Charts with “Shape of You” and the Prime Minister Theresa…

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It’s now time to take a look back at some of the main causes of discussion from David Moyes’ West Ham United’s Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round defeat to Paul Cook’s Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium on Saturday, as the Hammers lost their unbeaten run in 2018. Hart Questioned Over Grigg Opener With his National Team Manager Gareth Southgate keenly watching from the Stands at the DW Stadium, it clearly wasn’t the afternoon England keeper Joe Hart wanted at…

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Crafty midfielder Lee Bowyer may have been one of Football’s most colourful characters off the pitch, but on it he was just as fruitful, enjoying a lengthy career that spanned 18 years and six clubs. However, what was his association with West Ham United? Why was he so popular amongst the Claret & Blue Army? And, more importantly, where is he now? Lee Bowyer Born in Canning Town, East London, a young …

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This week On A Week In The World Of West Ham United, Luke is joined by The Evening Standard’s West Ham United Correspondent Jack Rosser to discuss all the latest goings on in East London. The post Luke Talks West Ham United With Evening Standard Reporter Jack Rosser appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club .

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You know it and you dare not even whisper it. You don’t talk about relegation fight club…even though that fight is never far away. The revolution under Moyes would see our overall performances improve, results that grant us valuable points to pull us clear of danger and dares to suggest fights for survival are for impoverished street urchins where all hope is lost. Like a red-headed Pitt and Norton combination of Tyler Durden, Moyes has stood proudly over…

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In the Fourth Round of the 2017/2018 Emirates FA Cup, David Moyes’ West Ham United make the trip to face off with Paul Cook’s Wigan Athletic, in a meeting of teams two Division apart, the hosts in League One and the visitors in the Premier League. The Latics go into the tie off the back of an impressive away triumph over Plymouth Argyle at Home Park, whereas, the Hammers were also last …

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West Ham United Manager David Moyes has passed his judgment on new loan signing from Inter Milan Joao Mario, as the Portuguese International finalises his deal in East London. After confirming that the exciting attacker was presently undergoing his Medical to join the club in his Pre-Wigan Athletic Press Conference at Rush Green, which MooreThanJustAClub were fortunate enough to be in, the former Manchester United Manager had this to say about the former European Champion, “I watched…

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West Ham face Wigan in another potential banana skin tie in the FA Cup this weekend, here are 10 facts about Saturday’s opponents: 1. Wigan were formed in 1932 following the winding up of Wigan Borough, it was the 5th time a football club was attempted to be established in Wigan. 2. Wigan were admitted to the League in 1978 at the expense of Southport. 3. Wigan’s first ever game was against Port Vale Reserves in 1932. 4. Owner Dave Whelan broke his leg in…

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When Marlon Brando built his portrayed mafia empire, ultimately he knew that his power was only as strong as the loyalty of his men and the legacy endowed upon his children. In Moyes, we have our very own Vito Corleone…The Boss…the man with the plan…The Godfather to guide us to premier legitimacy with his Genco Oil silky smooth football…or so we would hope. With the assured assistance from his Caporegimes …

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In the 14th edition of our Classic Match series, we dig deep in the archives once more to take you through a memorable clash from down the years, this time around, we relive a certain FA Cup Fourth Round replay with Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool at the Boleyn Ground. Cast your minds back to the late winter of 2016, “Pillowtalk” by Zayn Malik was at the very summit of the British Music Charts and Storm Imogen had just battered the…

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The post Live Blog: David Moyes’ Pre-Wigan Athletic Press Conference Live From Rush Green appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club .

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Yossi Benayoun will always be remembered as one of the very few Israeli’s to represent West Ham United, doing so in two spells between 2005 and 2007 and then again in 2013, winning the affection of the Claret & Blue Army time and time again with his dazzling play on the wing. But, what were the skillful midfielder’s most memorable moments in Claret & Blue? How did his two stints at Upton Park come to their …

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Let’s be honest…before Moyes came along we were like flat pancakes smothered in bitter lemon and in need of sugar. Yes our Crêpes Suzette had left a sour taste in our mouths and quite frankly I’d lost my appetite for anything more. So, along came William Wallace…who had suffered a few spankings but had come back with face painted claret and blue, chest puffed out, sword and shield in hand and ready to do …

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As the January Transfer Window begins to wind to a close, it’s time we took a look at the very latest West Ham United Transfer speculation, this week, a certain Anderlecht prodigy’s name won’t stop being mentioned, as well as a former European champion. Hammers Ramp Up Mario Pursuit It has been reported by the Daily Mail in the last 24 hours that discussions over a possible deal to bring Inter Milan man Joao Mario to the London Stadium have …

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When the Austrian composer; Johann Strauss II composed ‘The Blue Danube’ in 1866, he had hoped for a greater reception from its first performance. On reflection he initially rebuffed with an indifference but after a reworking was able to finally realise its true potential and received high praise. Our Austrian composer also started with similar indifferent performances and the crowd looked quizzically upon a player of reputation but of little substance. Then came a reworking…inspired, influenced and dictated …

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West Ham United Manager David Moyes has remained coy on a possible Transfer deal to bring Inter Milan attacker Joao Mario to the London Stadium in this Window. Speaking in his Pre-AFC Bournemouth Press Conference on Friday afternoon at Rush Green Training Ground, which MooreThanJustAClub were lucky enough to be in, the former Manchester United Boss had this to say about the player, “I think he’s a name which has been mentioned, but again, whether …

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The hum now forgotten and replaced by an indignant shrill from an advancing mob…pitch forks in hand, flamed torches burning the night air…ready for a lynching whilst the onlookers stand bemused and popcorn fed. The so-called protectors of our realm have been caught napping whilst we have struggled to defend against neighbouring invaders. We had been weakened by plagues, pestilence and impoverished performances, yet they did not unshackle the iron gates giving access to the caches of gold. As West Ham…

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It’s that time of the week yet again, to check in with West Ham United’s various different loan stars in various different parts of Britain and see how they’ve been getting on over the last week, as Robert Snodgrass’ Aston Villa marched on and Martin Samuelsen made his Burton Albion bow. Robert Snodgrass (Aston Villa) Fresh from a handy away victory at the City Ground last weekend, the Scottish winger and his Villa side, under Steve Bruce, welcomed …

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