I first heard about the intended ‘Last game’ at Upton Park on 5th June in support of West Ham Ladies, Jack Sullivan on Twitter, had arranged a fundraising game for West Ham Ladies being billed as the Last Game at The Boleyn. Now, being a huge West Ham fan and a bit of a feminist
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Farewell Boleyn – It’s not sexism, it’s grief…
Posted on 14 May 2016.
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We’ve not got Payet
Posted on 14 May 2016.
Hammer of the year, Dimitri Payet will be missing from the line-up against Stoke City tomorrow for the final game of the 2015/2016 season. His unmistakable yellow Lamborghini was noticeably missing from the Boleyn Ground players car park today and he did not train with the first team this morning on the Boleyn ground pitch, nor […]
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Why West Ham are close to becoming a better version of Man City
Posted on 14 May 2016.
There are a lot of comparisons between West Ham’s stadium move in August this year to Man City’s move back in 2003 – two big cities in the country, both occupying an athletics stadium that had to be converted for football use. Man City had a permanent conversion whereas West Ham have an adaptable solution.
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Amateurs given finishing masterclass by legend and they nail it
Posted on 14 May 2016.
It doesn’t get much better than realising your dream of playing for West Ham United. Thankfully for a group of West Ham supporting amateurs, that dream is becoming a reality. In Betway’s Academy series on YouTube, we’ve had the pleasure of seeing Hammers legend Tony Carr give the amateur team the run around in a
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Leicester City provide five players named on 10-man shortlist for Premier League Player of the Season award
Posted on 12 May 2016.
Surprise Premier League champions Leicester City could be set for more success with five of their players nominated for the Barclays Premier League Player of the Season award.
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Irresponsible Police Nearly Create Another Hillsborough
Posted on 11 May 2016.
Guest post by David Griffith, also known as Blind Hammer. Blind Hammer asks if the Police have really learnt any lessons from Hillsborough. I, along with dozens of other West Ham supporters nearly sustained serious injury last night. As it happens my guide and I were lucky to escape with only minor leg injuries. At one stage […]
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The build up to the sorry coach incident
Posted on 11 May 2016.
A series of events led to a small minority of so called Hammers fans throwing objects which broke the blackout covering in front of windows on the Manchester United team coach. There can be no excuse for the small minority of Hammers fans that threw the bottles and cans at the bus at the corner of […]
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Upton Park finale like a movie – Bilic
Posted on 10 May 2016.
Slaven Bilic says West Ham’s last Upton Park game “ticked all the boxes for a blockbuster” after his side fought back to beat Manchester United.
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Emotional Slaven: “Every box was ticked”
Posted on 10 May 2016.
Hugely emotional Slaven Bilic claimed this game had ticked all the boxes and maybe should have been over at half time. The manager said: “We have broken records and tonight were so highly motivated and although we were under pressure we were totally determined that we would not lose. “We had the chances to have […]
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LVG fears one Irons player
Posted on 10 May 2016.
Louis Van Gaal has admitted that he is worried about Andy Carroll in tonight’s final Boleyn game. Van Gaal selected Marouane Fellaini in midfield to help cope with Carroll’s threat in the FA Cup clash he will be absent tonight through suspension. And LVG said: “We are normally the smallest team in the Premier League […]
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Gold understands fans concerns
Posted on 09 May 2016.
West Ham co-chairman David Gold says he understands the fans’ reservations about leaving the Boleyn Ground, but is confident the supporters will soon create a special atmosphere at the Olympic Stadium. He told Sky Sports News cameras: “I personally felt unsure about leaving this stadium because my life has revolved around this ground from the […]
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Ref Watch: No Vardy dive
Posted on 09 May 2016.
Should Lee Cattermole and Gary Cahill have seen red? Was Jamie Vardy rightly awarded a penalty? Should Arsenal have had a penalty against Manchester City?
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Upton Park is a fortress… it’s ‘impossible’ to replicate atmosphere at Olympic Stadium, admits West Ham manager Slaven Bilic
Posted on 09 May 2016.
Slaven Bilic has no doubt that the Upton Park atmosphere will be ‘impossible to replicate’ when the Premier League club kick-off in their new home, the Olympic Stadium, next season.
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United wait on Martial fitness for Hammers trip
Posted on 09 May 2016.
Manchester United will be sweating on the fitness of Anthony Martial for tomorrow’s Premier League trip to West Ham.
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Former striker plans some Boleyn quiet time
Posted on 09 May 2016.
Sky Sports News is airing from the Boleyn all day today and Tony Cottee was among the first interviewed as the countdown becomes critical for the big farewell to the Boleyn. TC – looking sad and thoughtful said: “I’ve been a part of this club as a fan, player, and now commentator and pundit for […]
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Bilic: “We have to bounce back”
Posted on 08 May 2016.
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Hammers Europe place in doubt
Posted on 07 May 2016.
Our 4-1 loss to Swansea City at the last Saturday at the Boleyn Ground has virtually written off any chance of a top four finish and Champions League, although it is mathematically possible, but we have everything to fight for to get a Europa League place. Southampton are breathing down our necks just two points behind […]
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West Ham celebrate £1.5m windfall
Posted on 07 May 2016.
The West Ham board will be celebrating Middlesbrough’s return to the Premier League this weekend. Boro grabbed the second automatic promotion place in the Championship worth at least £170m after a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday lunchtime. West Ham is believed to have written a £1.5m Premier League promotion bonus clause into the contract […]
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Video: DS on everything – great watch
Posted on 07 May 2016.
A very expressive David Sullivan gives an interview on this remarkable season. Much of it can be read on the official site – from where this video comes – but we suggest you take a look at this as David’s face is more mobile probably than ever before. He makes some great points and as […]
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Video: Farewell Boleyn Ground – The End
Posted on 07 May 2016.
This is my 12-minute video tribute I put together from my personal photos of the Boleyn Ground, together with others from the internet, set to the music by the Doors called ‘The End’. My personal tribute to the Boleyn Ground after 112 years of existence. Share This:
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Leroy: “I’ve been invited to last farewell but those fabulous fans will carry Boleyn spirit to the OS”
Posted on 07 May 2016.
I’m very proud to have received an invite to the Boleyn on Tuesday night for what is going to be a hugely emotional farewell to one of the best places in the world! I had two of the greatest years of my career on that wonderful stage and I have no idea how I am […]
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Another chance to watch the BT Farewell Boleyn video
Posted on 04 May 2016.
In case you missed it, tune in to BT Sport Europe at 10.30pm tonight or tomorrow night to watch the BT Sport special 45 minute documentary film called ‘Farewell Boleyn’. #WHUFC fans, in case you missed it, tune in to @btsport Europe at 10.30pm to watch our special #FarewellBoleyn film. https://t.co/cpzW39n2pl — BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) May 3, […]
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Boleyn Ground Final game plans revealed
Posted on 03 May 2016.
West Ham has announced they will host a special celebratory event to mark their final game at the Boleyn Ground after next Tuesday’s match against Manchester United. The fixture will be the Hammers’ final game at their home of 112 years. The game and the subsequent 30-minute closing ceremony are set to be broadcast to […]
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Gold braves pouring rain to salute Irons fans
Posted on 30 April 2016.
Co chairman David Gold made a walk men half his age would have rejected as he strolled around the the Hawthorns at the end of the Irons 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion. DG received an astonishing reception as he walked from his seat and – as the rain poured down -walked the entire circumference […]
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Hammers stay in Euro hunt
Posted on 30 April 2016.
West Ham continued their push for European football next season with a comfortable 3-0 Premier League win at West Brom.
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Poll result: Two horse race for Iron of Year
Posted on 29 April 2016.
ClaretandHugh’s poll to find the Iron of the Year developed into a two horse race with Dimi Payet coming out the winner – as expected! However, another new boy Michail Antonio – whilst being a little way back – made a real fight of it for a long time against the French genius. Payet collected […]
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