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West Ham have been linked with Sunderland defender Lamine Kone. A report in the Daily Mirror by John Richardson claims Hammers chiefs are lining up a January move for the Ivory Coast star who will cost around £ 15m. The article says Kone has been on Bilic’s wanted list for some time and the Croatian […]

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Slaven Bilic was content with a “great point” even though West Ham gave up an early lead to draw 1-1 with Manchester United on Sunday .

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Jose Mourinho’s assistant fronted up as the Manchester United boss shunned media duties after being sent to the stands in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against West Ham

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David Gold has lashed out an an Irons follower on Twitter who described a tweet he sent out as a “complete and utter lie.” The co chairman quickly defended himself against the usual unsavoury remarks often used by thoe using the social network when discussing attendances in the Premier Leaugu. It started with Gold quoting […]

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Slaven Bilic’s comments that Simone Zaza’ appearance clause – 14 and we are forced to buy him – won’t affect his decision to play him raised a smile eh? I remember him also announcing after the Stoke game that Adrian remained his number one and that you didn’t rest a keeper on one mistake or […]

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Slaven Bilic has seemingly started a mind games war with Jose Mourinho ahead of the two games at Manchester United. The Hammers boss has always given the self proclaimed Special One his due and did so again in his press conference ahead of the League game. But there was an edge to his comments as […]

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If you were Chiek Kouyate – 95 appearances for the club so far – you  may just be feeling a bit overlooked today (Fri) along with Pedro Obiang. For the arrival of the Hammers 2017 calendar sees Kouyate omitted although there’s room for on-loan Simone Zaza and infrequent first team central defender James Collins. Neither […]

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The home office have released their annual figures on football troubles in England and Wales including banning orders and arrests relating the last season 2015/2016 at the Boleyn ground. West Ham have a cumulative total of 44 banning orders in place although just six of these were added to in the last twelve months with […]

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Ashley Fletcher is hoping for a chance to clash with Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard for the first time in his career at Old Trafford on Sunday. The former United youngster told our official site:  “I am looking forward to going back to Old Trafford for the first time and it will be great to meet […]

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West Ham have targeted Juventus star Mario Mandzukc as a winter signing according to The Sun. The  report claims Hammers scouts watched the 30 year old when he played for  Croatia in the friendly with Northern Ireland during the international break. Bilic has worked with the player and is reportedly keen to be reunited with him. Bilic […]

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Martin Samuelsen has returned to West Ham after cutting short his season-long loan at Sky Bet Championship side Blackburn Rovers.

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Slaven Bilic is a bookies outsider to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job.  Bookmakers Paddy Power are offering a generous 14/1 as the next manager to get the sack. Unsurprisingly bottom of the table Swansea boss Bob Bradley is the the 2/1 favourite to get the sack followed by Sunderland gaffer […]

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Did the Irons miss Mark Noble yesterday and should be be brought back for the game at Old Trafford next weekend?

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Don’t be down…don’t be depressed – hard though that maybe because yesterday West Ham produced the best performance I have seen from them in the Premier League this season and that of course includes the win at Palace. Make no mistake Spurs are a very good side but we were brilliant for 99 per cent […]

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Manuel Lanzini wants bragging rights over his close pal Erik Lamela at White Hart Lane tonight. The pair are mates from their days at Argentine outfit River Plate back in Buenos Aires where they enjoyed a successful relationship on and off the pitch. Lanzini said: “It is always great to see familiar faces. I played […]

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Ahead of this weekend’s matches in the Premier League, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every top flight fixture as it breaks.

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Winston Reid and James Collins have both been given a clean bill of health by the West Ham medical staff and along with Diafra Sakho should be available for inclusion in the squad for Spurs. Head of Medical and Sports Science, Stijn Vandenbroucke, reports in his latest update that the trio  have been given the all-clear […]

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Slaven Bilic has warned that he does not intend to spend his way out of trouble as West Ham face up to the prospect of a relegation battle ahead of Saturday’s visit to London rivals Tottenham.

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Slaven Bilic is ready for a West Ham revenge mission at Spurs. The manager recalls all too well the events of last season and is determined to  buid on ths season recent improvement by the Irons. Speaking to the official site he said: “They are still in the Champions League and Mauricio Pochettino has done […]

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By regular top CandH blogger Rich Sprent The football month from hell begins as of this Saturday! You need no remiding but we have games at Sp*rs,  Manchester United,  Manchester United again midweek in the League Cup. Then it’s back home for Arsenal and then off again on a visit to Anfield. The players should […]

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Spurs have another major injury worries as their problems pile up ahead of the match against the Irons on Saturday evening. They have a crippling injury list and now top midfielder Victor Wanyama  has reportedly picked up a knock in Kenya’s 1-0 friendly win over Liberia on last night. Wanyama was pulled off at half time […]

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Aaron Cresswell last night arrived at the top of his profession and immediately declared: “”I won’t have my chest puffed out, that’s for sure!” “Of course I’m delighted, but now it’s a case of getting my head down and back to work on Thursday.” In an interview on the official site Cressie said of his […]

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Diafra Sakho is fully expected to start or be on the bench when we kick off against Spurs this weekend. The liklihood is that the striker will be brought on later in the game but we have been assured that he is entirely ready to take his chance. Either way it’s a huge boost for the […]

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The Hammers are reportedly interested in making the Watford striker their new frontman as Slaven Bilic looks to add firepower

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Former West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson believes the London Stadium is a disaster and needs to be torn down and rebuilt! Talking to the Sun he said: “You cannot build an Olympic stadium and then make it a football stadium. You begin with football in mind. What we have now is a mess, the stadium is […]

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Just for the record the national media is repeating the story we brought you last week that Dimi Payet is going nowhere this winter. Despite speculation that our bad start to 2016/17 season might bring interest there has been none and the Mail declares: “Insiders have told Sportsmail that they will not allow themselves to […]

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