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When West Ham headed to the Hawthorns last season, we were 12th  in the Premier League table, in dreadful form and had only three games remaining. In April we had not won a single game and this was their final opportunity to do so. The Hammers knew that this game was crucial as the Baggies were just… Read more »

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Aaron Cresswell’s first goal for the Hammers was enough to see off an in-form Newcastle at the Boleyn Ground yesterday. Given Newcastle’s run of five consecutive Premier League wins and our run of three games without a victory, you have to say that getting all three points was all the more sweeter. It pushed us… Read more »

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When Sam Allardyce was appointed manager of West Ham back in June 2011, both he and the co-owners were desperate to return the club to the top-flight at the first attempt. His first signing was his former captain at Bolton and Newcastle Kevin Nolan who it was thought would bring some much needed Premier League… Read more »

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The result on Saturday against Everton would have come as no real surprise to many West Ham fans, especially after the mother of all injury setbacks that occurred during the week, ruling out almost every player that has made an excellent impact this season. Without Stewart Downing, Diafra Sakho, Enner Valencia, Cheikhou Kouyate and Alex… Read more »

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It’s almost December, which can only mean one thing. Apart from a ridiculously busy fixture schedule that’ll severely tests squad depth, it means we’re now entering yet another period of ‘silly season.’ A period of the campaign that sees teams linked with anyone and everyone who might remotely be available in the transfer window. And silly… Read more »

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So that’s what losing feels like? Having enjoyed an unbeaten run of five games, Everton are the team to inflict our first defeat since the end of September. Given our extensive and almost sudden injury list – which included almost all of our best performers this season – coming away from Goodison Park with anything… Read more »

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Many have touted us as the new Everton of the Premier League in recent weeks as we show some real potential of battling for a Europa League spot this season. Even Toffees boss Roberto Martinez insists we are real contenders for a top six finish, which isn’t something we’re used to hearing many people within… Read more »

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Coming off the international break, today’s match at Goodison Park is one to both fear and excite. First, the fear factor. Everton play bright, attacking football with all hands on deck getting forward and Romelu Lukaku and Stephen Naismith in top form and deadly around the box. Combine that with Seamus Coleman’s ability to rush in… Read more »

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Alex Song has dropped the biggest hint yet that he is eyeing a permanent contract at West Ham once his loan deal expires next summer. The midfielder has been a revelation for us so far this season, and most Hammers fans will still be asking why he’s playing for us instead of at his level… Read more »

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West Ham’s goal machine Diafra Sakho has give us all a scare ahead of Saturday’s away trip to Everton. The Senegalese striker is on international duty and tweeted earlier that he has suffered a back injury, which could leave him sidelined for the second time in three games, having missed the 2-2 draw away to… Read more »

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After George Moncur left for Colchester United on a permanent deal recently, many fans will be wondering when a younger West Ham player will be able to cement a place in West Ham’s first team in the future. Realistically, West Ham’s academy has failed to produce the likes of a new Defoe, Carrick and Joe… Read more »

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Sam Allardyce has had a difficult job to win over West Ham fans. Despite a poor campaign last time around, the co-owners decided to stick with him but should they be cautious about offering him a further deal? He took over in June 2011; initially signing a two-year contract with two specific aims: the first… Read more »

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It’s mid-November and West Ham sit comfortably in fourth position in the Premier League table. Sam Allardyce has delivered a new brand of football that a lot of teams, including the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City, have found difficult to deal with. The team are now on a run of five games unbeaten in… Read more »

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Big Sam’s got himself bit of a selection dilemma again this afternoon, with Diafra Sakho returning and Andy Carroll rumoured to be in the match day squad. Of course, Carroll won’t be fit enough to start, but Diafra Sakho’s goal scoring form before he picked up that shoulder injury suggests he could come straight back… Read more »

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You can tell a lot about a good team by their results against sides below them in the table.  The odd win against the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City won’t keep us up in the dizzy heights of the top six. It’s the games against teams like Burnley, QPR and today’s opponents Aston Villa… Read more »

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Due to Andy Carroll’s devastating injury record since he signed for West Ham back in the summer of 2013 he has not had much time on the pitch. At times last season the club would have been desperate to see him in action because of the lack of goals that the Hammers were scoring, but… Read more »

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Injuries are, of course, part of the game and as a Hammers fan we know that as well as any fan base. With the miseries we’ve suffered as Andy Carroll has been in, out, in and out of the lineup over the past three seasons, we’ve had to adapt and scratch and claw just to… Read more »

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With Diafra Sakho a doubt because of a shoulder injury picked up during last week’s 2-1 victory against Man City, much as been made of a worthwhile replacement for him for this afternoon’s visit to Stoke. We’ve got strength in depth this season so having our top goal scorer out shouldn’t hurt us as much… Read more »

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This time last season we were 15th with nine points from our opening nine games after scoring just eight goals. Fast forward 12 months and we find ourselves fourth with 16 points after nine games, after banging in 17 goals and beating the likes of Liverpool and Man City. Who would’ve thought it? It’s been a… Read more »

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News inside the club seems to suggest that we are losing the battle to keep star performer Winston Reid at the club with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United readying bids for the centre back. Should the New Zealander leave the Hammers, we would be very light in the centre half position with James… Read more »

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The win at Turf Moor lifted West Ham United into the top four of the Barclays Premier League and after Saturday’s stunning win at home to Manchester City which consolidated their position, the Club’s fans are now starting to really believe that a European place is a real possibility. Last year before the Hammers took… Read more »

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 Diafra Sakho has been sensational since signing from Metz in the summer.  Seven goals in seven starts and a consistent goal scorer we’ve been craving for so many years now. His energy, determination and passion shines through whenever he plays and you just know he could end up as club legend if the club hangs… Read more »

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Upon leaving the Etihad Stadium in January after a 6-0 humiliation in the first-leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final, the hope of any success under Sam Allardyce was at an all time low. Having been lucky enough to watch the game from the comfort of City’s impressive Director’s Lounge, the opportunity to demand answers… Read more »

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We’re now breathing the rare air of a Champions League spot in fourth place and find ourselves hosting a team actually above us in the standings this week. How often do we get to say that and be surprised about it? It’s quite a nice feeling for a change, isn’t it? However, it is powerful… Read more »

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Being a West Ham fan is pretty surreal thing at the moment. Not in a million years did we expect to be where we are at this stage of the season after that win over Spurs on the final day of last term. Many expected us to be under the guidance of a new manager… Read more »

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As most of the older Hammers’ fans will tell you, back in 1966 West Ham won the World Cup. We are reminded of it every home game as we make our way to the ground and pass the sculptured figures of Moore, Hurst and Peters holding aloft the Jules Rimet Trophy. This England tradition was… Read more »

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