West Ham United have renewed interest in Roma winger Adem Ljajic. He has been on loan at Inter Milan this season who have an option to buy him for £8.25million but look unlikely to exercise it.
Posted on 16 April 2016.
West Ham United have renewed interest in Roma winger Adem Ljajic. He has been on loan at Inter Milan this season who have an option to buy him for £8.25million but look unlikely to exercise it.
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Posted on 14 April 2016.
Today’s fluff is glazed with honey When it comes to assuaging the impact of life’s vicissitudes, the Mill has always believed in the power of retail therapy. It’s true that we own 47 Top Man T-shirts that still have the labels on them, and that £500 treadmill still hasn’t seen any action, but it was worth spunking the monkey for that instant hit of feelgood goodness that allowed us for…
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Posted on 13 April 2016.
The 18-year-old was taken off at half-time by Louis van Gaal on Sunday but showed talent and character to spark Manchester United into life at Upton Park Marcus Rashford made a name for himself a few weeks back because Anthony Martial injured a hamstring during the warm-up of the Europa League home game against Midtjylland . What a twist of fate that turned out to be, a moment to be…
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Posted on 13 April 2016.
Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini fired Manchester United to Wembley as West Ham’s last ever FA Cup tie at Upton Park ended in a 2-1 defeat.
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Posted on 13 April 2016.
It was a moment to electrify any game, let alone a must-win FA Cup quarter-final replay, and if it provided the latest evidence of Marcus Rashford’s rare ability, it crackled with meaning for Louis van Gaal. Manchester United had taken a kicking on so many levels after their 3-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday and Van Gaal, as ever, had borne the brunt of it. It was impossible to ignore the subplot here that the manager needed a …
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Posted on 13 April 2016.
Dimitri Payet faces competition from Leicester City players Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante after being named on the shortlist for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year.
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Posted on 13 April 2016.
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic speaks to the press on Tuesday ahead of his team’s FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester United. Bilic says the match could not be bigger and hopes that playing at Boleyn Ground will help his team beat Louis van Gaal’s squad Slaven Bilic confident West Ham will beat Manchester United in FA Cup Continue reading…
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Posted on 13 April 2016.
There have been many emotions West Ham fans have gone through this season but for me the overriding feeling is pride.
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Posted on 12 April 2016.
Slaven Bilic is hoping Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney does not make his long-awaited comeback against West Ham tomorrow after labelling the striker the best England player of his era.
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Posted on 11 April 2016.
• Manchester United manager says his centre-backs must improve • Van Gaal praises ‘special qualities’ of West Ham striker before FA Cup replay Louis van Gaal will demand his centre-backs communicate better to deal with West Ham United’s Andy Carroll and keep alive Manchester United’s “last chance of a title” in the FA Cup. On Wednesday night the Dutchman’s side are at the Boleyn Ground for a quarter-final replay after …
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Posted on 11 April 2016.
Manchester United’s humbling at Tottenham may have been painful, but Juan Mata is not wallowing in self pity ahead of one of the most important matches of the season.
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Posted on 10 April 2016.
• West Ham United striker given free rein by Arsène Wenger’s defence • Arsenal manager says: ‘If we had a weakness today, it is in the air’ As a nod to the spirit of generosity on show here, perhaps Arsenal should be congratulated for rescuing a point at a ground where Tottenham Hotspur came unstuck last month. On the verge of being blown halfway across London by Hurricane Andy, the claret and blue force of nature …
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Posted on 09 April 2016.
Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes were left in tatters by an eight-minute hat-trick from Andy Carroll in a thrilling 3-3 draw at West Ham United.
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Posted on 07 April 2016.
Today’s fluff is just leeching off others’ hard work Having noted the surprising success teams such as Leicester and West Ham United have enjoyed this season on the back of the kind of excellent scouting and leg-work that has helped them unearth foreign gems such as Dimitri Payet , Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kanté at bargain prices, you could be forgiven for assuming that traditionally bigger and more successful clubs would …
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Posted on 27 March 2016.
The Hammers captain was worried about the turnout but a sellout crowd will honour a rarity as ‘there aren’t many of us that stay at a club in this day and age for 10 years, especially the club you’ve been brought up with and you support’ The worst fear for any host is that no one will turn up for their party and, instead of allowing himself to feel excited about being awarded the final testimonial at Upton Park…
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Posted on 26 March 2016.
Dimitri Payet went close to scoring as France beat Holland 3-2 on an emotional night in Amsterdam.
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Posted on 25 March 2016.
• West Ham joint chairman says club are planning to offer Bilic new contract • Sullivan says talks will not open until January 2017 at the earliest West Ham are planning to reward manager Slaven Bilic with a new contract – but want to make sure he is not a “one-season wonder” first. West Ham joint chairman David Sullivan told the Mirror : “I will give Slaven a new deal in January. …
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Posted on 24 March 2016.
• Noble in good company with West Ham great Billy Bonds over internationals • Noble prepares for testimonial after Roy Hodgson overlooks him for friendlies Having been overlooked by Roy Hodgson again, at least Mark Noble is in good company with another West Ham United stalwart. Billy Bonds was a permanent fixture in a claret and blue shirt for 21 years, never won an England cap and was forced to withdraw with a rare …
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Posted on 24 March 2016.
• West Ham to up capacity by 6,000 at new stadium • Hammers will move to Stratford arena for 2016-17 season West Ham have increased the match day capacity at the former Olympic Stadium to 60,000 in response to spectator demand. The Hammers are due to leave Upton Park at the end of this season and will play at the stadium in Stratford from the start of the 2016-17 season. Related: Which club will finish fourth in the Premier League? Continue reading…
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Posted on 23 March 2016.
With the Manchester clubs struggling for consistency, will West Ham, Southampton, Stoke or even Liverpool put together a run and land fourth place? By Martin Laurence for WhoScored? , part of the Guardian Sport Network While results at the weekend suggest the Premier League title is now a two-horse race, the battle for Champions League places is tighter than ever. Arsenal will hope that their win at Everton – which ended a …
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Posted on 22 March 2016.
Jack Sullivan, son of West Ham United co-owner David, has confirmed the signing of Manuel Lanzini on a four-year contract on Twitter.
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Posted on 19 March 2016.
A controversial penalty scored by Cesc Fabregas denied West Ham United a first win at Chelsea in 14 years.
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Posted on 19 March 2016.
As a measure of West Ham United’s startling rise from mid-table obscurity and occasional relegation scraps to the fight for Champions League qualification, perhaps nothing illustrates it better than the deep sense of disappointment they experienced after they were denied a first victory in 14 years at Stamford Bridge by a moment of high controversy in the dying minutes . Before Robert Madley pointed to the spot in the 88th minute, despite Michail Antonio’s desperate foul …
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Posted on 18 March 2016.
West Ham have been the poor relations in a one-sided rivalry for a long time but on Saturday they hope to secure a Premier League double over Chelsea On one side of London, they are revelling in their most enjoyable season since Alan Pardew’s briefly endearing collection of young hopefuls, wily old pros and outsiders were denied their moment of glory by that improbable rocket of an equaliser from Steven Gerrard in the FA …
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Posted on 17 March 2016.
• Hammers can go fourth for at a day if they complete double over Chelsea • Bilic confirms interest in Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Havard Nordtveit Slaven Bilic has said that West Ham United should worship their status as surprise contenders for a place in the top four and believes his team can cope with the pressure of challenging for Champions League qualification. West Ham will go fourth for at least 24 hours if they complete their first league double…
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Posted on 17 March 2016.
• Former Arsenal midfielder Nordtveit out of contract this summer • West Ham manager Slaven Bilic confirms interest in Norwegian West Ham United are hopeful of signing Havard Nordtveit on a free transfer, with Slaven Bilic confirming his interest in the Borussia Mönchengladbach captain. Related: N’Golo Kanté to Mattia Destro: what Europe’s top signings teach us about how to spend Continue reading…
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