One that got away for many Hammers fans, Sebastian Lletget was one of a rare few Americans to wear the Claret & Blue but never really ever broke into the first-team the way he was tipped to do so. But, why was this? In which direction did the bright young midfielder turn after leaving East London? And, more importantly, where is he now? Sebastian Lletget Born in San Francisco in 1992, the USA man always wanted to…
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Where Are They Now? Sebastian Lletget
Posted on 28 December 2017.
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Main Talking Points: West Ham United vs Newcastle United: Premier League Matchday Nineteen
Posted on 24 December 2017.
It’s now time to trawl back over some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of yesterday afternoon’s London Stadium defeat to Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle United, as David Moyes lost his unbeaten home record in Claret & Blue. Hammers Defence Crumbles After Solid Form A run of three consecutive League clean sheets for the Claret & Blue back five duly came to an end with Saturday’s defeat, having shut out Chelsea, Arsenal…
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Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is a skilled politician
Posted on 23 December 2017.
ADAM CRAFTON AT THE LONDON STADIUM: To the tune of Richie Valens La Bamba track, the travelling Geordies serenaded Rafa Benitez. To them, it appears Benitez can do no wrong.
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Disappointed Moyes reacts to Dede Ayew’s penalty miss
Posted on 23 December 2017.
The Hammers boss rues the missed effort in Saturday’s fall to Newcastle
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Hammers Boss Moyes: “The Stuff About Sakho Was A Load Of Rubbish”
Posted on 23 December 2017.
West Ham United Manager has played down rumours of a possible rift between him and Senegalese striker Diafra Sakho as he prepares his side to face Newcastle United at home in the Premier League tomorrow afternoon. Speaking in response questions about the situation with Sakho, during his Pre-Newcastle Press Conference at Rush Green Training Ground, which MooreThanJustAClub were lucky enough to attend, the Scotsman stated, “The stuff about Sakho, for …
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Player Ratings: Arsenal vs West Ham United: Carabao Cup Quarter-Final
Posted on 20 December 2017.
It’s now time to take an in-depth look at player performance in the wake of yesterday evening’s Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Arsenal, as David Moyes’ boys’ impressive unbeaten run came to an end at the Emirates Stadium. Joe Hart: 5/10 It would be yet another evening to forget in a hurry for the England man, as he did himself very few favours in trying to regain his regular Premier League starting place under Moyes and further …
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Matchday Eighteen’s Premier League Preview: Hammers Face Potters As Spurs Face Take On The League Leaders
Posted on 15 December 2017.
We have barely had time to gather our bearings from the last dosage of midweek Premier League action and another Matchday is upon us, Game Week 18 to you and me and what a weekend it promises to be as the Hammers travel to the Bet 365 Stadium and it’s first against fourth on Super Sunday at The Etihad. Leicester City vs Crystal Palace (Saturday 12:30 PM) To kick-off, all the spoils and thrills, Claude Puel’s Fantastic Foxes play …
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‘It looks like the end for Wenger at Arsenal’ – Keown
Posted on 14 December 2017.
The former Gunners defender does not think the French manager can stay much longer with the way things are heading in north London
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Matchday Sixteen’s Premier League Review: Irons Overcome Blues In Historic Win As Derby Day Does Not Disappoint
Posted on 11 December 2017.
After another enthralling weekend of The Premier League, it’s now time to look back at all of Game Week Sixteen’s action, as West Ham United claimed a first League win since late September and the pride of both Manchester and Liverpool went head to head on an incredible Super Sunday. Hungry Hammers Overcome Blues To Get Moyes Off The Mark David Moyes’ Claret & Blue Army pulled off an unlikely scalp on Saturday lunchtime at The London Stadium by defeating Antonio …
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Arnautovic Nets First Hammers Goal To Down Blues In Shock Win
Posted on 11 December 2017.
A first-half volley from Marko Arnautovic was enough to overcome a shell-shocked Chelsea side under Antonio Conte and deliver David Moyes a first win in charge of West Ham United at The London Stadium on Saturday. The Austrian’s strike came in just the eighth minute of The Premier League clash, as the travelling Blues enjoyed plenty of possession but could never really find a final ball. When they did have their moments, however, the likes of Alvaro Morata …
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Antonio Conte concedes title after Chelsea’s bubble burst by West Ham
Posted on 09 December 2017.
• Manager says champions out of Premier League running after 1-0 away defeat • ‘We created chances, but didn’t take them. Players were tired,’ adds Conte Antonio Conte conceded that Chelsea’s title defence “never started” and a lack of consistency has made a repeat of last season’s Premier League win inconceivable. A visibly frustrated Conte had just watched Chelsea perform flatly in losing 1-0 at West Ham United, their fourth defeat of the campaign and a result that sees them remain 11 points …
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Player Ratings: Manchester City vs West Ham United
Posted on 04 December 2017.
Let’s take an in-depth look at player performance from Sunday evening’s credible defeat to in-form record-breakers Manchester City at The Etihad Stadium, as a much-improved team showing left many Hammers surprisingly satisfied. Adrian San-Miguel: 8/10 Coming in for the ineligible Joe Hart against his parent club, the Spaniard was excellent just when his Manager David Moyes needed him to be, earning the West Ham United Man of the Match for his showing. Adrian produced a string…
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Main Talking Points: Manchester City vs West Ham United
Posted on 04 December 2017.
It’s now time to look at some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of yesterday’s slim defeat to the League leaders at the Etihad stadium, as we remained in the bottom three with a painful run of fixtures laying ahead. Hammers Come Dangerously Close To Ending Citizens’ Run If one was to take a single plus point from coming so agonisingly close to leaving Manchester with a point on Sunday, it was that…
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West Ham’s show of attacking gusto serves up hope for David Moyes | Nick Ames
Posted on 04 December 2017.
Manchester City juggernaut had to find an extra gear to overcome a West Ham side who, despite a 2-1 defeat, offered something for their manager to work with An unkind reading would be that the fact West Ham United can take such heart from what was eventually an Alamo‑esque occasion speaks volumes for the position the club find themselves in. That would not be unfair, even if caveats do exist. If David Moyes could…
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Matchday Fifteen’s Premier League Preview: Hammers Travel To Face League Leaders As Two Giants Clash On Saturday Evening
Posted on 01 December 2017.
So, now that one Premier League Matchday has gone in the blink of an eye, it’s now time to quickly focus on the next round of fixtures, Match Week Fifteen to be more precise and thf tantalising weekend that lays ahead, as David Moyes’ Hammers face a daunting Super Sunday prospect and United travel to The Emirates for a monumental clash. Chelsea vs Newcastle United (Saturday 12:30 PM) To open up The Top-Flight weekend, Antonio Conte’s Blues welcome …
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The Hammers Loan Report: Elation For Burke, Snodgrass But Frustration For Cullen And Oxford
Posted on 27 November 2017.
It’s that time of the week again to check in with our Loanee Hammers after a very busy seven days indeed with their respective clubs both in England and across Europe as there was a mixed week for Reece Burke and Josh Cullen, delight for Robert Snodgrass and a shock for Reece Oxford. Reece Burke and Josh Cullen (Bolton Wanderers) For the first time in a couple of weeks, the young academy duo were both…
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Main Talking Points: West Ham United vs Leicester City
Posted on 27 November 2017.
Let’s take a look at some of the primary causes of discussion from Friday night’s home draw to Leicester City, as we remained in the bottom three after our first point of November, but there were plenty of positives to draw on. Moyes Marvels At London Stadium Atmosphere New Hammers Boss David Moyes was first to praise The Claret & Blue Army after his first home game in charge, comparing it to Upton Park …
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Match Preview: West Ham United U23s vs SL Benfica B: Premier League International Cup Group F Matchday Three
Posted on 21 November 2017.
In the third round of Group F matches for the 2017/2018 Premier League International Cup, Benfica B travel to Essex to face off with Terry Westley’s U23s in an exciting European clash. The Hammer starlets go into the eagerly-awaited matchup off the back of a magnificent run-ending 1-5 defeat to Derby County at The London Stadium on Friday night, meanwhile, the Portuguese youngsters were bested 3-4 by Penafiel last time out, balancing the scales …
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David Moyes pleads for unity at West Ham as fans turn on club hierarchy
Posted on 19 November 2017.
• Chants of ‘sack the board’ heard as Moyes’ loses first game in charge to Watford • Manager hits out at ‘players with big reputations’ David Moyes has appealed for unity among West Ham United supporters after watching his new team slump to a 2-0 defeat at Watford in his first match, leaving them marooned in the relegation zone. A number of fans made their feelings known throughout the game, with Will Hughes’s opening goal in the…
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Matchday Twelve’s Premier League Preview: Two Titans Clash On Saturday In North London As Moyes Makes His Debut In Hertfordshire
Posted on 17 November 2017.
After another drab International Break finally winded to a close earlier this week, thankfully, The Premier League has returned once again for Game Week Twelve and what a weekend of Football it’s poised to be as North London Derby headlines the Saturday lunch menu and the David Moyes era begins with a trip to Vicarage Road for The Hammers. Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur (Saturday 12:30 PM) There is no saving the best till last…
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Live Blog: David Moyes’ Pre-Watford Press Conference Live From Rush Green
Posted on 17 November 2017.
” But, if you’re talking about Andy Carroll, then who wouldn’t want to have him in the box? And get the ball in the right areas to him? We have to use him and we have also got other strikers that play a different way and want the ball in different ways”. ” For me, I want to get the best out of the players and how I can get the best out…
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Moyes Makes His Move To Welcome Irvine And Pearce To East London
Posted on 14 November 2017.
It was confirmed late on Sunday evening by West Ham United that two of David Moyes’ Assistants have been formally appointed in the form of former England U21 Manager Stuart Pearce and former Baggies Boss Alan Irvine. The pair, who are expected to be joined by current Sunderland Caretaker Manager Billy McKinlay later in the week, took their first training alongside Moyes yesterday morning. Although, as many as seven first-team players…
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Idle Thoughts on the Managerial Merry-Go-Round
Posted on 09 November 2017.
In reporting the sacking of Slaven Bilic, the ‘East London & West Essex Guardian’ noted that David Moyes was likely ‘to become just the Hammers’ 16th boss in 117 years’. The 15 previous managers have enjoyed an average of a little under 8 years in charge at West Ham, but, whilst mathematically correct, that figure does not give an accurate picture of the reality. Did any of those fifteen managers actually have anything in the region of eight years at the Hammers’…
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Matchday 11 PL Review: Sublime City Make It 15 From 15 As London Stadium Defeat Brings The Curtain Down On Bilic
Posted on 07 November 2017.
After another pulsating weekend of Premier League spoils and thrills, it’s time to review all the action from Game Week Eleven, as a flawless Manchester City side extended their lead at the top on Super Sunday and a Liverpool thrashing proved a step too far in the wrong direction for Slaven Bilic. Spoils Shared In Opening Midlands Derby Draw The Potters and The Foxes had to settle for a share of the points each in the …
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Main Talking Points: West Ham United vs Liverpool
Posted on 06 November 2017.
It’s now time to delve deep into the primary causes of discussion from yesterday’s disappointing London Stadium defeat to Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, as we fell into The Relegation Zone for the first time since the start of the campaign. Reds Defeat Leaves Bilic On The Brink If there was a time that Croatian Boss Slaven Bilic has been under more pressure during his spell in East London, many Hammers are unaware of it altogether as Bilic comes under fire from left…
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Matchday 11 PL Preview: Bilic’s Hammers Face A Do Or Die Task As Super Sunday Serves Up A Pair Of Thrillers
Posted on 03 November 2017.
After an incredible week of European Football for English clubs, the Premier League returns once again this weekend for the final round of matches before the International Break, as our Hammers host Liverpool in an SNF cracker and Super Sunday plays host to a fierce doubleheader. Stoke City vs Leicester City (Saturday 12:30 PM) There will be a Midlands Derby live on Sky Sports to kick-off the Premier League weekend tomorrow lunchtime, as The Foxes travel…
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PL state of play: City or Liverpool for the title, Leeds or Burnley to go down
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Hull owner issues hands-off over winger Keane Lewis-Potter amid interest from Premier League clubs
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PL state of play: Will tonight decide the relegation fight?
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Aston Villa are unfancied, but Liverpool SHOULD have hope Man City can drop points on the final day
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Manchester City are targeting Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips as a Fernandinho replacement
