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West Ham’s ’19th century’ style drove Lacina Traoré to opt for Everton

• New loan signing says he is better suited to Goodison ethic • ‘I looked at the two and decided I would fit in better at Everton’ Lacina Traoré has strayed into the argument over West Ham’s “19th century” football by citing style of play as the main reason he chose Everton over Sam Allardyce’s side. The Ivory Coast international almost joined West Ham on loan from Monaco in early January only for Roberto…

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West Ham sign midfielder Abdul Razak on short-term deal

• Former Manchester City player joins from Anzhi • 21-year-old is Sam Allardyce’s fourth January signing West Ham have signed the former Manchester City midfielder Abdul Razak on a short-term deal. The 21-year-old Ivory Coast international came through the ranks at City after originally starting out at Crystal Palace but found first-team opportunities limited at the Etihad Stadium. Razak has spent time on loan at Portsmouth, Brighton, Charlton and most recently the Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala, who …

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Hammers sign former City youngster

West Ham have signed former Manchester City midfielder Abdul Razak on a short-term contract. The 21-year-old Ivory Coast international came through the youth ranks at the Etihad Stadium, making his City debut against West Brom in February 2011 under Roberto Mancini. He moved to Anzhi Makhachkala in an initial loan move in September 2013 and… Read more »

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Lacina Traoré rejected West Ham in favour of more style at Everton

• Striker turned down move to Upton Park • Hammers accused of playing ’19th century football’ at Chelsea Everton’s new loan signing Lacina Traoré rejected West Ham in favour of a move to Goodison Park as he preferred Roberto Martínez’s style of play. The Hammers were in pole position for the 6ft 8in Ivory Coast international after securing a work permit ahead of a move from Monaco. However, Everton came in with a late bid and …

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Chelsea’s Jose Mourinho says West Ham played ’19th-century’ football

• Visitors’ tactics were not worthy of the Premier League • Sam Allardyce says rival was upset at being ‘outwitted’ José Mourinho accused West Ham United of playing “football from the 19th century” to nullify Chelsea and the Portuguese claimed Sam Allardyce’s players had feigned injury and wasted time to secure their goalless draw on Wednesday. The stalemate cost Chelsea the chance to go above Arsenal into second place in the table. An exasperated Mourinho did acknowledge that …

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Chelsea’s Eden Hazard can be a Ballon d’Or contender, says José Mourinho

• Mourinho says it has been ‘much easier’ to develop Hazard • But Chelsea’s top scorer must ‘build his entourage politically’ José Mourinho believes Eden Hazard has the potential to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi at the pinnacle of the world game, even if he must “build his entourage politically” if he is to claim the Ballon d’Or one day, having been surprised at how rapidly the Belgian’s game has developed at Chelsea. Hazard, the club’s leading goalscorer this season, will…

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West Ham debts rise to £77m as owners make club further loan of £10.5m

• Despite record revenue the club lost £3.5m • Hammers’ wage bill rose to £56.2m from £41.6m West Ham United’s net debt has increased to £77m and the owners, David Sullivan and David Gold, have loaned the club another £10.5m to try to secure their Premier League status. The club’s annual accounts for the year ending 31 May 2013, when they finished 10th in the Premier League, reveal that…

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Borriello bagged on loan

West Ham have secured the loan signing of Roma striker Marco Borriello until the end of the season. The 31-year-old becomes the second Italian to sign for the Hammers today following the arrival of AC Milan’s Antonio Nocerino in a similar loan move. Borriello began his career at AC Milan in 2002, scoring 18 goals… Read more »

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Hammers nab Nocerino

West Ham have secured the signing of AC Milan midfielder Antonio Nocerino on loan until the end of the season. The 28-year-old Italian international has been brought in by Sam Allardyce to help the club pull away from the relegation zone. And Nocerino’s experience should prove vital to the Hammers’ efforts to staying in the… Read more »

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Paolo Di Canio defends his tenure at ‘weak’ Sunderland

• Describes former club as weak and players cowards • Says it is his destiny to manage West Ham Paolo Di Canio has defended his tenure as Sunderland manager, calling the club weak, his former players cowards and saying he believes it his destiny to one day manage West Ham. The Italian was sacked by Sunderland in September after a tumultuous 13 games in charge, amid talk of a player rebellion against his disciplinarian style. The Italian replaced Martin O’Neill at…

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La Liga midfielder lined up as Diame replacement?

Reports in Spain suggest West Ham are in talks with Osasuna defensive midfielder Raoul Loe ahead of €2.2million move. The 24-year Cameroon international is thought to be in London to have talks and a medical with the Hammers and is Sam Allardyce’s pick to replace the injured Mohamed Diame. Diame has been an inconsistent performer… Read more »

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Borriello hints at Hammers move

Roma striker Marco Borriello has dropped a huge hint that he is ready to complete his move to West Ham this weekend. The 31-year-old is reportedly in London this weekend for a medical ahead of six-month loan move and it is believed the club are close to announcing his signature. And after weeks of January… Read more »

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Gilardino eyeing Genoa stay

Striker Alberto Gilardino insists he wants to stay at Genoa amid links with English and Italian sides.

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West Ham make McCormack bid

West Ham United have made a bid for Leeds United captain Ross McCormack, Sky Sports understands.

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Premier League – Match facts: Chelsea v West Ham United

Facts and figures ahead of the Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.

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FANTASY FRIDAY: United parachuted in Mata to save their season, should you do the same? FA Cup fixtures shock ratings and why Swansea’s survival bid…

Welcome to Sportsmail’s weekly Fantasy Football column which will try to help you get the edge on your friends, family and Jamie Redknapp. RIK SHARMA considers the key issues in the game.

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Everyone’s laughing at Manchester United! Opposing fans rejoice at glorious, calamitous and hilarious decline of Red Devils

DEREK LAWRENSON: Let’s start with a spoiler alert, to be fair to all those who have alighted on this article in the hope of reading some reasoned football argument.

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Hammers close to double Italian coup?

West Ham are reportedly close to securing loan deals for AC Milan midfielder Antonio Nocerino and Roma striker Marco Borriello, according to several reports in Italy. Nocerino, 28, and Borriello, 31, are both regarded as surplus to requirements at their respective clubs and have been linked with a move to East London throughout the current… Read more »

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Former Chelsea star would be a good signing, according to fans

West Ham a ready to hold talks with former Chelsea midfielder Raul Meireles, according to MailOnline. The 30-year-old is currently plying his trade with Turkish side Fenerbahce but is open to a return to the Premier League having only made nine appearances this season. And Sam Allardyce is thought to be in the market for… Read more »

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Former West Ham Star Treated Disgracefully

How outrageous! West Ham fans up and down the land will be venting their fury at the news that former favourite Paul Ince has been shown the door by Tangerine Dreamers Blackpool. How very dare they? What has Ince done to deserve the sack exactly? He took over a moderately crap team – his son apart – and nearly a year later, he leaves behind a moderately crap team. Since when has that been a reason for a guy to be sacked exactly? Ok, Blackpool started the season fabulously, and have fallen …

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WIN tickets to West Ham United vs Swansea – courtesy of Barclays

Sportsmail has teamed up with Barclays to give away a pair tickets to West Ham United v Swansea on Saturday, February 1, to thank one lucky home fan for the passion and support they show to their club.

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Show your colours with Club hoodies

Check our great range of hoodies available online and in store now

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Newham College Learning Academy trials

The Community Sports Trust and Newham College are to host trials for their Learning Academy

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Hammers linked with Feyenoord striker Pelle

West Ham United have been linked with a move for Feyenoord striker Graziano Pelle.

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Hotel scoops award

The West Ham United hotel has been awarded the LateRooms.com Simply the Guest prize

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Hammers linked with former Chelsea midfielder Meireles

West Ham United have been linked with former Chelsea and Liverpool midfielder Raul Meireles.

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