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The news of Dylan Tombides’ tragic passing yesterday has affected everyone associated with West Ham United. But his fellow teammates will have been seriously affected by the news and will be extra up for this afternoon’s clash with Crystal Palace. In a game that has all but lost its importance because of yesterday’s news, Sam… Read more »

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We all go on about how football isn’t fair sometimes. Poor refereeing decisions, last minute deflected goals, missed penalties. They can all count against us in a cruel game when results are more important than anything. But all of that is put in to perspective when you hear of the tragic passing of a young,… Read more »

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With a move to the Olympic Stadium just two seasons away, all the ground work to ensure we’re stable and prepared is beginning to be put in to place. Obviously our Premier League status must be intact, which looks to have been achieved this season. But how can we ensure that we don’t experience similar… Read more »

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Arsenal’s win over us last night was pretty inevitable given their desperation for a top four finish this season and our inability to hold on to a lead. But despite an FA Cup final that they are expected to win on the horizon, the Gunners’ nine year wait for silverware has turned them in to… Read more »

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Between 25 November and 2 December 2013, seven football managers lost their jobs in England. That was a particularly bad week for bosses but out of the norm. According to the League Managers Association, 38 coaches have lost their roles so far this season. Fulham have had three different men at the helm; Richie Barker… Read more »

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The last time we went to the Emirates we were spanked 5-1, despite seeing Jack Collison give us the lead. That seems like an age ago now, particularly with all the problems we had over the festive period. The last few weeks have indicated that we’re beginning to show just how good we can be,… Read more »

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The last time we went to the Emirates we were spanked 5-1, despite seeing Jack Collison give us the lead. That seems like an age ago now, particularly with all the problems we had over the festive period. The last few weeks have indicated that we’re beginning to show just how good we can be,… Read more »

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Whether you think we’re safe yet or not, the likelihood of us being caught now is extremely minimal. That said, the likelihood of us getting a positive result at the Emirates tonight are almost just as minimal, despite Arsenal’s current form and injury problems. With little else to worry about other than the highest possible… Read more »

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Reports over the weekend linked the Hammers with a move for Granada left-back Guilherme Siqueira. Our left back role has been something of an achilles heel for us over the past couple of seasons and we’re crying out for a solid player to fill in for the ageing George McCartney. Siqueira, 27, is currently on loan… Read more »

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Love him or hate him, you can’t knock Danny Dyer’s love for the mighty Hammers. The Eastenders actor is a self confessed West Ham ‘nut’ and is a regular over at Upton Park. And he’s recently done an interview with Sky Sports where he talks about his love for the club, the highs and lows… Read more »

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A lot has been mentioned of our dependence on Andy Carroll and a question that I feel is over looked by many people far too often is; do we depend on him because he’s good enough to carry the team, or because he is more physical than other potential players and our play style is modelled… Read more »

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People often say that “size matters” and, with West Ham United set to move into the Olympic Stadium for the start of the 2016/17 season, could the Hammers become the biggest club in the capital in the future? With the Olympic Park having been opened up to the general public just last Saturday, a visit… Read more »

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Today is Football Shirt Friday, which is a special day when fans are asked to show their passion for their club or country in aid of the Bobby Moore Fund. Just wear your favourite football shirt to work or school today and donate at least £2 to help beat Bowel Cancer for good. Details on… Read more »

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With the summer transfer window fast approaching, attention is beginning to turn to what players the club can can bring in to not just improve the squad, but also the style of football. There are a number of players you could say we wouldn’t miss if they were released or sold in the summer, but… Read more »

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Andy Carroll‘s return from injury was a big relief and has undoubtedly boosted our climb away from the bottom three. But the 2-1 loss to Liverpool this Sunday was just latest game that highlighted the need to have someone playing alongside Andy Carroll up front. Each game we see the Big Man flick on headers… Read more »

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With our Premier League status all but confirmed, attention is beginning to turn to improving the squad for next season to ensure we don’t have to experience another long flirt with relegation. With a number of players coming to the end of their contracts, as well as some not quite up to the standards of… Read more »

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Given Liverpool‘s sheer brilliance this season, and the fact that all they have to do is win all their remaining games to lift the Premier League trophy, you have to wonder what kind of hiding we’re in for this afternoon. We’ve managed to reclaim some decent form, even if it is via an ugly brand… Read more »

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Sam Allardyce loves a transfer window bargain and, with the club not exactly flush with money, he’ll no doubt be under orders to find some gems this summer. And there are scores of top Premier League players who are currently running down the last few months of their contracts before being released at the end… Read more »

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With Premier League safety all but secured and a number of players in the squad coming to the end of their contracts and/or expected to leave the club, a complete squad rebuild is expected this summer. But as club not competing in Europe and having only been back in the Premier League, it’s not going… Read more »

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When asked if he would do any the late business after the Hammers’ goalless draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Sam Allardyce stated that if a player came to their attention, and the circumstances were right for the club, then a deal would be done. That seemed to be the case for Colombian international defender… Read more »

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Sam Allardyce has taken a hell of a lot of stick over the last few weeks, despite managing to steer the club to within touching distance of Premier League safety for at least another season. Monday night’s 2-1 win away to Sunderland may go down as one of the most important victories of the season… Read more »

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With another three points in the bag after another scrappy, ugly win away to Sunderland, we find ourselves in 11th place on 37 points. It would take a monumental effort for the likes of Fulham, Sunderland and Cardiff to overtake us now, so our season is pretty much finished. We’re just waiting for the fat lady to sing. Our… Read more »

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Goals from Andy Carroll and Mo Diame gave the Hammers a 2-1 victory away to Sunderland to go 11 points clear of the Premier League’s drop zone and all but confirm top-flight survival. It was another Sam Allardyce kind of performance but it was what was expected away from home against a side battling against… Read more »

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It will be the end of an era in May 2016, as West Ham United prepare to make the big move to the Olympic Stadium, and the club think it will be a good idea to host themed matches during their final season at the Boleyn Ground. But do the majority of regular visitors to… Read more »

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West Ham secured a 2-1 victory away to Sunderland on Monday night to go 11 points clear of the Premier League drop-zone and all but secure a third consecutive season in the top-flight. Goals from Andy Carroll and Mo Diame gave the Hammers a 2-0 cushion before substitute Adam Johnson pulled one back for the… Read more »

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Sam Allardyce rarely likes changing a winning team, but he will be forced to make one or two for the trip to Sunderland this evening. James Collins picked up a thigh injury in the win over Hull last Wednesday, which should mean either Winston Reid or Roger Johnson being handed a first start in a… Read more »

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