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When the Austrian composer; Johann Strauss II composed ‘The Blue Danube’ in 1866, he had hoped for a greater reception from its first performance. On reflection he initially rebuffed with an indifference but after a reworking was able to finally realise its true potential and received high praise. Our Austrian composer also started with similar indifferent performances and the crowd looked quizzically upon a player of reputation but of little substance. Then came a reworking…inspired, influenced and dictated …

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After another enthralling long-weekend of the Premier League, it’s now time to look back at all of Game Week 24’s memorable action, as David Moyes’ West Ham United played out a close-knit affair with Eddie Howe’s AFC Bournemouth and normal service was resumed for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Slick Blues Down Slacking Seagulls The first encounter of the Matchday saw an under-pressure Antonio Conte take his Chelsea side to face off with Chris Hughton’s…

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Let’s analyse player performance in the wake of Saturday’s 1-1 London Stadium draw between David Moyes’ West Ham United and Eddie Howe’s AFC Bournemouth, as substitute Javier Hernandez salvaged a point for the Irons after Ryan Fraser’s opener. Adrian San-Miguel: 7/10 Returning in goal after England man Joe Hart started in the FA Cup in midweek, the Spanish shot-stopper would endure a mixed afternoon between the sticks, one that was largely uneventful for him. But, Adrian will …

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A second-half strike from West Ham United substitute Javier Hernandez was enough to give them a valuable point against Eddie Howe’s AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League at the London Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The visitors had taken the lead on 71 minutes through Scottish winger Ryan Fraser in an affair that they had played second fiddle in for the most part up until that point, though their advantage wouldn’t last for very…

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Rubbing my eyes in disbelief after an emphatic win over the weekend, I heard a knock on my front door. As soon as I cracked the door ajar, a white envelope was thrust into my hand…A deep voice boomed, “You’ve been summoned to appear before a court of the West Ham faithful!” Oh dear! I shall freely stand before my peers and be judged for my onerous and negative views of Angelo Ogbonna. I accept…

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The story goes that when a bellboy was taking champagne up to the suite of George Best, he knocked on the door and upon entering he saw a scantily clad Miss World laying on a bed of notes from his winnings at the casino. The bellboy uttered the famous line: “So George, where did it all go wrong?” So I pose the same question about West Ham United: Where did it all go wrong? Uprooted …

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In the 13th edition of our Classic Match Series, we dig deep in the archives once more to bring you a memorable and historic clash with Saturday’s visitors to the London Stadium in the form of Eddie Howe’s AFC Bournemouth from a year and a half ago. Cast your minds back to the hot summer of 2016, Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber & MØ were at the very summit of the …

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Let’s analyse player performance from David Moyes’ Hammers late FA Cup Third Round Replay triumph over Paul Hurst’s Shrewsbury Town at the London Stadium last night as the Irons set up a Fourth Round clash with either AFC Bournemouth or Wigan Athletic with a second consecutive win in all Competitions. Joe Hart: 8/10 Starting against his former club as in the first tie, the England keeper put in a solid display to keep his …

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Was John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) prophesying about West Ham when in 1978, he proclaimed with indignant submission, on the San Francisco Winterland Theatre stage; “Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?” I look to the quality of performance much more than I do to our results as a gauge of where we fit into the Premier League ranks, but of course the standings at the final whistle are all that count in retrospection. I have two set standards when it comes…

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West Ham face high flying Shrewsbury Town in a 3rd Round  FA Cup replay on Tuesday, here are 10 facts that you may not know about Tuesday’s opponents. 1. Shrewsbury were formed in 1886 at the Turf Hotel Shrewsbury. 2. Shrewsbury were admitted to the Football League in 1950 following the Football League’s decision to extend the League from 88 teams to 92. 3. Shrewsbury have won the Welsh Cup 6, times a record for an English team. 4. Shrewsbury Town played at former…

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Do you ever get the impression that the players crossing the white line for West Ham haven’t read the rule book or decided not to check the instructions before trying to build the Swedish white ash chest of drawers, irrespective of whether it turns out swell in the end? We seem empowered when playing the better teams, like gladiators in the Coliseum facing off to the Praetorian Guard but when it comes to teams…

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In the 12th edition of our Classic Match Series, we take you through the archives once more to relive a memorable FA Cup Third Round Replay clash, one that many will be hoping can be similar to the one that will be played out between West Ham United and Shrewsbury Town at London Stadium this evening. Cast your minds back to the early New Year of 2015, “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars was…

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It’s that time of the week again to check in with West Ham United’s loan stars sat their various cubs both in England and on the Continent over the last week, this time around, Robert Snodgrass put in an admirable showing to help his Aston Villa side to a key away victory. Robert Snodgrass (Aston Villa) While his fellow loanees Reece Burke, Josh Cullen and Reece Oxford returned to East London this …

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It’s now time to take a look back at some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of West Ham United’s admirable away victory over David Wagner’s Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon, as the East Londoners claimed a second win of the season on the road at the John Smith’s Stadium. “World-Class” Arnautovic Delivers Once Again Club-record summer signing Marko Arnautovic earned the widespread plaudits of both Pundits and fans throughout …

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A goal and three assists from West Ham United’s club-record winger Marko Arnautovic aided them to an emphatic 1-4 thrashing of David Wagner’s Huddersfield Town in the Premier League at the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Returning Captain Mark Noble had put David Moyes’ men a goal ahead early on, but Joe Lolley avenged an earlier error to level things up just before half-time, leaving Arnautovic to volley home within 15 seconds of the restart and cancel his effort…

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West Ham United Manager David Moyes has left the door open for the possibility of young defensive prodigy Reece Oxford going out on another loan spell just over two weeks after returning from German side Borussia Monchengladbach. There has been speculation about the 18-year-old possibly leaving on a permanent basis in times more recent and even rumours about a series of Bundesliga Clubs lining up for his signature. But, his Manager quashed those murmurs yesterday afternoon when speaking in his Pre…

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Luke and Sam talk all things West Ham in the latest podcast. The post Luke Talks All Things West Ham United With Football London Correspondent Sam Inkersole appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club .

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In the 23rd round of matches of the 2017/2018 English Top-Flight season, David Moyes’ West Ham United make the tricky trip to West Yorkshire where they will meet with David Wagner’s Huddersfield Town in what promises to be a dogged bottom-half battle. The Terriers are fresh from an away FA Cup Third Found triumph over Championship side Bolton Wanderers, whereas, the Hammers were held at the New Meadow by Shrewsbury Town on Sunday afternoon in the same…

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In this week’s edition of our weekly Throwback segment, we hear from Jack, 15 and a lifelong West Ham United fan and Season Ticket Holder about an extra-special Cup Replay night from the final season at the famous Boleyn Ground. “This game was a bit different for me because, not only were we sitting in a different Stand, but this was the game where I was able to take a couple of my mates. I was eager…

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West Ham United all-time great Ian Bishop has condemned the actions of French midfielder Dimitri Payet as the year anniversary of the Marseille winger controversially leaving East London in January of 2017 dawns. Bishop, who wore the famous Claret & Blue between the years of 1988 and 1898 and made close to 400 appearances, stated, speaking exclusively to MooreThanJustAClub back in August, about Payet’s transfer back to Ligue One, “The Payet thing didn’t surprise me in the slightest. He …

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At the halfway stage of the 2017/2018 campaign, it’s now time to look back on the season that has been so far and in Part Two, the month of October as the fortunes of Slaven Bilic’s West Ham switched once more with winter 2017 arriving. October There would be two weeks of respite after September’s thrilling end for the Hammers, a late victory over Swansea City at the London Stadium, with Internationals taking centre-stage once more. Many Claret & Blue …

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A few weeks ago I was at an all-time low with not only my appraisal of the team performances but also with the ongoing club owners’ shenanigans…to the point that I felt compelled to ring into radio shows to voice my displeasure. At the spritely age of 47, I’ve had an unwavering support for our club since I was a boy but had drifted in and out of pleasure with the teams and players over…

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Terry Westley’s West Ham United U23 side proved too strong for Ricky Sbragia’s ten-man Manchester United Development Squad at the Leigh Sports Village Stadium last night, as they romped to victory in the Premier League 2 Division One clash. The rampant visitors, many of whom were included in the first-time Squad to face Shrewsbury Town at the weekend, first took the lead early in the second period after threatening in the first, …

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It’s now time to trawl over some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of yesterday afternoon’s frustrating away FA Cup Third Round draw at the hands of Paul Hurst’s Shrewsbury Town, as Salop came mightily close to dealing David Moyes’ Hammers an unlikely giant-killing. Strong Hammers Give Shrews Easy Ride West Ham United Boss Moyes made only a mere four changes from the Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur for the trip to …

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Paul Hurst’s League One Shrewsbury Town put in a dominant performance against David Moyes’ Premier League West Ham United to earn a deserved draw in their FA Cup Third Round tie at the Montgomery Waters Meadow yesterday afternoon. The home side had the best of the chances throughout the tie, testing out Irons Skipper Joe Hart on numerous occasions, whilst the visitors would only manage four touches in the opposition’s box in the whole affair. However, the rather eventful matchup did …

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David Moyes’ West Ham United will enter the Third Round of the 2017/2018 FA Cup, along with 19 other Premier League teams, on the first weekend of January, making the trip to face Paul Hurst’s League One outfit Shrewsbury Town in Football’s oldest Competition. The hosts are fresh from a slim New Years’ Day victory over Oldham Athletic in England’s Third Division, whereas, the Hammers have played twice since then, defeating West Bromwich Albion and drawing away at Tottenham…

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