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Many will remember the rather sudden and intriguing decision made by Slaven Bilic midway through last season to relocate Training Bases from Chadwell Heath to Rush Green in Romford, but has the move really had its desired impact on The Squad? Upon visiting the cosy Facility every Thursday for Bilic’s Press Conferences and various other Media events, I found myself pondering this question like many other Journalists. The original reason for Bilic and his Coaching Staff deciding to make the 1.7-…

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This week on A Week In The World Of West Ham United, a lonely Luke is left to run-down the last seven days in the Roller coaster ride that is The Hammers. The post Podcast Ep9: Luke Calls For The Inclusion Of Martinez, Lauds The U23s And Looks Ahead To Liverpool appeared first on Moore Than Just A Club .

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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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How much of an effect has Michail Antonio’s injuries had on his performances? Since Michail Antonio’s hamstring injury against Tottenham has seen a dip in his performances and even his fitness. Antonio made his latest appearance against Crystal Palace after coming on for Pablo Zabaleta to play at right wing back. Some fans will blame Antonio for West Ham conceding a late goal after he played a poor cross into…

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In the wake of another pulsating weekend of Premier League action, we look back at the spoils and thrills of Game Week Ten, as our Hammers inexplicably blew a 97th-minute lead at Selhurst Park and the League leaders were pushed all the way by Tony Pulis’ Baggies. Dominant United Leave It Late Against Flagging Spurs Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United relied on a late Anthony Martial winner to overcome a faltering …

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Let’s take an in-depth look at player performance from Saturday’s inexplicable Premier League draw at the hands of Crystal Palace, as Slaven Bilic was let down individuals yet again. Joe Hart: 8/10 A hugely-impressive Man of the Match winning performance from the England shot-stopper as he recovered from a poor performance against Brighton & Hove Albion last Friday. Hart was on hand to deny the likes of James Tomkins, Jeff Schlupp, Yohan Cabaye and Wilfried Zaha on more …

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It’s that time of the week again, to check in with our Hammer loanees at their various clubs both in England and on the continent as Reece Burke and Josh Cullen were demoted, Robert Snodgrass enjoyed his first Midlands derby and there was a surprise for Reece Oxford. Reece Burke and Josh Cullen (Bolton Wanderers) The young Academy duo of Burke and Cullen were subject to a change of teams in the last seven days in…

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Please note, this was recorded  before West Ham came back from 2-0 at Wembley. But, we are sure our editor’s opinion won’t have changed that much… This week on A Week In The World Of West Ham United, Luke trawls over all the goings on in the last seven days in East London and looks ahead to the weekend’s first-team and U23 action, as Chris Darwen Hammers The Hammers whilst smugly soaking up the …

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West Ham face Crystal Palace this weekend in another huge game for the Hammers, here are 10 facts about this week’s opponents. 1. Founded in 1905, Palace played their homes games inside the historic Crystal Palace grounds which was then the venue for the FA Cup Final. 2. Palace moved to Selhurst Park in 1924 and have remained there ever since, Selhurst Park is one of the old school grounds amongst the local community and tight to the pitch with one of the…

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After an eye-opening week of Carabao Cup action, the Premier League returns once more this weekend for Game Week Ten and there are a few new faces, including new bosses and the PL Winter Ball, as Slaven Bilic’s Hammers head to South London for a Selhurst showdown and Saturday lunchtime serves up a tantalising Wembley clash. Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur (Saturday 12:30 PM) There is no saving the best game for last this Premier League…

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What a difference a week makes, following West Ham has its ups and downs and the last 7 days have seen both extremes. The capitulation against Brighton was one of the most insipid performances I have seen a West Ham side produce in my time supporting the club. West Ham lacked leadership, motivation and seemed devoid of any plan, these failings were only highlighted by Brighton who were fantastically organised, stuck…

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12:30 PM: That’s it from Slaven Bilic and us here at Rush Green, thank you for tuning in today and we hope that you will join us again next week as The Boss speaks to The Press before the home tie with Liverpool and for all of the reaction from Selhurst Park tomorrow stay right where you are, if not head over to @MooreThanAClub on Twitter for live updates, good afternoon and goodbye. That’s it from the Broadcast Section …

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It is far too early to reflect on the long-term significance of last week’s  0-3 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion. Over the years, there have been similarly dire performances with similarly dire results, some of which have, in one way or another, proved to be turning points in the fortunes of West Ham United, whilst others have proved to be minor blips, of no importance whatsoever. In an earlier piece, I wrote of the shock to my teenage self when …

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In the last 16 of this season’s edition of The Carabao Cup, Slaven Bilic’s Hammers make the trip to West London to face Tottenham Hotspur, with a place in the Quarter-finals at stake? We head into the tie with redemption very much on the agenda after Friday night’s regrettable 0-3 defeat to Premier League newcomers Brighton & Hove Albion, meanwhile, the hosts are brimming with confidence off the back of Sunday’s …

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After a fantastic weekend of results with some massive teams losing, the Carabao Cup returns with no little than 11 Premier League teams competing with a massive London Derby to top it off. Arsenal vs Norwich City (Tuesday 7:45) The first of six games to be played tonight will see Arsenal host Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium which will see two teams who occupy 5 th and 6 th in their respective leagues face off. Arsenal…

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After another action and goal-packed weekend of The Premier League, it’s now time to reflect and break down the huge chunks of Game Week Nine, as our Hammers were stunned by The Seagulls on FNF and a ruthless Manchester City extended their lead at the very summit of the Table. Murray Double Inspires Seagulls To London Stadium Upset A brace from journeyman forward Glenn Murray assisted Brighton & Hove Albion to …

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Terry Westley’s bright young U23 side missed a catalogue of opportunities at The Recreation Ground yesterday afternoon, as Chelsea managed to hold out for a 0-0 draw in an entertaining Premier League Two encounter. In a game that was largely dominated by the visiting side, the young Hammers just couldn’t find a winner, whereas, both teams defended well and the hosts equally threatened when they went forward. A draw sees the West London side fall a place to tenth with ten points, but…

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It’s now time to sink our teeth into some of the main points of discussion from Friday night’s disappointing defeat to Bright & Hove Albion as we fell to the brink of the dreaded Relegation Zone. “Shambolic” Defensive Errors Cost Thrashed Hammers Yes, it’s back, back again, tell your friends. After several positive defensive performances in The League and Cup, a dreadful day at the back couldn’t be too far away, could it? Lining up …

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In Matchday Eight of The PL2 Division One season, Terry Westley’s young Hammers make the trip to face Chelsea, with an opportunity to go level on points with reigning Champions Everton in second place. The hosts head into the tie off the back of a disappointing 1-3 home loss to Swansea City last Friday, whereas, our Hammer starlets are brimming with confidence following a thrilling 4-2 victory over Manchester United at The London Stadium. When? The tie will kick-off at 12:05 PM this…

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West Ham face Brighton this weekend, below are 10 facts about the Hammers’ opponents this weekend: 1. Brighton were the only professional team in Sussex for 91 years between 1920 and 2011 until Crawley Town promotion to the League in 2011. 2. The club was founded in 1901 at the Seven Stars Public House in Brighton. One of the pub’s former attractions was a 26 stone pianist named Fingers Calders who apparently had a nine-inch moustache – not sure what to do with …

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After another fantastic week of European Football for English sides, the Premier League finally returns tonight as our Hammers host Brighton & Hove Albion on Friday Night Football, before Super Sunday serves up a Wembley thriller. West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion (Friday 8 PM) To kick off all the Matchday Nine action, Chris Hughton’s Seagulls will be the visitors to The London Stadium in an intriguing bottom half clash on Sky Sports’ FNF. Our Hammers head into the clash in…

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To kick off Matchday Nine of the 2017/2018 Premier League season, we host Brighton & Hove Albion on Friday Night Football on what promises to be an atmospheric night under the lights in Stratford. Slaven Bilic’s boys come into the tie off the back of Saturday’s frustrating draw at Turf Moor, whereas, Chris Hughton’s men tasted an agonizing 1-1 draw of their own, balancing the scales perfectly heading into the intriguing matchup. When? The encounter is scheduled to kick-off at 8 …

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Andrew Thomas Carroll, a name that seems to infuriate me recently. I don’t know what’s worse his injury record or his discipline since joining the club in 2012, whether it’s his poor attitude on the field and picking up suspensions or whether it’s staying out all night partying. After having so many injuries you would think that he would try his best when he is fully fit and not try to jeopardise that, however this past weekend he did exactly that by…

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Our Croatian Boss Slaven Bilic has come to the public defence of Hammers keeper Joe Hart, stating in his Pre-Burnley Press Conference last Thursday that, “I think you fans in England don’t appreciate Hart”. The keeper has come under scrutiny recently in the English Press over his recent performances in Italy and in an England Shirt, with huge pressure being provided by younger shot-stopper such as Jordan Pickford and Jack…

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Young Spanish forward Toni Martinez became the first West Ham United player to score a hat trick at The London Stadium on Sunday and is undoubtedly one of the most prolific strikers at the club, but why has he never made a competitive appearance for the first-team? Today, we examine exactly why he is continually overlooked by Slaven Bilic and examine what the immediate future might hold for Martinez…

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As domestic football finally made its return after The International Break, it is that time of the week again to check in with our Hammer loanees at their various clubs both in England and across the continent. It would be a joyful weekend at last for Reece Burke and Josh Cullen but quite the opposite for Robert Snodgrass and another dull Sunday for Reece Oxford in Germany. Reece Burke and Josh Cullen (Bolton …

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