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I watched Mark Lawrenson on Liverpool TV tonight by an unfortunate accident on the old remote and he really is sounding very dated indeed. So he gets a bit of  a sympathy vote from yours truly who is starting to take him even less seriously than before which on a ratio of 1- 10 would […]

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Our next match, in an ever continuing roller-coaster season so far, takes us to the south of London to face a struggling Crystal Palace side. West Ham’s second half performance against Spurs in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday was inspiring as we came from 2-0 down to inflict a most unlikely 3-2 win. Until that […]

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Eight people were arrested on Wednesday night’s match between Spurs and West Ham at Wembley says the Met Police A 32-year-old and a 40-year-old man were both arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs, a 21-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault on a police officer and a 43-year-old and a 21-year-old man […]

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The Ghana international talks about the Hammers’ early struggles in the English topflight

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Roy Hodgson has promised Crystal Palace’s players will not give West Ham a win on a plate like they did for Bristol City in their embarrassing Carabao Cup exit in midweek.

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Match Report: Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: Carabao Cup Round Four 26th October 2017 Spectacular Hammers Comeback Saves Defiant Bilic An incredible second-half fightback from an inspired West Ham United side defeated a flabbergasted Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium last night, to progress into The Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals for the second consecutive season. The hosts had looked unstoppable in a one-sided first period, cruising into the lead with goals …

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Slaven Bilic is very aware that West Ham have achieved “nothing” but  will have done if they carry last night’s second half performance forward. The manager knows more is required declaring: “We have to be proud, but we’ve done nothing. We’ve only done a lot if we take this as a standard and if we […]

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More: Spurs vs West Ham Highlights & Goals Carabao Cup

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View article: Mark Noble and Slaven Bilic speak after Spurs win

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Slaven Bilic insists that Marko Arnautovic is a great talent is sure West Ham will be delighted with him and the team will benefit from the record signing. Bilic told the press conference this afternoon “Marko, he is a great talent, proved himself in the Premier League, really wanted to come here and his first spell […]

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I woke up to see five names mentioned as the favoured Hammers candidates to replace Slaven Bilic this morning. In a word, the whole media circus surrounding the situation right now is ridiculous because quite simply nobody is currently available without humongous amounts of money being spent. And even were it to be offered there […]

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West Ham owners have decided Slaven Bilic will remain as manager – for the time being, according to Sky sources.

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After an enthralling Saturday of Football both in England and on The Continent, it’s that time of the week again to check in with our Hammer loanees at their various clubs. It would turn out to be another solid Matchday for Reece Burke and Josh Cullen, a joyous one for Robert Snodgrass, but a miserable one for Reece Oxford in The Bundesliga. Reece Burke and Josh Cullen (Bolton Wanderers) Having found their first victory of the season last weekend over Sheffield…

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Formations: West Ham started off with a 4-2-3-1 which in my opinion is our best team. In game it was bit more bizarre though with Bilic deploying Kouyate as a striker with Chicharito in order to win aerial balls with Lanzini dropping in to form a midfield 4. This was a short lived experiment though as Bilic brought on Ayew for Kouyate at half time. The 4 4 2 restricted Lanzini as he could not move into …

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Angelo Ogbonna last night appeared to endorse a West Ham fan social media message saying Bilic Out!   West Ham supporters were quick to spot that the West Ham defender liked a message on Instagram late last night.

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As the Hammers slipped to a 3-0 defeat against the newly-promoted side, the Austria international came in the line of fire due to his lack of effort

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Premier League updates as West Ham take on Brighton, 8pm (BST) 10 things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend Email Paul or tweet @Paul_Doyle with your thoughts 9.26pm BST 68 min : A strong run by Antonio takes him from the right-hand touchline into the box. But Bong eventually catches up with him and pokes the ball out for a corner. Duffy clears the out-swinger. 9.24pm BST 67 min : …

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67: More Hammers pressure as Antonio gets in behind and draws the corner. 66: Some brilliant Duffy defending sets Brighton away, the danger is dealt with, 0-2. 65: Lanzini’s effort is much closer as it is deflected wide via the wall, but nothing is created from the corner. 64: Ayew does well to draw the foul and The No10 will have another set-piece in a similar area. 63: His effort flies helplessly over the bar, to some up our…

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Slaven Bilic is planning to put out probably his most attractive side so far this season when we go into action against Brighton and Hove Albion at the London Stadium this evening. Everybody is describing this as a game we must win game and our early shout of the team suggests that we will be […]

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BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson believes West Ham have turned a corner and believes they will beat Brighton this evening at the London Stadium. Speaking to the BBC website Lawro said: “I do feel like West Ham have turned the corner since the start of the season, even if Andy Carroll’s red card probably cost them victory at […]

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“It was the same for Craig and it is for any Manager”. “I was born under pressure, I don’t know about a new contract”. “Troy Deeney is a very honest man, I think he just wanted to praise Watford”. “I am impressed with Brighton, clubs who are promoted always have that positive arrogance”. “Chris Hughton is underrated as a Manager” He has also proclaimed that Javier Hernandez and an ill Adrian should be…

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Former Hammer Tony Cottee says Slaven Bilic will get it right given time. TC told Askfans.co.uk “Given the time he will get it right. Problem is, he’s in the last year of his contract and we’ll have to see what happens. Of course, he’s an ex-team mate of mine so I’m a little bit bias. We played […]

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Prince William and Kate visited West Ham’s London Stadium on Wednesday as they attended the graduation of 150 sporting apprentices.

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A report by  El Universal claims  Javier Hernandez has suffered from epilepsy since he was a boy. The claim has since been confirmed by the Chivas de Guadalajara doctor, Rafael Ortega, who treated him for six years. “Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes people to have recurrent seizures. They occur when nerve cell groups […]

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Mark Noble is remaining entirely philosophical about his exclusion from the team at Burnley and is set to play his part if called upon for the home clash with Brighton and Hove Albion. Talking to the official site he said: “Whether I am involved from the start or not I will prepare the same way and […]

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Tony Gale believes Andy Carroll will face a big challenge to make a West Ham first team return after his red card at Burnley describing the striker’s actions as “stupid.” And he made it clear that Javier Hernandez’s settling-in problems at the club are down to being played out of position. With Carroll out of […]

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