EXCLUSIVE By Hugh Southon David Sullivan has sent a brief five word but straight to the point message to Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp! With misinformed speculation still swirling around the media that Manuel Lanzini is on the Kop radar Sullivan told ClaretandHugh exclusively: “Manu Lanzini is not for sale – it’s as straightforward as that.” […]
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Exclusive: Lanzini and Liverpool – Sullivan speaks!
Posted on 08 August 2017.
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Pundit turns ITK to tip Giroud for Irons
Posted on 07 August 2017.
Former Wimbledon and Newcastle defender turned pundit Warren Barton has put his reputation on the line with employers Fox Sports in the USA. For soon after Olivier Giroud hinted he was set to stay at Arsenal by reminding reporters he had a two year contract with the Gunners, Barton was claiming the opposite. He said that Giroud’s […]
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Pundit prediction: Where does Paul Merson think West Ham will finish this season?
Posted on 07 August 2017.
Sky Sports News pundit Paul Merson has given his predictions for the final standings in the Premier League for the 2017/18 season. Paul Merson believes that West Ham are heading for a mid-table finish again. He has put the Hammers down for a tenth place finish. That would be an improvement on last season’s efforts […]
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West Ham agree €3m fee for in-demand international midfielder
Posted on 07 August 2017.
West Ham United are closing in on the signing of Sead Haksabanovic, according to ESPN FC. Sources close to ESPN FC believe that the Hammers have won the race to sign the highly rated young midfielder, who has previously attracted attention from the Premier League elite. Sead Haksabanovic plays as an attacking midfielder and currently plies his […]
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Savage confident for Hammers season
Posted on 06 August 2017.
Robbie Savage may not be everybody’s cup of tea but his latest predictions will certainly cheer the Hammers fans worrying about the new season after some average displays in the build-up to our campaign. The Daily Mirror columnist pops up here, there and everywhere over the course of the season and he hasn’t always been flattering […]
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From McCarthy To Zaza: The Plight Of Gold And Sullivan’s Striker Signings: Part Six
Posted on 05 August 2017.
In the final edition of our weekly journey through some of the worst David Gold and David Sullivan attacking signings during their time at our club, we look at the striker whose very name is the basis of this piece and another fairly awful Argentinian. Jonathan Calleri The dreadful Argentina Olympic star will go down in history as one of the worst Hammers strikers of the modern era, and a player whose performances …
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Manchester City 3-0 West Ham
Posted on 04 August 2017.
Joe Hart and Pablo Zabaleta came up against plenty of familiar faces on Friday in Iceland but were left with a bitter taste in their mouth as West Ham fell to a crushing defeat in Iceland.
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Bonzo: “Friendlies mean next to nothing”
Posted on 04 August 2017.
Bill Bonds will not be watching West Ham’s game against Manchester City this afternoon as he reckons pre-season games are as near meaningless as it gets. He said: I understand people getting a bit worked up when things go wrong and you don’t want to be suffering big defeats such as happened to Sunderland a […]
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Pre-Season Thoughts
Posted on 03 August 2017.
Things now seem to be taking shape at West Ham ahead of the new season in a fortnight’s time. We have a host of new arrivals, all vying for a place in the first team and our pre-season fixtures are almost complete. A win, two draws and a loss in Germany and Austria have given Bilic a lot to think about ahead of the new season. I am still not…
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Throwback Thursday: 2016: A Special London Stadium Memory Under The Lights
Posted on 03 August 2017.
In this week’s edition of our weekly Throwback segment, we speak to Jessica,16 and a new Hammers fan about her first experience of The London Stadium. “Little did I know, that my first West Ham game would be the day after my birthday, when West Ham were at home to Accrington Stanley on September 21st, 2016. All I had was my imagination, I had never experienced the thrills to be a part of a football crowd …
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Hammers head for Man City clash
Posted on 03 August 2017.
The Hammers are 24 hours away from the key pre-season match of the summer against Manchester City and the big question whether we are set for serious action or another training affair. There are mixed feelings about games at this time of the year but we would hope to see as close to the first […]
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Under the microscope: Marko Arnautovic
Posted on 03 August 2017.
A quick chance to have a closer look at West Ham’s record signing Marko Arnautovic with a compilation of all of his touches from the friendly against German side Altona 93.
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Strength in depth: Bilic should consider these four Chicha back up options
Posted on 02 August 2017.
West Ham United completed arguably one of the best deals in the transfer window so far this season when they swooped to bring in Javier Hernandez from Bayer Leverkusen. With a proven record of scoring goals in the Premier League (for Manchester United) and the Bundesliga (for Bayer Leverkusen), Chicharito could prove to be exactly […]
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Where Are They Now? Minto, Breacker and Quinn
Posted on 02 August 2017.
Jimmy Quinn 1989-1991 A well-travelled and experienced Centre Forward Quinn was signed from Bradford City in 1989, Quinn scored 22 goals in 42 games for the Hammers before moving on to Bournemouth. Quinn’s return will surprise many as Quinn was known as “Jimmy the Tree” because of his lack movement but he played a part in getting the club promoted in 1991. Quinn moved to Bournemouth where again he scored 19 goals in one season then moved onto Reading…
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Origin of West Ham mural revealed
Posted on 01 August 2017.
The mystery of a West Ham mural in the process of creation in Priory Road, East Ham has been resolved. The work of art on the side of Fish and Chip shop in Barking road depicts Billy Bonds and Trevor Brooking. The creation is the work of Norwich based artist David “Gnasher” Nash who founded Gnashers Murals. […]
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Home Alone with a West Ham shirt
Posted on 31 July 2017.
Home Alone actor Macaulay Culkin was pictured with his god daughter Paris Jackson in a retro Dr Martens West Ham shirt while getting matching tattoos. Calkin became a Hammer while performing a run of shows at the Vaudeville Theatre in London when he became close friends with co-star Aidan Watts, who took him to West Ham […]
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Worst XI: The Strikers Part One, Goal Shy Strikers
Posted on 30 July 2017.
West Ham’s recent history is littered with poor strikers completely over shadowed by the ghosts of the past the next big thing has often crumbled under the pressure despite big reputations and even bigger pay packets here is part one of 3! Benni McCarthy 2010-2011, 3 (11) Apps South Africa’s top scorer and the first South African to win the Champions League, McCarthy came with a big reputation and an even bigger waistline. The South African poacher came to West Ham…
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Hammers still have money to spend
Posted on 30 July 2017.
Last week’s signing of Javier Hernandez for £16m has bought West Ham’s summer spending to £36m in transfer fees or up to £45m when you factor in signing-on bonuses and agent fees and potential add ons. However, the sale of Havard Nordveit for a reported £8m, Enner Valencia for £7m, Darren Randolph for £4.5m, Ashley […]
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Chicharito ready as bar set as high as it gets
Posted on 29 July 2017.
Javier Hernandez is ready to ensure David Sullivan’s words come true by proving himself a Hammers legend. The co chairman set the bar as high as it can go be declaring that Chicharito is potentially the best player to ever come to the club. Hernandez, 29, said: “It gives [me] a lot of confidence. The […]
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Chicharito admits turning down Spain and Italy offers for West Ham move
Posted on 28 July 2017.
The Mexico international said he had a chance to move to La Liga or Serie A but chose the Hammers due to the quality of the Premier League
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Throwback Thursday 2013: Remembering A World Football Icon
Posted on 27 July 2017.
In this week’s edition of our weekly Throwback segment, we speak to Jack, 15 and a Hammers Season Ticket holder about a very special night under the light at Upton Park in 2013. “Born into an East-End family in 2002, there was only ever one team that my Dad was going to accept me supporting and that club was of course, West Ham United. Although I was born in the generation of such Hammers’ legends as Paulo Di Canio, Rio Ferdinand and Frank…
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Introducing Mock the West Ham Week…
Posted on 27 July 2017.
So folks, one of our new writers Nige appears to have a bit of YouTube talent too. It feels only right that we should point you in the direction of his work each week on MTJAC. I mean, he nails it really doesn’t he? Even if you don’t agree with his views, they are definitely conversation starters. Check out his first weekly episode of Mock the West Ham Week… And if you liked that, check out …
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Fletcher exit could pave way for Gray
Posted on 27 July 2017.
The possible imminent departure of Ashley Fletcher to Middlesborough for around £7m could pave the way for another striker in the Hammers ‘One out, One in’ transfer policy. Slaven Bilic has remained an admirer of Burnley’s Andre Gray and it could be available for a transfer fee between £10 to £15m. The twenty-six-year-old has a year left […]
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Fletcher on way in £7 million deal plus sell on!
Posted on 27 July 2017.
Ashley Fletcher is reported to be on his way to Middlesbrough for a stunning £7 million fee. And we can confirm that the young striker has left the Hammers training ground in Germany to have his medical with the Championship club where he will be reunited with Darren Randolph. We were told just a few […]
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Chicharito won’t be risked for cup games
Posted on 26 July 2017.
Chicharito is due to fly to Germany on Thursday to meet his new team mates but is unlikely to feature in the Betway cup against Werder Breme in a two legged final on Friday and Saturday. The Mexican is already match fit after finishing his international duty in the Confederations Cup earlier this month. His last competitive match […]
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Hernandez ready to put screws on United
Posted on 26 July 2017.
Chicharito is desperate for the season to get underway as he ponders a return to Manchester United. The Little Pea could hardly be happier having made the switch to us and told West Ham TV: “Of course I will be very happy to go back there and play. Hopefully I can do as well in that […]
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