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Sam Allardyce’s days as West Ham manager appear to be numbered following a fourth consecutive defeat at the weekend and yet another poor performance. And to coincide with the banner amongst the West Ham fans at the Hawthorns on Saturday (although not directly related), a poll conducted by 16 West Ham related fan sites has… Read more »

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Co-owner David Sullivan offers no vote of confidence West Brom’s Pepe Mel also set for post-season talks Big Sam has a big game Saturday. There is a feeling within the club that West Ham United need to beat Tottenham Hotspur in style if Sam Allardyce is to survive supporters’ calls for his head and fulfil his quest “to build a better football club than they’ve ever had before”. David Sullivan…

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With just two games left until the season finally ends and Premier League safety all but secured, attention is beginning to turn to how we strengthen in the summer to ensure we avoid a repeat of this campaign. With or without Sam Allardyce, a number of changes will need to be made and we should… Read more »

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West Ham travel to West Brom today, hoping to mathematically secure Premier League football next season by avoiding defeat. A period that hasn’t brought up too many injury problems means Sam Allardyce has been able to field a consistent starting XI over the last few months and he will be encouraged by the performances his… Read more »

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Given that we have no fresh injury worries, I wouldn’t be surprised if Allardyce lined up with the same starting XI that put in such a pathetic performance at home to Crystal Palace last weekend. Guy Demel returns from a virus, so he could step in for George McCartney, which might just be the only… Read more »

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Seven points is all that separates as from the relegation zone but, with just three games left to play, we can all but assume that we’ll be playing Premier League football next season. If other results go our way we could be mathematically safe by tonight, even if we lose to West Brom at The… Read more »

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When West Ham were relegated in 2010/11 with one game of the season remaining following the 3-2 defeat at Wigan Athletic, their Premier League status wasn’t the only thing they lost, as the clubs’ hierarchy dispensed with a the services of then manager Avram Grant immediately after the match. David Sullivan and David Gold’s aim… Read more »

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Sam Allardyce says Manchester United’s handling of David Moyes’s sacking reflects poorly on the club’s brand and reputation. The West Ham United manager says the leaking of Moyes’s dismissal was ‘a great shame’ for United. Allardyce recommends Moyes take some time off before returning to the world of football Continue reading…

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For six weeks now I have made excuses to myself. Excuses that gave me a valid reason not to write my regular weekly article. Indeed, six weeks where I have sought reasons to stop myself sharing my thoughts and opinions with fellow fans. Something that I enjoy. The main reason? How many times can you… Read more »

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Poll: Should Sam Be Our Manager Next Season? VOTE HERE : https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F6HN5LJ Social media gives West Ham fans a voice. Sometimes that voice makes uncomfortable listening for those in power. Hundreds of thousands of us use social media to vent our views on all things West Ham most days of the week. It’s rare that we all come together as one but in a unique, probably one-off initiative, virtually all …

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Opinions on Big Sam’s future have been somewhat divided of late. The hashtag #AllardyceOut has featured prominently from around Christmas time on social media. I was firmly in favour of keeping Sam as manager. He masterminded our return to the premier league at the first time of asking, achieved a 10th place finish in our first season back in the… Read more »

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Some say he’ll be at the club next season, some say he won’t but, if a lot of fans could have their own way, Sam Allardyce will certainly be shown the exit door at the end of the season. Style of play and two disappointing transfer windows, especially the failure to sing a back up… Read more »

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Saturday’s defeat against Palace prompted the old ‘You don’t know what you’re doing’ chant from the Bobby Moore lower, and while I wouldn’t go that far – I think time has come for club and manager to part ways. Firstly, I appreciate what Sam has done for the club. Relegated, in a mess, with a… Read more »

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I’m not one for reacting to negative comments about West Ham from other fans in such a manner, but a certain video was brought to my attention today which I just couldn’t ignore. A Manchester United fan under the Twitter alias @MUFCLondon posted a video on YouTube questioning West Ham’s fans’ appeal for the return… Read more »

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Only one place to start. Rest in peace Dylan Tombides. Twenty is no age. Continued to raise awareness and much needed money during his battle. Played on through chemotherapy. Fought hard until the bitter end. All my love goes out to his family, friends and all who knew and loved him. I am proud of… Read more »

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Sam Allardyce Managers Reaction West Ham v Crystal Palace

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Father and brother of Australian who died aged 20 place his shirt in the middle of the field before Premier League match West Ham paid tribute to Dylan Tombides on a day when Premier League defeat paled into insignificance. Promising youth international Tombides died aged 20 in London on Friday, following a three-year battle with testicular cancer, and was honoured by his club before Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace. Continue reading

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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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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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West Ham make the short trip to the Emirates Stadium tonight, hoping to take advantage of Arsenal’s injury crisis. With Premier League safety all but secured, the priority is now to try and finish as high up the table as possible and perhaps secure tenth spot, which was our minimum objective at the start of… Read more »

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With Kevin Nolan having a late fitness test and potentially having to sit tonight out, Sam Allardyce could be forced to make some changes to the XI that played so well against Liverpool last weekend. Mohamed Diame or Antonio Nocerino should be drafted in to deputise for Nolan, which should give Matt Jarvis his place… 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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Manager hopes to capitalise on opponents’ FA Cup exertions ‘Whatever difficulties they have it’s still a tough fixture for us’ Sam Allardyce has warned his West Ham players they are not yet safe from relegation. Six wins from their last 10 games have lifted the team away from trouble and they are seven points above the safety line. But weekend wins for Fulham , Cardiff City and Crystal Palace have left the manager looking over his shoulder once more. “The…

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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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