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Stats prove West Ham have better chance of top four than Man United

Andy Carroll claimed yesterday that he believes West Ham can continue reaching for the top. Most media outlets twisted his words and told

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Andy Carroll tells Sam Allardyce there was no need for Wilfried Bony

• Striker scored two against Swansea after Bony’s opener • Allardyce had been watching Ivorian striker at Vitesse • Andy Carroll’s headed double powers West Ham to victory Andy Carroll believes he has vindicated Sam Allardyce’s decision to sign him rather than Wilfried Bony last summer after his contribution to West Ham’s victory against Swansea City on Sunday. The striker scored two towering headers to drive his side to their third win…

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West Ham 3-1 Swansea City – Behind enemy lines

Well, who would’ve thought it? Just six months after Sam Allardyce’s job was hanging by a thread he’s now steered us in

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What players from this list should West Ham target in January?

The business we conducted in the summer means we’ve got one of the biggest and strongest squad in years. That has resulted

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Sam Allardyce hails West Ham United’s third win in eight days – video

Following West Ham United’s 3-1 win against Swansea City at Upton Park on Sunday, managers Sam Allardyce and Garry Monk talk. Allardyce says he is pleased with his team’s third position in the Premier League. He also comments on the red card referee Chris Foy gave Swansea goal keeper Lukasz Fabianski Continue reading…

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Sam Allardyce raves about his strikers after West Ham defeat Swansea

• Andy Carroll close to his best, Allardyce says • Manager hints at negotiations over new contract • Match report: West Ham 3-1 Swansea City Sam Allardyce was thrilled to witness a performance from Andy Carroll which he rated among the striker’s most accomplished in the colours of West Ham. Carroll scored two towering headers against Swansea City to propel his side towards their third win in eight days and up to third …

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West Ham’s aerial bombardment shows Sam Allardyce’s tactical savvy | Michael Cox

Allardyce happily admits he’s a reactive manager and against Swansea crosses to Andy Carroll’s head made perfect sense • Match report: West Ham 3-1 Swansea City West Ham United have undergone a significant stylistic shift since last season. Whereas 2013-14 was about long balls and crosses, this season West Ham have retained the ball for longer periods in midfield and placated supporters who had complained about Sam Allardyce’s rudimentary tactics. Their approach for the 3-1 victory over Swansea was a …

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Is this how West Ham will line up against Swansea?

At last we’re able to boast a fully fit squad after a month of injuries to most of our best players. But

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I bought Andy Carroll rather than Bony, reveals Allardyce

The England international striker joined the Hammers permanently in summer 2013 but has been plagued by injury ever since, though his manager is hopeful of a return to form

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Sam Allardyce’s revelations reveal confidence flowing at West Ham United

In different times any manager who admitted signing Andy Carroll instead of Wilfried Bony could expect severe criticism, but West Ham are having too much fun to care Sam Allardyce said that it had been an either/or choice in the summer of 2013. Either he brought Andy Carroll to West Ham United on a permanent transfer from Liverpool or he signed Wilfried Bony from Vitesse Arnhem. He chose the former and Swansea City took Bony. As Allardyce prepares to welcome Bony…

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West Ham fearful over Diafra Sakho in Africa Cup of Nations

• Sam Allardyce does not trust Senegal’s medical team • Player last returned from international duties injured • ‘I signed Andy Carroll instead of Wilfried Bony’ Sam Allardyce says he does not trust Senegal’s medical team to look after Diafra Sakho properly during the Africa Cup of Nations . The West Ham United manager remains furious at how Sakho returned from international duty in November with a back and neck injury, which Allardyce said was…

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Fact! West Ham are the Premier League’s most improved team

We’ve defied all expectations so far this season. Having rallied so heavily for Sam Allardyce to be sacked for the best part

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Sam Allardyce: I signed Andy Carroll for West Ham instead of Wilfried Bony

• Allardyce was tracking Ivory Coast striker in 2013 • ‘It was one or the other. It couldn’t be both’ • Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Sam Allardyce passed up the opportunity to sign Wilfried Bony for West Ham United, buying Andy Carroll instead. Allardyce revealed he had been scouting Bony when the Ivory Coast international was in prolific form at the Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem in 2013 but a move …

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West Brom v West Ham – Team news, match stats, predictions and more

Saturday’s win against Newcastle wasn’t pretty, but it did prove that we’re capable of grinding out results when it matters. Aaron Cresswell showed great anticipation to continue his run and latch on to Cheikhou Kouyate’s scuffed attempt at goal for his first in the famous claret and blue, which shows what kind of player he… Read more »

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Five months on, West Ham’s transformation is complete

When West Ham headed to the Hawthorns last season, we were 12th  in the Premier League table, in dreadful form and had only three games remaining. In April we had not won a single game and this was their final opportunity to do so. The Hammers knew that this game was crucial as the Baggies were just… Read more »

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Valencia returns to training ahead of West Brom clash

The Ecuador international striker has been sidelined with injury in recent weeks but could return as the club try to cope with the demands of a hectic Christmas schedule

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Aaron Cresswell demonstrates West Ham’s depth in defeat of Newcastle

• Sam Allardyce highlights defence’s contribution in rise to fifth • Newcastle’s Tim Krul out for few weeks with ankle injury Shortly before Aaron Cresswell scored the goal that lifted West Ham into fifth place, he had the ball in Newcastle United’s half and options to his left and right. Andy Carroll was hurtling into the area anticipating a cross and Stewart Downing wanted a pass but Cresswell ignored them and sent a …

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West Ham made best signings last summer, says Newcastle’s Alan Pardew

• Both managers face their former employers on Saturday • Newcastle were interested in Enner Valencia, says Pardew • Pardew: from man on the brink to miracle worker • Pardew praises Andy Carroll before return to West Ham Like Alan Pardew at Newcastle United, Sam Allardyce knows all about being the subject of crowd abuse and has served his time as a favourite for the sack. According to popular pre-season predictions neither…

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Time for West Ham to move forward without this ace?

When Sam Allardyce was appointed manager of West Ham back in June 2011, both he and the co-owners were desperate to return the club to the top-flight at the first attempt. His first signing was his former captain at Bolton and Newcastle Kevin Nolan who it was thought would bring some much needed Premier League… Read more »

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The two West Ham stars giving Allardyce food for thought

The result on Saturday against Everton would have come as no real surprise to many West Ham fans, especially after the mother of all injury setbacks that occurred during the week, ruling out almost every player that has made an excellent impact this season. Without Stewart Downing, Diafra Sakho, Enner Valencia, Cheikhou Kouyate and Alex… Read more »

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Everton 2-1 West Ham – Behind enemy lines

So that’s what losing feels like? Having enjoyed an unbeaten run of five games, Everton are the team to inflict our first defeat since the end of September. Given our extensive and almost sudden injury list – which included almost all of our best performers this season – coming away from Goodison Park with anything… Read more »

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Is this how West Ham will line up against Everton?

With the injury problems we face today, the strength in depth we’ve all been raving about has its chance to shine. If rumours are to be believed, we’ll be without Cheikhou Kouyate, Stewart Downing and Diafra Sakho at Goodison Park today, all of which have been so important to our impressive start to the season…. Read more »

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Everton v West Ham – Team news, match stats, predictions and more

Many have touted us as the new Everton of the Premier League in recent weeks as we show some real potential of battling for a Europa League spot this season. Even Toffees boss Roberto Martinez insists we are real contenders for a top six finish, which isn’t something we’re used to hearing many people within… Read more »

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Everton-West Ham Preview: Martinez faced with injury concerns

The Toffees could be without a host of players including Gareth Barry, Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman as Sam Allardyce’s in-form Hammers travel to Merseyside

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Downing has not blown England chance – Allardyce

The West Ham midfielder made his return to the international scene for two years against Scotland, but was withdrawn at half-time after a disappointing 45-minute outing

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Sam Allardyce: too early to say whether West Ham United can finish in top five – video

West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce declines to set a target of finishing in the top five in the Premier League. Allardyce says his team are still learning to play together and need to focus on consistency in their game. The manager also looks ahead to West Ham’s match against Everton on Saturday at Goodison Park Continue reading…

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