West Ham are watching a number of strikers ahead of the January transfer window fearing that “unpredictable” Diafra Sakho will again push for a move. The Hammers striker will see duty with the Senegal international team this evening as he returns to form with the Irons but the club know there are no guarantees he won’t […]
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Hammers eye strikers amid Sakho exit worries
Posted on 07 October 2017.
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Newcastle Christmas game could move to Friday
Posted on 06 October 2017.
West Ham’s Premier League match against Newcastle on Saturday 23rd December could move to a Friday night on 22nd December. Sky and BT Sport paid a combined £5.136bn for the UK TV rights which works out £11m per match. Sky Sports are legally entitled to two matches every Sunday with 1.30pm and 4pm slots and […]
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Ronaldo intervenes in Irons transfer hopes
Posted on 06 October 2017.
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo has put a spoke in the wheel of any hopes the Hammers may have of signing William Carvalho in January. The Hammers are still hoping the feud between themselves and Sporting Lisbon will have cooled sufficiently for them to return with another bid in the window with Sporting apparently ready to […]
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Martin Peters being robbed of World Cup memories
Posted on 04 October 2017.
Photo courtesy: Getty – contributor Sir Geoff Hurst is deeply concerned that the part Martin Peters played in in England’s World Cup triumph is being erased from his mind forever by the evil disease -Alzheimer’s . Peters played a major part in the victory over West Germany 51 years ago when between them Moore, Hurst […]
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PL agree more overseas money talks
Posted on 04 October 2017.
Premier League clubs have agreed to further talks over new proposals to change the way they receive money from overseas broadcasting deals.
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West Ham could be forced to play on Christmas Eve
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Sky Sports are planning to screen two Christmas Eve Premier League games for the first time. One is planned to be shown on Sunday at 4pm and speculation is that will be Arsenal v Liverpool but West Ham v Newcastle has been mooted for the possible lunchtime spot on Christmas Eve. Liverpool fans have already reacted […]
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Main Talking Points: West Ham United vs Swansea City: Premier League Matchday Seven
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Let’s take a look at some of the main points of discussions from Saturday’s dramatic win over Swansea City, as Slaven Bilic completed his mission in a must-win clash to climb out of the bottom three. “Outcast” Sakho The Unlikely Hero In Stratford Many Hammers will only need to cast their minds back a couple of weeks and Diafra Sakho was a name that the masses thought they would …
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Sakho voices his frustration at lack of playing time
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Hammer Diafra Sakho voices his frustration about being on the bench says he is enjoying the little time he has been on the pitch. He admits he was close to leaving in the Summer but says he will now wait and see what happens in the January transfer window. Sakho was quoted in the Daily Express by […]
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Premier League best XI so far
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Kane? Lukaku? Richarlison? We use the Sky Sports Power Rankings to see who makes the best Premier League XI so far…
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Bilic ‘until end of season’ story backed
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Well connected West Ham reporter Darren Lewis has confirmed that Slaven Bilic will get until the end of the season as West Ham manager. Only last night ClaretandHugh made it clear there is no desire to send the Croat on his way despite the regular claims that he is under pressure. And this morning Lewis […]
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Sakho late winner sinks Swansea
Posted on 30 September 2017.
Diafra Sakho scored a late winner to lift West Ham out of the relegation zone and condemned Swansea to another late loss.
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Further delays for Champions Stones
Posted on 29 September 2017.
The club has written to hundreds possibly thousands of West Ham supporters who bought Commemorative Champions Stones at the London Stadium up to 18 months ago telling them they will need to wait until six months until they are finally installed meaning they will be installed two years after their order in some cases. The […]
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Oxford set for West Ham return
Posted on 29 September 2017.
Reece Oxford is to return to West Ham after cutting short his loan at Borussia Monchengladbach, according to Sky sources.
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Goals missed by sneaking out early
Posted on 29 September 2017.
Research has shown that the average Premier League football fan ducks-out of home games seven minutes and 37 seconds early to avoid the hustle and bustle of leaving the stadium and the inevitable traffic getting away from the ground. The findings, from money saving website Voucherbox.co.uk, reveal that the average Premier League fan missed eight goals […]
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Swans boss speaks out on Bilic pressure
Posted on 28 September 2017.
Swansea City boss Paul Clement believes Slave Bilic is suffering unfair pressure as he bids to get the Hammrs season back on track. The Swans boss spoke out on behalf of the Hammers boss declaring: “It is unfair that in such a short period managers are under pressure. The Hammers boss has been under the […]
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West Ham duo Antonio and Lanzini fit for Swansea clash
Posted on 28 September 2017.
West Ham’s bid to move out of the bottom three has been given a huge boost with the return of Michail Antonio and Manuel Lanzini.
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Live Blog: Slaven Bilic’s Pre-Swansea City Press Conference Live From Rush Green
Posted on 28 September 2017.
That is it from us at Rush Green, tune in on Saturday for another Live Blog. “The pressure, it is part of the Job, but it still isn’t normal” “You can never switch off from this Job, it’s always there” “The pressure gets to you even when you a walking the Dog, but I do not moan about it” “The last Game before an International Break is always important” “The last four…
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Sakho gets a recall
Posted on 27 September 2017.
Diafra Sakho has been recalled into the Senegal squad for a crucial World Cup qualifier in the Cape Verde Islands. Aliou Cisse’s has named Sakho in his 26-man selection for the tie and the hammers striker will be hoping to pick up his first international cap since 2015. Senegal are in third place in the […]
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Bilic must take responsibility for loss against Spurs
Posted on 27 September 2017.
Former Chelsea player Tony Cascarino has laid the blame for last Saturay’s defeat at the feeet of Slaven Bilic. He told The Times: “Slaven Bilic must take responsibility for West Ham United’s loss against Spurs. “He set his stall out and had Javier Hernandez in his favourite position down the middle, Michail Antonio on the […]
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London Stadium doesn’t deliver on best connected boast
Posted on 27 September 2017.
Prior to moving West Ham promised that the London Stadium would be one of the best-connected stadia in Europe In their FAQ section before the move the official website WHUFC.com said: “One of the core benefits of the move is that the venue is one of the most well-connected in Europe, so there will be […]
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Matchday Six’s Premier League Review: Hammers Edged Out In London Stadium Derby As Audacious City Continue Groundbreaking Run
Posted on 26 September 2017.
After what has been an emotional, remarkable and record-breaking weekend of the Premier League, we look back at all of the spoils and thrills from Matchday Six as our Hammers were edged out at The London Stadium and The Citizens snatched top spot to continue an incredible run of results. Kane Double Fuels Spurs In Derby Day Victory In Sky Sports’ Saturday early kick-off, we were narrowly overcome by Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur, as a late comeback…
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Penalty top scorers: Where is your Premier League club?
Posted on 26 September 2017.
Since the advent of the Premier League in 1992, the English top flight have only three clubs who have scored a century of spot kicks — with the Gunners becoming the latest to join the elite group.
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Main Talking Points: West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League Matchday Six
Posted on 25 September 2017.
Let’s take a look at some of the main causes of discussion from Saturday’s London Derby defeat to Spurs, as we conceded and were beaten for the first time in September. Was Antonio Fit Enough To Start? Many Hammers were left questioning the Matchday judgment of Slaven Bilic and his Staff on Saturday morning, as Michail Antonio was forced off with an early Groin injury. Furthermore, the forward’s inclusion in the Game was subject to a late passed fitness test from…
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Slav’s job is on the line again
Posted on 25 September 2017.
Matt Law says in the Telegraph today that Swansea is a must win game if Slaven wants to keep his job. Law writes ‘Slaven Bilic knows the script. After every defeat comes a must-win game, a game which he will be told he cannot afford to lose if he wants to continue as West Ham United […]
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Bike from the Boleyn
Posted on 24 September 2017.
Dress up in claret and blue to join bike riders on Saturday 30th September to celebrate the special link between the old Boleyn ground and West Ham Cycling from the Bobby Moore statue to the club’s new London stadium in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, you’ll be part of a mass ride, on a mainly off-road […]
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Masuaku looks the right fit
Posted on 24 September 2017.
Artuur Masuaku was a major plus for the Irons against Spurs after his arrival on the pitch in the 73rd minute. He added the thrust and pace required down the left side and has again put Aaron Cresswell’s position under keen scrutiny again. His cross for Kouyate’s thumping header which dragged the Irons back into […]
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