Up The Hammers – Latest West Ham United FC News

Ayew nets winner in end of season victory As the full-time whistle blew on one of the strangest West Ham seasons in our history, at least it was the travelling Claret and Blue army who were celebrating despite a Burnley pitch invasion. Irony always manages to play its part when it comes to West Ham United and how ironic was it that on a day where we didn’t even have…

Read the full story

A recent freedom of information has revealed that West Ham pays a fraction of the £2.3m business rates for the London Stadium. The FOI response said  “West Ham’s usage fee under the concession agreement does not cover business rates, however the Underleases between E20 and West Ham for West Ham’s leased areas state that West […]

Read the full story

Slaven Bilic can expect to be handed a new deal as early as December if he get the club away to the sort of start he enjoyed during his first season. There has never been a real appetite to part company with the manager and, as we reported earlier, he is set to lead the […]

Read the full story

Slaven Bilic is trying to move fast as he bids to make another Dimitri Payet type signing….but obviously without the problems he eventually brought with him. The manager never made any secret of his admiration for the midfielder but had no hesitation in removing him when he went on strike. But a player of that […]

Read the full story

Antoine Griezmann is wanted by just about everybody in Europe. But Bilic insists West Ham has to be realistic about their transfer targets this summer. “We are not looking at that level, take out those,” he said. “We are not looking for the Griezmanns. We know it’s out of our range to get them. We […]

Read the full story

Slaven Bilic has used his London Evening Standard Column to explain the disappointing season by calling it a perfect storm of injuries, the stadium move, Dimi Payet and new signings failing to settle in. Bilic said: “When we face Burnley on Sunday, it will be the final game of a very tough season. I have not […]

Read the full story

West Ham United have activated a two-year option in Adrian’s contract. The Club have activated a clause to keep the goalkeeper until summer 2019. Manager Slaven Bilic confirmed the news in this morning’s pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s season finale at Burnley. “Adrian was out of contract but we have an option and we […]

Read the full story

Our partners Blowing Bubbles Magazine are producing a magnificent 152-page monster Summer Annual which comes out early next month. This will be a must have for all West Ham fans this summer to fend off the post-season blues, and it will be the biggest edition the team at Blowing Bubbles have ever pulled together!  There is some brilliant exclusive […]

Read the full story

West Ham are considering a £20million bid for Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho. Slaven Bilic has been short of options up front in a difficult season for the London outfit.

Read the full story

Adrian has made it clear he could be on his way from West Ham unless they start challenging for more than Premier League survival. The goalkeeper is heading into talks with the club who hold an option on him this summer but the 30 year has made it clear he wants to know where and […]

Read the full story

Former Hammer Jermain Defoe wants £16m to rejoin the Hammers or their Premier League rivals Bournemouth. According to the London Evening Standard the striker – who has a relegation clause – will want a £6m signing on fee as a free agent plus £100,000 per week for two years £10.4m of wages. When the striker joined […]

Read the full story

West Ham are set to land an end of season positional bonus of £17.1 million if they can hold on the 12th place after the weekend game against Burnley. The Hammers are unlikely to rise any higher because although they can grab a maximum of 45 points and those teams on that number – Bournemouth, […]

Read the full story

Slaven Bilic was bitterly disappointed with this afternoon’s performance revealing that he expected a similar display to the one that put paid to Spurs’ Title hopes. He said: “We were slower than on Friday night and they were quicker. “We could have got the first goal and it would definitely have affected the game. We should […]

Read the full story

The striker is focused on helping Jurgen Klopp’s side to qualify for the Champions League following an injury-plagued season

Read the full story

Here myself, Geo and Luke look forward to tomorrows final game at the London Stadium and we’re all surprisingly optimistic about our chances.  

Read the full story

West Ham will be investing over £200,000 to replace the Green Astroturf which surrounds the London Stadium pitch this summer. In a continued effort of WestHamification of our new home, the club has decided that replacing the green Astroturf will have a massive visual impact for next season and the new pitch surround will be […]

Read the full story

Slaven Bilic is absolutely thrilled that Michail Antonio has committed himself to West Ham, and revealed there has been interest in him from other clubs. The manager said: “It’s great news for us. To be fair, I have always been confident Mikey would sign, but it is still a great feeling to have one of […]

Read the full story

Mark Noble will play no further part in West Ham’s season, as he requires surgery for a long-standing abdominal problem.

Read the full story

A bizarre Telegraph online story is tonight claiming that the Irons are keen on Manchester City veteran Yaya Toure and that we may make a move for him given his free signing status this summer. In a piece claiming the club have no intention of sacking Slaven Bilic and will back the manager big time […]

Read the full story

West Ham’s Under 23 won their Premier League 2 Play-Off final against Wolves in dramatic fashion after converting a penalty in the 91st minute to win 2-1. West Ham went 1-0 down on 25th minute away from home before Jahmal Hector-Ingram left to the 80th minute to bring it level. Ten minutes later West Ham was were awarded a […]

Read the full story

Another exciting weekend of action saw huge results at both ends of the Premier League table and plenty of drama in the Football League, too. Here, RALPH ELLIS tells us 10 things he learned.

Read the full story

Fenerbahce are reportedly planning a move to take Slaven Bilic back to Turkey as their permanent successor to Dick Advocaat. The Express  – in one of their regular fliers – reckons Bilic has emerged as the club’s first choice to take over from the former Sunderland caretaker following a disappointing season that currently sees them […]

Read the full story

Gonzo is about and about again – this time watching the most epic game of the season as we wreck the Spurs title hopes virtually once and for all. Of far more importance however is that the 1-0 win over the north Londoners ensured the Hammers will again be competing at the highest level next […]

Read the full story

West Ham midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate will miss the rest of the season to undergo surgery on an injured wrist.

Read the full story

Mark Noble could hardly be more delighted with the massive win over Spurs which saw us retain our Premier League position for next season. The captain was in great form and truly led from the front before congratulating each and every one of the players after the game. He said: “I’m speechless really. The boys were […]

Read the full story

Watch highlights from the London Stadium as Tottenham’s title hopes were dealt a decisive blow by Manuel Lanzini’s strike in a 1-0 win for West Ham.

Read the full story