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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Worst XI: The Strikers Part One, Goal Shy Strikers
Posted on 30 July 2017.
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Everton ponder £9million bid for West Ham’s Winston Reid
Posted on 30 July 2017.
Manager Ronald Koeman wants cover for the injured Ramiro Funes Mori and is considering a bid for Winston Reid who has just returned to training following surgery on a shin injury
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West Ham forward Fletcher joins Middlesbrough in £6.5m deal
Posted on 28 July 2017.
The young striker, who previously played for Manchester United, has left the Hammers following the arrival of Javier Hernandez from Bayer Leverkusen
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West Ham’s Joe Hart determined to keep England No 1 shirt
Posted on 27 July 2017.
Goalkeeper Joe Hart says his loan move to West Ham United from Manchester City was aimed at getting regular playing time at club level to ensure he continues to be first choice for England.
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Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho regrets Javier Hernandez sale
Posted on 26 July 2017.
The player was sold before Mourinho’s time at Old Trafford, and while he said he made no attempt to bring the forward back, he also thinks it is a shame he does not have Hernandez available.
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Crystal Palace target West Ham keeper Adrian in £3m deal
Posted on 26 July 2017.
Adrian is keen to leave the London Stadium with his first team chances limited following the arrival of Joe Hart on loan. The Spaniard has been at the Hammers for four years.
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Borussia Dortmund and West Ham wanted me before China move – Modeste
Posted on 21 July 2017.
The French striker made joined Tianjin Quanjian on a two-year loan deal with an option to buy, but he had offers from Germany and England
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VIDEO: Bayer Leverkusen post highlight video to honour departing Chicharito
Posted on 20 July 2017.
Mexico’s all-time leading scorer is leaving Germany after two productive seasons, and the BayArena club wished him well as he made his way to London
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West Ham set to sign Javier Hernandez in £16m deal
Posted on 20 July 2017.
West Ham are closing on a £16million move for Bayer Leverkusen striker Javier Hernandez. The clubs are expected to agree terms over the next 48 hours with Leverkusen looking for extra add-ons.
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West Ham confirm loan signing of Joe Hart from Man City
Posted on 18 July 2017.
City signed Benfica stopper Ederson earlier this summer, paving the way for Hart to leave the club again, and he has moved to the London Stadium for the coming campaign.
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Hart joins West Ham on loan from Man City
Posted on 18 July 2017.
The Hammers can make the England international’s move permanent at the end of the season for around £15 million
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West Ham in race to tie up deal for Man City keeper Hart
Posted on 15 July 2017.
Manchester City and West Ham are trying to reach an agreement that will see Joe Hart leave the Etihad. The Hammers are unwilling to pay a loan fee for the goalkeeper and all his wages.
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‘I’m still an Arsenal player’ – Giroud plays down transfer speculation
Posted on 12 July 2017.
The French striker faces competition from record signing Alexandre Lacazette, but is not worried about the competition for places at the Emirates
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Giroud rules out Arsenal exit as he intends to be a ‘loyal warrior’
Posted on 04 July 2017.
The France international has been linked with the likes of West Ham, Everton and Lyon, but he is looking to win more silverware with the Gunners
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Jimenez open to Premier League move amid Liverpool and West Ham links
Posted on 03 July 2017.
The Mexico international forward will not “close any doors” as speculation suggests that he could soon be leaving Benfica and heading to England
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From McCarthy to Zaza: The Plight Of Gold And Sullivan’s Striker Signings: Part One
Posted on 01 July 2017.
Ever since the day that we were taken over by David Gold and David Sullivan, it is fair to say that we have had a knack for signing poor quality strikers. However, was it the owners fault? And exactly how bad were these attacking players? Benni McCarthy No more than ten days after the co-chairmen took control at Upton Park, it was announced that we had signed South Africa international Benni McCarthy from Blackburn Rovers. The then 31-…
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Greatest XI: Left Midfield
Posted on 30 June 2017.
John Sissons 1962-1970 263 Apps A product of the youth system, Sissons was a schoolboy star playing for his county Middlesex and England schoolboys as an inside forward. Ron Greenwood switched him to be an out an out winger with some success. Sissons would go on to play 263 times for the club including the clubs first FA Cup win in 1964 in which he became the youngest scorer in a Wembley FA Cup Final and the second youngest player to play…
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‘We are desperate for centre forwards’ – West Ham chairman rules out Wilshere move
Posted on 29 June 2017.
David Gold confirmed the club is seeking to sign new strikers, claiming that they are already well stocked in midfield and do not need Wilshere
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Antonio’s injury recovery on schedule for new West Ham season
Posted on 24 June 2017.
After missing the end of the last Premier League season with the Hammers due to injury, the winger is raring to go ahead of the new campaign.
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Olivier Giroud transfer shows West Ham in desperate and dangerous territory
Posted on 23 June 2017.
The Hammers are keen to sign the Arsenal striker but he should avoid a club who are completely inept when it comes to their transfer dealings
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Ronaldo getting ‘stick’ from Portugal team-mates over new haircut
Posted on 18 June 2017.
The Real Madrid superstar is away on international duty at the Confederations Cup looking to put the furore surrounding his club future to one side
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West Ham target Iheanacho: I want to stay and fight for my Man City spot
Posted on 10 June 2017.
The Hammers are interested in landing the striker, Goal understands, but he is keen to remain at the Etihad Stadium
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Arsenal target Onyekuru prepared to snub ‘big clubs’ in favour of game time
Posted on 09 June 2017.
The Nigeria international admits to having attracted interest from England, Germany and France but has warned that he will not move for the sake of it
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West Ham unveil new black and blue 2017-18 away kit
Posted on 26 May 2017.
The Hammers will be wearing a black kit for the first time in their history, and will wear the new jersey for next season’s Premier League campaign
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Man Utd target Griezmann sees Cleveland as stars jet off
Posted on 24 May 2017.
With their boots barely cleaned and kits only just washed, some of European football’s stars wasted no time in jetting off on holiday once their seasons were concluded.
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Burnley release Barton following betting ban
Posted on 23 May 2017.
The 34-year-old’s second spell at Turf Moor has come to an end, and he has implied that he will consider retirement from the game
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