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Karren Brady’s latest e-mail to West Ham supporters has split opinions among fans as the issue of safe standing once again rears its head. The vice-chairman has threatened persistent standers at the Olympic Stadium, warning that they could see their season tickets at West Ham permanently revoked. While her point is clear and her reasons

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West Ham have made a surprise move for Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini, according to Calcio Mercato. The report claims the club have gone straight in with a €25million (£21m) offer for the Italy international following widespread reports that long-term summer target Carlos Bacca has decided against a move to East London. Gabbiadini, 24, signed for

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Since launching this site from within the confines of my bedroom back in the summer of 2012, I have had the privileged of being offered some pretty decent perks from a number of different brands. But the recent one Betway offered me has to be up there with the best. When I got the initial

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Mark Noble and Frank Lampard Snr have heralded the move to the Olympic Stadium in the latest issue of Blowing Bubbles Monthly. In exclusive interviews in August’s issue, which will be handed out for FREE to 10,000 fans going to the Juventus game on Sunday, the Hammers captain said that our new home is ‘phenomenal’

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I want to start this article on a positive note. The transfer window doesn’t shut for a long time yet and we’ve already made some quality signings. Håvard Nordtveit looks the real deal; he can play both the defensive midfield role, providing depth and competition for Noble, Kouyate and Obiang, as well as centre back,

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This Thursday marks the first ever game at the London Stadium as we welcome Slovenian side NK Domzale. We are at home for the second tie, but is our new home the advantage? We come back from Slovenia with a 2-1 loss, grabbing a vital away goal. If this tie was at the Boleyn Ground, I

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Norwich City Reject West Ham United’s £3m Offer for Martin Olsson This article was originally published on 90min.com. West Ham World is a platform that allows fans to express their opinions on a grander scale. The views in this article are not necessarily those of West Ham World, but we ask you to respect the

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Our partners Blowing Bubbles will be giving away 10,000 copies of their August issue to celebrate the start of a new chapter in West Ham’s history. Following the huge success of their commemorative Farewell Boleyn issue, this must-read edition heralds the move to the Olympic Stadium with interviews with captain Mark Noble, Frank Lampard Snr,

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In 1895, Thames Iron Works F.C played their first game wearing the oxford blue kits with the Union Jack sitting proudly on the chest. Fast forward 121 years and Umbro have created a kit that is a game changer for West Ham United. The third shirt will be worn for the first time when West Ham play

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The longer this goes striker hunt goes on, the more worried I am about our defensive depth on the wings. We have strikers, we have Carroll, Sakho, Valencia and Martinez who are ALL capable of getting a goal and I’m pretty sure with added faith in the players by the management and owners they will

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It has been a busy pre-season for West Ham so far, having already playing fixtures in the United States and Austria.  And now they’re in Slovenia preparing for Thursday night’s Europa League third qualifying round first leg fixture against NK Domzale. By now Slaven Bilic will know his starting XI for the club’s first competitive

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Two years ago this month, the newly appointed England manager Sam Allardyce signed Aaron Cresswell from Championship side Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee. Two years on and despite their paths taking them in differing directions, Allardyce and Cresswell were potentially set to work together once more. Following England’s miserable summer in France, Allardyce has

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West Ham have edged closer to the capture of Deportivo Maldonado striker Jonathan Calleri, according to Calciomercato. The club have been eagerly awaiting a work permit for the 22-year-old, but after positive developments late last week the striker is now in way London to undergo a medical and finalise a loan move. Obtaining a work

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The beginning of the season is nearly upon us and we are still waiting on the much-needed signing of quality strikers to consummate our future dreams. While Jonathan Calleri seems destined to join our club, we may not see him playing for at least two weeks. Eventually other players will arrive, but we have a number

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This belief that Slaven Bilic has in Michail Antonio to become not only the permanent right-back for the club, but go on to be one of the best in the world, is one that is really dividing opinion with the West Ham faithful. You could say we saw enough of him last season in the

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West Ham fans – myself included – are infamous for moaning. When things aren’t going our way, we start blaming anything and everything we can rather than addressing the problem. Just logging in to Twitter consigns me to the doldrums after reading tweet after tweet of negative, rash and misplaced opinion. Here are THREE common

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By the time you have finished reading this article, I predict at least three ‘big name’ players will be linked with a summer move to West Ham United to join Slaven and co. as they embark on this exciting new era for the club. I make this prediction as, like many others, I am getting

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It is common knowledge that West Ham will always be in the market for a striker in the transfer window and it is safe to say this year is no exception. But while we usually look for fairly unknown strikers with potential to do well, this year we are going for the big name. We have

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West Ham are interested in signing Inter Milan striker Eder, according to Calcio Mercato Web. The club’s very public search for a new striker has had frustrating results thus far this summer, and it appears boss Slaven Bilic is broadening his search from his initial list of ‘big name’ goal scorers. The report claims Inter

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West Ham are favourites to sign Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul, according to BetVictor.com. The bookmakers have the Hammers in at evens to sign the Dutch 28-year-old shot-stopper, despite the club clearly being in no need to strengthen between the sticks. They also have Everton (2/1), Middlesbrough (3/1) and Crystal Palace (6/1) in the race for

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Chelsea may decide whether West Ham are successful in their move to sign AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca, according to Inside Futbol. The Hammers have had a €30m bid for Bacca accepted by the Serie A giants, and have since offered the 29-year-old a contract worth €4.5m-a-year. However, it was being reported yesterday that Bacca

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West Ham have joined Spurs in the race for young Juventus midfielder Rolando Mandragora, according to Tutto Mercato Web. It is claimed West Ham and Tottenham have met the 19-year-old’s representatives over a potential move, but it is also believed Juventus are not even willing to allow him to leave the club on loan this

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West Ham may have to wait until Monday to find out if they have been successful in their pursuit of striker Carlos Bacca, according to Football Italia via Calciomercato.it. The Hammers have had a club-record €30m bid accepted by AC Milan and have reportedly offered the Colombian €4.5m-per-season to tempt him to the Olympic Stadium.

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Manchester United have been sending scouts to watch Reece Oxford, according to MirrorFootball. The 17-year-old has been representing England U19s at the European Championships in Holland this summer, and Jose Mourinho has reportedly sent scouts to watch him. Oxford has been the subject of increased transfer speculation ever since he arrived on the scene almost

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West Ham Reject £10m Bid for Enner Valencia From Lazio This article was originally published on 90min.com. West Ham World is a platform that allows fans to express their opinions on a grander scale. The views in this article are not necessarily those of West Ham World, but we ask you to respect the opinions

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West Ham Confirm Signing of Ex-Chelsea Winger Gokhan Tore This article was originally published on 90min.com. West Ham World is a platform that allows fans to express their opinions on a grander scale. The views in this article are not necessarily those of West Ham World, but we ask you to respect the opinions of

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