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Co chairman David Sullivan urges lack lustre Hammers to improve West Ham co owner David Sullivan has urged Slaven Bilic’s men to improve ahead of Saturdays Premier League clash with the Foxes. The West Ham born and bred joint chairman said “I am sure that Slaven and his backroom staff and the team were not happy with what happened (against Bournemouth) and will think about it a lot over the next few days”. Sullivan …

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West Ham looked to have secured a point away at Bournemouth following Andre Ayew’s goal seven minutes from time. Bournemouth however came back again and scored in the final minute to hand the Hammers their second defeat in a row. After a turn in form in January the side now have not won for the last four games but remain comfortable in mid table. Bournemouth however took a large step closer to Premier League survival with…

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Stating the name Mark Noble to a fellow West Ham 3 years ago would usually be greeted with a smile and two crossed arms to symbolise what the man behind the name meant to us. Now, however, if you uttered the same name, you can expect to be frowned at and told that he is “past it”. Being a young Hammers fan growing into the game of football, Mark couldn’t have found himself in…

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The weekend’s defeat at Bournemouth once again exposed the very real problem of Bilic using players in positions that they are neither used to playing or indeed capable of doing so. Kouyate at right back is the most obvious of these. Without doubt one of the best players at the Club, Kouyate is a box to box midfield player, not afraid to take on his man, he provides a real thrust and …

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Everyone loves a new striker turning up at their club. Sure a towering centre back or a workman like midfield dynamo can be just as important to your team’s success on the pitch but nothing gets the blood pumping like the thought of a 20+ goal a season talisman pulling in your club colours. Which means West Ham fans must be in a permanent state of euphoria right now as they’ve seen 32 brand new strikers walk thought the …

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Slaven Bilic has jumped to the defence of West Ham skipper Mark Noble as the Hammers prepare to go in search of victory at AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League tomorrow. Hammers boss Bilic has reacted to reaffirm the positivity of having Nolan as a leader on the pitch after the midfielder received criticism following the defeat to Chelsea. It was Bilic who made Noble skipper when he took the reigns at Upton Park in 2015; it completed a…

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West Ham United travel to face Bournemouth this weekend with a draw being enough to move them into the top half of the league. Bournemouth on the other hand need to pick up points before they slide closer to the bottom three. The Hammers have scored 13 goals in their last seven games and face a defence which will be missing key players through suspension. Goal difference could be important going forward and a three goal victory would move them into 9 th place…

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Michail Antonio may be the focus of attention for some of the big-spending Premier League clubs, who are said to have an eye on a potential summer move for the in-form attacker. But the Hammers star has a single-minded attitude to his football, seemingly; he is setting his sights on scoring for the cause in the top flight trip to AFC Bournemouth on Saturday. Antonio is doubly …

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In a season of such contrasts, the form of our Club captain Mark Noble is surely one of the most notable. Last season we collectively called for an England call up for our leader and yet, this season, such a call up would seem to be a distant dream for the Canning Town boy. In fact, if he continues to play the way he is, he could well end up joining Ray Winstone as a face…

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Stats a fact Let’s read up on all the statistics from Monday’s 1-2 defeat to league leaders Chelsea. Possession: Many argued that we dominated Chelsea in terms of ball possession throughout the 90 minutes on Monday. However, we just had the edge over our London rivals in terms of keeping the ball 51.8% compared to Chelsea’s 48.2% possession. Shots on and off target: We certainly did create our fair share of chances against Antonio …

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West Ham pitch invader one of three arrests from Chelsea clash – Sky Sports News HQ Sky Sports, along with various other sources were quick (and probably happy) to report on the three arrests made at the ‘infamously troubled’ London Stadium, during the Monday night loss to Chelsea. Despite the “robust” security measures set out by the police before the game, there were a few isolated incidents during the game. This…

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Enner Valencia – Everton Introduced in the 81st minute, the forward was able to grab a late consolation goal as Everton lost 3-2 away at Tottenham. It is unlikely to grant him a start in the coming weeks, but being able to make an impact from the bench will surely bring him more minutes in future. In fact, you might be able to find some good betting offers for him to …

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New Declan Rice contract: It has been confirmed that up and coming u23s captain and bright prospect Declan Rice had signed a new deal, keeping him attached to the club until 2020 for his first professional contract. The 18-year-old, homegrown talent said, “I am delighted to have been rewarded with a new contract and I feel I have really kicked on this season.” Rice is one of a fantastic breed of…

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Slaven Bilic is perfectly aware that the odds are stacked against him and his West Ham team when they host Premier League runaway leaders Chelsea in a keenly anticipated top flight encounter tonight. Antonio’ Conte’s table-toppers are nailed-on to taste glory come the conclusion of the campaign and are favourites to add another three points to their tally at the London Stadium. The game will be the third time the Hammers have clashed …

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West Ham face Chelsea at home in tonight’s late kick off knowing that a win will move them back into the top half. Following results elsewhere, three points for the Hammers will put them just eight from a possible European qualification. Chelsea however can extend their lead at the top back to 10 points with a win. Tottenham now sit just seven points behind Chelsea in second thanks to a late…

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Tonight, we will see the latest in a short line of London derbies to grace the London Stadium when Chelsea make the short trip across the capital. The home side will be hoping to repeat the success of the same fixture that took place in October when they won 2-1 in a victory against a very strong ‘Blues’ side – at the top of the Premier League. With nine teams already between the…

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Aaron Cresswell needs no special pre-match briefing on the skill set and qualities of Chelsea flyer Victor Moses. For the Hammers left-back is already fully aware of the Blues attacker’s qualities. Cresswell got to know all about the former Crystal Palace and Liverpool man’s abilities when the Nigeria star spent some time with West Ham during a loan period last season. And Cresswell has the pleasure, if it turns out to be that, of reacquainting himself with his …

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Tony Cottee knows a thing or two about scoring goals in a West Ham shirt. The Hammers legend managed to bang in 146 net-busters in two spells during his career at Upton Park, so any comment he makes on the subject should be noted. Indeed Cottee, who also had a distinguished spell at Everton and represented England on seven occasions, sits in fifth position of the club’s all-time leading goal scorers …

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Sky Sports are today reporting that West Ham are close to agreeing a new contract with manager Slaven Bilic. With some fifteen months left on his current contract, Bilic was predictably coy when questioned during his press conference, claiming that he only thought of his contract in terms of the next two or three games. Perhaps this is indicative of the perilous position that the modern day football manager finds himself in, most recently demonstrated in the sacking of Raneri at …

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West Ham welcome Chelsea to the Olympic Stadium on Monday night and have lost just once in their last five Premier League games. The Hammers have however secured just two points against teams from the top six so far this season and will have to be at their best to do so here. Chelsea have picked up 53 points out of the last 60 on offer and have only conceded more than two goals once …

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Aaron Cresswell has a defiant message for any West Ham United doubters who believe the players will simply see out the season and settle for a mid-table comfort zone: Think again! Cresswell has been crocked for a large chuck on the campaign but he has figured of late and has grown in fitness and form since his return; and his re-emergence as one of the top flight’s leading exponents of the left-back position has coincided with a decent …

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The Manifesto. It’s time to call a spade a spade. West Ham have lost some of their identity, have they not? Not just because of the move away from Upton Park, no, I am talking bigger and longer ago than that. Look at the name of this website. Moore Than A Club. Does that even mean anything anymore, in this corporate day and age? It’s not just the Hammers, granted. Many …

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England boss Gareth Southgate has been urged to consider selecting West Ham striker Andy Carroll when he picks his next Three Lions squad. Hammers defender James Collins insists Carroll, overlooked by England for the past four years, is in fine form and ready to replicate his West Ham goalscoring prowess on the international stage. Former Newcastle and Liverpool forward Carroll, 28, has scored six goals in 16 appearances this season for Slaven Bilic’s outfit, and Collins believes the lanky frontman has a…

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