Michy Batshuayi may not have shown much of his ruthless ability on the pitch this season but the Chelsea striker swiftly dealt with a critical West Ham fan on Twitter.
Posted on 13 February 2017.
Michy Batshuayi may not have shown much of his ruthless ability on the pitch this season but the Chelsea striker swiftly dealt with a critical West Ham fan on Twitter.
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Posted on 12 February 2017.
One West Bromwich Albion away fan called Jamie Saunders complained about the stewarding at London Stadium after he found himself in the West Ham home end. Speaking on his own twitter after the game, the Albion fan said “Awful experience today and West Ham stewards were no help what so ever!” Jamie told ClaretandHugh afterwards: “I […]
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Posted on 12 February 2017.
West Bromwich Albion are aiming to reach 50 points to ensure a top-half Premier League finish, says Ben Foster.
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Posted on 12 February 2017.
Twitter’s keyboard warriors continue to blast co chairman David Gold and the board for not buying a striker in the transfer window. The ongoing attacks that we needed a striker and right back continue to be levelled directly at Gold despite the fact that the only name mentioned as a possible signing was Scott Hogan […]
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Posted on 12 February 2017.
No Talk a Good Game yesterday but I’ve decided to review yesterdays result following a night’s sleep. What certainly felt like a loss at the time due to the injury time goal was probably on reflection not the worst result in the world. Here are my thoughts.
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Posted on 11 February 2017.
Read this article: Slaven can’t get over referee decisions
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Posted on 10 February 2017.
With Roberto Mancini sniffing around the concourse at the London Stadium, there have been some rumours to suggest that Slaven is to get the boot from the club and that Italian will be his replacement. I think this would be a bad move, as Mancini does not understand the club and its fan base like […]
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Posted on 10 February 2017.
With relegation to the Championship looming large for three top flight clubs, the wages of your star men can be concerning for those in charge. We look at the top wages at each club.
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Posted on 09 February 2017.
West Ham are hoping Andy Carroll and Andre Ayew can form the “little and large” dream partnership. Ayew – the club’s record signing at £20 million – is in the running for a place in the team against West Brom and according to co chairman David Gold could be the man to capitalise on the […]
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Posted on 08 February 2017.
Speaking to Italian daily newspaper La Stampa this week, Mancini has commented on the atmosphere at the London Stadium after attending last Wednesday’s match when Manchester City put four past West Ham. ‘I believe in the Juventus Stadium effect – the stadium gives Juventus seven or eight points more a season. You want to know […]
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Posted on 08 February 2017.
West Ham will head off for a warm weather training camp in Dubai next Wednesday. Slaven Bilic is taking the first team squad to a five-day trip to the UAE. After their Premier League fixture against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday the Hammers have a two-week break from action after being knocked out of the […]
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Posted on 07 February 2017.
The confirmation that the Premier League 2017-18 season will start on 12th August 2017 and end on 13th May 2018 means that West Ham are almost certain to play their first games of the new season away from the London Stadium. The World Athletics Championships will be held in the London Stadium between 4th August […]
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Posted on 07 February 2017.
Hammer Jaanai Gordon scored his first Football League goal, getting an important equaliser in Newport County’s 1-1 draw with Cheltenham Town. Toni Martinez played 80 minutes in his Oxford United side’s clash against local rivals Swindon Town to help the visitors to a 2-1 win. Josh Cullen was also in action for 80 minutes as his […]
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Posted on 05 February 2017.
The debate on whether the Champions statue on the corner of Green Street and Barking Road should be moved to the London Stadium has raised it’s head again. They are plans to relocate the sculpture of 1966 World Cup winners Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters and Ray Wilson before the start of next season but […]
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Posted on 05 February 2017.
An investigation into a report that a London Stadium steward wore a Chelsea football coat on Wednesday night has claimed it was an honest mistake by the female steward. The steward was photographed wearing the Chelsea coat under her yellow high visibility steward jacket but the stewarding company insist she is not a Chelsea fan and […]
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Posted on 04 February 2017.
Dimitri Payet has been heavily criticised over the state of his weight and is getting no honeymoon period to prove his worth back in France. Sports Witness reports: “L’Equipe, the French newspaper, wasted no time in pointing out that he’s added a few extra pounds. The French newspaper reported Payet was around three weeks away […]
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Posted on 04 February 2017.
Slaven Bilic’s decision to take Andy Carroll out of the action was purely for “precautionary reasons.” The manager explained that the big man is still feeling a groin problem but explained that he would be fine and that there is “no problem”. And David Gold told us: “There is no major issue and with the […]
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Posted on 04 February 2017.
Liverpool’s visit to Hull City is one of six 3pm kick-offs in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Join DAN RIPLEY for all the action as it unfolds around the grounds.
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Posted on 04 February 2017.
Karren Brady has labelled Dimitri Payet a “dead loss” – another blow after his Marseilles lost 1-0 to Metz. Writing in her SunSport column, the baroness said: “Dimitri Payet would have become a legend to every Hammers supporter. But he’s a dead loss instead.” A ‘dead loss’ is actually a business term, referring to a […]
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Posted on 02 February 2017.
Hammers Andre Ayew has been knocked out of the African Cup of Nations in tonight’s semi-final. Ghana were two nil losers to Cameroon who now progress to Sunday’s final against Egypt. Ayew played all ninety minutes but was not able to cancel out the two goals scored by Cameroon in the second half. Former West […]
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Posted on 02 February 2017.
Guest Post by Paul Christmas (Joint Chairman of WHUISA) I attended the West Ham Supporter Advisory Board meeting on 24/01/2017 at London Stadium and the attendees were as listed on the minutes (https://www.whufc.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/SAB%20meeting%20minutes%20270117.pdf) . Over 200 people from our 600 strong membership took the time to send their points of view. The documents filled 2 […]
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Posted on 02 February 2017.
By Rich Sprent When Michail Antonio was signed for around £7m from Championship side Nottingham Forest there were more than a few questioning remarks. Here was a powerful left winger who was scoring goals for fun in England’s second tier. Could he make the step up? Was he good enough? Would he even play? And […]
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Posted on 01 February 2017.
Hammer Pedro Obiang tops a Premier League table midfielders making successful tackles. The often underrated and overlooked West Ham player shows his true value to the Irons team with the publication of the latest statistics. Pedro has made 45 tackles, winning 41 of them to record a success rate of 91.1%. Second in the table […]
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Posted on 31 January 2017.
Dimitri Payet made his first appearance for Marseille since re-joining the club from West Ham United.
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Posted on 31 January 2017.
Scott Hogan has completed his £12m move to Aston Villa following a month long saga surrounding the player’s future. Steve Bruce got his man after fighting off interest from West Ham.
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Posted on 31 January 2017.
TalkSPORT presenter and former professional footballer Micky Quinn has claimed that he has just been tipped off that West Ham are trying to complete a sensational swoop for Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on transfer deadline day. Quinn said on twitter just before 11am: “Just heard West ham want Sturridge today” adding “The deal (is) all […]
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