The pair played together at Boca Juniors and won the Primera Division title before Calleri moved to Sao Paulo, and he hopes to use Carlitos’ experience in the coming months
Posted on 23 August 2016.
The pair played together at Boca Juniors and won the Primera Division title before Calleri moved to Sao Paulo, and he hopes to use Carlitos’ experience in the coming months
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Posted on 23 August 2016.
West Ham have been boosted in their hopes of signing Lyon winger Rachid Ghezzal, according to L’Equipe. Sky Sports reported earlier in August that Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas confirmed the Hammers had made a €8m (£6.9m) approach for the 24-year-old. And now L’Equipe are reporting that the Algeria international has rejected a move to Everton.
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on West Ham boosted in hunt for £4.68m-rated midfielder
Posted on 22 August 2016.
Juventus want £25 million for Simone Zaza but West Ham are reluctant to do a permanent deal for the Italy international. The Hammers have been lined with the player by his father who is quoted in the national media tonight as saying: ‘West Ham are a solution we’d appreciate and represent something more concrete. ‘We’ll have […]
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Posted on 22 August 2016.
West Ham are considering a move for Newcastle right-back Daryl Janmaat, and Magpies boss Rafa Benitiez has admitted he is open to offer for the Netherlands international. Goal.com have reported that West Ham are among three clubs lining up moves for the right-back, while MailOnline have previously claimed that Newcastle want at least £10m for
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Posted on 22 August 2016.
West Ham have lodged a £20million bid for Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini, according to Calcio Mercato. The report claims the Hammers have matched a £19.8m plus ad-ons offer made by Premier League rivals Everton for his signature. Hammers boss Slaven Bilic is eager to boost his attacking options after injuries to new record signing Andre
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Posted on 22 August 2016.
We are delighted to announce that ClaretandHugh’s chief pundit Leroy Rosenior has landed a major job inside the Premier League. However, the former Irons striker has made it clear t he will continue to bring his hugely informed views to all our readers every week. Lee has been appointed as head of Premier League Analytics […]
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Posted on 21 August 2016.
Man of the match Michael Antonio showed real class after his match winner declaring he had ‘moved on ‘ after all the disappointments of Monday night. Having been subbed by the manager after giving away a penalty at Stamford Bridge there was strong speculation the two had fallen out in a big way. But Antonio […]
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Posted on 21 August 2016.
Michail Antonio’s late goal earned West Ham a 1-0 victory over 10-man Bournemouth in their first Premier League match at the London Stadium.
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Posted on 21 August 2016.
Andy Carroll is at the centre of widespread injury reports this morning. (Sun). The precise nature of the Carroll problem remains unidentified but it will clearly intensify the Hammers attempts to bring in Wilfried Bony on loan. However, should the club manage to do so the Manchester City front man is unlikely to make his […]
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Posted on 20 August 2016.
The subject of West Ham’s finances and question debt has been raised again after the chairman’s son Jack Sullivan claimed the club was still £100m in debt. Speaking on twitter Jack posted “The club is still 100m in debt!!! Both Daivd’s haven’t taken a penny out of the club and have but in 30 million […]
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Posted on 20 August 2016.
The temporary lime green covering across the running track was ripped up on Thursday morning and the final touches of replacing it with astro turf which better matches the colour of the Desso grassmaster pitch is being completed in time for the Sunday afternoon kick-off at 4pm. Claret and Blue tarpaulins has also now been installed […]
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Posted on 20 August 2016.
West Ham are weighing up whether to make an emergency move to cover the injury to Andre Ayew or rely on a renewed Diafra Sakho to return fully fit and motivated after the international break. The Hammers injury crisis is worse than any other Premier League side and the board know they may be forced […]
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Posted on 20 August 2016.
West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has spoken to Sky Sports Patrick Davison about the London Stadium ahead of the Hammers’ first premier league encounter at Stratford and revealed there are now 50,000 people on the waiting list for season tickets. “It was very important to bring our past with us to our future, and you can see […]
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Posted on 18 August 2016.
Cheik Kouyate remains at the centre of reports he is injured after a training ground knock in Romania with some sources claiming he may be out of action for seven to 14-days. However, West Ham’s facebook page was declaring a few seconds ago that they were hoping the player was firing on all cylinders tonight – […]
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Posted on 17 August 2016.
Reece Oxford is a very nice young man whose life is totally focused on football and becoming the best he can be. So excuse me if I get very angry indeed at the reports I read that HE is “keen to return to the negotiating table and thrash out new terms” with West Ham. This […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
The press statement by published by West Ham this evening confirms our worst fears. The Safety Advisory Group (SAG) have refused to re-issue a safety certificate for a 60,000 capacity for the London Stadium. This means Sunday’s game against Bournemouth, the Europa League game next week against Astra and most likely the Premier League game […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
West Ham goalkeeper Adrian claims he is lucky to not be seriously injured after he was fouled by Diego Costa in the defeat to Chelsea. Costa has been widely condemned for the brutal tackle which saw him scrape his studs down the keeper’s shins and ankle. Having received one yellow card he was lucky to stay […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
Jonathon Calleri has arrived at Rush Green for his season-long loan And the man considered the finest striking prospect in South America immediately declred: “I am very happy to have signed for West Ham, “This represents a fantastic new challenge for me and I am really looking forward to it.The new No 28 added: “The […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
The Sky Sports Power Rankings are back for the new 2016/17 Premier League season.
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Posted on 15 August 2016.
Honest Slaven Bilic made it clear Chelsea were “better than us” but remained bitterly disappointed at seeing a point slip away so late. The manager – talking after the game – said: “When you concede so late it’s always disappointing. They were much better on the ball, pressed and were more aggresive than us. We […]
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Posted on 15 August 2016.
Go here to read the rest: LIVE: Chelsea v West Ham
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Posted on 14 August 2016.
After watching a pretty drab opening two days of the 16/17 Premier League season, it’s our turn to get things underway – with a testing trip to Stamford Bridge. Of course, our season began a few weeks ago with a Europa League third qualifying round tie with Slovenian outfit NK Domzale, so there will be
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Posted on 14 August 2016.
You have to hand it to the club. For the second season on the trot they have completed their transfer business in record time – with the exception of Michail Antonio last term- and the manager has had plenty of time to prepare his squad for the season ahead. Thus there can be no excuses […]
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Posted on 13 August 2016.
The new Premier League season is kicking off in the capital amid familiar old conflicts between continuity and change Premier League football in London doesn’t only make money for its top flight clubs – currently Arsenal, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United – and their players, but also for the capital as a whole. Away fans travelling to the capital’s Premier League grounds spend over £134m a season on transport…
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Posted on 13 August 2016.
Ok with the big game around the corner the guessing game starts – how will Slav line up the lads for a big night at Stamford Bridge? We have no major inside information as the manager himself has admittd it remains open but having looked closely at pre-season we reckon this looks something like the […]
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Posted on 12 August 2016.
I’m gonnoa get this out of the way straight off. I’m really glad Diafra Sakho is still at the club this season. For me he’s a top striker and that he failed a medical at West Brom will have focused his mind and see him more than dedicated to the West Ham cause. There remains […]
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