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Emirates sells out in hours

The initial 90% of 3,000 tickets for Arsenal away at the Emirates have sold out to Season Ticket Holders with 14+ priority points within a few hours. The news comes as Liverpool away at Anfield for the first day of the season sold out to Season Ticket holders with 11+ points last week. The ballot […]

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West Ham plot clear-out to fund £35m striker swoop

Manuel Pellegrini is finalising his squad at West Ham for his first season at the club and is eyeing a busy end to the summer window. The Hammers have signed eight new faces this summer, most recently landing young forward Xande Silva from Vitoria, but remain in the hunt for further additions. According to The Mirror, West […]

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Marko’s odds of winning the golden boot

Could Marko Arnautovic be an outside bet for the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2018/2019 season? The 29-year-old Hammers scored his fifth goal in four pre-season games yesterday as West Ham played Ipswich. He has scored in every pre-season game he has been involved so far carrying on his form of the later part […]

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Last time we won every game, we got relegated! West Ham captain Noble plays down pre-season form

Another convincing win for West Ham in their preparation for the new season. But Mark Noble, for one, is not carried away by the latest result in an impressive run.

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Wilshere: No time to settle in

West Ham midfielder Jack Wilshere says the club’s new signings want to get off to the perfect start.

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Claret and Hugh on the radio

With a new air of excitement and anticipation among West Ham fans, Claret and Hugh Associate Editor Sean Whetstone was interviewed on the radio twice this week to talk about the Hammers Summer transfer window. On Tuesday he spoke to former Chelsea player Jason Cundy and Adam Catterall on the SportsBar on Talksport radio about West […]

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West Ham see €12m offer for defensive ace rejected

West Ham are set to continue their spending spree under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini, with further defensive additions targeted. The Hammers have already bolstered their back-line with the additions of Fabian Balbuena, Issa Diop, Ryan Fredericks and goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski but are now reportedly keen on signing a left-sided defender. Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb states Genoa have […]

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Checkatrade Trophy first-round draw

League One and Two clubs – plus squads from some big Premier League clubs – have found out their Checkatrade Trophy opponents.

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The devilish tactical mind of Irons boss Manuel!

Mike Manera is the No 1 Hammers funny man and has become a bit of a legend for his excellent Mike on Monday videos in which he sends up and  knocks down everything in sight in his alternative look at all things Hammers. But there’s far more to our Mike than meets the eye and he […]

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Pellegrini’s approach to formations

Manuel Pellegrini has displayed a clear preference for the 4-2-2-2 formation throughout his career although it is often mistaken as a 4-4-2. His teams hold a fairly deep defensive line. He prefers two big, strong and solid centre-backs with two defensive midfielders in front of them to provide a sold shield. Pellegrini likes his teams […]

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Hammers in no rush to sell

West Ham are in no rush to get rid of any players this summer after guaranteeing a new near £50 million overdraft limit for player purchases. Instead the club will be intent to wait for decisions from Manuel Pellegrini on the likes of Michail Antonio, Pedro Obiang, Cheik Kouyate, Sam Byram and Jordan Hugill. David […]

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No rest for Irons as boss makes the going tougher

Manuel Pellegrini – currently flying back to England with the squad from the Swiss training camp – has become the hardest manager any Irons squad will have worked under in recent seasons. After intensive three sessions a day training routines in Europe there will be absolutely no let up in the boss’ super-tough training regime […]

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Anderson at Heathrow PIC

Here’s what’s claimed to be the first picture of Felipe Anderson arriving at Heathrow tonight ahead of what now appears to be a certain switch from Lazio to  West Ham United. It has been produced by the  @WestHamSocial twitter account. We understand that the deal has now been all but nailed down and is likely […]

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Sullivan: More signings to come

West Ham’s joint-chairman David Sullivan says the club are determined to add more players this summer.

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West Ham to confirm centre back signing

West Ham is expected to announce the signing of Corinthians centre-back Fabian Balbuena within the next 48 hours. The 26-year-old is understood to have travelled to London to complete a medical and will be confirmed subject to international clearance and a work permit appeal. The Hammers have met the 26-year-old defender’s release clause reported to be […]

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Pellegrini backs Wilshere to be a ‘great asset’

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini believes new signing Jack Wilshere has “many years of football” left in him.

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Wilshere can’t wait to get going

Jack Wilshere has finally become a Hammer…years on from when he first wore a claret and blue shirt with John Moncur’s name on the back of it! After signing for the Irons today he said: “I’m excited. I can’t wait to get going.” Speaking to www.whufc.com he said:“I met with the manager and it was clear […]

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Noble gives verdict on the new boys

Mark Noble is excited by the new boys who have arrived at the club this summer. Commenting on the arrivals after the first week of training in Switzerland he said: “Issa (Diop) is really young and a great signing for the future. Hopefully he can come in and settle in straight away. He’s a fantastic […]

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Jack Wilshere on his love for West Ham

Jack Wilshere was interviewed about how he supported West Ham as a boy earlier this week. He was watching England v Colombia with 400 supporters last Tuesday in the William Hill Arms as part of a promotional event Wilshere told the Sportsman: “I think I must have been about six or seven, my whole family were […]

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CandH poll: Do fans think Jack’s the Lad?

Hammers fans have given a big thumbs up to the prospect of signing Jack Wilshere. The free agent appears to be on his way across London from Arsenal to what  at one time was considered a pretty controversial mix of opinions from Irons supporters. His injury issues and images of him caught smoking by a […]

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Photos: Hammers undergo medical and fitness screening

Pablo Zabaleta has a blood sample taken Arthur Masuaku undergoes musculoskeletal testing at Rush Green Pedro Obiang in movement tests Ryan Fredericks in flexibility testing Mark Noble has a blood sample taken Aaron Cresswell undergoes Cardiac tests Issa Diop undergoes fitness testing on exercise bike

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Manuel Pellegrini and his team are ready to start

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini posted a photo of himself with his new backroom team yesterday from his personal twitter account saying ‘Every Picture tells a story….We are ready to start” The first team squad along with a number of Academy players will fly out to Switzerland on Monday afternoon with Manuel Pellegrini and his new […]

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Report: Hammers could reignite interest in Everton winger

New Everton boss Marco Silva is reportedly set to axe Yannick Bolasie and Morgan Schneiderlin and the Guardian reports that West Ham will reignite their interest in the former Crystal Palace player Bolasie and are among the winger’s suitors. Bolasie joined the Toffees in a £29 million deal in the summer of 2016 with the Hammers heavily linked to him […]

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Pellegrini’s summit with Sullivan and Gold today

Manuel Pellegrini and Director of Football Mario Husillos meets with West Ham joint chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold today at Sullivan’s Essex mansion to finalise summer transfer targets and plans. With an early August 8th cut off transfer window date, they will decide on the final strategy before Pellegrini flies off to Switzerland on Monday […]

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West Ham could miss out on England ace in surprise transfer

West Ham continue to chase midfield reinforcements in the summer transfer window but could miss out on one reported target. The Hammers have long been linked with an interest in Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, who is set to leave the Gunners this summer after his contract with the north London side expires. Wilshere put a […]

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Supporters’ club members commence legal action

The Save Our Supporters’ Club campaign has commenced legal action against the Executive committee of the West Ham United Supporters’ Club. An update sent to campaign supporters today said: “An 11 page letter has now been sent to the Executive Committee of the West Ham United Supporters’ Club and its individual members outlining the legal position […]

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English Premier League Table

# Team P
1 Liverpool 35
2 Chelsea 28
3 Arsenal 28
4 Manchester City 26
5 Brighton & Hov… 23
6 Nottingham Forest 22
7 Aston Villa 22
8 Tottenham Hotspur 20
9 Brentford 20
10 Newcastle United 20
11 Manchester United 19
12 Fulham 19
13 AFC Bournemouth 18
14 West Ham United 15
15 Everton 14
16 Leicester City 13
17 Crystal Palace 12
18 Ipswich Town 9
19 Wolverhampton Wanderers 9
20 Southampton 5

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