Referee Michael Oliver got one of one of the most obvious penalty decisions so wrong at lunchtime and again it cost the Irons dearly. I hate the “we wuz robbed” discussions after games but on this occasion there can be no argument that we were deprived of one of the clearest spot kicks possible. It […]
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Another fine mess “Oliver” …and it cost us dearly
Posted on 23 September 2017.
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Another defeat and three more goals …the fans react
Posted on 23 September 2017.
The Hammers have suffered yet another defeat despite a brave climax against Tottenham’s ten men. Here’s how the fans reacted at ClaretandHugh’s Facebook forum O I’m more satisfied than I thought I would be. A lot of West Ham players looked like they really cared O To paraphrase a certain phrase… ‘Potential lions led […]
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Macca marks the Irons
Posted on 23 September 2017.
Regular rating man Niall McDonald is now on duty with his own assessment for today’s game – here’s how he marked the boys. Hart: Unlucky with their 2nd after a great block ricochet’d to Kane. Dealt pretty well with a number of balls played back to him 5 Ogbonna: No disasters at […]
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How we rated the Hammers v Spurs
Posted on 23 September 2017.
Hart: Little chance with the goals but in general terms is he really better than Adrian ? 5 Zabaleta; Always a good performance from him and no difference today 7 Reid: Calm for most of the performance and can’t be blamed for any of the goals 6 Ogbonna: Neat and tidy but like the rest […]
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The match stats: Irons v Spurs
Posted on 23 September 2017.
Courtesy BBC Possession Hammers 49 pc Spurs 51 Shots Hammers 10 Spurs 15 Shots on target Hammers 4 Spurs 5 Corners Hammers 4 Spurs 3 Fouls Hammers 10 Spurs 20
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Grandstand Irons finish but too little too late
Posted on 23 September 2017.
Irons 2 Spurs 3 Well I guess if you don’t really give it a go until you are three down then you can’t claim to have deserved to win. But it was so close to becoming a guts and glory affair for the Irons although Michail Antonio’s 28th minute exit affected the shape and probably […]
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Hammers hit by Kane brace in four minutes
Posted on 23 September 2017.
Half time Irons 0 Spurs 2: Harry Kane grabbed two goals inside four minutes to see the Hammers troop off at half time to near silence. A loose Andy Carroll pass set Alli away to cross for the striker who headed past the helpless Hart. Then he was in the right place at the right […]
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Carroll knock forces re-shuffle
Posted on 23 September 2017.
Slaven Bilic was forced into an 11th hour reshuffle of today’s team after Andy Carroll took a knock in training. And we understand that Michail Antonio passed a late fitness test but is probably only around 70 per cent for today’s high profile match. The late Carroll injury solved the selection dilemma facing the manager who […]
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Here’s how Bilic plays his fab four – a solution
Posted on 23 September 2017.
Slaven Bilic is keeping his team selection for today’s match against Spurs entirely quiet until just before kick off with the guessing game continuing to exercise the minds of most Hammers fans. The “will he won’t he play Hernandez” mystery has been occupying most thoughts over the last 24 hours but to be frank it […]
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Spurs defender discusses the Carroll challenge
Posted on 23 September 2017.
Tottenham’s big defender Jan Vertonghen is all set and ready for a scrap with Andy Carroll today (Sat). And he is confident that the visitors can blot out the threat from AC saying: “Andy Carroll is a great striker. He is very difficult to play against. But I think our defence have showed that we can […]
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Bilic raises doubts on new Carroll deal
Posted on 23 September 2017.
Slaven Bilic has warned Andy Carroll that there will be no automatic new contract offer from the club until he has proved his fitness. Thee manager clearly sees the striker as his No 1 but he refuses to commit himself on a new deal for the Geordie after months and months of injuries. Carroll is […]
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Antonio names the Spurs danger man (not Kane)
Posted on 23 September 2017.
Michail Antonio has named Christian Eriksen as the main Spurs threat at the London Stadium today. Whilst Michail is likely to be ours he has no doubts about Eriksen’s quality saying: “He’s a constant threat and always making something happen. If he’s not scoring goals, he’s setting them up. “So even though I believe that Harry […]
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Social club announce pop up bar in Stratford
Posted on 23 September 2017.
The West Ham United Supporters Club will open their first pop-up bar in Stratford next week after the move from the Boleyn Ground last year. Announcing on their newly created website the social club said: “West Ham United Supporters Club is pleased to announce the opening of its new match day bar and cafe We […]
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Brady wouldn’t mind Spurs winning Title
Posted on 23 September 2017.
Karren Brady wouldn’t mind seeing Spurs win the Title but only after the Hammers have beaten them. The vice chairman has taken to her Sun column to declare: “Yes, I have had my ups and downs with them, some would say downs and downs, but I’ve ditched my distaste along with with the rubbish in […]
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Nine goals against Spurs
Posted on 23 September 2017.
The last four years have bought nine goals against Spurs October 2013, Winston Reid, Ricardo Vaz Te and Ravel Morrison score at White Hart Lane December 2013 and it was Matt Jarvis with the equaliser and Maiga with the late winner to put West Ham through to the league cup semi finals. May 2014 at […]
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The Spurs view – “it couldn’t be bigger”
Posted on 22 September 2017.
Harry Sherlock is one of Goal.com‘s top writers…he is also a Spud but one who has a soft spot for the Irons. Here he looks at those who may turn the game one way or another and admits he’s delighted last season’s scourge of the Spuds, Manu Lanzini, won’t be around to hurt his mob […]
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Chicharito hands out assurances
Posted on 22 September 2017.
It is of course a PR job to have Chicharito explain he doesn’t mind where he plays so long as he’s playing but a decent attempt to show it’s business as usual in the dressing room! That the striker should claim what position he plays is immaterial can’t help but bring a small smile and that goals […]
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Chicharito in danger of being benched
Posted on 22 September 2017.
Chicharito may be in danger of being left on the bench for tomorrow’s London Stadium derby with the manager preferring the option of Andy Carroll, Michail Antonio and Marko Arnautovic up front. Rumours have been persisting all day that the £16 million signing is looking to start on the bench as the Hammers boss goes […]
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Travel warning for Spurs game at London Stadium
Posted on 22 September 2017.
Pudding Mill Lane station which has become increasingly popular with West Ham fans travelling to and from the London Stadium will be closed tomorrow as part of maintenance works affecting the DLR network from Bow Church to Stratford. Overland there is no national rail service from Gospel Oak to Barking. There is also no TfL […]
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West Ham Date set for Wembley visit
Posted on 22 September 2017.
West Ham will travel to Wembley for their Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Spurs on Wednesday 25 October, with kick-off at 8pm. The Hammers were drawn against their north London rivals for the last-16 tie after they defeated Bolton Wanderers and Tottenham saw off Barnsley in midweek. The fourth round tie will see West Ham head […]
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Misery guts Lawro’s Irons/Spurs verdict
Posted on 22 September 2017.
Mark Lawrenson is backing the Irons to earn a point from Spurs at the London Stadium tomorrow lunchtime (Sat). The BBC pundit and general misery guts reckons the match will finish 1-1 given the pick up in recent Hammers form. He says: “Tottenham slipped up again at home last week, when they had to settle […]
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Spurs allocation is yet to be decided
Posted on 22 September 2017.
Spurs will hold a meeting today with Police, Brent Council and Wembley stadium owners to discuss the allocation to be given to West Ham for the league cup-tie in October. Planning permission granted in March by Brent Council allows Spurs to play twenty-seven matches at the full 90,000 capacity but after this football games are limited to use the […]
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Manuel Lanzini is back
Posted on 22 September 2017.
Manuel Lanzini posted on social media that is he is back but unfortunately, he means he is back in training at Rush green and not back in the squad yet available for selection. The Argentinian player sent a message to his followers saying ‘I’m back’ with ‘Come on you Irons’ and the hashtag ready. However, […]
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Spurs – Let’s do them again
Posted on 22 September 2017.
Spurs pursuit of a Premier League title was dealt a massive blow earlier this year as Manuel Lanzini’s fierce finish earned victory for West Ham at the London Stadium back in May. Spurs could have narrowed the gap on Chelsea to a point with a victory but the North London team bottled it and came […]
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The Chicharito poll
Posted on 22 September 2017.
Javier Hernandes has yet to find his natural place in a team with Andy Carroll so our Claret and Hugh poll today asks the question where should he be played. Should he be played on the left? Should he be played in the centre of attack? Or should we trust our manager to play him […]
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Hammers scout Bologna duo
Posted on 22 September 2017.
West Ham are reportedly tracking Bologna pair Simone Verdi and Adam Masina. Italian website Tutto Mercato claims West Ham have set their sights on landing both Verdi and Masina in the January transfer window and have been regularly scouting the pair. Verdi is able to operate out wide or as a forward and he has […]
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