Coventry City are poised to sign Marcus Browne on loan from West Ham. Sky Blues representatives were in attendance as the attacking midfielder starred for West Ham U23s against Wolves in December. The player has also been in contact with Coventry City’s Jodi Jones on Twitter, sparking speculation they could be teammates in the not too […]
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Hammer poised to join Coventry City
Posted on 04 January 2017.
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Ravel set for UK return
Posted on 04 January 2017.
Championship side Wigan Athletic want former Hammer Ravel Morrison according to reports. The Latics currently sit 23rd in the Championship in danger of relegation. The man in charge of Wigan Athletic at the moment is former Manchester United youth coach Warren Joyce, who coached Morrison in the Red Devils’ reserves during the rocky moments of his […]
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Sunderland fan site response to Defoe bid
Posted on 04 January 2017.
Sunderland fan site salutsunderland.com have written an open letter to Jermain Defoe, Slaven Bilic and Sunderland chairman Ellis Short in response to transfer speculation around their star striker and the Hammers interest in him. They write: “1. Jermain Defoe: you are not paid to be a Sunderland supporter but you know what adoration you inspire among those […]
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Sunderland told to name their price
Posted on 04 January 2017.
Sky sports News claim West Ham are prepared to increase bid after Sunderland rejected a £6 million offer for Jermain Defoe. Sky say West Ham have asked Sunderland at what price they will sell their priceless striker. Sky Sports news reporter Kaveh Solkehol delivered an update on the Hammers’ pursuit of their former striker after tabling […]
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Patience required but pressure is really on
Posted on 04 January 2017.
There are people in this world who believe the opening of the transfer window is similar to rubbing a magic lantern and watching a genie appear ready to supply everything required on our wish list. Frankly I gave up on pantomime nonsense when I was about 12 – hoping for the best and fearing the […]
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Zaza never wanted to join West Ham says father
Posted on 04 January 2017.
The father and agent of Simone Zaza says that his son never wanted to join West Ham. “Nobody forced us, but Simone would never have chosen to go abroad,” Antonio Zaza told Juvenews. “He loves Italy and Serie A. It was just a series of circumstances which took him to the Premier League. What’s done is […]
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Video of singing steward was not West Ham!
Posted on 04 January 2017.
A video of a steward joining in singing with Manchester United fans at London Stadium on Monday was NOT a West Ham steward the club have revealed. The video posted by an away supporter went viral on social media as West Ham supporters wrongly believed the steward was employed by the stadium operators. In reality the […]
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West Ham appeal red card
Posted on 03 January 2017.
West Ham have told the Football Association they will appeal against the red card shown to Sofiane Feghouli during Monday’s defeat to Manchester United. Feghouli was sent-off after 15 minutes by arrogant referee Mike Dean for a 50/50 tackle on Manchester United defender Phil Jones as the Hammers lost 2-0 at the London Stadium. Replays show […]
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Big Sam will attempt to sign West Ham defender
Posted on 03 January 2017.
Sam Allardyce will attempt to bring James Collins to Crystal Palace over the January transfer window a source close to Croydon based club has revealed. Ginge and Big Sam are known to very close and Allardyce will use that friendship to help win over the Welsh man. Collins is out of contract in the summer […]
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Chelsea scout Michail Antonio
Posted on 03 January 2017.
Chelsea are monitoring Michail Antonio, sources close to the player have told ESPN. The Blues are in the market for attacking reinforcements after selling Oscar, and Antonio’s versatility has brought him to the attention of Blues boss Antonio Conte. He impressed Conte in West Ham’s EFL Cup win over Chelsea earlier this season and could […]
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Former Hammer suffers heart attack
Posted on 03 January 2017.
Former Hammer François Swat Van der Elst was taken to hospital after suffering a heart attack on Tuesday, Belgian media reported on Tuesday. 62 year old Van der Elst is currently in intensive care and is kept in an artificial coma. His condition is critical and he is constantly monitored. “Francois had an operation because […]
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Time to sack Mike Dean
Posted on 03 January 2017.
Tony Cascarinio’s verdict in the Times newspaper today featured a headline of ‘It’s time for Dean to go’ He says enough is enough and the 48 year old is past it. ClaretandHugh have started an online petition to sack Mike Dean to stop him inflicting his decision on other football teams. The petition says: “Premier League referee […]
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Hammers respond to Payet player exchange talk
Posted on 03 January 2017.
West Ham have tonight poured cold water over reports suggesting that a player plus cash deal could be on the cards as Marseilles eye a move for Dimi Payet. Reports in the French media have claimed Marseilles are willing to throw in a player exchange, with either one of wingers Bouna Sarr and Romain Alessandrini […]
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What is the one thing to make the stadium better?
Posted on 03 January 2017.
Popular Youtube football channel Copa90 have produced a video about West Ham’s move to London Stadium and a perceived loss of identity. Perhaps the poignant part of the video is at the end when the interviewer asks at the end “What is the one thing you need to do to make it better? The fan […]
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Dean’s single decision devastating for millions including sponsors, advertisers, players and the game
Posted on 03 January 2017.
By CandH’s Niall McDonald I was really looking forward to last night’s match. A New Year fixture against one of the big boys. A full house under the lights. A chance to put one over on Jose again. An opportunity to test ourselves against some of the top players in the world, […]
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London Stadium pitch invader avoids capture
Posted on 03 January 2017.
The Manchester United supporter who invaded the pitch to celebrate with Mata on 63 minutes of yesterday’s home defeat has avoided capture it has been revealed. The away fan slipped past three pitch incursion staff to become the first person to invade the London Stadium pitch. He opened his arms out to hug Mata who […]
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Hammers film release date announced
Posted on 03 January 2017.
A new film for West Ham told by West Ham fans will be launched in March. Called ‘Iron Men’ the film follows the journey of West Ham fans as they prepare to leave the Boleyn Ground and move to the London Stadium. The independent British production made by the same people who made the film […]
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Gold hits back at his critics
Posted on 03 January 2017.
David Gold is still being forced to fence off tweets from fans wanting the club to be taken over. Despite the owners making it crystal clear over many months there’s no chance of them selling up, fans are still baiting the co chairman to do so. The recent improved form isn’t sufficient for many who […]
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Some things are more important than football
Posted on 03 January 2017.
Thousands of football supporters witnessed desperate attempts to revive a Manchester United fan from a suspected heart attack at the London Stadium yesterday during the second half. Stadium medical staff performed CPR on the elderly away fan at the back of the Sir Trevor Brooking upper away end at the very top of block 220. […]
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Seething Slav remains so proud of his Irons
Posted on 02 January 2017.
Furious Slaven Bilic raged at the decisions which cost the Hammers points at the London Stadium as referee Mike Dean ensured he became the only talking point following a disgusting performance with the whistle. And the manager made it clear that if any player should have walked following the clash between Phil Jones and Sofiane […]
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Leroy rips into ref Dean: “That was an utter disgrace”
Posted on 02 January 2017.
It’s all about Mike Dean as far as Mike Dean is concerned….his performance today was an utter disgrace. I just knew that when he took his time to make a decision on the sending off he would get it wrong! Useless…utterly useless. He ruined what was going to be a great game of football. And […]
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Merson predicts New year Hammering
Posted on 02 January 2017.
Paul Merson is tipping Manchester United to punish the Hammers at the London Stadium this evening. The Red Devils head into the game looking to make it six wins on the spin after their 2-1 win over Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on New Year’s Eve. Manchester United are aiming to close the gap to the top […]
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Carroll rejects any move from West Ham
Posted on 01 January 2017.
Andy Carroll is bemused at reports linking him with a mega money move to the Chinese Super League. Reports suggested the striker was a £20 million target for clubs in China’s top flight but Carroll said he did not want to leave West Ham saying he was “settled” in East London. Carroll responding to the […]
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London Stadium faces biggest test since Chelsea
Posted on 01 January 2017.
The London Stadium will face the biggest safety test since the troubles when Chelsea visited on 26th October. There will be no repeat of the scenes when the Manchester United team coach was pelted on the corner of Green Street when it arrived late in the crowded roads around the Boleyn Ground in May last […]
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Supporters’ Association is open for business
Posted on 01 January 2017.
The West Ham United Independent Supporters’ Association (WHUISA) is open and now accepting membership. Membership for over 18’s costs just £3 until the end of this season or £5 until the end of next season. To join this new independent voice for West Ham fans go to http://www.whuisa.org/join-whuisa/ First enter your personal details and click […]
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Two big misses for United at LS
Posted on 01 January 2017.
Wayne Rooney and Danny Blind have not travelled to London for the match against the Irons tomorrow. Rooney has failed to fully recover from a thigh injury while Blind was not with his team-mates at the station as they left Manchester today. But the Manchester Evening News reports Michael Carrick has recovered from illness and could […]
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