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David Moyes has warned “everyone” not to underestimate Wigan Athletic as the Irons go into their FA Cup fourth round clash tomorrow. But he has used the match as a reminder that the Premier League survival is the bigger picture by remembering that it was only five years ago that the Latics won the Cup […]

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West Ham are interested in signing Fulham captain Tom Cairney. And Sky Sports sources are reporting we are ready to pay £15m for the midfielder. However, with the Cottagers positioned in seventh place just outside of thee of the  play off places there is next to zero chance of picking up the Scottish international. Sources at […]

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Joao Mario gives a thumbs up sign to reporters as he completed his medical for his West Ham loan yesterday. The Inter Milan midfielder is expected to be officially announced today and could be available for selection for Saturday as the Hammers travel to Wigan is his registration is processed before midday. However, the likelihood is he […]

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David Moyes is desperate for loan signing Joao Mario to make an immediate impact but has his worries that he can hit the ground running. Speaking about the issue he said: “My biggest concern is him getting used to the Premier League, the speed and competitiveness compared to Italy or Portugal. “His ability as a […]

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West Ham have tonight denied they are chasing Norwich’s James Maddison but remain keen on Belgian midfielder Leander Dendoncker The Guardian had claimed the club has made a £12 million bid for the 21 year old Canaries star but a senior source at the London Stadium insisted tonight the club had no idea where the report […]

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The Irons are tonight being reported as having made a £12m bid for Norwich City’s midfielder James Maddison. However, if The Guardian’s story is correct, the offer will only have been an opening gambit on a player who impressed David Moyes during the Canaries losing League Cup semi final appearance against Chelsea. Maddison has been linked […]

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David Moyes has admitted he needs t give very careful thought to his line-up in the FA Cup fourth round clash at Wigan but won’t necessarily be resting tired legs.” Speaking at his pre-match presser he said: “I’d like to say it was an opportunityto rest a few tired legs, but I want to get […]

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David Moyes has confirmed that Joao Mario is on his way to the club and will have his medical today. The manager agreed that the Inter Milan midfielder will be joining the club on a loan deal until the end of the season at the pre-Wigan FA Cup fourth round tie at the weekend. He […]

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West Ham have put a ‘not for sale’ notice on all their players until replacements or additions are found for injured players. The club has an injury crisis on its hands with ten players receiving treatment or recovering, and there will be no departures from the London Stadium until or unless the situation is resolved. […]

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West Ham will pay Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario his full wages totalling an eye-watering £2.2m for the remainder of the season which is equivalent to £137,500 per week for the remaining sixteen weeks left in this season. On top of the £2.2m in wages, West Ham will pay up to £1.3m in a loan […]

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Phil Parkes has welcomed the club’s decision to offer Adrian a new three year deal with an option in their favour and has repeated his criticisms of  Joe Hart. ClaretandHugh has reported the club is preparing for talks with the stopper and Parkesy believes they have got it right insisting it was a wrong decision […]

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Stuart Peace has told the youngsters to grab their chances when the Irons travel to Wigan for the fourth round of the FA Cup tomorrow (Sat). And unlike many of us ‘Psycho’ is entirely unfazed by the number of players laid off through injury at the moment. Speaking ahead of the game he said: “I’ve never been […]

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Joao Mario started his professional career with Sporting Lisbon spending time at rivals Porto as a youngster between 2002 and 2004. Mario made his debut for Sporting on December 2011 when he came on a 78th-minute substitute in a 2-0 away defeat to Lazio. That would be the only game that he played during the 2011/12 […]

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Highly skilled Joao Mario is tonight close to signing a loan deal with West Ham which could see him become a permanent fixture next season. Talks to bring the Portugal midfielder took on added urgency with the injuries to Marko Aenautovic and Manu Lanzini but it sees that immediate problem is now very close to […]

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CandH blogger Allen Cummings thinks he has come up with a strike partnership which can solve David Moyes’ problems up front This time last week, with Arnie and Manu flying, all the talk was about whether we should keep Chicharito or whether he was fast becoming surplus to requirements. After the dramatic events of last […]

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West Ham recovery from the depths of the Premier League continue to be threatened by a glut of injuries – notably hamstrings – and a star of our past reckons it’s time the fans were told why! Phil Parkes has been stunned by the number of injuries the team has suffered with Marko Arnautovicha and […]

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Bordeaux’s  president Stephane Martin is hoping to tie up a deal for Diafra Sakho before next week’s transfer deadline. Sakho’s future has been one of the most widely discussed issues at the club this January with Crystal Palace, Nice and Marseille, being linked. The 28 year old is a friend of new coach Gus Poyet’s […]

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Hammers fans will have their eyes on Dundee tonight as yet another target could come under the scrutiny of boss David Moyes. According to the Daily Mail the Irons will be sending scouts to the game with defender Jack Hendry the object of their attentions in the match against Hibs. However, it can now be […]

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David Moyes was in Spain on Sunday to watch Barcelona beat Real Betis. Matt Law in the Daily Telegraph confirms Moyes was on a European scouting mission over the weekend as West Ham consider Real Betis midfielder Fabián Ruiz and Barcelona’s Andre Gomes. Gomes appears to be is out of the Hammers reach as he […]

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Reports during the day that West Ham are involved in negotiations for Barcelona’s Gerard Deulofeu are wide of the mark. The suggestion was first reported by El Gol Digital as Hammers boss David Moyes stepped up his hunt for a right winger. Coupled with reports that the manager was in Spain scouting and looking to […]

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Shortly after the Bournemouth game myself and a few friends were talking all things West Ham over a few drinks and as the conversation drifted and we decided to film our debate. We’ve stuck to one subject (sort of) and on this occasion it’s our manager David Moyes who get’s put under the microscope. We discuss […]

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West Ham are likely to offer James Collins a new one year deal in the summer. The Ginger Pele’s contract runs out at the end of the season and the 34 year old is still seen as a player who has something to offer. The board could offer the Hammers loyalist an initial six month […]

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Jose Fonte is ready to play his part in the Hammers unbeaten start to 2018 after a long injury lay off. The Portugal central defender has finally recovered from an ankle injury and determined to show the new boss what he’s all about. Speaking to the official site he said: “It’s been a while now, three […]

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Sky Sports Italia reporter Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed on his website that West Ham are once again back in for Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario following the latest injury news. His report claims the Hammers are willing to pay the Portugal international’s £2.2 million wages plus £351,000 in commission to his agent to loan him for […]

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Rumours that West Ham fan Jonjo Shelvey will join his boyhood team have hotted up since Rafa Benitez agreed a loan deal for the rest of the season with Chelsea for their Brazilian youngster Kenedy today. It is believed that loan agreement will allow Benitez to sanction the sale of England international Shelvey before the transfer window […]

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David Moyes wants Chicharito to stay at West Ham but admits: “money talks.” With Marko Arnautovich and Manu Lanzini both facing time on the sidelines with injury Little Pea’s time may have arrived. Moyes want the player to stay at the club but cautions: “Will he definitely stay? I’d like to think so, yeah. It […]

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