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Premier League clubs have agreed to further talks over new proposals to change the way they receive money from overseas broadcasting deals. The clubs who met today to discuss the issue unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting to allow further discussions to take place. The clubs have not rejected any proposals regarding the distribution of […]

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Former Hammer Stuart Pearce has told Yahoo Sports he believes West Ham’s fortunes will improve as the season goes on. Pearce told the website “To start this season with three away games was not helpful, because you know what it is like, if you pick up a win in your first game, it brings confidence […]

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After 25 years the Premier League has seen its fair share of great goalscorers. But it has also witnessed a fair amount of mediocrity in its time.

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Former Hammer David Cross has explained players of his generation were never 100% and were no more than 85% at best and often carried a niggle or two as if they didn’t play they wouldn’t get paid as much. In an hour-long special Moore Than Just A Podcast presenter Nigel Kahn interviews to David Cross about […]

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One debate that has been on the lips of many West Ham fans so far this season is whether Aaron Cresswell should be permanently replaced with Arthur Masuaku in the starting XI. Cresswell hasn’t been at his best since that injury he picked in pre-season last summer and he has really struggled to be the […]

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A stray comment within a long conversation last night got me thinking about the lack of stability we have seen enter our playing squad over the last two and a bit years. Stability is usually the key to good practices in any walk of life – without it things can go wrong in a heartbeat and it […]

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West Ham and England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst is joining forces with Alzheimer’s Society to tackle dementia in support of his fellow 1966 World Cup heroes who are living with the condition. Sir Geoff has pledged his backing for Memory Walk, Alzheimer’s Society’s flagship fundraising event which is taking place across England, Wales and […]

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Well connected West Ham reporter Darren Lewis has confirmed that Slaven Bilic will get until the end of the season as West Ham manager. Only last night ClaretandHugh made it clear there is no desire to send the Croat on his way despite the regular claims that he is under pressure. And this morning Lewis  […]

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Cheik Kouyate battled through yesterday’ s game against Swansea City after suffering a bout of sickness in the team hotel on Friday night. The midfielder may have been hit by the same bug which saw Marko Arnautovic miss the game despite silly internet and social media messages that he had been omitted following a row […]

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Hammers 1 Swansea 0 ‘Bad Boy’ Diafra Sakho came good at the London Stadium and and may just have saved Slaven Bilic’s job at the same time. Many are still refusing to forgive the Hammers striker following his summer theatricals in France but his attitude has been exemplary since his return and his last minute […]

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Slaven Bilic has this morning delivered a big boast in warning the Premier League to be frightened of our awesome array of front men. His bravery is laudable but the problem with boasts is that if they aren’t delivered on all hell can broke loose and the person concerned can find himself pretty vulnerable. With […]

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Swansea City boss Paul Clement  believes Slave Bilic is suffering unfair pressure as he bids to get the Hammrs season back on track. The Swans boss spoke out on behalf of the Hammers boss declaring: “It is unfair that in such a short period managers are under pressure. The Hammers boss has been under the […]

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Catherine Cook has been living in Upton Gardens, the 842-housing development being built on the site of the old Boleyn Ground stadium, since July. The Leeds-raised professional, who is not a West Ham fan, says she loves her one-bedroom flat’s layout as well as the local vibe. Cook told the Newham Recorder “It wasn’t an […]

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Tottenham and West Ham are reported to be monitoring Walsall teenager Mitch Candlin. The Sun reports that the 17-year-old forward has already caught the eye of the Premier League big boys. The youngster has risen through the ranks at the Bescot Stadium ranks to become a regular in Jon Whitney’s first team plans. And Whitney […]

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Mark Noble has made it clear the team cannot give away games like the one that Andy Carroll handed Spurs on Saturday. The captain enjoyed a fine comeback against the north Londoners at the weekend and was disappointed that immediately following the Antonio injury the visitors were handed a soft opening goal. He said: “It was […]

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West Ham are not hunting for a new manager nor do they have a short list of names they might consider. Like it or not, Slaven Blic appears to be in place for a middle to long haul with the board remaining true to form as reluctant sackers. The idea that they will march into […]

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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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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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Gloating over superior league position begins to gain a bit of extra weight, the opposition squad is confirmed until January and ready to be slated, before the two sides finally go head to head.

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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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West Ham are attempting to secure Ghanaian goalkeeper Joseph Anang a work permit to work in UK says Ghanasoccernet.  Anang started his youth career at his native Danbort FC before joining Ghanaian top-tier side Wa Allstars FC. The report claims the keeper made a big impression on both players and coaches alike while on trial with the Hammers […]

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The Metropolitan Police and Premier League are set to enter talks on the best security measures available for the Carabao Cup clash between the Irons and Spurs due to take place on October 25 or 26. A heavy security presence can be expected and the Daily Mail reports Tottenham can expect to at least treble the 24,000 crowd […]

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After two positive performances and two clean sheets its Tuesday night and Championship Bolton Wanderers in the League Cup. Tonight’s game has to be seen as an opportunity to maintain momentum and give some players some vital time on the pitch. With that in mind, I would keep the same formation that seems to be working well and I would keep Hart, Reid and Fonte from the weekend to help maintain the defensive solidity. Declan Rice will get a chance to …

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Slaven Bilic is too long in the tooth to declare the season has been turned around but he is hopeful things are now on the right course. Despite a dreadful game at West Brom, Bilic is confident that the positives are slowly overtaking the West Ham negatives. Let’s be honest, the Hammers didn’t do enough […]

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Slaven Bilic believes he has much to build on following today’s dour 0-0 draw at West Brom. The boss made it four points from the last six  in a low quality affair but was looking very much on the bright side following the game. He said: “We played solidly and limited them to one chance. […]

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Slaven Bilic has told the squad they must show the same “hunger and intensity” at West Brom as brought the 2-0 victory over  Huddersfield. And with many of the familiar errors over the first three games of the season eliminated Slav said: “We didn’t give away silly balls, didn’t give them space either in front […]

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