David Moyes says Michail Antonio and Marko Arnautovic are closer to a return but Winston Reid is suffering from a throat infection. Moyes told reporters in a pre-match press conference “We’re getting people back and closer to fitness. Michail and Marko have done a bit of training this week. Hopefully we’re getting closer to getting […]
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David Moyes gives an injury update
Posted on 09 February 2018.
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Lawro backs Hammers to be Hornets’ buzzkills
Posted on 09 February 2018.
Controversial Match of the Day pundit Mark Lawrenson has backed West Ham to pick up three vital points against Watford this weekend. Lawro reckons Saturday’s game is huge for both teams, with the Hammers, in 12th, three points above the drop zone and the Hornets just one place further up the table. And while Watford […]
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No bacon sandwiches for Evra
Posted on 09 February 2018.
There will no bacon sandwiches on the menu for Patrice Evra at Rush Green training ground. According to a report in the Manchester Evening news in 2014, a bizarre row over bacon sandwiches in a lounge at Manchester Airport broke out between David Moyes and Patrice Evra before the pair jetted out for a Manchester United Champions […]
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Report – West Ham scout €30m target
Posted on 09 February 2018.
West Ham had a scout in attendance as Porto beat Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese Cup earlier this week, with Rodrigo Battaglia the likely object of attention. Portuguese media reported that the 26-year-old midfielder was a target for the Hammers in the last transfer window, with Sporting placing a €30 million price on his head. […]
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Big Sam rubbishes interest in Irons signing
Posted on 09 February 2018.
Sam Allardyce insists that Everton were never interested in West Ham’s new signing, Patrice Evra! The French left-back completed a free transfer to the Hammers earlier this week, with several reports claiming the Hammers beat the Merseysiders to his signature. However, Allardyce has now insisted that he did not even consider the former Manchester United […]
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Another free agent could join West Ham
Posted on 09 February 2018.
David Moyes is closing in on a free transfer for Augsburg defender Daniel Opare. African football website Soka25East.com claims the 27-year-old is out of contract after parting ways with German side two days ago following discipline issues. The former Ashanti Gold Star was prevented from leaving Augsburg during the January transfer which is believed to have […]
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Former Hammers question wisdom of latest signing
Posted on 09 February 2018.
Former Hammer Jimmy Bullard is the latest former player to criticise West Ham’s signing of free agent Patrice Evra. “Evra is an unbelievable name to have at the club, it’s just five years too late,”said Bullard on his betting blog. “He’ll bring a bit of experience and leadership with him but for me, I’d rather see some […]
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Andre Ayew: ‘Maybe an African player can be difficult’
Posted on 08 February 2018.
Former Hammer Andre Ayew says African players are proud of themselves and although maybe an African player can be difficult French and English players can be difficult too. Speaking to Wales Online for the first time since the Tony Henry story Ayew said: “I just know that we African players are proud of ourselves, we […]
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Evra explains the trust between himself and Moyes
Posted on 08 February 2018.
Patrice Evra claims David Moyes is the same man now as he was when he first met him at Manchester United – straight and honest. In a revealing interview with the official website the Frenchman declared: ” I have known the manager since we were in Manchester and since the first meeting we had there, we […]
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Memo to DS: Here are the midfield free agents :-)
Posted on 08 February 2018.
West Ham have already shown that they know how to negotiate the free agent market! The Hammers secured the veteran Patrice Evra from Marseille earlier this week, the defender bolstering David Moyes’ options at full-back. However, we’re in desperate need of signing a midfielder, with Moyes’ options paper thin. Mark Noble and Joao Mario are […]
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Arnautovic returns to training
Posted on 08 February 2018.
Marko Arnautovic has returned to training with the first team this week and there are hopes he could be available for selection on Saturday as West Ham face Watford at the London Stadium. Arnautovic was pictured in training today in an official West Ham United Snapchat video alongside new recruit Patrice Evra. The Austrian has been […]
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Report – Hammers target told to find new club
Posted on 08 February 2018.
West Ham could look to sign Daniel Opare on a free transfer in the summer, after he was told to find a new club by Bundesliga side Augsburg. The right-back is currently in a major dispute with the German side, and reports had claimed that he was sacked after violating the club’s code of conduct. […]
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Moyes nominated for PL award!
Posted on 08 February 2018.
David Moyes has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Month award! The West Ham boss features in a line-up also comprising Swansea City’s Carlos Carvalhal, Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, Bournemouth’s Eddie Howe, Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Tottenham boss Maurico Pochettino. The Hammers were unbeaten throughout January, beating […]
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Big Moyes reshuffle on cards for Watford clash
Posted on 08 February 2018.
I would not be the least bit surprised to see emergency left back Patrice Evra line up at left back with Aaron Cresswell employed in the Arthur Masuaku role on Saturday afternoon against Watford. With Arthur Masuaku’s disgusting moment of madness coming just before the close of the window on January 27 and little time […]
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Evra: “For me, winning is something normal”
Posted on 08 February 2018.
Honest Patrice Evra – in his first in depth interview – has made it clear that words for the camera are all well and good but that the hard part comes when he pulls on the Hammers shirt for match action. And thankfully he veered around claiming to be 100 per cent fit and ready […]
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Hammers winter target wants out
Posted on 08 February 2018.
Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter has made it clear he is unhappy with the Cherries and wants a move after becoming the first player the Hammers moved for in the winter transfer window. The 28 year has made it clear he wants out of the south coast club unless he gets first team football and his […]
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Deeney free to face Hammers
Posted on 07 February 2018.
Troy Deeney is free to face West Ham United this weekend, after the FA decided not to charge the Watford striker for making an obscene gesture against Chelsea. The Hornets captain scored a penalty in his side’s 4-1 win and celebrated by flicking his middle fingers up at the Chelsea fans. Having been banned twice […]
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Is the new No 27 laughing at us or with us?
Posted on 07 February 2018.
By Niall McDonald Well I didn’t see this one coming! As the January window petered out who could have predicted that a week later we’d be signing an absolutely top notch player, a proven winner with years of experience at the highest level and a list of honours as long as the […]
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Why The Board Are Here To Stay
Posted on 07 February 2018.
In his latest ‘Your Shout’ contribution former Over Land and Sea writer Matt aka Olas 1 outlines why he believes the latest ‘board out’ campaign may well prove fruitless.
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Irons dip into bargain box and finds trash not treasure
Posted on 07 February 2018.
By Dave Langton This was not supposed to be a time for penny-pinching. The January transfer window, when players such as Alexis Sanchez, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Lucas Moura were on the move, came and went with West Ham acquiring one player on loan – Joao Mario, from Inter Milan – and one player from a […]
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Official: West Ham sign 36-year-old free agent
Posted on 07 February 2018.
West Ham have officially confirmed the signing of Patrice Evra on a short-term contract. The 36-year-old who joins the Hammers on a contract until the end of June 2018 will wear the No27 shirt, worked with Hammers manager David Moyes during his time at Old Trafford. He told WHUFC.com “I’m really happy to be a […]
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‘Real Fans’ claim they are marching for a promise
Posted on 07 February 2018.
The Real West Ham Fans Action Group (RWHFAG) have claimed they are not looking for billions to be pumped into West Ham or that the Hammers get into the market for near £100 million players. According to a piece from Sam Inkersole in the football:london they are merely looking for what has been promised which one […]
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Evra on his way to Hammers home for elderly
Posted on 07 February 2018.
So we do next to nothing of consequence in the transfer window and then clamber in after a 36 year old banned by Uefa for kung-fu kicking a fan! Now the ageing left back Patrice Evra looks set to arrive at the club – an announcement can be expected. The only comment we could get […]
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Dendoncker despair at not joining Irons
Posted on 07 February 2018.
Leander Dendoncker insists that West Ham would have been a great move for him to advance his career. The Belgium international is known to have been a target for the Hammers with conflicting reports of David Moyes dithering and lack of a suitable bid ensuring it didn’t happen. The 22-year-old, has made it clear he […]
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Antonio impressed with new boy Hugill
Posted on 07 February 2018.
Michail Antonio has told Jordan Hugill he can follow in his footsteps to become a Premier League success. Aaron Cresswell and Sam Byram – like Antonio – showed their abilities in the second tier before moving into the big league with West Ham. And Antonio – commenting on the transition – said: “It’s one of […]
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Watford star man could miss Irons clash
Posted on 07 February 2018.
Troy Deeney could be banned for Watford’s clash with West Ham this weekend, if he is found guilty of using an obscene gesture during the club’s win over Chelsea. Deeney scored a penalty in the 4-1 thumping of the champions, and appeared to celebrate by sticking two middle fingers up at the crowd. The controversial […]
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