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Exclusive Diafra Sakho’s absence from the team against Sunderland came as a result of him not being picked for the starting X1. The player believed himself fit and ready to play  but manager Slaven Bilic wanted to offer him a place on the bench rather than give him his first start of the season. And […]

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Slaven Bilic picked his words carefully over the manner of the two goals conceded by the Irons at the Stadium Light describing them as “strange.” But he refused to blame cock-up goalkeeper Darren Randolph declaring: ““It was a well taken goal from Borini and OK, you expect to clear the ball, but with our goalkeeper […]

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The Ginger Pele arrived in the dressing room and as a totally and utterly committed Hammer put everybody’s feelings  into proper perspective. Calm and balanced as ever he said: ” To concede a late goal is always disappointing. I thought we were reasonably comfortable after we scored the second goal, and it feels more like […]

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Sadly, once again the duty of offering ratings for yet another miserable performance falls to me. Here they are! Cue the abuse!     Randolph: If there has been a worse goalkeeping display in the Premier League this season don’t remind me. One decent effort saved so  1 Byram: Boy doing a man’s job and […]

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Sunderland 2 Irons 2 Ok, I’m taking my journalistic hat off and writing this as a fan …nothing more or less! Darren Randolph disgusting display between the sticks ensured that we still ain’t entirely clear of the relegation problem but it would ridiculous to think we are going down with Swansea, Hull and Burnley losing […]

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We’ll be back as usual with our live review on what will hopefully be a victory against Sunderland. Simply click on the link below a few moments after the final whistle and join myself, Geo & Tom whilst we dissect all the action from the Stadium Of Light.  

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Karren Brady has made it clear that “Hammers people” became the victims of ‘fake news’ earlier in the week. Writing in her Sun Diary about the “sell up” story she declares: “It is reported that co-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold are considering offers for the club. Totally and absolutely untrue. They have no wish […]

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Diafra Sakho’s absence from the team against Sunderland today was this morning put down to “a knock in training” by a senior club insider. As we reported earlier, the manager had claimed at his presser on Thursday that Sak should be fit for the trip to the north east today. But the striker failed to […]

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Fiery Slaven Bilic has joked that he had to visit IKEA after smashing furniture during some team-talks. Having all but lifted the threat of relegation he explained there has sometimes been carnage in the dressing room this season. He said: “I’ve had my moments, yes.” and laughed: “We have to go to IKEA.” Explaining his team-talks, Bilic […]

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A social media campaign is encouraging West Ham away army of 3,000 to join in with a chorus of “Bradley Lowery’s Claret and Blue Army” on the 5-minute mark at today’s game against Sunderland at the Stadium of light. A number of visiting Premier League teams have shown their respect for Bradley’s under the banner […]

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Diafra Sakho is missing from the squad which travelled to Sunderland a club insider has confirmed late last night but couldn’t explain the reason why. The official website listed the striker as hoping to be fit in their Sunderland preview which was published late afternoon yesterday. The website said “West Ham United face a number […]

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Sam Byram has overcome an ankle injury to be available today. Despite being pictured on crutches leaving the London Stadium last week. Slaven Bilic has spoken on WHUFC.com this morning to say: “One player who is getting the balance right more now is Sam Byram, who we are pleased has overcome a knock to his ankle to […]

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Robert Snodgrass  is heading for Sunderland in decent spirits …just as the manager explained he and the squad would do before the Swansea game. The January signing recalled: “The manager said it would be a lot easier for us if we won that game because we’d be able to look up towards the top ten, where […]

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A win at Sunderland tomorrow could see the Hammers grab 10th place if other results go in their favour. With Stoke, Leicester City and Burnley on 36 points with us, and Watford on 37, victory at the Stadium of Light could have a great spin off effect for the Irons. Watford look to have the […]

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Sunderland manager, David Moyes, feels  his side have a ‘good chance’ of winning against us tomorrow. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, he said: “I think part of football management is that you don’t always get it good. I’ve had some really good times and at the moment it is sore. I don’t enjoy losing […]

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Reports that the Hammers are facing a “string of summer pay rise demands” from some of their unsettled stars have again emerged this evening. The national newspaper story appears to be based on an old and unsubstantiated rumour that Jose Fonte and Robert Snodgrass landed big money deals back in January. The story claims that […]

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Slaven Bilic’s big plans for Edmilson Fernandes are set to get off the grid against Sunderland on Saturday. With captain Mark Noble suspended  Bilic hinted that the youngster will be given a chance to impress from the kick-off. He said: “When we signed Edi most of the people, including him, were a little surprised. There […]

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Don’t worry about tomorrow – Sunderland are down end of and they really are the worst team in the Premier League by a considerable distance. People say they will fight – no they won’t. Don’t worry about that – they don’t fight at all. It’s a long long time since I’e seen such a poor […]

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West Ham has taken 16-year-old striker Alexander Alp on trial for a week. The Swedish youngster plays for AIK in his home country, but after impressing Hammers scouts he has been handed a chance to impress the Premier League outfit with a view to earning a contract with the Irons. Alp is highly-rated in his […]

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Slaven Bilic has made it clear he is getting with the business of planning for next season. Amid all the speculation over his future the boss and his backroom staff continue to plan the Hammers way forward into the third year of his contract. He said: “We are always planning for next season, of course. […]

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Mark Lawrenson is once again back in the old routine – predicting an Irons defeat at Sunderland. Discussing the Hammers he says: “They are one of several sides who have got 36 points, and look like they are safe. Sunderland are obviously in a completely different situation at the bottom of the table, 10 points […]

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Darren Randolph admits he is very wary of the striker who may be back in a Hammers short next season. Jermain Defoe is a big favourite to return to the East end with the bookies but the Irons keeper has his mind on the events at Sunderland tomorrow (Sat) rather than anything hence. Discussing the […]

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Slaven Bilic has admitted that Michail Antonio’s absence at Sunderland  is a “massive blow, of course.” And he added: “We know what he is giving us in every game. He’s one of our best players, so it’s going to be a big blow that we’re going to be without him for the rest of the […]

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West Ham will be extra vigilant when travelling to Sunderland after the Borussia Dortmund team bus was hit by three explosive devices injuring one player earlier this week. The club has spoken to the Met police who have advised club personnel to stay vigilant, report any suspicious behaviour, keep travel routes private and have a contingency plan […]

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There are still six games to play this season but that has not stopped bookies giving odds on selected players who might join West ham in the summer. Top of the list is Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe. The Hammers are the favourite’s to bag him on a free transfer with odds of 13/8 of him rejoining […]

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West Ham manager Slaven Bilic was asked by reporters whether he was concerned that Fulham manager Slaviša Jokanović was linked in the papers with his job this week. Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Thursday morning Slav said “I only heard a few minutes ago. I am not bothered, same as last week and last year I […]

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