Former Upton Park stewards are set to be used in potential hotspot areas for the match against Chelsea tomorrow as the club and stadium operators raise a major offensive against possible crowd trouble. Over 5,000 Chelsea fans – the biggest away following so far – will arrive for the game and all security measures have […]
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Former Boleyn stewards return
Posted on 25 October 2016.
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Report: Irons scout Mllwall defender
Posted on 25 October 2016.
The Irons are scouting Millwall defender Mahlon Romeo ahead of a possible £1.5 million January move. We have reportedly sent scouts to check out the player three times – the latest on Saturday against Fleetwood during the London outfit’s 2-1 victory. The right-back, 21, began his career with Arsenal before dropping down the divisions to […]
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Stadium booze ban for Chelsea clash
Posted on 25 October 2016.
A strict ‘no alcohol ‘ policy will be imposed on fans outside the London Stadium at tomorrow night’s EFL match against Chelsea. And the London Stadium operators have told fans to arrive early as incresed security will be operating for the biggest match yet seen at the club’s new home. Police will be deployed inside […]
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Time for Fletcher
Posted on 24 October 2016.
ClaretandHugh’s chief analyst Leroy Rosenior believes that Ashley Fletcher deserves a chance to make his claim in Wednesday evening EFL Cup clash with Chelsea. He believes that Slaven Bilic has a great opportunity to give the player some serious game time and hopes he takes it although fears a natural reluctance will take over. He […]
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Dimi’s timely word of thanks
Posted on 24 October 2016.
David Moyes can complain forever about the offside as far as Dimi Payet concerned who remains deeeply grateful to Winston Reid for weighing in with the winner against Sunderland. The French maestro doen’t often appear on social media but made a point of coming out to applaud the big Kiwi. He has a habit of […]
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Calleri was clearly onside Mr Moyes
Posted on 24 October 2016.
Sunderland manager David Moyes moaned and groaned over the weekend that Calleri was in an offside position in his opinion when the 94th minute goal was scored and his team were unlucky to lose at the London Stadium. Moyes who has lost seven games on the trot told reporters: “The match official thinks it’s onside, I definitely […]
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Slav glad to see the “cramp” disappearing
Posted on 24 October 2016.
Slaven Bilic has declared that what he calls the early season “cramp” is disappearing fast. Speaking in his Manager on Monday column on the official site he said referring to the Sunderland game: “The cramp is smaller now because we won. That helps with healing that cramp, as does your position in the table and clean […]
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Dimi is the PL assist and chances king
Posted on 24 October 2016.
Dimitri Payet is the assist and chances king of the Premier league. His late assist on Saturday which Winston Reid slotted home in the 94th minute was his 13th in 2016 and his fourth this season. His fourth assist puts him joint top with Chelsea’s Matic and Man City’s De Bruyne this season. Over the whole of 2016 […]
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If Obiang starts, West Ham don’t lose!
Posted on 24 October 2016.
West Ham have not lost a Premier League game in which Pedro Obiang has played this season. Obiang was absence from the team in league losses against Chelsea, Man City, Watford, West Bromwich Ablbion and Southampton. However he played a full role in wins over Crystal Palace and Sunderland as well as the draw against […]
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Hammers linked with £25m Argentine striker
Posted on 24 October 2016.
West Ham have been linked once again with striker Mauro Icardi from Inter Milan following his high-profile falling out with the club’s ultras. The Argentina international is a figure of hate at the San Siro after claiming in his autobiography that he would bring over 100 criminals from his homeland to ‘kill members of the Curva Nord’. Inter […]
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Fletcher linked with a move to Leeds
Posted on 24 October 2016.
Leeds are reportedly weighing up a January loan move for Hammer Ashley Fletcher. The 21 year old signed for West Ham in the summer after his contract expired at Manchester United But since making his Premier League debut for the Hammers as a substitute in the 1-0 win over Bournemouth he has played just 151 […]
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‘Family friendlier’ route from London Stadium
Posted on 24 October 2016.
Wednesday evening brings the first real challenge of stewarding and policing outside the London Stadium. Many of the stewarding and segregation issues have now been resolved within the stadium but some risks remain outside the stadium particularly post match as both sets of fans mix after they leave the area. Stewards and security is the sole […]
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New confidence – and fans – can bring Cup win
Posted on 24 October 2016.
West Ham can finally nail down the London Stadium as their home with a win over Chelsea on Wednesday. And I think given the confidence currently running through the team – AND THE FANS – we will see the boys do it…possibly after extra time. Chelsea will come with a much changed team and I […]
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Police to deploy significant resources on Wednesday
Posted on 24 October 2016.
The Metropolitan police will deploy significant resources outside the Stadium and surrounding areas on Wednesday evening as West Ham take on Chelsea to prevent any breach of the peace or unsocial behaviour by both sets of supporters. The police will be under overall control of a gold commander but there will be a silver commander and […]
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Ogbonna on what Costa can expect
Posted on 24 October 2016.
In form Angelo Ogbonna is more than ready for Diego Costa. The defender says the Irons have learned from the opening game of the season in which the Chelsea striker wound them up to the highest level And he has warned the ‘bad boy’ striker ahead of the EFL Cup showdown, that he won’t be […]
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Zaza £20m, Ayew £20m – Payet £10m, Lanzini £8m!
Posted on 23 October 2016.
The clearest indication that the transfer market went totally bonkers in the summer can be seen in the following figures: 2015: Dimitri Payet £10 million Manu Lanzini £8 million 2016 Andre Ayew £20 million Simone Zaza £20 million Sky and BT Sports money are calling the shots but not to the point where West Ham […]
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Brady gets on AC’s case
Posted on 23 October 2016.
Karren Brady has dropped a hefty hint about hers – and maybe the board’s feelings – on the long absence from action of Andy Carroll. She aimed a thinly veiled dig at the striker by claiming he would be “Superman” if he followed the same rehab regime as West Brom’s Chris Brunt. The Baggies midfielder has […]
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Collymore’s snidey Payet comments
Posted on 23 October 2016.
Stan Collymore was one of the more high profile problem players at Liverpool, Aston Villa and Leicester City during his time in the game. He was involved in numerous off pitch incidents at Anfield, managed seven goals for Villa in 46 appearances and became one of four players sent home from La Manga at the […]
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Gold returns to stadium ambitions
Posted on 23 October 2016.
David Gold is again promoting the London Stadium and pushing for a 60,000 plus capacity. It’s the first time the co chairman has involved himself in the debate since the hysterical discussion took place when the standing issue was at its height. But with the stadium issues being solved daily DG obviously feels at his […]
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London Stadium gets a new TV
Posted on 23 October 2016.
The London Stadium tested parts of its new super large TV screen for the first time when it was switched on at 12 noon yesterday for the first time. Stadium Operators LS185 announced: “We’re testing the first functional panels of our digital wrap. New and exclusive content from 12-7 tomorrow as we welcome you to West Ham […]
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Video: Reid speaks about his last gasp winner
Posted on 23 October 2016.
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Video: Slav speaks about Sunderland win
Posted on 23 October 2016.
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Video| Matchday Experience
Posted on 23 October 2016.
Wow. . . . what an end to the day. It’s always funny seeing fans come running back into the stadium when they’ve heard the crowd roar. Well done Winston Reid. There were some issues getting into the ground before the game due to everyone being searched and not enough stewards doing the searching so […]
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Zaza dilemma – there are options
Posted on 23 October 2016.
The Irons are keeping a keen eye on Simone Zaza’s appearances with the cut off period set at 13 before a 14th game means we have to buy him. With seven appearances behind him and not a goal in sight there’s no chance of the club investing £20-£25 million However, although the position looks difficult […]
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West Ham trust update
Posted on 23 October 2016.
Guest post by PC Hammer The meeting was well attended by around 75 people. The West Ham United Supporters Club (Social Club) was represented by its Chair and two committee members. An agreement was made, in principle, to set up a West Ham Independent Supporters Association (WHISA). Such an association was already in existence but […]
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Reid’s demand after back to back wins
Posted on 23 October 2016.
Winston Reid topped off another great performance with a precious goal and then demanded more and more points from the Irons. Reid was in commanding presence at the back – barking orders and being a real team leader – before coming up with the goal that set off wild celebrations around the stadium. And the […]
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