We are all aware of Romelu Lukaku’s record of nine goals in his last eight games against West Ham but Tom Cleverley has also scored three goals for three different teams against the Hammers, including the last time he played against them, but is yet to register one against them for Everton. He first netted against […]
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We need to keep both Lukaku and Cleverly quiet
Posted on 30 October 2016.
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Planning expert calls for London Stadium demolition
Posted on 30 October 2016.
The design of the London Stadium is so flawed for football it should be demolished says planning advisor. Former Burnley chief executive Paul Fletcher, who advised on the original planning of the stadium suggests West Ham’s new home should be ‘demolished’ and rebuilt for football. Despite spending £280million to reconfigure the arena for football use, the […]
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Video rewind: Re-live that great Goodison 2-3 victory
Posted on 30 October 2016.
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Clever Slav smelled complacency
Posted on 30 October 2016.
Slaven Bilic has admitted he “smelled complacency” at West Ham ahead of the club’s start to the new campaign. “We got a bit of that complacency,” he told Sky Sports’ Geoff Shreeves. “I smelled it. I didn’t know and at the end of the day I am the first to say that it is my […]
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Bilic on his “love” of Andy Carroll
Posted on 30 October 2016.
Slaven Bilic is deseprate for an Andy Carroll return. The manager has chosen to discuss his attitude towards the injury-ravaged AC despite the striker apparently being nowhere near a comeback. He has likened him to Diego Costa or Romelu Lukaku as a player who can change games and added: “I have a lot of feelings […]
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Said & Done: West Ham’s brand; racism; and a tree born crooked
Posted on 30 October 2016.
Also featuring: Coventry’s fan experience; Luciano Spalletti; and why you don’t mess with Velez West Ham’s rebrand – delivered this summer as part of “ the most successful stadium migration in history ”. Karren Brady told an industry event on 5 October how the image values upgrade “has really had a dynamic impact on the things we can do”. Related: West Ham at the London Stadium: a troubled start at the Olympic …
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It looks like just one change for the Irons
Posted on 30 October 2016.
Everton 13:30 West Ham United Premier League, Sky Sports 1 HD (12:30) Michail Antonio is again set to lead the Hammers line as the boys bid for a win which can push us into mid table at Goodison today (Sun). Let’s hope that he becomes our Lukaku as a fearsome front line striker. Slaven Bilic […]
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The Olympic Stadium is simply not fit for football, say experts as adviser on its building says West Ham’s new home should be ‘demolished’
Posted on 29 October 2016.
The design of the £700m Olympic Stadium is so flawed for football use that it has created a ‘battleground’ for fans, say stadium experts.
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West Ham ace Edimilson Fernandes sets the bar high after first goal: ‘I want to play No 8… like Paul Pogba’
Posted on 29 October 2016.
One of the more low key summer arrivals, West Ham fans might not have fully appreciated the potential of the 20-year-old Swiss signing from Sion. After his goal against Chelsea that has changed.
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Merseyside has a ton of top-flight talent, says former Everton academy chief Ray Hall
Posted on 29 October 2016.
Aaron Cresswell returns to Merseyside to face Everton, following a long line of Scousers who have played for West Ham. They include Alvin Martin, Ian Bishop and Kevin Nolan. It is by no means unique.
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Phil Jagielka loves being the mainstay of Everton’s 135-year-old rearguard: ‘First defend, then we can look pretty’
Posted on 29 October 2016.
While football’s industry obsesses with youth, Everton have tightened up this season due to four battle-hardened stalwarts, all in their 30s. Only Spurs have conceded fewer than their eight goals.
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Everton include young forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin in first-team squad for West Ham encounter
Posted on 29 October 2016.
The 19-year-old Dominic Calvert-Lewin only joined in the summer from Sheffield United in a deal worth around £1.5million and has impressed coaching staff and manager Ronald Koeman.
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To deny West Ham’s move to the London Stadium is causing serious problems is laughable… Lord Sugar would have fired Karren Brady by now
Posted on 29 October 2016.
OLIVER HOLT: In the Comical Ali world of West Ham United vice-chairman Karren Brady, the club’s move from Upton Park to the former Olympic Stadium is one of the great success stories.
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Andre Ayew ready to restart West Ham career against Everton after recovering from opening day injury
Posted on 29 October 2016.
The Hammers paid a club record £20.5million to bring Ayew from Swansea in the summer but were dealt a major blow when the Ghana striker went off at Chelsea on the opening weekend.
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Ogbonna gets on Lukaku’s case
Posted on 29 October 2016.
Angelo Ogbonna is on a “stop Lukaku ” mission at Everton tomorrow Well aware of his record against the Irons the Italian defender said: “We will need to stop him getting on the scoresheet. I am well aware of his record against us. “Romelu is a very good player and we all want to stop him. […]
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3-5-2: West Ham’s starting XI and formation to beat Everton
Posted on 29 October 2016.
There is strong evidence to suggest that West Ham have turned the corner, based on the previous three games against Palace, Sunderland and Chelsea. The implementation of the 3-5-2 formation has seen improved stability and solidity, especially in the midfield. In addition, Payet and Lanzini are close to peak fitness, allowing them to display their
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Slav praises the player who has “everything”
Posted on 29 October 2016.
Slaven Bilic is thrilled with the impact made by Edmilson Fernandes. The youngster has made an immediate impact since being drafted into the team in Aaron Cresswell’s absence and holding his place against Chelsea and scoring a magnificent goal. That’s delighted the manager who said: “It’s a great thing to see him make an impact like […]
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Pete’s Blog: Nope Irons fans didn’t invade Poland
Posted on 29 October 2016.
By Pete Ellis Ayew back, Fernándes playing great, Obiang emerges as the missing link we have been crying out for, Chelsea outplayed. Headlines? West Ham fans cause riot. It’s been educational though. For instance, we now know that’s it was actually West Ham fans who invaded Poland in the 1930s, West Ham fans that shot […]
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West Ham manager Slaven Bilic looking forward to visiting old club Everton
Posted on 29 October 2016.
Slaven Bilic will be on familiar territory when West Ham attempt to put Wednesday’s crowd trouble behind them. The Hammers on Sunday head to Everton, where Bilic played for two seasons.
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Ronald Koeman needs Romelu Lukaku to get Everton back on track | Paul Wilson
Posted on 29 October 2016.
Impressive start to the season has been tempered by a run of five without a win but there is enough talent out wide to arrest their run against West Ham Wayne Rooney heading back to Everton makes a great story but let’s face it, Ronald Koeman was only answering a question. Probably as keen as anyone else to change the subject after five winless games, the Everton manager was not about to turn down the invitation to …
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Gold travelling to Goodison with confidence
Posted on 29 October 2016.
Co-chairman David Gold is off to Goodison Park ready for a result. Speaking exclusively to ClaretandHugh he said: “Had this match been three weeks ago we would have been sneaking into the place but the last three games have changed so much. “Slaven has developed this three at the back system which has found space […]
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Someone’s thrown a scarf – “Call the police!”
Posted on 29 October 2016.
Tony Gale has talked about the London Stadium becoming a powder keg. Tony Cottee has claimed that if something isn’t done about the situation he fears a return to the dark days of hooliganism. I have no problem at all with former players earning a few quid from the media but those remarks were way […]
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Brady eyes smile not stadium
Posted on 29 October 2016.
Karren Brady has kept her comments on Wednesday night’s London Stadium troubles brief and very much to the point in her Sun diary today. She instead chooses to focus on an “unaffected smile” from one of our youthful players. She wrote: “For all that goes wrong in the stadium tonight, the memory I will take […]
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Everton’s Payet tormentor out of Irons clash
Posted on 29 October 2016.
Everton’s James McCarthy – guilty of the most appalling scissor kick on Dimi Payet which put the Hammers maestro out for three mnths – will miss tomorrow’s gae against us at Goodison Park. And the Toffees will also have to play without Leighton Baines with both players remaining injured ahead of another season defining game […]
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West Ham downgraded by Sky Sports pundit
Posted on 29 October 2016.
Writing his half term reports for Sky Sports, Alan McInally has suggested West Ham have been the most disappointing Premier League team this season considering their pre-season expectations. He says: “I’ve given West Ham an ‘E’ and that’s the worst I’m going to give any team. Disappointed. Dimitri Payet is fantastic but hasn’t done it […]
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London Stadium to improve security plans
Posted on 29 October 2016.
West Ham have announced new stringent security measures, including relocating some supporters and increasing the use of segregation netting inside London Stadium, in a bid to avoid further crowd trouble. In a letter released to Sky Sports on Friday, West Ham have revealed a new robust plan to prevent any further violence inside their new home. The […]
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