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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West Ham take ‘robust’ steps to avoid crowd trouble against Chelsea
Posted on 24 October 2016.
• Restrictions on ticket and alcohol sales at high-risk fixture • London Stadium stewarding beefed up following disturbances West Ham United and Chelsea supporters face body searches, alcohol restrictions and post-match segregation as part of a “robust policing plan” aimed at minimising crowd trouble at the EFL Cup tie on Wednesday. There has been trepidation surrounding the fixture ever since the draw for the fourth round was made last month given the rivalry that exists between the clubs and the…
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West Ham plan to avoid crowd trouble against Chelsea by drafting in former Upton Park stewards
Posted on 24 October 2016.
London Stadium officials will position stewards from West Ham’s former old stadium Upton Park in hotspot areas on Wednesday night as they strive to avoid crowd trouble against Chelsea.
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Premier League referees promised they would crack down on penalty box grappling… nine games in, we already have the return of Wrestlemania
Posted on 24 October 2016.
GRAHAM POLL: For any campaign to work, the team must pull together. But when there were bold early decisions taken by individual referees, a majority of colleagues voiced their disapproval.
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Ballon d’Or: Why Payet deserves his nomination and Arsenal star doesn’t
Posted on 24 October 2016.
Dimitri Payet has made the 30-name list of nominees for the Ballon d’Or. The Frenchman has been incredible for the Hammers since signing from Marseille last summer and was hugely influential for France at Euro 2016 in the summer. In 2016, Payet has contributed 19 assists and 15 goals for club and country and hugely
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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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West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna believes he must be ‘clever’ against Chelsea’s Diego Costa in the EFL Cup
Posted on 24 October 2016.
West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna believes Wednesday’s EFL Cup clash with Chelsea will come down to a battle of the brains with Diego Costa.
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West Ham chase Jai Quitongo as Hammers become latest to chase Morton teenager
Posted on 24 October 2016.
West Ham United have become the latest club to check on Morton’s highly-rated forward Jai Quitongo. The 19-year-old has already caught the eye of Crystal Palace and Swansea City.
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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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Manchester United aren’t putting the yards in and Jesus Navas is headed for the Manchester City exit door – 10 THINGS WE LEARNED
Posted on 24 October 2016.
Sportsmail’s Ralph Ellis looks back at 10 big talking points from a huge weekend up and down the country…
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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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Winston Reid changes the script to leave Slaven Bilic beaming
Posted on 23 October 2016.
Winston Reid’s winner against Sunderland in the fourth minute of stoppage time has given West Ham’s EFL Cup derby against Chelsea on Wednesday a whole new complexion.
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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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