The Hammers were beaten by Astra Gurgiu in the third qualifying round last season and will be hoping to exert revenge on the Romanian club this time.
Posted on 17 August 2016.
The Hammers were beaten by Astra Gurgiu in the third qualifying round last season and will be hoping to exert revenge on the Romanian club this time.
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Posted on 17 August 2016.
West Ham captain Mark Noble has called on video replays to be introduced in the Premier League following his side’s incident-packed defeat at Chelsea on Monday.
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Posted on 17 August 2016.
David Sullivan is excited by the arrival of Jonathon Calleri and has declared: ““We expect him to be one of our top goalscorers this season.” The co chairman said: “He’s a top player and was the leading goalscorer this season in the Copa Libertadores, the South American version of the Champions League. “He is the […]
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Posted on 17 August 2016.
Reece Oxford is a very nice young man whose life is totally focused on football and becoming the best he can be. So excuse me if I get very angry indeed at the reports I read that HE is “keen to return to the negotiating table and thrash out new terms” with West Ham. This […]
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Posted on 17 August 2016.
Reece Oxford is keen to return to the negotiating table and thrash out new terms with only two years remaining on his West Ham contract.
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Posted on 17 August 2016.
Irons skipper Mark Noble has waded into the middle of the Diego Costa row and called for video replays on bad fouls. He slammed the Chelsea striker and added: “Someone has got to give us help.” And he added: “I knew it was a bad tackle. He didn’t get anywhere near the ball. If I […]
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Posted on 17 August 2016.
Diego Costa appears to have absolutely no remorse that he could have left Irons keeper Adrian seriously injured and on the sideines for a a long time. Indeed, in a new moan up his only concern – as ever – is himself and the unjust treatment believes HE receives in this country. Despite all the […]
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Posted on 17 August 2016.
West Ham’s shirt sponsor Betway has apologised for a comment on social media when one of their passionate writers on twitter passed comment on Michail Antonnio’s performance as a right back on Monday night against Chelsea. The unknown writer posted “Antonio has been an accident waiting to happen in defence,West Ham fans will hope that’s the […]
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Posted on 17 August 2016.
The upcoming release of FIFA 17 includes West Ham’s new iconic home in the guise of the London Stadium but also includes Michail Antonio’s Homer Simpson Goal celebration. West Ham season ticket holder George Bucci sent us these screen shots from the FIFA 17 trailer. FIFA 17 will be released in the UK on Thursday […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
The press statement by published by West Ham this evening confirms our worst fears. The Safety Advisory Group (SAG) have refused to re-issue a safety certificate for a 60,000 capacity for the London Stadium. This means Sunday’s game against Bournemouth, the Europa League game next week against Astra and most likely the Premier League game […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
The club expect to raise the capacity to 60,000, as originally planned, in the coming weeks, but Newham Council has agreed that it should be increased by 3,000 from 54,000 for this weekend.
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
West Ham United’s official shirt sponsors, Betway, have apologised for criticising Michail Antonio on social media during the club’s Premier League opener against Chelsea on Monday night.
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
Following a meeting of the London Stadium Safety Advisory Group, Newham Council has formally agreed to increase the working capacity of the London Stadium to 57,000 (from 54,000) ahead of the Club’s first home Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday 21st August. All West Ham United Season Ticket Holders, Club London Members and […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
Follow Gonzo on his first match day experience of the new season. The Hammers Chat boss man was down at the Bridge last night and in another enthralling video he captures the excitement and joy of the new seasonal opening. ClaretandHugh’s partners will again be bringing you the brightest and best video blogs – or […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
West Ham goalkeeper Adrian claims he is lucky to not be seriously injured after he was fouled by Diego Costa in the defeat to Chelsea. Costa has been widely condemned for the brutal tackle which saw him scrape his studs down the keeper’s shins and ankle. Having received one yellow card he was lucky to stay […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
Jonathon Calleri has arrived at Rush Green for his season-long loan And the man considered the finest striking prospect in South America immediately declred: “I am very happy to have signed for West Ham, “This represents a fantastic new challenge for me and I am really looking forward to it.The new No 28 added: “The […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
So following a very impressive debut season from Slaven Bilic, Dimitri Payet and co. we have had a decent summer transfer window, moved into a shiny new stadium and then had to wait all weekend before finally having our first game of the 2016-17 season. It’s fair to say that excitement and anticipation where high.
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
West Ham striker Jonathan Calleri has welcomed the chance to impress in the Premier League on a season-long loan deal with Slaven Bilic’s side. Calleri trained with the club on Tuesday.
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
• Forward represented his country at Rio Olympics • Record signing Andre Ayew needs scans on thigh injury Jonathan Calleri has completed a season-long loan move to West Ham from the Uruguayan club Deportivo Maldonado. The 22-year-old linked up with his new team-mates at training on Tuesday and will go straight into the squad for Thursday’s Europa League play-off first leg with Astra Giurgiu in Romania. Related: West Ham sign…
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
Bitter David Gold has made no attempt to disguise his deep disappointment at being beaten by a Diego Costa goal…of all people! Hardly surprisingly the striker’s boss Antonio Conte defended the player despite TV replays showing him dragging his studs down Adrian’s shins and across his ankle. The horrible ‘challenge’ has been slammed by every […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
New signing Artur Masuaku made a big impression on his first outing in an Irons shirt against Chelsea and fterwards showed some serious realism declaring: “Wewe must move on now.” The £6 million signing believe the game was in the team’s hands until that second goal but believes the team will carry on working hard. […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
Disappointed David Sullivan admitted the performance against Chelsea “wasn’t good enough” after the team’s performances last season. Speaking to the official site he declared: “We raised the bar with our performance levels last season and the players are capable of showing a lot more. “We know that the performance was not good enough and Slaven […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
Ayew trudged off little more than half an hour into his Premier League bow for the Hammers, before Chelsea prevailed 2-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday night, and he will require a scan.
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
West Ham are in no rush to hold new contract talks with Reece Oxford. Speculation has been constant that Manchester City or United will make a move for the hugely talented youngster in this transfer window. But the Hammers are happy in the knowledge they have the 17 yearold tied down to another two years and […]
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
West Ham fans are used to seeing a warm, embracing Slaven Bilic. Therefore it was a strange moment to see the manager blank Michail Antonio as the No.30 walked from the pitch early on the second half against Chelsea on Monday evening. Bilic is renowned for the way he shows his appreciation to his players
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Posted on 16 August 2016.
Slaven Bilic has been told by Andre Ayew that his thigh injury “is not a big one.” Speaking after the player had left the action after just half an hour the manager said: “Ayew has a thigh injury. He told me it is not a big one, but you never know and he will have a […]
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