MARTIN SAMUEL: In Doha last Friday, an ethical minefield ran the fastest time in the 800 metres this year. Caster Semenya is back and, quite possibly, on course for Olympic gold.
Posted on 10 May 2016.
MARTIN SAMUEL: In Doha last Friday, an ethical minefield ran the fastest time in the 800 metres this year. Caster Semenya is back and, quite possibly, on course for Olympic gold.
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Irons 3 Man United 2 My Lady Boleyn – you deserved ever second of that truly wonderful game of football – thank you for everything. It’s been marvelous and what a way to say goodbye. Manchester United – our oldest and perhaps fiercest enemyhaving come from one down to lead 2-1 beaten 3-2 by a […]
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West Ham bid an unforgettable farewell to the Boleyn Ground as 112 years at Upton Park ended with a remarkable comeback 3-2 win against Manchester United.
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MARTIN SAMUEL: Now that West Ham have left Upton ParK there seems to be a lot of talk about what an asset a football club is to the surrounding community.
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Louis van Gaal’s knack for escapism has been a pronounced feature of the season but on a wild night in east London, when West Ham United yelled farewell to their home of 112 years, the Manchester United manager could not summon the trick when he needed it so sorely. The equation had been simple enough. Win here and, with Manchester City stumbling, an unlikely shot at the redemption of a fourth-placed finish would be his. It has felt for a long time…
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West Ham bade farewell to Upton Park after 112 years with a pulsating victory on Tuesday night. Sportsmail’s Sami Mokbel reveals five things we learned from the Premier League encounter.
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West Ham’s emotional farewell to Upton Park took an ugly turn when Manchester United’s team coach was targeted by Hammers supporters hurling bottles on its way to the ground.
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West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan blamed Manchester United for the delay to kick-off at the last game to be played at Upton Park – despite home fans attacking the visitors’ team coach on arrival.
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ClaretandHugh has seen the programme of events that are planned for after the game this evening and we appeal to every supporter: “Stay off the pitch at the end.” Already this evening we look to be heading for trouble after the windows of the United coach were smashed on their way into the ground and […]
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• Wayne Rooney says United coach was attacked on way to stadium • Kick-off at Upton Park delayed until 8.30pm • Follow West Ham v Manchester United live Wayne Rooney has said that Manchester United’s coach was “smashed up” by supporters on its way to Upton Park for the Premier League game on Tuesday night. The game between West Ham United and Manchester United was delayed until 8.30pm as the visiting team’s coach was delayed in entering the …
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David Sullivan has hit out at Manchester United’s late arrival and claimed they should have made better arrangements to get to the Boleyn. United arrived at 7.10 pm with Rooney claiming Hammers fans had smashed the team coach windows but Sullivan was more concerned at the delay to the kick off. Speaking on Sky Sports […]
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Premier League updates from the final match at the Boleyn Ground Email gregg.bakowski@theguardian.com or tweet @GreggBakowski Bilic’s focus is on Manchester United rather than nostalgia The latest Premier League table 6.41pm BST Mark Noble has just emerged from the West Ham coach. Apparently, the players have been stuck on there for quite a while. Here’s what he makes of tonight’s match. It was crazy. It’s taken us an hour to get 200 yards. We knew it …
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It’s the end of an era in east London as West Ham play their final ever game at Upton Park when they host Manchester United. Follow all the action as it happens.
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West Ham will launch a £20million bid for Leicester hero Jamie Vardy despite the striker stating his desire to stay with the Premier League champions.
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By top CandHugh blogger Rich Sprent Two debuts occurred on Sept 29, 1979 when Paul Allen played his first game for the Irons in a 1-1 draw against Southend United and I made my first visit to the Boleyn Ground. I’m a Plaistow boy and can still remember the roar of the North Bank carrying […]
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West Ham United’s players have arrived at Upton Park ahead of their last ever home game at the ground. Slaven Bilic’s side host Manchester United in what is sure to be an emotional occasion.
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David Gold – speaking on behalf of the fans everywhere – is thrilled to see Mark Noble and Andy Carroll close in on possible European Finals squad places. England manager Roy Hodgson named the pair on his standby list as possible replacements should any of the front line players become injured over the last one […]
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West Ham’s hopes of landing Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy have been priced up as 20/1 against by West Ham. The London Evening Standard today included the 29 year old on a list of targets the Hammers have put together but it’s Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette who remains the real focus of attention. Vardy was identified […]
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We asked fans about watching West Ham at the Boleyn Ground and how they expect life to change after the relocation to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford ‘I have my season ticket ready for next season’ My first West Ham game was a 1-1 draw against Newcastle on 1 April 1960. I went with my friend next door and his father. We stood high up on the North Bank corner. There was no one in…
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West Ham supporters have been warned they face a possible criminal record and a day in court which could result in a football banning order – as well as cancelling the Boleyn Ground closing ceremony if they invade the pitch after the stadium’s final game on Tuesday night. Police match commander Superintendent Dick Blanchard says […]
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West Ham supporters have been warned they face a day in court as well as cancelling the Boleyn Ground closing ceremony if they invade the pitch after the stadium’s final game on Tuesday night.
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West Ham are understood to have made Alexandre Lacazette the 30 million euros target revealed by co chairman David Sullivan yesterday. But morning speculation that Chrstian Benteke will become the English-based striker they are ready to go for seems a little wide of the mark. Sources close to the club have told ClaretandHugh that Lacazette is […]
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West Ham will bid farewell to Upton Park, the east London club’s home for 112 years, when they host Manchester United. Here, Sportsmail’s reporters share their favourite memories of the stadium.
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This week, David Squires looks back at his time working in the ticket office at Upton Park, as West Ham prepare to leave for the Olympic Stadium. And you can find David’s archive of cartoons here Farewell Boleyn: the end of an era for West Ham United – video David Squires on … Leicester City winning the Premier League Continue reading…
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At first I thought the decision to sell the Lyall Gates was shameful and said so on the CandH Facebook forum…now I am not so sure. Since penning the word I have made a few phone calls and discovered that every penny raised from the sale of the Gates along with other items will be […]
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal discusses Tuesday’s Premier League match against West Ham United. Speaking at a press conference in Norwich on Saturday, Van Gaal says the game will be challenging, as West Ham lost to United in the FA Cup Continue reading…
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