It was only a few weeks ago when we were all wondering how Andy Carroll would fit in to our new style
Posted on 13 December 2014.
It was only a few weeks ago when we were all wondering how Andy Carroll would fit in to our new style
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Posted on 13 December 2014.
With almost as strong and healthy a club as West Ham has had in many decades, is it dreaming in Technicolor to
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Posted on 12 December 2014.
• Manager admits sharing fans’ frustration at his team’s style • Investment is needed to buy quality players, he says • Poyet’s son, Diego, joins West Ham United Sunderland are accustomed to a lowly billing on Match of the Day but their unglamorous image is something Gus Poyet is anxious to alter. Three goalless draws in the last four games have merely reinforced impressions of his team as strong candidates for the final slot of any highlights show and he acknowledges he…
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Posted on 12 December 2014.
When the draw for the third-round of the FA Cup was made on Monday evening, a trip to Goodison Park was the
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Posted on 12 December 2014.
Alex Song has been a revelation both on and off the pitch since arriving on loan from Barcelona in the summer. His
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Posted on 12 December 2014.
The days when Sam Allardyce was a very traditional Sunderland centre-half are long ago. Should West Ham’s now ultra modern, European challenging manager involve Diego Poyet, the afternoon will assume an unusual feel for his father, Gus. Poyet Sr could do with three points as he strives to rebrand a Sunderland side who, although promising, remain a work in progress. Andy Carroll can expect a hot reception – but Allardyce’s former Newcastle United striker would relish scoring the winner. …
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Posted on 12 December 2014.
After the FA announced plans to change England’s DNA , will there ever be another all-out target man with such transgressive beauty as the West Ham striker? Welcome back, then, Andy Carroll. It is probably safe to say it now, without fear of reactivating via the power of jinx the assorted twangs and strains that have restricted English football’s most peculiarly stirring, peculiarly specialised, peculiarly expensive striking talent. But Carroll …
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Posted on 11 December 2014.
Another fantastic win on Sunday saw West Ham climb up to third in the league, albeit for 24 hours, but third in
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Posted on 11 December 2014.
Sam Allardyce says some of his players are disappointed in not getting selected this season. The West Ham United manager says eagerness to improve ‘keeps players on their toes’ and performing their best. West Ham are fourth in the Premier League and face Sunderland on Saturday Continue reading…
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Posted on 11 December 2014.
Former West Ham United defender Slaven Bilic has backed the Hammers to stay in the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
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Posted on 11 December 2014.
Failures of same old faces has arguably given league new lease of life, allowing less fashionable sides to emerge from shadows Louis van Gaal, who is never afraid to vent with his opinions, was not amused when he heard that Gary Neville, who is never afraid to vent his opinions, said it is going to resemble a pub match when Manchester United take on Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. Of course, this tried-and-trusted formula is just part …
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Posted on 10 December 2014.
Andy Carroll claimed yesterday that he believes West Ham can continue reaching for the top. Most media outlets twisted his words and told
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Posted on 09 December 2014.
Best XIs from the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1, plus analysis of the Premier League’s top four Continue reading…
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Posted on 09 December 2014.
West Ham have been linked with a January move for Marseille defender Nicolas N’Koulou.
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Posted on 08 December 2014.
• Striker scored two against Swansea after Bony’s opener • Allardyce had been watching Ivorian striker at Vitesse • Andy Carroll’s headed double powers West Ham to victory Andy Carroll believes he has vindicated Sam Allardyce’s decision to sign him rather than Wilfried Bony last summer after his contribution to West Ham’s victory against Swansea City on Sunday. The striker scored two towering headers to drive his side to their third win…
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Posted on 08 December 2014.
Well, who would’ve thought it? Just six months after Sam Allardyce’s job was hanging by a thread he’s now steered us in
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Posted on 08 December 2014.
The business we conducted in the summer means we’ve got one of the biggest and strongest squad in years. That has resulted
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Posted on 08 December 2014.
West Ham United will travel to Premier League side Everton in the FA Cup third round.
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Posted on 08 December 2014.
• Club inform FA they wish to challenge decision • Fabianski was sent off for impeding Diafra Sakho • Carroll’s double-header display takes West Ham past Swansea Swansea have announced they will be appealing against the red card shown to the goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski during Sunday’s Premier League defeat to West Ham. The Poland international was dismissed in the 68th minute of the match at Upton Park for impeding the West Ham substitute Diafra Sakho as …
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Posted on 08 December 2014.
Following West Ham United’s 3-1 win against Swansea City at Upton Park on Sunday, managers Sam Allardyce and Garry Monk talk. Allardyce says he is pleased with his team’s third position in the Premier League. He also comments on the red card referee Chris Foy gave Swansea goal keeper Lukasz Fabianski Continue reading…
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Posted on 08 December 2014.
West Ham United are ball number 42 in this year’s FA Cup third round draw which takes place at 7pm this evening.
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Posted on 07 December 2014.
• Andy Carroll close to his best, Allardyce says • Manager hints at negotiations over new contract • Match report: West Ham 3-1 Swansea City Sam Allardyce was thrilled to witness a performance from Andy Carroll which he rated among the striker’s most accomplished in the colours of West Ham. Carroll scored two towering headers against Swansea City to propel his side towards their third win in eight days and up to third …
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Posted on 07 December 2014.
Allardyce happily admits he’s a reactive manager and against Swansea crosses to Andy Carroll’s head made perfect sense • Match report: West Ham 3-1 Swansea City West Ham United have undergone a significant stylistic shift since last season. Whereas 2013-14 was about long balls and crosses, this season West Ham have retained the ball for longer periods in midfield and placated supporters who had complained about Sam Allardyce’s rudimentary tactics. Their approach for the 3-1 victory over Swansea was a …
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Posted on 07 December 2014.
Two-goal Andy Carroll helped West Ham climb to third in the Barclays Premier League with a 3-1 victory over ten-man Swansea at Upton Park.
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Posted on 07 December 2014.
Andy Carroll’s elation was unbridled. It all came tumbling out that moment when he knew his second battering ram of a header careered into the net. He ran like a man possessed all the way back to the halfway line, where Sam Allardyce was pumping his fist and wore a look of pure satisfaction. West Ham won this battle of the surprise packages, and needed the character to come from a goal behind to …
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Posted on 07 December 2014.
Live updates from the 1.30pm kick-off from Upton Park Keep up with all today’s scores across Europe Email John.Ashdown@guardian.co.uk or tweet @John_Ashdown Allardyce: I signed Carroll instead of Bony 2.17pm GMT Peep! And that’s that. For now. 2.16pm GMT 45+1 min: Neither side will be too gutted to go in at half-time all square. It has been a pretty even – and a pretty entertaining – half. 878 – Andy Carroll’s goal ends a run of 878 minutes …
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