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Allardyce defends decision to sign Carroll instead of Bony
Posted on 07 December 2014.
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Is this how West Ham will line up against Swansea?
Posted on 07 December 2014.
At last we’re able to boast a fully fit squad after a month of injuries to most of our best players. But
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West Ham v Swansea City – Team news, match stats, predictions and more
Posted on 07 December 2014.
The loss to Everton a couple of weeks ago look as though it may be the beginning of us crashing back down
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Should West Ham enter the race for this free agent?
Posted on 06 December 2014.
It has emerged this week that Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk winger Yevhen Konoplyanka has been offered a contract by Inter Milan. The 25-year-old Ukraine international
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Swansea fans reckon they can burst West Ham’s bubble
Posted on 06 December 2014.
Last year’s 2-0 home win against Swansea became more about Chico Flores’ cheating and less about the three points in the end.
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Sam Allardyce’s revelations reveal confidence flowing at West Ham United
Posted on 05 December 2014.
In different times any manager who admitted signing Andy Carroll instead of Wilfried Bony could expect severe criticism, but West Ham are having too much fun to care Sam Allardyce said that it had been an either/or choice in the summer of 2013. Either he brought Andy Carroll to West Ham United on a permanent transfer from Liverpool or he signed Wilfried Bony from Vitesse Arnhem. He chose the former and Swansea City took Bony. As Allardyce prepares to welcome Bony…
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West Ham fearful over Diafra Sakho in Africa Cup of Nations
Posted on 05 December 2014.
• Sam Allardyce does not trust Senegal’s medical team • Player last returned from international duties injured • ‘I signed Andy Carroll instead of Wilfried Bony’ Sam Allardyce says he does not trust Senegal’s medical team to look after Diafra Sakho properly during the Africa Cup of Nations . The West Ham United manager remains furious at how Sakho returned from international duty in November with a back and neck injury, which Allardyce said was…
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Fact! West Ham are the Premier League’s most improved team
Posted on 05 December 2014.
We’ve defied all expectations so far this season. Having rallied so heavily for Sam Allardyce to be sacked for the best part
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West Ham United v Swansea City: match preview
Posted on 05 December 2014.
Neither of these sides were considered likely contenders for the European places back in August but they kick off on Sunday in fifth and seventh places respectively and are showing few signs of strain. Both clubs acted shrewdly in the summer – there haven’t proved to be too many better bargains than Gylfi Sigurdsson and Alex Song – and will be looking to do so again next month. Paul Chronnell Kick-off Sunday 1.30pm Continue reading…
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Sam Allardyce: I signed Andy Carroll for West Ham instead of Wilfried Bony
Posted on 05 December 2014.
• Allardyce was tracking Ivory Coast striker in 2013 • ‘It was one or the other. It couldn’t be both’ • Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Sam Allardyce passed up the opportunity to sign Wilfried Bony for West Ham United, buying Andy Carroll instead. Allardyce revealed he had been scouting Bony when the Ivory Coast international was in prolific form at the Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem in 2013 but a move …
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Sakho and Song ‘in contention’
Posted on 05 December 2014.
Diafra Sakho and Alex Song are “in contention” to return for West Ham United this weekend, but Sam Allardyce will make a late decision on their possible inclusion against Swansea City on Sunday.
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Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend | Nick Miller
Posted on 05 December 2014.
What team will Brendan Rodgers put out, Newcastle are in flux, Arsenal’s mental block and is this the end for Alan Irvine? There’s good news and bad news. The good news is that this section won’t be another thing about Steven Gerrard’s place in the Liverpool team. The bad news is that, well, it will be a little bit about Steven Gerrard’s place in the Liverpool team. Even with a squad laden…
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Football transfer rumours: Dani Alves to Manchester United?
Posted on 05 December 2014.
There is a bag of swag to be spent at Old Trafford … Louis van Gaal wants to spend another £150m … £200m … £300m … you get the idea, to complete the “Gaal-actico” revolution. He wants a centre-back, right-back and winger. Mats Hummels is the real deal. He is also in a Borussia Dortmund team currently propping up the Bundesliga, although injury ruled him out of the start of the…
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Has West Ham’s attacking flair come at little cost?
Posted on 04 December 2014.
West Ham have prepared well for the winter schedule by impressively beating Newcastle and West Bromwich Albion to remain in the top
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FAN’S VIEW: Confidence continues to grow at West Ham
Posted on 04 December 2014.
It’s always a good week when a home win is followed up by an away victory but there is a growing sense that West Ham United have entered that state seldom visited by many sides wearing the claret and blue over the years.
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Noble aiming to maximise festive return
Posted on 04 December 2014.
West Ham United’s Mark Noble believes the Hammers’ credentials will be tested over the Christmas period, but sees no reason why they cannot extend their excellent start to the season.
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Allardyce praises hungry Hammers
Posted on 04 December 2014.
Manager Sam Allardyce lauded the hunger of his West Ham players after Tuesday’s 2-1 win at West Bromwich Albion, acknowledging the strength in depth available to him this term.
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Etherington forced to hang up boots
Posted on 03 December 2014.
Former West Ham winger Matthew Etherington has announced his retirement from football because of an ongoing back problem.
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West Brom 1-2 West Ham – Behind enemy lines
Posted on 03 December 2014.
Last night saw us grind out another important three points away from to continue our surprise quest for European football. Ok, so
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Noble backs Hammers to handle festive schedule
Posted on 03 December 2014.
West Ham United’s Mark Noble believes the Hammers’ credentials will be tested over the Christmas period, but sees no reason why they cannot extend their excellent start to the season.
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Allardyce praises his hungry Hammers
Posted on 03 December 2014.
Manager Sam Allardyce lauded the hunger of his West Ham players after last night’s 2-1 win at West Bromwich Albion, acknowledging the strength in depth available to him this term.
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Hammers come from behind to beat Baggies
Posted on 02 December 2014.
West Ham hit back to win 2-1 at West Brom and heap more pressure on Baggies boss Alan Irvine tonight.
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West Bromwich Albion 1-2 West Ham United | Premier League match report
Posted on 02 December 2014.
The last time West Ham United were at the Hawthorns, their fans were baying for Sam Allardyce’s head; on Tuesday night they were chanting about winning the league. Such is the fickle nature of football but, after recovering from going behind to embellish their best start to a Premier League season with goals from Kevin Nolan and James Tomkins, the West Ham manager could bask in the relative glory of his team staying fifth in the table, a point outside the …
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Is this how West Ham will line up against West Brom?
Posted on 02 December 2014.
We’re boosted by the return of three key players this evening, but should Sam Allardyce throw them straight back in to action. Enner Valencia, Diafra Sakho are back in the matchday squad, but all three could have to settle for a spot on the bench. Andy Carroll will no doubt play just 45 minutes as… Read more »
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West Brom v West Ham – Team news, match stats, predictions and more
Posted on 02 December 2014.
Saturday’s win against Newcastle wasn’t pretty, but it did prove that we’re capable of grinding out results when it matters. Aaron Cresswell showed great anticipation to continue his run and latch on to Cheikhou Kouyate’s scuffed attempt at goal for his first in the famous claret and blue, which shows what kind of player he… Read more »
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Five months on, West Ham’s transformation is complete
Posted on 02 December 2014.
When West Ham headed to the Hawthorns last season, we were 12th in the Premier League table, in dreadful form and had only three games remaining. In April we had not won a single game and this was their final opportunity to do so. The Hammers knew that this game was crucial as the Baggies were just… Read more »
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