Sam Allardyce felt Mo Diame’s performances in his second season at the club did not live up to those in his first ahead of the midfielder’s debut against West Ham United.
Posted on 14 September 2014.
Sam Allardyce felt Mo Diame’s performances in his second season at the club did not live up to those in his first ahead of the midfielder’s debut against West Ham United.
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Posted on 12 September 2014.
Tottenham may be denied Olympic option for 2017-18 exile Legacy corporation would welcome Spurs Spurs to move away for a year because of stadium delays Tottenham purchase on radar of US investment group West Ham United have the power to prevent their Olympic Stadium home being shared with Tottenham Hotspur for the 2017-18 season, Press Association Sport understands. The Hammers have been awarded a 99-year lease to become anchor tenants of the landmark London 2012 venue and are set…
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Posted on 12 September 2014.
Hull City have an improved attacking line up after signing Hatem Ben Arfa, who starts, on loan and Abel Hernandez for a club record fee of £10 million. Steve Bruce will be looking to repeat his side’s 1-0 home victory last season over West Ham who also start a new loan signing in Alex Song. Sam Allardyce will want Song to recreate the performances that lead Barcelona to sign him from Arsenal in 2012. Graham Searles Kick-off Monday 8pm
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Posted on 11 September 2014.
Finally another crazy a transfer deadline day is over. When we look at the business West Ham have done, I think it’s a good guess that most, if not all, fans will be very pleased. Nine new signings (yes, nine!) have graced the corridors of the Boleyn Ground this window. But, typical of West Ham,… Read more »
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Posted on 11 September 2014.
Three games in and personally I’m yet to be convinced. The nine signings in the summer window are making us look a ‘very good squad,’ and I applaud the two Davids for their input. But, as we all know, three points out of nine and three home defeats before the end of August doesn’t bode… Read more »
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Posted on 11 September 2014.
West Ham’s Andy Carroll could be back in action sooner than his initial target, according to the Mirror.
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Posted on 10 September 2014.
On the whole, West Ham United’s start to the 2014/15 campaign has been a positive one. However, after Saturday’s 3-1 home defeat to Southampton, some fans are asking the question: Are we realising how much we need Andy Carroll? After Carroll’s surprise signing in 2012/13, the Irons finished 10th in the table. Sam Allardyce’s plan… Read more »
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Posted on 10 September 2014.
For the second home league game, the fans have left Upton Park wondering, why didn’t we win this one? The obvious reason was because we lost but it is how we lost that is the main cause for concern. Against Spurs on the opening day, we didn’t take advantage when they went down to 10… Read more »
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Posted on 10 September 2014.
West Ham’s striker Diafra Sakho is setting his standards high by aiming to score a minimum of a goal a game, according to Sky Sports.
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Posted on 09 September 2014.
It was a shame that Alex Song was signed too late in the day before West Ham’s home game against Southampton. Encouraging though it was to have the player from Barcelona paraded on the ground before kick-off, it would have been nice to have one of the pre-match interviews with the former Arsenal midfielder.
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Posted on 08 September 2014.
Just over two years ago, West Ham pulled off something of a coup in signing Mohamed Diame from Wigan Athletic in order to boost the Hammers’ midfield upon returning to the top flight. The Senegal international joined on a free transfer with West Ham beating the likes of Liverpool to secure his signature. However, despite… Read more »
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Posted on 08 September 2014.
Kevin Nolan. A man the majority of West Ham fans love to hate, but whether you like him or not since joining the club he as netted 30 goals in 120 games in all competitions, placing him amongst the top scorers list in consecutive seasons. But, with the likes of Mauro Zarate, Enner Valencia &… Read more »
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Posted on 08 September 2014.
West Ham United striker Enner Valencia scored for Ecuador in their 4-0 friendly win over Bolivia on Saturday.
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Posted on 06 September 2014.
From the culling acumen of Louis van Gaal at Manchester United to the loan coup and strong hints of promise at West Ham, the fans have their say on the transfer window With the Glazer debt squeezing the club for nine years they have acted only when they thought their lavish sponsorship deals and a return to the top-four were in jeopardy. Our squad had become bloated with mediocre players. Louis van Gaal is a…
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Posted on 05 September 2014.
It’s no secret that this transfer window has been, in the words of David Gold, ‘one of the best windows in the history of the club’. With a rather impressive nine additions made over the summer, the West Ham squad is far more impressive than it was at this stage last year. From Mauro Zarate… Read more »
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Posted on 05 September 2014.
West Ham United Under 21s produced a sublime goal against Ipswich, with Alex Song and Ravel Morrison exchanging one-touch tricks and flicks before setting up Diafra Sakho.
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Posted on 05 September 2014.
West Ham Ladies appeal for help with kit and pitch hire costs Club says core support of womens team has been met West Ham United have defended themselves against accusations that the clubs womens team are not being provided adequate financial support after a fundraising web page was set up to help pay for expenditure including kit and pitch hire. The page, set up by captain Stacey Little, describes the club as …
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Posted on 04 September 2014.
It was one in, one out for West Ham as the transfer window shut on Monday night, with midfielder Morgan Amalfitano coming in and Mohamed Diame leaving for Hull City.
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Posted on 04 September 2014.
West Ham United co-owner David Gold has condemned those Upton Park fans who contributed to helping paying off a fellow supporter’s fine after he was convicted of invading the pitch.
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Posted on 04 September 2014.
The Borough of Waltham Forest Swimming Club (BWFSC) excelled at the British Gas Age Group National Championship, where Phoebe Griffiths won two national titles.
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Posted on 04 September 2014.
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has included 13 home-grown players in his Premier League 25-man squad for the first-half of the season.
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Posted on 04 September 2014.
West Ham United full-back Joey O’Brien has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad due to a knee injury, the FAI has confirmed.
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Posted on 03 September 2014.
Former West Ham United midfielder Jack Collison is close to being offered a permanent contract at Championship side Ipswich Town after impressing on trial, according to the Ipswich Star.
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Posted on 03 September 2014.
Largely through spending insane amounts of money, the Premier League has bought back some of its old prestige The most expensive transfer window so far Manchester United to carry on big spending in January window Premier League clubs spent around £850m in the summer transfer window just closed, a new record and an increase of £220m on the previous year. The total was ramped up by Manchester Uniteds …
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Posted on 02 September 2014.
West Ham United defender Winston Reid believes new signing Alex Song will be a “big player” for the Hammers following his season-long loan move from Barcelona.
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Posted on 02 September 2014.
Is Manchester Uniteds loan of Radamel Falcao going to make all the difference as they seek a Champions League return, or will it just be another in a long list of failed last-minute signings? Transfer window club-by-club ins and outs Interactive: how much have clubs spent? Jim White has packed away his yellow tie and Premier League chairman are putting down their pens with quivering hands as the biannual jamboree that is…
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