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Top sports writer Martin Samuel has destroyed the critics with a withering comment aimed directly at the Republic of Ireland international registration system. Writing in the Daily Mail Samuel declares with contemptuous ease: “Rice performed somersaults to avoid offending the nation of his grandparents but this drama wasn’t his fault. If Ireland insist on making […]

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The West Ham midfielder this week turned his back on the Republic of Ireland and asked FIFA to allow him to switch allegiances to play for England in the future.

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The West Ham midfielder this week turned his back on the Republic of Ireland and asked FIFA to allow him to switch allegiances to play for England in the future.

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So far we’ve had Graeme Souness, Dean Saunders, Jamie Redknapp, Andy Townsend and now Micky Quinn giving us their opinions on Declan Rice’s decision to play for England. And by far the most objectionable is the former ‘fat boy’ who represented Wigan, Stockpor,t Oldham, Portsmouth, Newcastle and Coventry That’s the same Mick Quinn who was […]

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Michail Antonio – confronted with figures from Sky that 87 per cent of football have seen or heard incidents of racism inside stadiums prompted him to make some pretty radical suggestions about how to stop it. He suggested that maybe matches should be played behind closed doors or that there should be points deductions applied. […]

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West Ham fear that Jack Wilshere’s season is over as he battles against his ongoing ankle problem. The former Gunner – signed on a £100k a week three year deal after looking to have recovered given his 30 odd appearances last season – remains a major doubt for upcoming matches. And there is no timetable […]

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West Ham look set to trigger the one year option they hold on Samir Nasri despite the player’s current injury problem. The return of Manuel Lanzini was thought by some to have reduced the chances of that happening but Manuel Pellegrini is keen to ensure the French midfielder stays on board. Lanzini will need plenty […]

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We are getting to that point of the season when we start thinking who deserves the Hammer of the year title on performances so far this season. The inaugural Hammer of the year award in 1958 coincided with West Ham winning the Division Two title and clinching promotion to the top tier. For the first […]

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Manu Lanzini is reported as “looking very impressive” in training! The midfielder has impressed everyone with his contribution to the sessions in Malaga since the squad touched down in Spain on Wednesday. And he looks certain – given no setbacks between now and then – of playing a part in the next Premier League game […]

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Every professional footballer will claim they give everything to get the better of their opponents on the pitch. But what is one of those opponents is someone you're deeply in love with?

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Graeme Souness – perhaps predictably – is the first one to rattle his cage over Declan Rice deciding to pledge his career to the Three Lions. It’s almost a case of “Have you heard the one about the Irishman, the Englishman and the Scotsman” as he has waded into a young man who has taken […]

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No sooner had Graeme Souness decided to hand down his bunch of sour grapes to Declan Rice following his decision to represent England than another former Liverpool midfielder was jumping for joy. It was always bound to create extreme reactions although like most issues in football, the words storm and teacup are never far out […]

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Manuel Pellegrini is more than living up to the expectations of Hammers fans. His arrival at the club was received with shout of acclamation and mini celebrations among the fans which slowed after four straight defeats. Interspersed in an inconsistent season have been some thoroughly awful performances which we don’t need to name but the […]

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Declan Rice is again monopolising the headlines after finally making his decision on which international country he is going to represent. And CandH partner Gonzo – who in an amusing opening to this vlog shows he’s a master in using 100 words when six will do – reckons the boy deserves a round of applause. […]

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Episode four of the BBC’s Britain’s Youngest Football Boss starring Jack Sullivan is now available on BBC IPlayer It’s four months into the season and West Ham United women’s team, who have won two out of their last six games, now face the daunting task of taking on current champions Chelsea – a match that for 90 […]

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West Ham co chairman David Gold was quickly out of the blocks to ensure that Roy Keane was reminded of how wrong he had got it over Declan Rice’s future. Barely had the news broken than Gold – clearly delighted – told the maverick Irishman via a tweet that it was not as difficult a […]

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There’s not much more to be SAID about Lukasz Fabianski – so the fans are SINGING their praises. The former Swansea man kept us alive again at Selhurst Park on Saturrday with yet another performance right out of the top drawer and the fans -were singing his name very loudly. You truly know you have […]

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West Ham brows may be becoming more than a bit creased at a forthcoming summer which – if progress is to be maintained – could turn out to be even more expensive than last year. And that’s almost entirely down to the striker position although additionally left and right sided defenders are probably going to […]

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Gareth Southgate is set to bring Declan Rice straight into his Three Lions set-up after the West Ham midfielder switched his allegiance from the Republic of Ireland to England.

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JAMIE REDKNAPP: Rice may have to wait longer to become a mainstay in England’s midfield but, in Gareth Southgate, he has a manager who has consistently given chances to young players.

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A poll for Sky Sports News claims that 86% of fans have witnessed racism at a football match at least once, with the figure rising to 93% among supporters from a black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) background. One in five (20%) witness racism – including gestures, chants and abuse – often or every time […]

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With Valentine's Day just around the corner Premier League clubs are doing their bit to help loved-up couples find the perfect gift for that special someone.

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Jurgen Klopp’s comments following the 1-1 draw at the London Stadium look set to be punished by the Football Association after he was charged by the ruling body today. The Liverpool boss strangely decided to imply bias on the part of officials in the Hammers favour during a match which had seen them award a […]

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West Ham player Declan Rice has pledged his international allegiance to England over the Republic of Ireland. Rice, 20, had played in three friendly matches for Ireland last year.

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Hammers fans were in a state of high excitement when Manuel Pellegrini arrived in the summer followed by £100 million plus expenditure and a host of new players. Sir Trev, however, was among those who warned that it would take at least three years for the team to reach that much mentioned top level. Now […]

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West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has finally declared he intends to play for England, ending a long-running wrangle over his international allegiances. The 20-year-old released a statement on his personal Twitter account this afternoon announcing his decision and Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has since confirmed that the player had informed him of his decision beforehand. […]

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