Posted on 29 January 2019.
The Hammers travel to the Black Country tonight ahead of a crucial game against Wolves tomorrow evening and we have a highly informed view of the opposition from top midlands freelance journalist Tim Nash who – a Wolves supporter and reporter who has followed the famous old boys in black and gold for 40 years. […]
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Posted on 29 January 2019.
Manuel Pellegrini appears to have mad it crystal clear again that Reece Oxford is bang at the bottom of the Irons pile. Despite some notably dodgy displays from Angelo Ogbonna and with Fabian Balbuena and Winston Reid injured, there remains no way back for the young central defender. Many questions continue to be asked about […]
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Posted on 29 January 2019.
The Portugal Under-20 international is expected to hold talks on personal terms after completing a medical this week. Dju is then expected to join up the club's Under-23 squad at Chadwell Heath.
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
Portugues under 20 forward Mesaque Dju has travelled to London today and is now set to sign for West Ham from Benfica. A senior Hammers source talking to us on the phone this evening ecplained; “It’s not quite done at this stage but there are no problems foreseen. He will link up with his fellow countryman […]
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini was glad to draw a line under the Marko Arnautovic saga after admitting it had affected his side's performances.
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has admitted that the speculation surrounding Marko Arnautovic hindered West Ham ahead of their embarrassing Cup defeat against AFC Wimbledon
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
Marko Arnautovic looks odds on to make his Hammers return against Wolves at Molineux tomorrow night (Tues). Manuel Pellegrini steered clear of giving cast iron assurances but spent a bit of time on discussing his expectations of the striker and other players in the squad ahead of the game. The reality is surely though that […]
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
A message to the fans . . . . sort of pic.twitter.com/egeeT0s0OY — Kris Gonzo (@GONZObignose) January 27, 2019 Gonzo has been a very busy boy this morning and is clearly still – like most of us – deeply immersed in the Marko Arnautovic issue. After the Austian delievered his message of love and loyalty on […]
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
A number of Premier League bosses discovered that you tinker with team line-ups at your peril in the fourth round weekend just passed. Just seven top-flight sides remain in the competition.
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
Sadly once again the Hammers media department has chosen to trot out a player to tell us that Saturday’s defeat at AFC Wimbledon “wasn’t good enough.” Well, well, well, good spot that! Mark Noble is the unfortunate individual to be chosen for this exercise in the self evident when perhaps the best thing those in […]
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
It has been topsy-turvy few days for the Hammers. First Marko Arnautovic teased us on social media telling us to expect news of his activities, then came his social media statement committing his future to the club followed a club confirmation that he has signed a contract extension. An orchestrated media charm offensive followed with an article, […]
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
West Ham supporters have given out some of the Claret and Hugh worst player ratings ever with the man of the match being eventually awarded to Felipe Anderson with an average score of just 5.91. Five players scored ratings in the twos while another two had average scores in the ones. Michail Antonio was the […]
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
Gonzo has always been top man behind a camera! And his latest image catches the bewilderment and total confusion involved on Saturday evening as the Hammers crashed to one of the most humiliating defeats in their history. It shows Andy Carroll, Pedro Obiang and captain Mark Noble appearing to be – quite rightly – holding […]
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
In what has become a familiar monthly announcement for fans, a number of West Ham Premier League fixture changes have been announced after broadcasters made their TV picks. West Ham’s home match against Newcastle United will now have a 5.30pm kick-off on Saturday 2nd March after being selected for broadcast by Sky Sports. West Ham’s final […]
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
West Ham have denied there is any immediate interest in Reece Oxford from Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt following a report from Sky Sports who claimed the German club were ready to offer £8 million. The story emerged yesterday but according to the Hammers there has been no contact with the club although there may be some […]
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
Hammer Toni Martinez dealt a deadly blow to his former club on his debut for CD Lugo on Saturday. The 21-year-old was loaned Rayo Majadahonda at the start of the season but managed just two goals in 18 appearances for the La Liga 2 side. His season-long loan was cancelled last week before he joined Rayo’s relegation rivals CD […]
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
CHRIS SUTTON: There must be West Ham fans who felt like vomiting watching that video of Marko Arnautovic, uploaded less than 30 minutes after they were humiliated in the FA Cup.
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Posted in Dailymail.co.uk
Posted on 28 January 2019.
West Ham midfielder Reece Oxford is wanted by Eintracht Frankfurt and Nottingham Forest. The defender is frustrated by his lack of game time under Manuel Pellegrini.
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Posted on 28 January 2019.
The time is 11.39pm and 200-odd Wimbledon fans are celebrating wildly in the Kingsmeadow bar, partly because they can buy beer until 1am but mainly because of its big screen.
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Posted on 27 January 2019.
Marko Arnautovic called West Ham season ticket holder Baz Cox this afternoon after Baz challenged him on social media. Baz asked Arnie in Instagram ‘What’s the truth? If we like playing in front of us and the London Stadium, will you be here in August?” Arnie replied to Baz asking him to send him his mobile number […]
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Posted on 27 January 2019.
Nottingham Forest are keen on an £8million move for West Ham defender Reece Oxford claims Chief Football Writer John Cross in the Daily Mirror this afternoon. Cross claims The Championship club are tracking the 20-year-old and watching developments with the final decision now resting with new boss Martin O’Neill as they look to strengthen their squad for a […]
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Posted on 27 January 2019.
So far we have been spared the players’ sob stories on the official site – long may it continue or at least until after a win or draw on Tuesday night….and that friends is absolutely no easy task! Cast your minds back to the FA Cup clash at Molineux when they beat Liverpool before grabbing […]
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Posted on 27 January 2019.
According to Sky Sports man, Kaveh Solhekol Eintracht Frankfurt are in talks to sign Reece Oxford from West Ham and are ready to pay up to £8m to land the 20–year-old defender. Oxford has made no secret that he wants to leave West Ham and hopes the club will allow it to happen. The youngster […]
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Posted on 27 January 2019.
Exclusive by Hugh Southon West Ham’s abrupt FA Cup exit has cooled hopes that they can sort out a winter deal for Celta Vigo’s Maxi Gomez. The club were understood to be looking at signing the 22 year old and loaning him back to the La Liga given their perilous scrap against relegation. The plan […]
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Posted on 27 January 2019.
By CandH blogger Allen Cummings There’s very little need for in-depth analysis or for studio pundits telling us what we can easily see for ourselves. Manuel Pellegrini summed it up perfectly in two simple sentences in his post-match interview. He said: “We saw a team without any desire to win.” He then added: […]
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Posted on 27 January 2019.
West Ham are mulling over giving young Nigerian forward Ayo Faniyan a contract after a lengthy trial according to Allnigeriasoccer.com The 18-year-old has been training with The Hammers Academy for more than eight weeks now with a view to signing a contract in the coming weeks. The player is a free agent since September 2018 after […]
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