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Arthur Masuaku’s return from international duty – where he is reported to have sustained a “very minor injury” – presents an interesting conundrum for Manuel Pellegrini. I have no doubts the manager will update us on the situation ahead of the Spurs match at his presser but it may aid a decision which has been […]

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Former Hammer Ravel Morrison could have his contract with Lazio terminated by mutual consent to allow him to pursue his troubled career elsewhere. The Italian press claim the Italian club are looking to save on his wages after his loan to Mexican club Atlas ended and it is claimed there no room in the Lazio […]

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Charlton boss Lee Bowyer would love to sign Josh Cullen from the Irons but isn’t sure the League One club can make it happen. Cullen has made five League One starts for the Addicks since joining in August and Bowyer said: “Obviously if they were interested in selling him then we would be interested in […]

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By Allen Cummings Thank goodness there’s light at the end of the international tunnel. I’m not talking about the possible re-emergence of England as a team worth taking interest in. I mean the hated international break is coming to an end and we can all once again focus on a return to […]

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He’s back in a new studio and with something missing from his face but as hilarious as ever. Mike Manera – Hammers funny man, CandH pundit and all round good guy is back again to review the season so far with his own particular line on how it all seems to him. Ever dated a […]

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Exciting Hammers prospect Nathan Holland will return to Rush Green and his place in the first team squad next week. The winger returned to training at Chadwell Heath today (Mon) and will be involved on alternate days having recovered from an ankle injury. But next Monday he goes back to Rush Green where he now […]

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Marko Arnautovic has been released from the Austrian international squad on account of the knee injury which has seen him playing through the pain barrier. The Austrians are due to play Denmark in a friendly tomorrow but Arnie will be back at West Ham resting up for the match against Spurs. Our striker grabbed the […]

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West Ham are reported this afternoon to be scouting Jamaican winger Alex Marshall who is gaining a reputation as something of a Raheem Sterling. According to Team Talk the Hammers along with Liverpool, Tottenham, Leicester, and Aston Villa have watched the attacker who plays for Cavalier in Jamaic’a top division. The 20-year-old plays in a […]

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Crystal Palace are maintaining their interest in a winter move for Michail Antonio. Palace have made an indifferent start to their campaign and boss Roy Hodgson is a long term admirer of the player who is now no longer a regular first team starter at the Hammers. Manuel Pellegrini is not keen to sell any […]

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Iain Dale -WestHamIDie.com – has interviewed Kevin Keegan for his Iain Dale’s book podcast and there are more West Ham connections than many would have believed. Kevin tells Iain of his great connection with Trevor Brooking at England saying: “If I had been bought by West Ham we would have been blowing bubbles like you […]

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Manuel Lanzini has posted a photo of enjoying himself in Iceland with his girlfriend as he takes a short break from his recovery from surgery. However, his West Ham team mates have found the post hilarious for publishing just an intimate picture. Lets hope he doesn’t sustain any further injury in the pool 😉 Last week […]

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Spurs may have been ht by another injury to add to the growing list ahead of the game against us on Saturday! Victor Wanyama is the latest of them to look in trouble after limping off during Kenya’s win over Ethiopia in the international break. Mauricio Pochettino has been missing several players in recent weeks […]

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Mark Noble has made it clear that he is ready to sign another deal which will keep him at West Ham as a player for at least another three years. And beyond that he wants to become a permanent part of the club working in the Academy. ‘Old school’ Mark will join the likes of […]

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Football commentator Peter Brackley has passed away in hospital aged 67 following a short illness. The former BBC Radio Sport presenter worked on Sport on 2, the forerunner to 5 live Sport, in the 1970s and 80s before working for ITV and Sky. Brackley, who began his career with BBC Radio, also commentated on Italian […]

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Burnley keeper Tom Heaton has made it clear he is keeping his options open this winter at Turf Moor and that must be of interest to the Irons. The 32 year old – who ironically is being kept out of the first team by Irons flop of last season Joe Hart – has regularly been […]

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Fabianski has been in inspired form form for West Ham this season. His 36 saves are more than any other Premier League ‘keeper. Adrian Clarke writing for PremierLeague.com says “Sharp reflexes and athleticism have always been Fabianski’s strong suits, and this aspect of his play has shone brightly for the east London club. Fabianski has […]

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The BBC have live coverage of this afternoon’s WSL action between Manchester City v West Ham United, which you can watch live at the top of this page from 12:20 at https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/45609413 Man City Women make two changes from their 3-2 victory over Birmingham City last time out, with Esme Morgan and Claire Emslie recalled, replacing […]

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West Ham fear that negotiations with Charlton over the permanent transfer of Josh Cullen may stall over the price required. The 22 year old has been allowed to move to the League One Addicks on loan and as reported here is now wanted by manager Lee Bowyer. But just as was the case when Reece […]

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West Ham could very easily be encouraged by reports this morning that Ruben Loftus-Cheek is looking to make a loan move out of Chelsea this winter. The player made a considered decision to remain at Stamford Bridge in the summer and take his chance of a Blues breakthrough. That hasn’t worked out and he is […]

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Robert Snodgrass is reported to have a good chance of recovery to be available for selection West Ham‘s London derby with Spurs next weekend despite his withdrawal from the Scotland squad claims the London Standard. Snodgrass missed the Nations League defeat to Israel for Scotland with an ankle injury and has now returned to London, meaning […]

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We’ve all had a say and now it’s time for everybody to take the pressure of Declan Rice and let the lad make his decisions. Board critic Nigel Kahn was given access to these pages to offer his view last night and that can be read at https://www.claretandhugh.info/board-critic-gives-his-rice-contract-verdict/ And as far as Sean and myself are […]

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Felipe Anderson is starting to show why West Ham were prepared to invest £4om in their club-record signing. BT Sports produced a series of statistics in which Anderson appears in the top ten of all three. In the most dribbles, Anderson is ranked seventh in the Premier League with 28. Hazard leads with 39, followed by Joshua […]

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Sead Haksabanovich was believed to have made a real impression on the manager during pre-season but ended up moving on loan to his former club Malaga. The season long loan is intended of course to sharpen him up for the Irons next term as the youngster bids to join the first team squad. Sadly things […]

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Hammer Arthur Masuaku has finally made his international debut as left back for the Democratic Republic Congo this evening. DR Congo faces Zimbabwe in Africa Cup of Nations in qualifying Group G in Kinshasa as they lost 2-1. Masuaku represented France at under-18 and under-19 levels, but switched he his allegiance to DR Congo in June 2017. In August 2017, he was called into his […]

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West Ham’s new head of medical is on a massive learning curve and loving it! Richard Collinge arrived at the club three months ago and in his first major interview discusses the job he has taken on working with, keeping and getting fit the club’s multi million assets. Talking to Standard Sport he said: “We […]

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by Nigel Kahn I could not ever be called a board lover. In fact, I have been described as the complete opposite and have been highly critical of the West Ham owners on many occasions over very many things. However, on the subject of Declan Rice and what package he should be offered, I find […]

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