Reece Oxford may have been at the centre of attention of RP Leipzig scouts who watched last night’s Under23s match between the Irons and spurs at Stevenage. The German club – having been expected to mount a bid for the player last season when he was on loan at Borrusia Munchengladbach – had scouts in […]
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Leipzig scouts watch Oxford and Co v Spurs
Posted on 14 August 2018.
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Mr Manera talks tactics, Liverpool and Bournemouth
Posted on 14 August 2018.
Mike Manera has swapped his comedian’s hat to become CandH’s tactical analyst this season and in his first piece here he looks back on the Liverpool match and comes to some interesting conclusions. In pre-season Pellegrini seemed to prefer a 433 shape, only switching to 442 in the last game of the warm up […]
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Ogbonna recalls memories of Groundhog Day
Posted on 14 August 2018.
If you never tire of hearing the same thing said in slightly different ways then listen to footballers after a defeat …or even maybe a victory. I knew it was going to be another long old winter doing this job when I read Angelo Ogbonna’s quotes on the Liverpool defeat this morning. Thoughts of groundhog […]
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Pellegrini muses midfield issues
Posted on 14 August 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini will wrestle with some midfield problems after being disappointed at seeing the team over-run in that area of the pitch by rampant Liverpool on Sunday. The clash against Bournemouth on Saturday is a key fixture given Arsenal (a), Chelsea (h), Everton (a) and Manchester United (h) are on the horizon within the next […]
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West Ham makes profit without fans
Posted on 14 August 2018.
Half of Premier League clubs could have played in empty stadiums and still made a pre-tax profit in the first season of the current broadcast deal, BBC research has found. In 2016-17, during which clubs benefited from a record £8.3bn in global TV revenue, matchday income contributed less than 20p in every £1 earned by […]
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West Ham Podcast: In Pellegrini we trust
Posted on 14 August 2018.
The Moore Than Just A Podcast team is back to review the first game of the 2018/2019 Premier League season. In episode two of the new season listen to Claret and Hugh Associate editor Sean Whetstone with Nigel Kahn along with guest presenters Iain Dale and David Hautzig from West Ham Till I Die review […]
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Make Billy Bonds the greatest ever Hammer
Posted on 14 August 2018.
West Ham have been counting down their fifty greatest Hammers on the official website and social media channels over the past two months. It is not clear who voted for and how they came up with the positions of 11-50 but they are now giving West Ham supporters a chance to vote on the top […]
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Hammer backs the introduction of VAR
Posted on 14 August 2018.
On Monday morning BBC match of the day host Gary Lineker gave his thoughts on Twitter about the opening weekend of the Premier League season by saying “First thoughts of the opening weekend of the season. All fairly predictable: Manchester City once again the team to beat. Liverpool will be the chief threat. VAR should’ve been […]
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Hammers hotshot going nowhere
Posted on 14 August 2018.
Xande Silva grabbed a hat-trick on his Hammers under 23 debut and then learned he is going nowhere this season. After a massively important performance in the 3-1 victory at Stevenage, manager Manuel Pellegrini will not be allowing the 21 year old to go out on loan. Over 40 League clubs were represented at last night’s […]
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Liverpool 4-0 West Ham RESULT plus Southampton 0-0 Burnley
Posted on 14 August 2018.
Same old Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s dashing team came flying from the blocks of the new season with a typical display of energy, invention and speed.
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‘They were fabulous… they just blew West Ham away,’: Graeme Souness
Posted on 14 August 2018.
Graeme Souness heaped praise on Liverpool after their 4-0 victory over West Ham at Anfield on Sunday. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Daniel Sturridge and Sadio Mane beat Manuel Pellegrini's side.
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Liverpool 4-0 West Ham: THINGS YOU MISSED – Jurgen Klopp enjoys a solo celebration
Posted on 14 August 2018.
Liverpool oozed class in their opening game of the season as they thrashed West Ham at Anfield.
Sportsmail runs you through the things you might have missed from the match.
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Jurgen Klopp hails ‘really good’ start after Liverpool thump West Ham 4-0 in Premier League opener
Posted on 14 August 2018.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was pleased with his side's convincing start to the season, but warned there will be much tougher tests ahead after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over West Ham at Anfield.
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Manuel Pellegrini frustrated after heavy West Ham loss to Liverpool
Posted on 14 August 2018.
'When you bring so many players it is difficult to adapt,' said West Ham manager Pellegrini. 'We are just starting the season. We need to continue working hard and analyse the game.'
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All the summer signings rated from Sunday’s Premier League fixtures
Posted on 14 August 2018.
Naby Keita, Jack Wilshere, Danny Ings, Joe Hart, Matteo Guendouzi and Riyad Mahrez were among a host of stars to make debuts for their new clubs on a busy Sunday of Premier League action.
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West Ham Podcast: We Pellegrini we trust
Posted on 14 August 2018.
The Moore Than Just A Podcast is back to review the first game of the 2018/2019 Premier League season. In episode two of the new season listen to Claret and Hugh Associate editor Sean Whetstone with Nigel Kahn with guest presenters Iain Dale and David Hautzig from West Ham Till I Die review the Liverpool […]
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Sadio Mane’s goal was offside but this was a difficult decision
Posted on 13 August 2018.
MARK CLATTENBURG: Sadio Mane’s second goal should have been disallowed for offside but this is one of the most difficult decisions for an assistant referee to get right.
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Liverpool 4-0 West Ham: Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Daniel Sturridge seal win
Posted on 13 August 2018.
IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: As Jurgen Klopp’s team came flying from the blocks with a typical display of energy, invention and speed, West Ham proved desperately compliant opponents.
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Liverpool loss was inevitable
Posted on 13 August 2018.
It was perhaps inevitable that a small majority of West Ham naysayers would come out of hiding after the 4-0 defeat predicting relegation, claiming Pellegrini wouldn’t stay and some even blaming the board. Of course no-one likes to lose 4-0 on the opening day of the Premier League and start the season at the bottom […]
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How the ‘wider world’ saw that defeat
Posted on 13 August 2018.
Here’s how a few of the journos saw the 4-0 thumping at Anfield yesterday afternoon. It’s par for the course for most to come to a conclusion about a team’s seasonal chances after 90 minutes of action. By and large it’s what they are paid to do. And the more controversial they can manage to […]
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‘Mr Versatility’ explains how he will keep his place
Posted on 13 August 2018.
Michail Antonio is confident his ability to perform in multiple positions gives him a real chance of keep his place in the Hammers team this season. The former Hammers of the year made his first appearance – probably ahead of Andriy Yarmolenko against Liverpool – which he doesn’t believe accurately reflected the team’s abilities. Speaking […]
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Is this why Declan got the half time hook?
Posted on 13 August 2018.
Those of you who watched Match of the Day 2 last night will have heard Jermaine Jenas dissecting his way through West Ham’s performance…and I have to say it was an excellent appraisal. I often don’t need any help in making myself look stupid because half an hour earlier I’d been moaning on the Claret […]
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Hammer departs for Italy
Posted on 13 August 2018.
Hammer Edimilson Fernandes has signed for Italian Serie A side Fiorentina on a season-long loan the club have officially confirmed on WHUFC.com. Fiorentina will pay all of the 22-year-old Swiss midfielder wages plus a loan fee of 750,000 Eurors with an option to buy of around 9 million Euros. Fernandes, who has been capped four […]
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West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini must change his ways
Posted on 13 August 2018.
GRAEME SOUNESS: Liverpool were fabulous. It’s what I expected. They just blew West Ham away. Too much quality, too much energy, especially up front, the mischief they cause in the final third.
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West Ham midfielder Edimilson Fernandes joins Fiorentina on season-long loan deal
Posted on 13 August 2018.
The 22-year-old has slipped down the pecking order at the London Stadium after new boss Manuel Pellegrini brought in 10 new players over the summer.
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Hammers at Liverpool – the plus points!
Posted on 13 August 2018.
Our hard man ratings expert Niall McDonald takes a break from handing out his marks to offer the final post mortem on yesterdays defeat at Anfield and finds some plus points to ponder on. With all the new arrivals and positivity surrounding the club during the summer it was almost a shame that […]
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