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Carabao Cup Review: The Quarter-Finals: Four Down Four Three To Go

21 December 2017

It’s now time to look back at all the action from a thrilling Round of Quarter Final action from the English League Cup, as Arsene Wenger’s North Londoners booked their place in the semi-finals and Pep Guardiola’s Sky Blues just about managed the same, plus plenty more. Citizens Claim King Power Stadium Thriller In the first of Tuesday and Wednesday night’s encounters, two Premier League teams met at the King Power Stadium, to play out a memorable battler that ...

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Where Are They Now?: Ravel Morrison

21 December 2017

There was once a time in East London when the very whisper of the name “Ravel Morrison” would elicit all kinds of excitement, but things never quite panned out how the controversial young midfielder would have hoped at Upton Park. However, years on, why did his time at the Boleyn Ground end on a sour note? Has he yet fulfilled his incredible Footballing potential? And, more importantly, where is he now? Ravel Morrison Born just ...

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Hammers track keeper as Hart exit beckons

21 December 2017

West Ham are keeping a keen eye on twenty four year old Manchester United keeper Sam Johnstone. The stopper is on loan at Aston Villa with manager Steve Bruce ready to make his move permanent but the Hammers have scouted him regularly as they look to wave goodbye to Joe Hart in the summer. Johnstone […]

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Hammers target set to stay where he is

21 December 2017

Jack Wilshere has made it clear he is ready to remain at Arsenal which may come as a big blow to David Moyes. The Arsenal midfielder has been regularly linked with the Irons but it seems he is now ready to agree a new deal at the Emirates. Moyes has regularly spoken of his need […]

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Hammers get encouragement in striker chase

21 December 2017

Olivier Giroud’s agent has opened the intriguing prospect of a possible January move for the Arsenal forward. Giroud was a target for the Irons in the summer but made it clear he was keen to stay at the Emirates and it became clear that the Hammers was not his ideal destination anyway. However, after starting […]

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‘Ginger Pele’ gives the reasons why it’s all changed

21 December 2017

James Collins has revealed the reasons why why West Ham have performed so much better since the arrivl of David Moyes at the London Stadium. The veteran defender says: “We are miles different from where we were. Performances have got better and there have been a few clean sheets. That has bred confidence. “I thought […]

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Which January deals will happen?

21 December 2017

Supporters will be hoping their team makes a big, season-changing signing this January - but who could be on the move in the Premier League during the transfer window? 

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Retractable seating disaster not our fault insists Brady

20 December 2017

Karren Brady says the London Stadium retractable seating disaster is not West Ham’s fault telling London Standard readers “West Ham never had any involvement in the choice of a retractable seating solution,”  She added: “Our only requirement has always been that the seats be brought as close as possible to the pitch. In 2013, LLDC proposed […]

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A matter of pride as Hammers tradition takes off again

20 December 2017

It’s been a long long time since West Ham could be proud of it’s academy! Some of us grew up in the days when the club could genuinely lay claim to the title of ‘Academy of Football’ but that was a long long time ago when football could claim to be truly community rather than […]

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Classic Match: Volume Six: Arsenal 0-2 West Ham United August 2015

20 December 2017

In the sixth edition of our Classic Match series, we take you back in time once more to relive a memorable encounter at the Emirates Stadium on this occasion, against last night’s Carabao Cup opponents in Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal. Cast your minds back to the hot summer of 2015, “Drag Me Down” buy One Direction was on top of the UK Music Charts and London’s entire Underground Network had just been shut for the day due to...

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Player Ratings: Arsenal vs West Ham United: Carabao Cup Quarter-Final

20 December 2017

It’s now time to take an in-depth look at player performance in the wake of yesterday evening’s Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Arsenal, as David Moyes’ boys’ impressive unbeaten run came to an end at the Emirates Stadium. Joe Hart: 5/10 It would be yet another evening to forget in a hurry for the England man, as he did himself very few favours in trying to regain his regular Premier League starting place under Moyes and further ...

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West Ham looking to hijack Everton transfer target

20 December 2017

The Daily Mirror claims that West Ham is hoping to hijack Everton’s move for Steven N’Zonzi. The two-times capped France international arrived at Gatwick airport today and reports suggest that both clubs hope to hold talks with him this week. Everton is believed to be in pole position to win the race to sign the […]

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More player apologies as the team fails

20 December 2017

There’s a horrible irony in the fact that whenever Andre Ayew appears on the official site following a game it’s usually to apologise. I’ll take that thought no further but it possibly speaks for itself! No difference this morning when the midfielder has been again saying sorry for a performance. He greeted the defeat at […]

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