19 October 2017
Andy Carroll is a frustrating player to try and work out, at his best he is a dominant bully that will against even the best defence win you the game on his own, and yet also on his own he can just as easily cost you the game. His red card against Burnley so early in the game put his teammates on the back foot in trying to defend the early lead they had taken, a task they admirably...
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19 October 2017
Andrew Thomas Carroll, a name that seems to infuriate me recently. I don’t know what’s worse his injury record or his discipline since joining the club in 2012, whether it’s his poor attitude on the field and picking up suspensions or whether it’s staying out all night partying. After having so many injuries you would think that he would try his best when he is fully fit and not try to jeopardise that, however this past weekend he did exactly that by...
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19 October 2017
Diafra Sakho has joined West Ham’s injury list for Friday with a re-occurrence of back pain. With Andy Carroll suspended and Chicharito in doubt, it leaves Slaven Bilic potentially without a striker for Friday Bilic told the press this afternoon “We have a couple that are out because of injury. James Collins is out for a […]
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19 October 2017
On 30th November 1960, the ‘Evening Standard’ began what it described as ‘the story in picture form of WEST HAM UNITED’. Over the next few weeks, in a total of fifty daily comic strips, the story of West Ham unfolded, beginning, of course, with the rise and fall of predecessor club, Thames Ironworks F. C. One early instalment of the story was given over to the Ironworks’ involvement in the Final of ...
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19 October 2017
Sky Sports has announced 17 live matches in December, with both the Manchester and Merseyside derbies to be shown on one Super Sunday.
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19 October 2017
In this week’s edition of our weekly Throwback segment, we hear from Bob, 20 and a lifelong Hammer about the magical night that a Claret & Blue star was born. “I will never forget the West Ham first game that I took my girlfriend, Samantha, to and I am eternally grateful that she got a taste of a “proper” Upton Park atmosphere before our move to Stratford. It was late December 2015 and our Hammers were enjoying a magnificent season...
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19 October 2017
The manager has given his view on the tolerance of offensive behaviour in football in light of a rather embarrassing week for the FA
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19 October 2017
West Ham will be without Diafra Sakho and Andy Carroll when they host Brighton on Friday Night Football, live on Sky Sports Premier League.
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19 October 2017
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: At 28, Marko Arnautovic is West Ham's record signing but is not yet the footballer he wants to be or feels he should be. Not this season, not ever.
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19 October 2017
Slaven Bilic says he is expecting forward Javier Hernandez to be fit for the Friday Night Football clash at home to Brighton , live on Sky Sports Premier League from 7pm.
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19 October 2017
Brighton boss Chris Hughton believes under-fire West Ham manager Slaven Bilic deserves more time to turn things around as the pair prepare to meet at the London Stadium.
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19 October 2017
“It was the same for Craig and it is for any Manager”. “I was born under pressure, I don’t know about a new contract”. “Troy Deeney is a very honest man, I think he just wanted to praise Watford”. “I am impressed with Brighton, clubs who are promoted always have that positive arrogance”. “Chris Hughton is underrated as a Manager” He has also proclaimed that Javier Hernandez and an ill Adrian should be...
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19 October 2017
Antonio Martínez continues to the train with West Ham Under 23’s this week as they prepare to take on Chelsea’s Premier League 2 side at Aldershot FC this Sunday. Media speculation earlier this week suggested he could be included in the first team squad to face Brighton but we have learned this is unlikely to […]
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19 October 2017
Javier Hernandez has a 75% chance of recovery from a hamstring strain we have been told this morning. The Mexican striker pulled up in training on Tuesday and was immediately sent for a scan in hospital the same afternoon. He missed training at Rush Green on Wednesday but was able to meet the Royal couple […]
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19 October 2017
Tune in to Carling In Off The Bar before and after West Ham's Friday Night Football clash with Brighton for a fun-packed night of build-up and reaction.
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19 October 2017
West Ham are sweating on the fitness of forward Javier Hernandez ahead of the Friday Night Football visit of Brighton.
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19 October 2017
By New Claret And Hugh blogger Max Willow On Friday evening, we welcome Brighton (aka Seagulls) to the London Stadium, for a game of significant importance to both sides. A win for either side could result into a comfortable mid-table position, whereas a loss could send either team back towards the relegation zone. Brighton, have […]
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19 October 2017
Andy Carroll is serving a one-match ban for his sending-off against Burnley, otherwise, Slaven Bilic has almost a full squad to choose from for Friday night’s game against Brighton. The only fitness doubt heading into the game is James Collins continued recovery from an ankle injury and Javier Hernandez who suffered a knock on Tuesday […]
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19 October 2017
Brighton will be without defender Shane Duffy, who has a groin strain, while Davy Propper is also out with a thigh problem. Steve Sidwell is a long-term absentee, and is not set to be back in action until November due to a back injury. Striker Tomer Hemed is serving the final game of a three-match ban, […]
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19 October 2017
West Ham United back-up goalkeeper Adrian believes he has not been given a chance to prove himself this season but is determined to fight for a place in the starting line-up.
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19 October 2017
The Hammers can move into the top half with a victory over the Seagulls on Friday
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19 October 2017
Pride of Irons – West Ham United’s official LGBT supporters group – have issued the following statement ahead of the Premier League encounter against Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday 20th October, fully endorsed by the club: “This Friday we welcome Brighton and Hove Albion to East London for what will be our first meeting […]
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18 October 2017
Former Hammer Tony Cottee says Slaven Bilic will get it right given time. TC told Askfans.co.uk “Given the time he will get it right. Problem is, he’s in the last year of his contract and we’ll have to see what happens. Of course, he’s an ex-team mate of mine so I’m a little bit bias. We played […]
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18 October 2017
Javier Herandez pulled up in training in Rush green yesterday and was immediately sent to the hospital for a scan by worried West Ham medical staff. Chicharito did not return to training today with the rest of the first team squad and remains a doubt for Friday night. This afternoon he joined Slaven Bilic and Mark […]
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18 October 2017
Prince William and Kate visited West Ham's London Stadium on Wednesday as they attended the graduation of 150 sporting apprentices.
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18 October 2017
Borussia Moenchengladbach Sporting director Max Eberl has told The Times that it makes no sense for Reece Oxford to return early from his loan in Germany. Eberl said: “To me, it would make no sense for Reece to go back in December. The example for him is Christensen — not an English player, but another […]
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