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West Ham’s Slaven Bilic still in hunt for Jermain Defoe despite rejected bid

05 January 2017

• ‘Last season he was probably the main reason Sunderland stayed up’ • West Ham also expected to table £9m bid for Brentford’s Scott Hogan Slaven Bilic remains in the hunt for Jermain Defoe after West Ham United had an opening offer for their former player rejected by Sunderland . Bilic once again sang the praises of the 11-goal striker who started his career at West Ham, though the manager refused to comment...

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Bilic praise for Defoe, Hogan

05 January 2017

Slaven Bilic has praised the ability of Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe and confirmed he is an admirer of Brentford's Scott Hogan.

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Morrison training with Wigan

05 January 2017

Former Manchester United and West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison is training with Wigan, according to Sky Sources .

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Tyler’s stats: Points from 3-0 down

05 January 2017

How does Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goalscoring record compare to other debut Premier League seasons? How many teams have recovered from three goals down to get a result? Who wins the most points when the top six go head-to-head?

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The Dozen: the best photos from the final batch of festive Premier League fixtures

05 January 2017

Your roundup of the best photography from the final batch of festive fixtures in the top flight Continue reading...

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Phil Jones writhing on the floor was a big factor in Sofiane Feghouli being sent off – GRAHAM POLL

05 January 2017

Common sense prevailed as the FA overturned Mike Dean’s dismissal of West Ham’s Sofiane Feghouli for his challenge on Phil Jones. The decision was made on Wednesday and thankfully the outcome was correct.

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Brady goes on charm offensive with fans

04 January 2017

West Ham Vice Chairman Karren Brady seems to have changed tactics and is engaging with fans on twitter in an attempt to win them over in a new charm offensive. Answering supporters questions on twitter Brady first set the record straight on the London Stadium naming rights. “These rights are not ours to sell as […]

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West Ham to apply for 60,000 capacity on Monday

04 January 2017

West Ham Vice Chairman Karren Brady says the club will apply for an increase of capacity to 60,000  at the London Stadium next Monday when the Newham Safety Advisory Group  (SAG) meets again. Brady wrote on  her personal twitter account “There are 66,000 seats in the ground and we only have a license to sell […]

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West Ham have £10m bid for Brentford striker Scott Hogan rejected

04 January 2017

Sportsmail revealed West Ham's interest last month but the Championship side want closer to £15m for the 24-year-old with a 30 per cent sell-on due to his former club Rochdale.

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£10m bid by West Ham for striker rejected

04 January 2017

  West Ham have made a £10m bid for Brentford striker Scott Hogan but the bid has been turned down by Championship side Brentford, according to Sky Sports News sources. Hogan is valued at up to £15m by Brentford and has 18 months left on his contract at Griffin Park, but is willing to leave […]

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Hammer poised to join Coventry City

04 January 2017

Coventry City are poised to sign Marcus Browne on loan from West Ham. Sky Blues representatives were in attendance as the attacking midfielder starred for West Ham U23s against Wolves in December.  The player has also been in contact with Coventry City’s Jodi Jones on Twitter, sparking speculation they could be teammates in the not too […]

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The shrewd £10m striker deal West Ham really must consider

04 January 2017

If a report by The Sun is to be believed, Brentford striker Scott Hogan is hoping West Ham come in with a £10million bid for him this month. The 24-year-old has already netted 14 goals for the Championship club this season and has caught the eye of a number of others clubs as a result, […]

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Ravel set for UK return

04 January 2017

Championship side Wigan Athletic want former Hammer Ravel Morrison according to reports. The Latics currently sit 23rd in the Championship in danger of relegation. The man in charge of Wigan Athletic at the moment is former Manchester United youth coach Warren Joyce, who coached Morrison in the Red Devils’ reserves during the rocky moments of his […]

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