25 October 2016
Our podcast partners MooreThanJustAPodcast are back with another episode to discuss the last gasp win over Sunderland. An update on the formation of the new relaunched West Ham United Independent Supporters Association, a policing update ahead of the game against Chelsea in the cup and the common sense victory over the premium rate lines after […]
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25 October 2016
Stoke's Xherdan Shaqiri has topped this week's Sky Sports Power Rankings.
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25 October 2016
Former Upton Park stewards are set to be used in potential hotspot areas for the match against Chelsea tomorrow as the club and stadium operators raise a major offensive against possible crowd trouble. Over 5,000 Chelsea fans – the biggest away following so far – will arrive for the game and all security measures have […]
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25 October 2016
The Irons are scouting Millwall defender Mahlon Romeo ahead of a possible £1.5 million January move. We have reportedly sent scouts to check out the player three times – the latest on Saturday against Fleetwood during the London outfit’s 2-1 victory. The right-back, 21, began his career with Arsenal before dropping down the divisions to […]
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25 October 2016
A strict ‘no alcohol ‘ policy will be imposed on fans outside the London Stadium at tomorrow night’s EFL match against Chelsea. And the London Stadium operators have told fans to arrive early as incresed security will be operating for the biggest match yet seen at the club’s new home. Police will be deployed inside […]
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24 October 2016
• Restrictions on ticket and alcohol sales at high-risk fixture • London Stadium stewarding beefed up following disturbances West Ham United and Chelsea supporters face body searches, alcohol restrictions and post-match segregation as part of a “robust policing plan” aimed at minimising crowd trouble at the EFL Cup tie on Wednesday. There has been trepidation surrounding the fixture ever since the draw for the fourth round was made last month given the rivalry that exists between the clubs and the...
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24 October 2016
West Ham have ramped up their security measures for the EFL Cup derby against Chelsea at the London Stadium on Wednesday.
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24 October 2016
There will be enhanced security checks and an alcohol ban when West Ham meet Chelsea in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
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24 October 2016
London Stadium officials will position stewards from West Ham's former old stadium Upton Park in hotspot areas on Wednesday night as they strive to avoid crowd trouble against Chelsea.
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24 October 2016
GRAHAM POLL: For any campaign to work, the team must pull together. But when there were bold early decisions taken by individual referees, a majority of colleagues voiced their disapproval.
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24 October 2016
Dimitri Payet has made the 30-name list of nominees for the Ballon d’Or. The Frenchman has been incredible for the Hammers since signing from Marseille last summer and was hugely influential for France at Euro 2016 in the summer. In 2016, Payet has contributed 19 assists and 15 goals for club and country and hugely
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24 October 2016
ClaretandHugh’s chief analyst Leroy Rosenior believes that Ashley Fletcher deserves a chance to make his claim in Wednesday evening EFL Cup clash with Chelsea. He believes that Slaven Bilic has a great opportunity to give the player some serious game time and hopes he takes it although fears a natural reluctance will take over. He […]
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24 October 2016
Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy, Paul Pogba, Dimitri Payet and Hugo Lloris have been named on the 30-man shortlist for the 2016 Ballon d'Or.
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24 October 2016
David Moyes can complain forever about the offside as far as Dimi Payet concerned who remains deeeply grateful to Winston Reid for weighing in with the winner against Sunderland. The French maestro doen’t often appear on social media but made a point of coming out to applaud the big Kiwi. He has a habit of […]
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24 October 2016
Sunderland manager David Moyes moaned and groaned over the weekend that Calleri was in an offside position in his opinion when the 94th minute goal was scored and his team were unlucky to lose at the London Stadium. Moyes who has lost seven games on the trot told reporters: “The match official thinks it’s onside, I definitely […]
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24 October 2016
West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna believes Wednesday's EFL Cup clash with Chelsea will come down to a battle of the brains with Diego Costa.
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24 October 2016
West Ham United have become the latest club to check on Morton's highly-rated forward Jai Quitongo. The 19-year-old has already caught the eye of Crystal Palace and Swansea City.
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24 October 2016
Should David Luiz and Moussa Sissoko have seen red? Were Danny Rose and Erik Lamela lucky not to be sent off? Ref Watch is back to debate another selection of controversial decisions from some of the weekend's Premier League matches.
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24 October 2016
Slaven Bilic has declared that what he calls the early season “cramp” is disappearing fast. Speaking in his Manager on Monday column on the official site he said referring to the Sunderland game: “The cramp is smaller now because we won. That helps with healing that cramp, as does your position in the table and clean […]
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24 October 2016
Dimitri Payet is the assist and chances king of the Premier league. His late assist on Saturday which Winston Reid slotted home in the 94th minute was his 13th in 2016 and his fourth this season. His fourth assist puts him joint top with Chelsea’s Matic and Man City’s De Bruyne this season. Over the whole of 2016 […]
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24 October 2016
West Ham have not lost a Premier League game in which Pedro Obiang has played this season. Obiang was absence from the team in league losses against Chelsea, Man City, Watford, West Bromwich Ablbion and Southampton. However he played a full role in wins over Crystal Palace and Sunderland as well as the draw against […]
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24 October 2016
West Ham have been linked once again with striker Mauro Icardi from Inter Milan following his high-profile falling out with the club’s ultras. The Argentina international is a figure of hate at the San Siro after claiming in his autobiography that he would bring over 100 criminals from his homeland to ‘kill members of the Curva Nord’. Inter […]
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24 October 2016
Leeds are reportedly weighing up a January loan move for Hammer Ashley Fletcher. The 21 year old signed for West Ham in the summer after his contract expired at Manchester United But since making his Premier League debut for the Hammers as a substitute in the 1-0 win over Bournemouth he has played just 151 […]
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24 October 2016
Sportsmail's Ralph Ellis looks back at 10 big talking points from a huge weekend up and down the country...
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24 October 2016
Wednesday evening brings the first real challenge of stewarding and policing outside the London Stadium. Many of the stewarding and segregation issues have now been resolved within the stadium but some risks remain outside the stadium particularly post match as both sets of fans mix after they leave the area. Stewards and security is the sole […]
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24 October 2016
West Ham host Chelsea in the EFL Cup on Wednesday and the Italy international says he and his defensive partners must be careful and clever
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