22 September 2016
I was reminded of the long ago words of a certain Trevor Morley last night as I watched the absurd Twitter over- reaction to the struggle against Accrington Stanley. I remember expressing my concerns about our form to him during an interview some years back and he said: “Bloody hell Hughie you love a panic-up […]
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22 September 2016
There were no reports of trouble, no arrests, no ejections and no major incidents at the London Stadium last night ClaretandHugh have been told this morning. Stadium operators London Stadium 185 increased stewarding to more 850 staff last night despite the attendance being 17,000 under the 57,000 capacity of the stadium. Dozens of police was visible […]
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22 September 2016
A Major League Baseball game could be played in London next summer, according to Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London.
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22 September 2016
Angelo Ogbonna has emphasised the importance of last night’s win over Accrington Stanley . He said: “It was a really tough game and it was not easy but we needed this win for the team and the manager. I am excited because we have not had an easy period so this victory is very important for […]
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22 September 2016
Slaven Bilic delivered an upbeat report on injured defender Arthur Masuaku who was stretchered off near the end of the 90 minutes against Accrington Stanley. The left back looked in real trouble so it was encouraging to hear the manager’s post-match verdict that his “left leg injury ‘does not look like a worrying one’ Beyond […]
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22 September 2016
Slaven Bilic was again forced to admit that West Ham had not performed well…this time in the victory over Accrington Stanley but said: “The most important thing is that we won the game. “And only by winning games, especially with clean sheets, will we get the confidence back that is obviously missing at the moment.” […]
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22 September 2016
It took a moment of magnificence from the top man Dim Payet …and once again he didn’t fail us. Yes it was a tough night but there are very few walkovers in this game and all that REALLY matters is that the Irons moved into the next round and a match against Chelsea at the […]
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22 September 2016
SAM SUNNINGHAM AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Many missed the start of West Ham's struggles against Accrington Stanley, although Dimitri Payet couldn't have left it later to settle the contest.
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21 September 2016
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic praised Dimitri Payet after his injury-time free-kick saw off Accrington Stanley 1-0 in the EFL Cup.
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21 September 2016
Generous Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman said after the game: “People will throw bouquets at us for our spirit today but we don’t want to be seen as plucky. We came here to win and we matched them for most of the game. Unfortunately we’ve gone to sleep in the 96th minute and you give a […]
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21 September 2016
Now that’s what I all one helluva draw! It’s probably exactly what we need and we owe them one and Costa in particular COYI WEST HAM v Chelsea Southampton v Sunderland Newcastle v Preston Leeds v Norwich Bristol City v Hull Liverpool v Tottenham Arsenal v Reading Manchester United v Manchester City Share […]
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21 September 2016
• Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho to meet again at Old Trafford • West Ham face Chelsea and Arsenal v Reading in fourth round Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho will meet again after the two Manchester clubs were paired together in the fourth round draw for the EFL Cup on Wednesday night. Cup holders City, who won 2-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League earlier this month , will return there in the last week of October after their 2-1 win ...
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21 September 2016
Possession Hammers: 63% Stanley 37% Shots Hammers 13 Stanley 7 Shots on Target Hammers 4 Stanley 3 Corners Hammers 6 Stanley 3 Fouls Hammers 9 Stanley 12 Via: BBC Share This:
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21 September 2016
Dimitri Payet has made a habit of scoring crucial late goals. But this cruel winner against a resolute and composed League Two Accrington Stanley side might yet take on an unlikely added significance. In delivering Slaven Bilic’s team a barely deserved victory to halt a run of four straight defeats, half-time substitute Payet might just start to lift some of the gloom that has enveloped the club’s new home on and off the pitch...
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21 September 2016
Dimitri Payet's last-gasp free-kick earned struggling West Ham a 1-0 home win over Accrington in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
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21 September 2016
Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola will meet in the EFL Cup fourth round as Manchester United draw Manchester City at Old Trafford.
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21 September 2016
The EFL Cup third round continues with another set of Premier League sides in early competition fixtures. Sportsmail's TOM FARMERY is in place to keep you up to date on all the action.
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21 September 2016
The Irons joint chairman have released a 1,139 word statement covering the issues that has seen the morale around the club dip over the opening weeks of the season. But unlike previous website statements and e mails, they have steered away from the often confrontational stance that’s been adopted. Instead of making a meal out […]
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21 September 2016
West Ham Head Medc Stijn Vandenbroucke has revaled that Winston Reid, who suffered a injury in training on Friday will join team training after the cup game and be available for selection against Southampton on Sunday. Aaron Cresswell is progressing well with his recovery from a knee injury and has been working on the pitch […]
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21 September 2016
There is a visible police presence outside the London Stadium tonight ahead of the League Cup game against Accrington Stanley. Despite the lack of a working Airwave radio system within the stadium there will be a visible police presence outside the stadium to reassure spectators after events at the last home game against Watford. Police […]
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21 September 2016
Who has scored a debut double? Who has profited most from penalties? Martin Tyler knows...
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21 September 2016
There will be no live TV coverage of the English Football League (EFL) cup game against Accrington Stanley at the London Stadium tonight either domestically or internally meaning no illegal streams either will be streamed either. This is the first ever meeting between the two sides and the first time Accrington Stanley have got to […]
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21 September 2016
To illustrate how much the Premier League has changed since Arsenal unveiled Arsène Wenger on 22 September 1996, here is a list of the other managers employed in the top-flight that day To fully comprehend how much England’s top-flight has changed since Arsène Wenger first strode into Highbury’s famous marble halls for his official unveiling on 22 September 1996, a list of the other managers employed in the Premier League that day is most instructive. Six years after ...
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21 September 2016
West Ham fans have been reacting to images and video of the Boleyn Ground being blown up in controlled explosions of the Hollywood action film Final Score. Many supporters believe the destruction has been disrespectful while others have found the images heartbreaking. A sample of comments on twitter include: @MartinHickey9 Sad Sad Day @rickhimself101 It’s like leaving […]
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21 September 2016
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has met with MLB chiefs in hope to set up baseball game at the London Stadium in 2018. The Mayor held a meeting with Major League Baseball (MLB) chief Rob Manfred and threw out a pitch for a New York Mets game as part of his five-day trip to North America. […]
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