06 September 2016
We are running a book competition to win two copies of the excellent ‘Farewell to Upton Park’ which has been produced by Andy Hooper and the Daily Mail’s Lee Clayton. It’s a smashing homage to the Boleyn and all the pictures are exclusive and never seen before. To enter simply post your favourite picture (taken […]
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06 September 2016
West Ham have once again borrowed against future income from the Premier League TV rights. Papers filed with Companies House in August show West Ham borrowed from a company called Rights and Media Funding Limited formally called JG Funding. In theory the Hammers could borrow up to £100m which drawn down and used like an […]
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06 September 2016
Arbeloa had vowed not join another Spanish club and kept his word despite the best efforts of Espanyol to sign him. But he admitted it was Milan that came close to landing him this summer.
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06 September 2016
David Gold has compared the arrival of Alvaro Arbeola’s London Stadium arrival to that of Stephen Carr’s when he was in charge at Birmingham City seven years ago. Arbeola’s sigature brought Slaven Bilic’s new players to a round dozen and Gold believes the 33-year-old will have a positive impact on the squad, just as Carr did […]
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06 September 2016
We’re desperately waiting for Dimitri Payet to return to the starting XI this season. After an extended break following Euro 2016 and then a niggling injury, we’ve only been limited to about 30 minutes of Payet in claret and blue so far this term. But he is expected to return to Slaven Bilic’s starting XI
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06 September 2016
Sofiane Feghouli has limped out of training today causing fears that he will not be fit for Watford on Saturday. Video footage published by West Ham’s official Snapchat channel shows the player pulling up and limping off at Rush Green only to immediately sit down on the sidelines clearly in distress. The 26-year-old has just […]
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06 September 2016
Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the best outfield Premier League player on FIFA 17 with a rating of 90.
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06 September 2016
Aaron Cresswell admits he’s been very impressued with the start made by Arthur Masuaku at left back. Speaking to the official site Cressie made it clear that although he knew little about the new arrival he “has done very well indeed.” He said: “He’s been one of the most consistent players of ours over the […]
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06 September 2016
Reece Burke has been told he has a long term future despite having spent last season and this on loan. The Academy product – having enjoyed a tremendous campaign at Bradford City last term – will be playing Championship football with Wigan this year hoping to make a difference to a club hovering just above […]
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06 September 2016
Slaven Bilic sees Dimi Payet will again be the key as the Hammers head home looking for their second win of the season this weekend. Watford provide the opposition as the fabulous Frenchman looks to become the game changer nd the team looking to end the 90 minutes with six points from four games. And […]
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05 September 2016
In a brand new daily feature we’re launching on WestHamWorld.co.uk, let’s take a brief look at the day’s big West Ham stories… What could’ve been? – One of the biggest stories to have broken over the past 24 hours is Sam Allardyce’s claims that he could’ve signed Leicester’s Jamie Vardy when he was West Ham manager.
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05 September 2016
Here is Hammers Chat’s transfer rating video where Geo puts Charlie on the spot to assess our summer dealings. He has a mere 45 seconds to comment on each of the new signings and predict whether they will flop or thrive. Share This:
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05 September 2016
Reece Oxford is locked into talks with the Hammers over a new contract. However, ClaretandHugh understands that there is no agreement with ‘Team Oxford’ claiming that at this stage there is no rush to do the deal given his current contract doesn’t run out until 2019. The Hammers know however that should the issue go […]
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05 September 2016
West Ham Vice Chairman, Karren Brady gave her own views on standing at football in 2012 while writing her Sun football Diary In January 2012 Brady wrote: “Aston Villa are opening discussions with supporters’ groups over reintroducing standing areas at their home. Personally, I can’t think of anything worse than standing at a football match for two hours. […]
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05 September 2016
A Sky Sports panel has compiled a list of 20 of the biggest derbies in British football, but which is your favourite?
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05 September 2016
Dimitri Payet's return to the first team will give West Ham United a major boost, says manager Slaven Bilic.
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05 September 2016
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic insists it is crucial that star man Dimitri Payet opted to stay this summer, after impressing for club and country last season.
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05 September 2016
West Ham United winger Michail Antonio explains why his England call up was justified following his goal-scoring Premier League form, and how no full-back can handle him when in top form.
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05 September 2016
EXCLUSIVE By Hugh Southon David Gold has started talks with manufacturers of safe seating systems which he wants to see introduced at the London Stadium. In a major exclusive with ClaretandHugh this morning the co-chairman revealed: “I have been speaking with the people who put in the rail seating at Celtic Park. I have been […]
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05 September 2016
Former Hammer Paolo DiCanio recreated the push which bought him fame in the nineties. A team of former Arsenal players reunited to take on AC Milan’s Glorie side for charity. Milan gave Paolo Di Canio a start, who provided one of the highlights of the afternoon when he and Nigel Winterburn recreated an infamous incident […]
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05 September 2016
West Ham are interested in signing Millwall defender Mahlon Romeo in a £2m move, according to the Sun. The 20-year-old broke into the Lions’ first-team last season. The right-back has now notched up 24 league appearances for West Ham arch rivals and is starting to attract attention from other Premier League clubs. Despite the transfer window closes […]
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05 September 2016
With the approach of the African Cup of Nations next January, West Ham could miss out on three key players for three crucial weeks next winter. Both Senegal and Ghana have qualified for the African cup finals meaning Cheikhou Kouyaté, Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew could all play if fit. The tournament will be hosted in Gabon […]
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05 September 2016
Slaven Bilic has spoken for the first time of his delight that the club has held on to Dimi Payet and hopes the top man can grow even stronger this season. Speaking to the official site the manager said: “It is key for us if he can produce his best form again. He has the […]
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05 September 2016
Hammer Andre Ayew has thanked his teammates for dedicating their goal in the game against Rwanda to him. Ghana shared the spoils with Rwanda in their final Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group game on Saturday. Samuel Tetteh scored Ghana’s goal in the 1-1 draw against Rwanda. The Black Stars players in celebrating the goal displayed shirts […]
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05 September 2016
Guest post by Hammers Balkan West Ham starlet Luka Belić has joined Scottish Motherwell FC on initial six- month loan deal. Before talking with Hammers Balkan journalist he could not hide his joy with this loan deal. “I am very satisfied with this deal, and I will try to prove my self“, he said at […]
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