17 August 2016
Slaven Bilic is set to name a very strong team as he bids to avoid any slip ups in Rumania tomorrow night (Thurs). The manager has already made it clear that he will be taking the Europa Cup very seriously and has backed that up by flying out for the first leg with a very […]
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17 August 2016
Hypothetical Hammers – UEFA Coefficients and the Group of Death Written by Tamhas Woods Astra Giurgiu is a name that still causes any claret-and-blue blooded Londoner to shudder with revulsion. Exactly a year ago, when Slaven Bilic entered European competition for the first time with West Ham, the Romanian minnows stunned the European scene by eliminating the Hammers over two legs. A more forgiving West Ham fan may...
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17 August 2016
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic is taking the Europa League seriously this season despite admitting it could affect their Premier League form.
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17 August 2016
The Irons are reportedly leading the chase for Palermo’s Achraf Lazaar. The Morocco international is valued at £2.5million and the Hammers are believed to be closing in on a deal. The 24 year old has been linked with Monaco but is keen to continue his career in London and the Hammers like the versatile left-sided […]
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17 August 2016
Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Astra Giurgiu and West Ham United.
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17 August 2016
Record signing Andre Ayew will be sidelined for a few weeks after suffering a thigh strain on his first Hammers start against Chelsea. Manager Slaven Bilic brought good news and bad news today declaring: “”We will wait to get the results on Andre and hopefully it is not that bad. It will be weeks and […]
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17 August 2016
Mark Noble is ready to rumble in Rumania and looking for the bounce back factor. Looking ahead to tomorrow nigh’s Europa Cup clash against Astra GirgiuNoble said: “The games are coming thick and fast, had we got a point at Chelsea it would have been fantastic. “Now we have a huge week ahead, first away […]
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17 August 2016
By Pete Ellis If loyalty is measured by blind obedience and never questioning anything with which you don’t agree then football is not the sport for you. Our charismatic gaffer gave us a spectacular 1st season. In Slav we trust etc, and rightly so. That said, even our hugely popular manager makes a questionable decision from […]
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17 August 2016
The Hammers were beaten by Astra Gurgiu in the third qualifying round last season and will be hoping to exert revenge on the Romanian club this time.
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17 August 2016
West Ham captain Mark Noble has called on video replays to be introduced in the Premier League following his side's incident-packed defeat at Chelsea on Monday.
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17 August 2016
David Sullivan is excited by the arrival of Jonathon Calleri and has declared: ““We expect him to be one of our top goalscorers this season.” The co chairman said: “He’s a top player and was the leading goalscorer this season in the Copa Libertadores, the South American version of the Champions League. “He is the […]
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17 August 2016
Reece Oxford is a very nice young man whose life is totally focused on football and becoming the best he can be. So excuse me if I get very angry indeed at the reports I read that HE is “keen to return to the negotiating table and thrash out new terms” with West Ham. This […]
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17 August 2016
Reece Oxford is keen to return to the negotiating table and thrash out new terms with only two years remaining on his West Ham contract.
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17 August 2016
Irons skipper Mark Noble has waded into the middle of the Diego Costa row and called for video replays on bad fouls. He slammed the Chelsea striker and added: “Someone has got to give us help.” And he added: “I knew it was a bad tackle. He didn’t get anywhere near the ball. If I […]
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17 August 2016
Diego Costa appears to have absolutely no remorse that he could have left Irons keeper Adrian seriously injured and on the sideines for a a long time. Indeed, in a new moan up his only concern – as ever – is himself and the unjust treatment believes HE receives in this country. Despite all the […]
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17 August 2016
West Ham’s shirt sponsor Betway has apologised for a comment on social media when one of their passionate writers on twitter passed comment on Michail Antonnio’s performance as a right back on Monday night against Chelsea. The unknown writer posted “Antonio has been an accident waiting to happen in defence,West Ham fans will hope that’s the […]
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17 August 2016
The upcoming release of FIFA 17 includes West Ham’s new iconic home in the guise of the London Stadium but also includes Michail Antonio’s Homer Simpson Goal celebration. West Ham season ticket holder George Bucci sent us these screen shots from the FIFA 17 trailer. FIFA 17 will be released in the UK on Thursday […]
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16 August 2016
West Ham have had their safety certificate approved for increased capacity of up to 57,000 people for their first Premier League game at their new home.
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16 August 2016
The press statement by published by West Ham this evening confirms our worst fears. The Safety Advisory Group (SAG) have refused to re-issue a safety certificate for a 60,000 capacity for the London Stadium. This means Sunday’s game against Bournemouth, the Europa League game next week against Astra and most likely the Premier League game […]
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16 August 2016
The club expect to raise the capacity to 60,000, as originally planned, in the coming weeks, but Newham Council has agreed that it should be increased by 3,000 from 54,000 for this weekend.
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16 August 2016
West Ham United's official shirt sponsors, Betway, have apologised for criticising Michail Antonio on social media during the club's Premier League opener against Chelsea on Monday night.
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16 August 2016
Following a meeting of the London Stadium Safety Advisory Group, Newham Council has formally agreed to increase the working capacity of the London Stadium to 57,000 (from 54,000) ahead of the Club’s first home Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday 21st August. All West Ham United Season Ticket Holders, Club London Members and […]
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16 August 2016
Follow Gonzo on his first match day experience of the new season. The Hammers Chat boss man was down at the Bridge last night and in another enthralling video he captures the excitement and joy of the new seasonal opening. ClaretandHugh’s partners will again be bringing you the brightest and best video blogs – or […]
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16 August 2016
West Ham goalkeeper Adrian claims he is lucky to not be seriously injured after he was fouled by Diego Costa in the defeat to Chelsea. Costa has been widely condemned for the brutal tackle which saw him scrape his studs down the keeper’s shins and ankle. Having received one yellow card he was lucky to stay […]
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16 August 2016
Jonathon Calleri has arrived at Rush Green for his season-long loan And the man considered the finest striking prospect in South America immediately declred: “I am very happy to have signed for West Ham, “This represents a fantastic new challenge for me and I am really looking forward to it.The new No 28 added: “The […]
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