17 June 2016
News that West Ham have rebuffed £8m and £9m bids for James Tomkins have come as little surprise. Last month, friend of this site, Darren Lewis revealed in the Mirror that Sunderland and Crystal Palace had made him a transfer target so that appears to tie in with recent bids. The two former West Ham […]
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17 June 2016
The Daily Mail is today reporting that West Ham are considering abandoning their pursuit of Alexandre Lacazette. Just one problem with the story – it’s not true! Simon Jones writes: “West Ham may consider shelving their expensive pursuit of Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette to ensure Dimitri Payet remains their star man. “Lyon are continuing to demand £40m for […]
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17 June 2016
• Several clubs chasing Frenchman, whom Leicester targeted in January • City also interested in loan move for Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina Leicester City, Everton and West Ham United are among several Premier League clubs weighing up an official offer for the Milan forward M’Baye Niang. The Frenchman, 21, was the subject of a €16m bid from Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester in January but that was rejected by Milan. However, with the president, Silvio Berlusconi, still in negotiations with a Chinese group of...
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17 June 2016
Wolves have reportedly issued a ‘hands-off’ warning to any Premier League clubs considering a move for Dominic Iorfa by insisting the defender is not for sale. Both West Ham and Crystal Palace have been linked with the highly-rated England under-21 international but according to the Wolverhampton Express and Star, Wolves insist they have no intention of […]
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17 June 2016
Lacazette to the Irons? West Ham have made no secret that they are looking for a striker this summer with various names constantly being linked with the Hammers. However, with Sakho on the verge of leaving, one name keeps popping up: Alexandre Lacazette. The French man has been linked to so many Premier League clubs in the past that it is obvious that he will become a welcome addition to the league. This...
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17 June 2016
West Ham fans are real people …proper people who don’t need to be reminded of the self evident. Since this website – earlier a small blog – started three years ago that is the one thing I have learned above all others. Don’t try to kid an Iron …don’t serve them up reminders of how […]
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17 June 2016
Watch the amazing crowd reaction following the Antonio header against Manchester United in the last ever game at the Boleyn. Share This:
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17 June 2016
Today’s fluff should have known better You might think that if ever there was a time for the grapevine to be given a rest it would be now, with Europe’s finest busy bellowing anthems and gesturing at the badge. Reader, you would be wrong. Behind the scenes, it’s all happening: preliminary talks behind fanzones, come-and-get-me-pleas from inside training camps, you name it. Related: Liverpool misfit Mario Balotelli offered to Besiktas Continue reading...
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17 June 2016
West Ham are in contact with Anthony Modeste’s agents claim media reports in France today. According to French magazine Le 10 Sport, the club have already made contact with the player’s agents. The Frenchman made a total of 36 appearances across all competitions for German team FC Koln last season and scored 18 goals in […]
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17 June 2016
West Ham’s Enner Valencia and Ecuador were knocked out of the Copa America quarter final last night by USA last night in Seattle. USA triumphed 2-1 despite Valencia featuring for the full ninety minutes but he could not find the net on this occasion. At one point Valencia was bought down in the penalty area but the […]
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16 June 2016
I think you have seen my passion for the game on ITV in recent days — but I will try not to stand on that table again, there could have been a nasty accident! I was a bit embarrassed about that.
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16 June 2016
Exclusive West Ham have rejected bids of £8 million and £9 million from two Premier League clubs for James Tomkins. And although there is no official confirmation from inside the club, the home grown central defender now looks to be a certain departure this summer. There was much speculation last summer that he was […]
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16 June 2016
Thrilled Julian Dicks has been rewarded with a new two year deal as Slaven Bilic’s assistant. The Hammers cult hero has been a key member of the boss’ staff since hs arrival last summer and he announced the deal on his Instagram account. He revealed that he had agreed to carry on and even posted […]
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16 June 2016
French Coach, Didier Deschamps last night hailed Dimitri Payet after another late goal last night as France beat Albania 2-0 in Marseille to secure their place in the last 16. Payet scored the late winner against Romania in the opening match of Euro 2016 and after last night’s goal, France coach Deschamps said: “Payet has […]
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16 June 2016
According to John Perry in the Daily Telegraph West Ham are weighing up a second bid of £8 million for Bournemouth winger Matt Ritchie. The broadsheet claims Slaven Bilic is ready to return with an improved offer for the Scotland international after a joint bid for Ritchie and striker Callum Wilson was rejected last month. […]
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16 June 2016
Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion have been linked with a move for West Ham’s James Tomkins by the Daily Mail.
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16 June 2016
So many rumors …such a frantic time of the year. With the opening of the transfer window approaching fast all sorts of stuff is being put out there – some inspired guessing and occasionally genuine news. Sorting the chaff from the wheat is a tough old call unless you know your sources well and which […]
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16 June 2016
ClaretandHugh’s Facebook members have been responding to the new hyper Slav. The quietly spoken Irons boss has become the main man as a Euro 2016 pundit and his climb onto an ITV table to celebrate Dimi Payet’s second goal of the tournament was a sight to behold with Ian Wright reduced to helpless laughter. So […]
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16 June 2016
Twelve months ago today, Dimitri Payet was still a week away from signing for West Ham in a £10.7million move that would turn out to be a bargain by Christmas.
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16 June 2016
Dimitri Payet was once again on the scoresheet for France, who progressed to the knockout stage of Euro 2016 with a 2-0 victory over Albania last night.
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16 June 2016
Our man of the moment, Super Dimi Payet 👊👊https://t.co/fltvm07jv8 — West Ham Social (@WestHamSocial) June 15, 2016 This brilliant vine from our partners @WestHamSocial sums up the footballing stature of West Ham United’s brilliant Dimi Payet right now. We always knew this man was extra special but since arriving at Euro 2016 the man […]
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16 June 2016
Slaven Bilic has revealed how Dimi Payet piles on the pounds when he stops training but has paid tribute to the maestro midfielder’s character and how he is handling his amazing success. He said: “Players are sometimes good but arrogant. It is not the case with him. He is calm and loves to train. In fact, […]
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16 June 2016
West Ham published photos of a dummy at the former Olympic Stadium as part of a new partnership with Hawes & Curtis who are set to become the Club’s official tailor this season replacing Apsley. The new partnership will be officially unveiled for the Hammers’ European match in the third qualifying round of the UEFA […]
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15 June 2016
Slaven Bilic could not contain his joy when his West Ham player Dimitri Payet scored another late goal for France against Albania, and even climbed on the ITV studio table out of excitement.
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15 June 2016
As the now famous Payet song goes “We’ve got Payet, Dimitri Payet! I just don’t think you understand. He’s Super Slavs man, he’s better than Zidane. We’ve got Dimtri Payet!” Well it turns out the song is true and he is now better than French legend Zinedine Zidane! Payet has already had a hand in […]
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15 June 2016
Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion have joined the clubs showing interest in West Ham defender James Tomkins. He is also on the wishlist of Crystal Palace and Sunderland.
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