10 May 2016
At first I thought the decision to sell the Lyall Gates was shameful and said so on the CandH Facebook forum…now I am not so sure. Since penning the word I have made a few phone calls and discovered that every penny raised from the sale of the Gates along with other items will be […]
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10 May 2016
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal discusses Tuesday’s Premier League match against West Ham United. Speaking at a press conference in Norwich on Saturday, Van Gaal says the game will be challenging, as West Ham lost to United in the FA Cup Continue reading...
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10 May 2016
West Ham will receive an extra £1.5million following Middlesbrough's promotion to the Premier League. The money is due as part of Stewart Downing's transfer at the start of the season.
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10 May 2016
Mark Noble believes West Ham's switch to the Olympic Stadium could catapult them into the Premier League's elite.
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10 May 2016
West Ham contemplating a move for Juventus midfielder Roberto Pereyra, as reported by Tuttosport. The Argentine has struggled with injuries this season, which have limited him to just 14 appearances for the Serie A champions, and is one player Juve are hoping to offload this summer. However, despite wanting him off their books, Juventus are
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10 May 2016
Louis van Gaal is looking to dampen a second West Ham farewell to Upton Park inside a month when he takes his top-four chasing Manchester United to east London tonight.
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10 May 2016
David Gold has warned that West Ham's Upton Park farewell could be scrapped if fans invade the pitch.
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10 May 2016
A West Ham fan reminisces about the Boleyn Ground: the flat caps, the terraces close to the pitch and a programme seller with the threatening drip on his nose “Roasted peanuts – tanner a bag” – the first words I ever heard at Upton Park, on the old North Bank. November 1966. I was eight years old. We beat Newcastle 3-0. Budgie Byrne and Geoff Hurst were among the scorers. Hurst was...
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10 May 2016
It promises to be an emotional night at Upton Park as West Ham play their final game at the iconic East End venue with Louis van Gaal's Manchester United providing the opposition.
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10 May 2016
Alan Shearer pens his thoughts on tonight’s game in his Coral betting blog. “West Ham fans say their farewell to the Boleyn Ground. They’ve had some fantastic times there over the years. I played there a few times and it was always a difficult place for away teams to travel to.” “I remember the old […]
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10 May 2016
This is another piece I was commissioned to write which again appears this morning on www.goal.com and contains most of my emotions on this very special day! I’ve had many loves in my life, a lot of which have involved very painful farewells, but never one like this. My personal love affair with the […]
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10 May 2016
Potential West Ham Lineup for the Midweek Clash With Manchester United This article was originally published on 90min.com. West Ham World is a platform that allows fans to express their opinions on a grander scale. The views in this article are not necessarily those of West Ham World, but we ask you to respect the
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Should this be West Ham’s last ever Boleyn Ground starting XI?
10 May 2016
West Ham have twice extended the deadline for 52,000 season ticket holders and corporate members to buy their reserved tickets for the first friendly against Juventus on 7th August in what the club are billing as the opening ceremony. The initial deadline on Monday 9th May was extended to Wednesday 11th May over the weekend […]
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10 May 2016
West Ham Chairman, David Gold has revealed on twitter that 5,000 tickets in the former Olympic Stadium will remain on ‘general sale’ to the Claret membership and priority/waiting list members. Although the figure of 52,000 season ticket holders has been widely publicised this week in the media 3,700 of these will be corporate members in […]
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10 May 2016
ClaretandHugh is publishing this question and answer interview simultaneously with www.goal.com who requested a piece from us for their preview of tonight’s match. Tuesday night will be one of the most emotional in West Ham United‘s history as they play their last ever game at the Boleyn Ground against Manchester United. And the club’s chief […]
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10 May 2016
This taxi will be making a special appearance on the pitch this evening dropping off special guests to meet the 35,000 Boleyn Ground crowd. The full time whistle should be blown for the last time by 9.40pm this evening. The managers and players should complete their media obligations by 10pm meaning the 30 minute end […]
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10 May 2016
Sir Trevor Brooking has pleaded with fans not to desecrate Upton Park when the curtain falls on 112 years of history tonight. (Tues) For £50 a pop, season-ticket holders will be offered the chance to claim their own seat, in a presentation box, as a keep-sake but Sir Trevor fears things could get “dangerous” if souvenir-hunters […]
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10 May 2016
By Pete Ellis Thank you Boleyn Thanks for that first visit vs Brighton In The ZDS cup on a cold November night. Thank you for the trips to the north back with the 6th formers when I was just 12, being ushered to the front. Thanks for the protests against […]
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10 May 2016
Louis Van Gaal has admitted that he is worried about Andy Carroll in tonight’s final Boleyn game. Van Gaal selected Marouane Fellaini in midfield to help cope with Carroll’s threat in the FA Cup clash he will be absent tonight through suspension. And LVG said: “We are normally the smallest team in the Premier League […]
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10 May 2016
Three of the six John Lyall gates are up for sale to the highest bidders in the upcoming West Ham auction the club have confirmed. Bids are invited for a pair of John Lyall gates starting at £5,000 with the additional gate accepting bids starting at £2,500. The floor lettering spelling out the words ‘The John […]
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10 May 2016
Where Should West Ham Aim to Finish Next Season? This article was originally published on 90min.com. West Ham World is a platform that allows fans to express their opinions on a grander scale. The views in this article are not necessarily those of West Ham World, but we ask you to respect the opinions of
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09 May 2016
Anthony Martial was the latest name to join the United injury list, and the boss will keep changing his first XI as they fight for a Champions League berth
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09 May 2016
Slaven Bilic's side have enjoyed a memorable campaign in the Premier League and remain in the hunt for a place in the Europa League. But skipper Noble insists the future looks even brighter.
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09 May 2016
The club will not hesitate to pull the plug on their evening plans when they play their last match at the stadium against Manchester United if any West Ham fans enter the pitch.
Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on West Ham co-owner David Gold warns fans he will cancel Upton Park farewell party if they invade pitch after final game
09 May 2016
With two games remaining this season, there is little time to look over our shoulders and wonder what went wrong last week. I can only imagine that most West Ham supporters could identify the major factors which led to the unexpected defeat at the hands of a determined Swansea City side. So with precious time left
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on The tactics West Ham must use to beat Manchester United
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