16 October 2017
A growing lobby of West ham fans are calling for Pablo Zabaleta to become West Ham United’s captain. With Mark Noble dropped for the match at Burnley and looking unlikely to regain his position as an automatic selection the armband situation is being discussed more and more on ClaretandHugh forums. Many do not believe Winston […]
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16 October 2017
Spanish striker Antonio Martinez netted the first ever hattrick by a West Ham United player at The London Stadium yesterday afternoon to help inflict a 4-2 defeat on Manchester United. The Red Devils had edged ahead twice in the first period, both times through Demetri Mitchell, but Martinez twice levelled the scores and then put Westley’s Boys ahead just before Joe Powell added a fourth. Victory for the Hammer starlets, their second consecutive in The League, took them up to ...
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16 October 2017
Some of the great things in this wonderful game happen purely by accident – ask Tony Cottee! It was the toughest luck in the world that Paul Goddard damaged his shoulder during the opening 1985-85 season opening at Birmingham at St Andrew’s and when Frankie Mac grabbed two in the next game somthing bigger and […]
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16 October 2017
Burnley started with the 4 5 1 that they have been using for most of this season to great effect, this changed to a 6 3 1 when they defended as the full backs dropped in as two extra centre backs with the wingers covering in their place. When they lost the ball every player except Chris Wood was behind the ball and they were keeping a very tight shape. While when they attacked they tended to hit...
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16 October 2017
What do Pablo Zabaleta, Michail Antonio and Manu Lanzini have in common apart probably from being our three best players? Answer: A combined transfer fee of £15 million – less than the fees paid for Chicharito, Andy Carroll, Marko Arnautovicm and the combined value apparently of Robert Snodgrass and Jose Fonte. There’s a widespread misapprehension […]
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16 October 2017
Let’s take a look at how each featuring Squad member performed in Saturday’s disappointing draw at Turf Moor as we put in our best away showing of the season without taking all three points home to East London. Joe Hart: 8/10 Another impressive afternoon for the England man as he was a firm contender for Man of the Match at Turf Moor with some magnificent saves and brave claims. However, the shot-stopper would have had his heart ...
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16 October 2017
It’s now time to analyse all the main causes for discussion from Saturday’s eventful draw at Turf Moor, as Chris Wood struck to break Hammers hearts in Lancashire and leave us rooted to 15th spot. Fans Fume At “Liability” Carroll Over the past few weeks, many have called for the exile of forward Andy Carroll from the starting Xl after some shabby showings, but tensions came to the boil on Saturday at...
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16 October 2017
A first-half red card for Hammers forward Andy Carroll marred what would have been a respectable victory at Turf Moor on Saturday as Chris Wood netted a late header to rescue the hosts Burnley. Slaven Bilic’s Boys had seized an early lead through Michail Antonio before Carroll saw red and Wood converted an 85th-minute leveller to save the home side from what would have been a second defeat ...
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16 October 2017
West Ham’s League position may become slightly more realistic following the match against Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday night. For the game means that we will go all square with every other Premier League team in terms of home games played and until the weekend at least we may get a better idea of […]
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16 October 2017
Arsenal were unfortunate to concede a penalty against Watford but Richarlison is unlikely to face retrospective action, says Dermot Gallagher on Ref Watch.
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16 October 2017
West Ham’s under 23s lifted themselves into third place behind the merseyside clubs Liverpool and Everton in Premier League 2 with their great 4-2 win over Manchester United yesterday (Sun). And given they have been without inspirational skipper Declan Rice until yesterday the newly promoted Hammers can be delighted with their brilliant start. They have […]
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16 October 2017
Did your Premier League team live up to expectations this weekend?
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16 October 2017
Tony Cascarino has told Andy Carroll his style of play belongs in the 80s! The former striker was very similar to the Hammers hitman in his heyday but claims he is a throwback to the 80s in his latest column in The Times. He said: “Andy Carroll is playing a game that belongs in the […]
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16 October 2017
Slaven Bilic doesn’t believe there is any comparison to be made between the Turf Moor point and the way the team has performed in earlier games. And he is looking forward to Brighton and beyond with serious optimism so long as the lads can continue to play in the same way. He said: “If you are […]
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16 October 2017
Former Hammers striker John Hartson has told how his one time massive gambling problem all but wrecked his marriage. Hartson will be eternally grateful to Gambler Annonyous for freeing him of a habit which was destroying his life and should serve as a warning for those who enjoy a bet – it can lead to […]
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16 October 2017
Andy Carroll will be fined around £45,000 for his red card against Burnley at the weekend. Reports that the striker will be hit with a two week wage fine are incorrect and the Geordie’s indiscretion instead will be hit with a fine which represents a pretty lenient punishment given the severity of the crime. There […]
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Hammers Manager Bilic Defends “Long-Term England No1” And “Top Professional” Hart
Why Slaven Bilic Can’t Afford To Ignore Antonio Martinez For Much Longer
Spurs likely to play kids against West Ham
Martinez winds up his Brighton selection chances
Adrian open to West Ham exit
