16 August 2018
Manuel Pellegrini believes the Hammers squad has the “personality” to go for the three points against Bournemouth on Saturday. Speaking at his pre-match presser he said: “ Away, you may have to defend more but at home you must be aware of counter attacks but try to create options against the team who come to defend. At […]
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16 August 2018
West Ham have been drawn to face AFC Wimbledon in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Thursday evening’s draw sends the Hammers to the Cherry Red Records Stadium, in Kingston, Surrey to take on the League One side in the week commencing 27 August. Wimbledon defeated Portsmouth 2-1 in their first-round tie, with Joe Pigott and […]
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16 August 2018
With another £1m jackpot up for grabs, here's what you need to know for a chance to win this weekend’s Soccer Saturday Super 6.
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16 August 2018
Newcastle will travel to four-time winners Nottingham Forest in the second round of the Carabao Cup while Brighton face south coast rivals Southampton in the only all-Premier League tie.
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16 August 2018
The tie will see Foxes striker Jamie Vardy play against his former side. He joined Leicester from Fleetwood back in 2012. Manuel Pellegrini's West Ham will also travel to League One opposition.
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16 August 2018
CandH Exclusive We have been supplied with an exclusive clip from the all action thriller Final Score which really stirs up the emotions as it recalls pre-match routines and fever around the old Boleyn. The film – which hits our screens including a Sky Movies premiere on September 7 – is a hugely exciting tale […]
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16 August 2018
The Hammers have no intention of making a move to bring the former Manchester City midfielder on board, with their squad considered to be "complete"
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16 August 2018
The likes of Jack Wilshere, Felipe Anderson, Carlos Sanchez and Lukasz Fabianski were put through their paces at Rush Green ahead of their and Manuel Pellegrini's home debut.
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16 August 2018
West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has ruled out a move for free agent Yaya Toure.
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16 August 2018
Pellegrini has ruled out an imminent move for Toure. The Hammers have been linked with veteran midfielder Toure, with whom Pellegrini won the Premier League at Manchester City.
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16 August 2018
A substantial number of media outlets are this morning latching on to the latest piece of commercial whinging from E20 – that they appear to want a ‘Spurs navy’ surround at the London Stadium. Regular readers will know that ClaretandHugh started this particular hare running during the week when questioning the stadium owners over their […]
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16 August 2018
Reports this morning that West Ham could sign free agent Yaya Toure this year are wide of the mark we understand. New Premier League rules are confusing but clubs are restricted what they can do after the 9th August deadline. They would need to register an out of contract player by the 3rd September in their […]
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16 August 2018
Manuel Pellegrini has plenty of options as he ponders his team selection for the Bournemouth game on Saturday. The manager – speaking in his pre-match presser – gave little away but maybe indicated that it’s unlikely either Carlos Sanchez or Lucas Perez would be involved. He said: ““I can’t tell you now [if Perez and […]
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16 August 2018
Josh Cullen says he is open to the idea of going out on loan but may be required to remain at West Ham to fulfill the eight player homegrown rule. Cullen told the London Standard earlier this week “It’s not that I’ve decided totally whether I am staying or going; at the minute I’m here, […]
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16 August 2018
Honest Declan Rice admits he wasn’t at his best against Liverpool but obviously wants another chance against Bournemouth on Saturday. The teenager was hauled off at half time at Anfield but as we have come to expect took it on the chin telling www.whufc.com: “For me, personally, I came off at half-time at Anfield. It was […]
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16 August 2018
Hammers midfielder Josh Cullen has admitted that he could again be heading out on loan as part of his bid to eventually become part of the Hammers first team set-up. Deadline Day for loans to League Cups and the academy prospect may be on his way admitting: “Yeah, there have been a lot of conversations […]
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16 August 2018
West Ham have been allocated the number 23 and will be drawn tonight in the Carabao Cup Southern Group on Sky Sports at 7pm The Hammers will enter the cup at round two with games commencing on week commencing Monday 27th August. Dates: Round one: Week commencing Monday 13 August Round two: Week commencing Monday 27 August […]
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16 August 2018
Which Premier League squads are tallest, youngest or most experienced? We take a look at the make-up of each club...
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16 August 2018
Aaron Cresswell is available for the weekend game at the London Stadium although it is not a given he will take over immediately from Arthur Masuaku on the left side of defence. Cressie was left out of the squad last weekend as the manager Manuel Pellegrini was not ready to take any chances on his […]
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15 August 2018
By Allen Cummings I wasn’t exactly in the best of moods as I travelled back down the M6 last Sunday. Understandable after witnessing our 4-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool. But I was seething by the time I reached the M1, listening to Chris Sutton on the BBC’s 606 phone-in programme continually mocking […]
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15 August 2018
Usually, when a West Ham player sends a message to the board it is for all the wrong reasons but Edimilson Fernandes has posted a message on Instagram to thank the board in allowing him to move on loan to Fiorentina with an option to make it permanent. Fernandes wrote: “I would like to say […]
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15 August 2018
Manuel Pellegrini has admitted he was upset in the way West Ham defended against Liverpool on Sunday at Anfield but said he was equally unhappy with the way we attacked and lacked possession. He told reporters: “I was so upset with the way we defended and I was not happy with the way we attacked. We […]
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15 August 2018
Reports in Germany suggest that another German club is considering a loan for him before the 31st August deadline. German magazine Kicker says that Hannover are considering a loan for the 19-year-old Hammer. Gladbach pulled out of the race for the youngster last week and he has had to make do playing for the West Ham under 23’s […]
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15 August 2018
West Ham could find themselves playing inside their own stadium with a surround in the navy colour of Spurs if the owners E20 get their way! Despite the Hammers winning every point at an expert determination on the issues over which the two sides have been at war for months the owners seem set on […]
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15 August 2018
EXCLUSIVE: West Ham will train at the London Stadium on Friday with Manuel Pellegrini keen to familiarise himself and his new players with the ground ahead of their first home game.
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15 August 2018
It's round two of the 2018/19 Premier League season this weekend, but what questions could be answered by the time the final whistle goes?
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