There remains lots of rumours as to who is coming and going at Upton Park. We can obviously confirm that James Tomkins has gone to Crystal Palace. Whilst it’s sad to see a home grown hammer leave, I don’t feel Tomka has progressed like I hoped he would and perhaps his christmas drinking shenanigans did … Read more
It’s silly season at the moment, with my neighbour’s hamster apparently ‘looking for a move to a bigger hutch’ but one thing is for sure, and that’s the Hammers are looking for a striker. With news that Sakho may be off then a statement of intent signing will certainly be at the front of the … Read more
It’s a question that has most West Ham fans looking at you like you’ve got off at the wrong planet – but then again, a season of Lanzini and Payet has already flabbergasted most Hammers fans, so who knows? He is quite possibly one of the most wanted players to be available on a Bosman … Read more
Morgan Amalfitano has left West Ham United, under that delightful euphenism ‘mutual consent’ ie someone said leave and he said okay. The contract has been paid up and a player who in spite of a couple of sparkling moments never really felt like a true hammer has gone. Having arrived on a one year deal, … Read more
Another new arrival at the academy of football, with Manuel Lanzini joining the club for a one year loan. He’s not a player that there seem to be a lot of views on, save for him seemingly sacrificing a promising European career for the dollars oft he Middle East. Hey, we’ve all got to pay … Read more
West Ham have unveiled their latest signing, Angelo Ogbonna. The 6 ft 3 mountain signs from Champions League runners-up Juventus where he made 41 appearances. No one seems to know too much about the lad, some are stating the Juve fans are happy to get rid of him, but I think that sounds a little … Read more
There seems to be a building head of steam of speculation regarding the move of Charlie Austin from QPR to West Ham. First off, let's see what the press are saying… The Mirror is reporting betting was suspended on Charlie coming to Upton Park Daily Mail is suggesting the striker wants to stay in London … Read more
The Hammers have signed a promising youngster out of Manchester City's academy, a Norwegian lad called Martin Samuelson. We won't know how good he will turn out to be, but natural ability he has buckets of, as can be witnessed by this video of him growing up through games in Norway, culminating in him playing … Read more
A warm welcome to Diafra Sakho who has signed for West Ham from French club Metz on a four year deal. Like most others, I don’t know much about the lad, apart from the obligatory youtube clip (featured below). He has a cracking scoring record, albeit at the lower level of French football, and I … Read more
The Hammers have completed the year long season signing of Arsenal’s right back Carl Jenkinson. It’s a solid signing in an area where there threatened to be a gap, but this has now been filled by a capable and exciting young English player. Congrats to the manager and the board on this one and welcome … Read more