Scott Parker didn't make it,I'm gutted for him as he deserved it after his efforts for us last season, but I'm also pleased he'll get a rest before the start of next season. Outside of the Hammers squad, I'm a bit gutted not to see Adam Johnson in the team, I like him as a … Read more
Gianfranco Zola has, according to Sky Sports News, departed West Ham. More thoughts to follow throughout the day, but wanted to bring you the news first. Post your thoughts in the comments. Update – Statement from the club: West Ham United confirm that they have terminated the contract of Gianfranco Zola. The Board of Directors … Read more
Whilst the mathematical possibility of Hull winning two games and 6-0 and us losing by the same amount, could, in altenate universe happen, it does seem that West Ham will be playing Premier League football next season after Burnley were beaten 4-0 at Turf Moor today. While I enjoyed the drama of yesterday, it once … Read more
A great day of results for us, with Bolton and Hull losing and now awaiting Man City to hopefully do the business over Burnley. There was also some comedy from the Sunderland v Spurs game, it was tight at 2-1 when Sunderland brought on Bolo Zenden, who went and scored a cracking volley. The first … Read more
It's pretty simple really, tomorrow we have to win and drag ourselves away from the heap at the bottom. The teams around us can easily get points, so it's crucial we don't allow daylight to creep between us and our rivals at the bottom. Bizzarely, I did feel that this was the more winnable game … Read more
So, an email poppped into my inbox this morning from David Sullivan. I thought he might be praising the blog, but it turns out it's an email sent to all fans apologising for Tuesday night's shambolic performance and asking them to back the team on Saturday. You can read the full text here I've read … Read more
I am generally an absolute optimist when it comes to supporting the Hammers. I try to see the positives in defeat, the near misses in a draw and enjoy the jubilation of a victory. But that optimisn well and truly faded and died with our bubbles tonight and it saddens me to say that it … Read more
Well, there was not much surprise about the result yesterday, though it was tinged with some frustration as there were certainly times in the game yesterday when we could have at least have got a point from the game. Diamanti's missed penalty and Cole's shaving of the post were both missed opportunities and in the … Read more
I've not really contemplated us going down this season, I know all about the old phrase about being too good for the drop is a load of cobblers, but I can't see Cole, Parker, Green, Behrami, Diamanti and all heading for the drop. This theory has been cheered with some news this morning. Firstly, Portsmouth … Read more
Well, my preview cited the absence of Petr Cech as a route in for Hammers in the derby clash but some breaking news has reached us that reserve keepr Hilario is also out, leaving Ross Turnbull, Chelsea's third choice keeper to keep between the sticks. It will be Ross Turnbull's Premier League debut. This can … Read more