When West Ham United succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to recently promoted Newcastle United at the end of August, fans could have been forgiven for assuming they were in for another long battle to stay in the Premier League. That loss represented their third in the opening three matches of the new top-flight campaign and … Read more
After a relatively positive ten-man showing against Burnley last weekend, West Ham United fans were hopeful that victory over newly promoted Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday night could be the catalyst to kickstart the club’s season. However, to say things did not go to plan is an understatement. A 3-0 West Ham defeat to … Read more
West Ham United showed real signs of improvement in the 1-1 draw against Burnley on Saturday and the Hammers are back in Premier League action on Friday night with a clash against Brighton and Hove Albion. At least one change will be made to Slaven Bilic’s starting XI, with Andy Carroll suspended after his dismissal … Read more
After the summer signing of Javier Hernandez, the main question among West Ham fans was whether the Mexican forward would play up front by himself or as part of a double act with Andy Carroll or Diafra Sakho. This obviously will be dictated by the formation that the manager selects, with the Croat alternating between … Read more
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has criticised Andy Carroll after the Hammers striker was sent off in the 1-1 Premier League draw with Burnley on Saturday. The London side had taken the lead at Turf Moor through Michail Antonio but the England international was given his marching orders by referee Stuart Atwell shortly after. … Read more
West Ham’s search for a striker will intensify this week, with promising young striker Kelechi Iheanacho the main target. Wary of the interest of Leicester City in in the starlet, the Hammers have tried to reach agreement with Manchester City over a buy back clause, which has been the main stumbling block in negotiations. City … Read more
It’s a game most fans look out for when the fixture list comes out but there will be no sterner test this season than when Tottenham come to town. Spurs have become a well drilled outfit this season, even down to ensuring they get marginal penalty calls. Meanwhile, the Hammers need a couple more points … Read more
Upton Park is slowly fading as memory but the wounds may well be re-opened with the announcement that the public can register for the flats at the newly named Upton Gardens. There are 842 properties in total, ranging from one to four bedroom homes. The site includes a fitness centre, underground parking, 24 hour concierge … Read more
Kevin Nolan has revealed that Slaven Bilic offered him the chance to stay at West Ham but he felt the time was right to move on. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Kevin talks about how he didn’t want to be an ‘enigma in the background’ and wanted new captain Mark Noble to have … Read more
So, we’ve got our man, but what do the opposition think of the one who got away? There’s certainly a tinge of sadness among many, along with some bitterness which I won’t feel too much schadenfreude about having gone through the same with Payet. But we’re defintiely talking of Simone Zaza style relief here..Views courtesy … Read more