Slaven Bilic will be forced into changes when his West Ham United side host Liverpool in Saturday’s late Premier League kick off. Michail Antonio and Sam Byram have both suffered injuries in training this week and will not be available for selection, the Croatian boss told his pre-match press conference, as reported by the club’s … 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 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
A fantastic response after a terrible 8 days for West Ham United. From Man City tearing us apart to former Hammers favourite Dimitri Payet throwing his toys out of the pram and deciding he wants to leave. Although Payet was on the radar before he joined us, he did not have the same profile that … Read more
Sorry, but I am not one of those fans who wet themselves at a pre season loss. I’m old enough to remember winning every pre season game under Avram Grant, and look what happened there! However, it’s not long before we get down to business for the season, so I thought the time was right … Read more
Here they are….we kick off at Chelsea away, with the first game at the new stadium being Bournemouth at home. Let’s hope we don’t repeat our home form against them from last season, where a Callum Wilson hat-trick sank us in a 3-4 defeat. Mind you, we did have Modibo Maiga playing for us, and … Read more
The Hammers are unchanged from the 3-1 win over Watford; Adrian Cresswell Ogbonna Reid Antonio Noble Kouyate Lanzini Payet Carroll Sakho Delighted to say Valencia is not in the squad again, hopefully the last we have seen of him at Upton Park!
This post is dedicated to Don Coates, a lifelong Hammers fan and Essex cricket umpire who sadly lost his life last week – 1941-2016 – Rest In Peace Don Having just got back from the ground, it’s worth reflecting on a pulsating game, fitting for the run in for the Boleyn. First up, on Diafra … Read more
The excitement is building towards the end of our days at Upton Park, and with Spurs and Man Utd still to come, Sunderland represent one of the less glamorous teams we won’t be seeing again at our beloved ground. This game would usually pass without comment, but the return of Sam Allardyce to Upton Park … Read more
West Ham players were preparing today for their visit to St Mary’s with some moves on the training ground. New boy Emmanuel Emenike was included and looks like a big lad ready to take on the Premier League. It’s a tough test for the lads tomorrow, after the rather surreal atmosphere of the game against … Read more