A truly epic performance from the Hammers today, one that rolled back the years to the old battling Hammers of Bonds and Cross. Here's what we learned…. #457833198 / gettyimages.com 1. Sakho is special This boy does not stop running and causing havoc with defences. I don't know where he gets his self … 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
I can't think of a trickier season to choose a Hammer of the Year. Even in relegation, we had Scott Parker whose performances were a cut above everyone else. Aside from that, the performances of individuals has been marred by inconsistency and/or injury and it's difficult to find a stand-out. A perfect example is Kevin … Read more
I wrote a few months ago that my lack of blogging was down to there not being much to say. We looked like we had become a solid, mid-table team, we made some seemingly reasonable signings over the Summer and kicked off with a comfortable 2-0 win at home to Cardiff. All seemed well on … Read more
Check out this delightful chip by Ravel in England under 21 training, not too dis-similar to Glenn Hoddle's often repeated magical moment against Watford, but in some ways better due to the speed in which it goes up and then comes down. Trying to keep expectations down about this fella, but he really could be … Read more
I'm sure you are aware by now that Stewart Downing has joined us today. I believe it's a really good signing for us – I can see where he fits into the squad quite easily, and with our attacking options of Cole, Carroll, Nolan, Jarvis, the improving Morrision and now Downing, there will be a … Read more