Hammers Roast Swans for Sunday lunch

Another sublime performance by West Ham United today, with a 3-1 victory over a tough and upbeat Swansea side.  Their resistance was softened by the sending off of their keeper at 2-1 and then destroyed by goal-machine Sakho making it 3-1 towards the end.  However, any sympathy for their red card is watered down by … Read more

5 Things We Learned from West Ham v Man City

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

Hammers complete Carl Jenkinson signing

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

West Ham Blog Hammer of the Year

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

Hammers staring into the abyss

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

Welcome to Upton Park Stewart Downing

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