West Ham pre-season friendlies: Hammers confirm four games, face PL duo in USA, La Liga club to visit London Stadium

West Ham United endured a largely underwhelming 2023-24 season as they finished ninth in the Premier League standings.  The Hammers were especially poor towards the end of the campaign, winning just two of their final 11 league matches.  David Moyes left the club by mutual consent in May, with the East Londoners installing Julen Lopetegui … Read more

Preview: West Ham United vs Liverpool – stats, team news, line-ups

Preview: West Ham United vs Liverpool – stats, team news, line-ups

Hoping to bounce back from a gut-wrenching derby defeat at the weekend, West Ham United host an equally bruised Liverpool side looking to reignite their faint Premier League title hopes in Saturday’s clash at London Stadium. The Hammers find themselves down in the dumps after a run of one win in eight games across all … Read more

Amorim blow leaves Lopetegui as front-runner for West Ham job, but is he an upgrade on Moyes?

Amorim blow leaves Lopetegui as front-runner for West Ham job, but is he an upgrade to Moyes?

West Ham United’s quest for a successor to David Moyes is turning into a frustrating saga.  With Moyes’ contract expiring this summer and the patience of the fans wearing thin after the Crystal Palace drubbing, the club is struggling to find a suitable replacement. Despite a divided fanbase regarding Moyes’ future, the London derby humiliation seems to … Read more

West Ham have an edge over Liverpool in Ruben Amorim race

West Ham could have an edge over Liverpool in Ruben Amorim race

David Moyes’ long-term future at West Ham United has been subject to intense speculation for the better half of the 2023/24 campaign, and recent events suggest this could be his last in the Hammers dugout. The Irons suffered a heartbreaking exit from the Europa League quarter-finals after falling to a 3-1 aggregate defeat at the … Read more

West Ham fall to late defeat against Leverkusen, can they turn it around next week?

West Ham fall to late defeat at Leverkusen, can they turn it around next week?

West Ham United fell to a late 2-0 defeat in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash against Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday evening. The odds were firmly stacked against the Hammers before kick-off, considering the remarkable form of the Bundesliga champions-elect, who are yet to taste defeat this season. It was unsurprising to … Read more

West Ham must capitalise on Newcastle’s injury crisis in high stakes showdown

West Ham must capitalise on Newcastle's injury crisis in high stakes showdown

The spotlight shines brightly on Tyneside as West Ham United travel north for a crucial Premier League clash against Newcastle United. This high-stakes encounter has the potential to significantly impact the race for European qualification, and the Hammers must capitalise on a vulnerable Newcastle side riddled with injuries. Riding a four-match unbeaten streak, West Ham … Read more

West Ham have Europa League windfall to thank for protection against PSR

Europa League windfall suggests continental form could be key for West Ham in PSR battle

West Ham United are not famous for being lavish spenders in the transfer market.  In fact, Mohammed Kudus, who joined for £38 million last summer, represents our most expensive acquisition since we forked out a club record £45m fee to sign Ivory Coast hero Sebastien Haller in 2019. However, we still need to be prudent … Read more

David Sullivan slams Premier League independent regulator plans

David Sullivan slams Premier League independent regulator plans

The beautiful game is facing a potential power struggle, with the introduction of the Football Governance Bill to Parliament.  This bill proposes an independent regulator for English football, raising concerns within the Premier League. Spearheading the opposition is West Ham United owner David Sullivan, who views the regulator as unnecessary government meddling in a “winning … Read more

Key midfielder to miss three of West Ham’s next four games after fresh ban

Key midfielder to miss three of West Ham's next four games after fresh ban

West Ham United have been rocked by a fresh ban that will keep key midfielder Edson Alvarez sidelined for three of the next four games across all competitions. The Mexican defensive midfielder has been a pivotal part of David Moyes’ setup since arriving at the London Stadium last summer, but he is set to miss … Read more

Boost for West Ham as Steidten remains a Hammer but Moyes future still in doubt

Boost for West Ham as Steidten remains a Hammer but Moyes future still in doubt

West Ham United will get to keep technical director Tim Steidten beyond this summer after Liverpool decided to look elsewhere for a sporting director. There were concerns the Hammers would struggle to convince Steidten to remain at London Stadium after links with a move to Anfield emerged as part of a restructuring plan. However, the … Read more