After three months out of action, Tomas Soucek returned for West Ham in Friday’s Championship 1-1 draw against Queens Park Rangers at the London Stadium. The midfielder stepped up his recovery from an ankle injury by playing in a behind-closed-doors friendly during the international break. However, few would have expected Nuno Espirito Santo to start … Read more
Relegation from the Premier League could easily have sent West Ham into freefall, but Nuno Espirito Santo’s decision to remain at the helm has paid off handsomely. Following the conclusion of the first international break of the season, the Hammers enter their next set of Championship fixtures buoyed by four wins and a draw from … Read more
West Ham United’s resurgence under Nuno Espirito Santo has been recognised, with the Portuguese manager and defender Konstantinos Mavropanos confirmed as the Sky Bet Championship’s Manager and Player of the Month for September. It is exactly the turnaround West Ham needed after a sluggish start to life in the second tier, after the Hammers took … Read more
After nearly three weeks away, the Championship returns with a capital derby on Friday night as West Ham United welcome Queens Park Rangers to the London Stadium. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side currently sit second, just two points behind Swansea, meaning a win would see them temporarily move top of the standings. Despite a number of … Read more
West Ham United have opened contract negotiations with long-serving midfielder Tomas Soucek, according to Claret & Hugh. The Hammers are taking proactive steps to secure the Czech Republic international’s long-term future at the London Stadium. Soucek, whose current deal runs until the summer of 2027, has established himself as a key figure since arriving from … Read more
Continuing his superb international form, West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos was once again the standout performer in Greece’s goalless draw with Germany. The 28-year-old ‘gladiator’ was instrumental in Greece’s shock 1-0 win over Germany at the end of September and delivered a similarly commanding display in Thessaloniki. Mavropanos registered a game-high 14 clearances, repeatedly extinguishing … Read more
Wales manager Craig Bellamy has emerged as a leading contender to succeed Nuno Espirito Santo at West Ham United, according to HammersDotNews. While Nuno remains in charge and has West Ham competing near the top of the Championship, speculation is mounting over his potential successor in East London. Bellamy, currently head coach of the Wales … Read more
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has launched a £150 million defamation lawsuit against the BBC in the High Court after a controversial Panorama documentary aired earlier this year, according to The Telegraph. The legal action relates to the broadcast of ‘Predator: The Billionaire Football Boss’, a programme which featured serious historic allegations made by … Read more
West Ham midfielder Divine Mukasa has been promoted to the England Under-21 squad ahead of their remaining 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, marking a significant milestone in the young midfielder’s rapid career progression. The talented prospect is currently on loan at West Ham United from Manchester City, where he was once dubbed ‘unbelievable’ by … Read more
West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos produced a defensive masterclass at the heart of Greece’s backline, helping his side earn a famous 1-0 victory away to Germany in the UEFA Nations League. Turning in an outstanding display at the WWK Arena, the towering centre-back was instrumental in frustrating Germany’s star-studded attack and securing a memorable clean … Read more