The West Ham Way Channel

"Frontrunners" | EX TRANSFER UPDATE

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's shaping up to be a very busy January for West Ham, with player exits on the cards and talks already underway for possible incoming players to get...

"January rebuild" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

18 Dec 2024

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West Ham are ready to sell Mohammed Kudus this January as we look to take on a mid-season rebuild, as the club eye a 'top level' striker to get season...

"Putting us to shame" | BOURNEMOUTH vs WEST HAM

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

West Ham travel to the south coast to face a high-flying Bournemouth side who are a club everything the Hammers are not - well organised, excellent st...

"A lot of business" | HUGE JANUARY FOR CLUB

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The January transfer window is looming and West Ham have much to get done in the new year, with player sales a major priority as funds are needed to b...

"Accepted" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

12 Dec 2024

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West Ham now appear set and ready to pull the trigger on Julen Lopetegui after his poor spell in charge of the club, as talks with Graham Potter advan...

"Impact on outcome" | LUNCHTIME CHINWAG

09 Dec 2024

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It's the first of the Lunchtime Chinwag show which will enable fans to discuss and bring up topics for discussion each week. This weeks show kicks of...

"Puts in perspective" | WEST HAM vs WOLVES

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The news of Michail Antonio has rocked the club and all fans which has reminded us what is really important in life, with the striker in a stable cond...

"Shocking" | LOPETEGUI BOMBSHELL

06 Dec 2024

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The chaos in east London appears no closer to calming following yesterday's debacle, as revelations of a huge fallout between Julen Lopetegui and Jean...

"Utterly pathetic" | J-LO GIFTED MORE TIME

05 Dec 2024

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The West Ham circus is firmly back in town as they make a U-Turn and offer Julen Lopetegui more time to turn around this dire season #westham #lopete...

"Unsustainable" | LEICESTER vs WEST HAM

02 Dec 2024

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West Ham must respond to the awful result and performance against Arsenal, as pressure again mounts on Julen Lopetegui #westham #leicestercity #premi...

"All parties" | HAMMERS IN FOR FERGUSON

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

West Ham are n reported to be frontrunners to sign Evan Ferguson this January on loan from Brighton, in what would be huge coup to help push the club ...

"Derail title bid" | WEST HAM vs ARSENAL

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

West Ham go into the London derby with title-chasing Arsenal with a new sense of belief following the performance & result at St James' Park on Monday...

"No brainer" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

27 Nov 2024

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West Ham seem to have finally decided on getting a striker that fits the mould of Michail Antonio - and they've identified Latte Lath of Middlesbrough...

"Clutching at straws" | KILMAN PLEADS WITH FANS

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

West Ham hierarchy are losing patience and could sack Julen Lopetegui as early as this week, although Max Kilman has pleaded for patience - as the tea...

"Final game" | NEWCASTLE vs WEST HAM

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julen Lopetegui is under huge pressure going into the Monday night clash with Newcastle at St James Park, with it likely to be his last if West Ham fa...

"Steidten will move" | FULLKRUG REPLACEMENT

22 Nov 2024

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"What was promised" | HAMMERS READY McATEE MOVE

20 Nov 2024

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West Ham must start to deliver on what has been talked about for a long time - in building a young & hungry side who want to compete James McAtee is ...

"Firing line" | CLUB IN CRISIS

18 Nov 2024

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West Ham are a club in total crisis with players wanting out, no discipline, Head Coach set for the sack and an owner who doesn't trust his Technical ...

"Disastrous" | FULLKRUG TO LEAVE

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The shambles of the season continues for West Ham with the news that Niclas Fullkrug is set to depart the club this January, despite barely playing an...

"Never proactive" | TERZIC IN LINE DESPITE DENIAL

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

West Ham walk a familair path again as they again decide to delay the inevitable by putting off Lopetegui crunch talks, despite favourite Edin Terzic ...

"A big downside" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following a summer which saw significant investment at West Ham, although now has many wondering if it will prove a success after such a poor start - ...

"A real chance" | LOPETEGUI MEETING

11 Nov 2024

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West Ham appear to be running out of patience with Julen Lopetegui as the poor performances and worrying signs continue under the Spaniard since his a...

"Baffling" | IRONS POOR AGAIN

10 Nov 2024

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It was another drab performance from West Ham as question marks linger over that the system and tactics are under Lopetegui Everton were poor also bu...

"Last in charge" | WEST HAM vs EVERTON

08 Nov 2024

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Its a game that Julen Lopetegui simply has to win, following an awful opening 6 months as Head Coach in east London Should West Ham lose to Everton t...

"Welcome to him" | ARSENAL EYE STEIDTEN

08 Nov 2024

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This season was supposed to be the one where we saw the true talent of Tim Steidten since his arrival at West Ham, however thus far its been pretty un...

"Matter of time" | J-LO REPLACEMENTS LINING UP

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The future of Julen Lopetegui is looking bleak, with the club already making the Everton game this weekend a must-win for the under-fire Head Coach T...

"Out of road" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The latest debacle sees the pressure mount on Julen Lopetegui, with concerns over a clear lack of understanding and tactics ExWHUEmployee has advised...

"Build on win" | NOTTINGHAM FOREST vs WEST HAM

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The victory over Manchester United last week needs to be built on as West Ham look to start climbing the table after a slow start to the season Notti...

"Same as Etihad" | STADIUM DEAL

30 Oct 2024

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LLDC no longer running the London Stadium means that the club have an opportunity to secure the long term lease of the stadium Which will enable (lik...

"Enough opportunity" | NEW GOALKEEPER FOR IRONS

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lucasz Fabianski coming into the side against Manchester United gave a clear indication on whether Julen Lopetegui rates Areola The club needs to pri...

"Fully deserved" | HAMMERS CONDEMN TEN HAAG TO SACK

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was far from a perfect display in east London on Sunday, but the win over Manchester United was a big one and one that has seen Erik ten Haag get s...

"Exploring options" | CLUB PLANNING J-LO CHANGE

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Its been reported that the club are planning a change in Head Coach already with concerns continuing to grow, as gossip intensifies over whether Jose ...

"Basics right" | WEST HAM vs MAN UTD

26 Oct 2024

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It feels like the first game of the Premier League season where a sacking could follow the result, with both Julen Lopetegui and Erik ten haag both un...

"Total breakdown" | IT'S WAR

23 Oct 2024

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There will not have been many fans who would have predicted such a fall from the optimism and excitement at the club just a few months ago, for it to ...

"Feels inevitable" | NO EXCUSES LEFT FOR J-LO

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 4-1 loss to Spurs feels a significant moment in whether Julen Lopetegui can be a success at West Ham, with serious doubts over his long term futur...

"A fortress" | STADIUM TALKS

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

West Ham are in talks with Newham Council to introduce a singing section at the London Stadium, which Mark feels could have a huge impact on the atmos...

"Make a statement" | SPURS vs WEST HAM

18 Oct 2024

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West Ham are buoyed by the 4-1 win over Ipswich while Spurs are reeling from squandering a 2-0 lead to lose at Brighton - making this a tasty encounte...

"Never ending" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's not been the start for Niclas Fullkrug that anyone would have hoped, and now the latest update from ExWHUEmployee reveals that its about to get a...

"Pressure to get right" | UMBRO DEAL SET

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Umbro are set to be confirmed as the kit manufacturer for West Ham in a new deal to remain Despite the club exploring other options including Nike an...

"Loyalty tested" | CLUB SETS JANUARY MOVE

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It may only be October but the noises over West Ham's January business is already commencing, with the club looking to replace Danny Ings who is surpl...

"Preparing for worst" | PAQUETA CASE BUILDING

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The case against Lucas Paqueta appears to be shifting, with momentum with the authorities, as the Brazil star faces the very real prospect of a severe...

"Pivotal for Lopetegui" | SOUCEK REBORN

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tomas Soucek has remarkably forced himself not only back into the fold at West Ham, but is becoming one of the 1st names on the teamsheets under Julen...

"Suggestive" | TAKEOVER TALKS & PLAYER UPDATES

09 Oct 2024

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The West Ham Way Patreon: You can check out The West Ham Way Podcast on our Patreon Site for EXCLUSIVE NEWS from famed club insider ExWHUEmployee plus...

"Looking bleak" | FURTHER PAQUETA CHARGES

08 Oct 2024

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The FA are now charging Lucas Paqueta further following the disapperance of his mobile phone which he was told to keep for further checks It once aga...

"Not impressed" | STEIDTEN ANGER AT CLUB

06 Oct 2024

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Its been reported this morning by the Sun that West Ham's Technical Director Tim Steidten is unhappy with the club for them walking away from the Jhon...

"Time is now" | WEST HAM vs IPSWICH

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is a huge match for West Ham and in particular Julen Lopetegui, who is under pressure to start showing his credentials as a top manager - after a c...

"Could be blessing" | BOWEN OUT OF ENGLAND SQUAD

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jarrod Bowen has been dropped by Lee Carsley for the next set of matches for England in a blow to the Hammers captain. However after such a poor star...

"Showed class" | TODIBO & KILMAN PARTNERSHIP SET

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jean-Clair Todibo has had a slow start to life at West Ham but he's now finally arrived and shown he is the 1st choice centre-back to partner Max Kilm...

"No excuses" | LOP GIVEN MEDIA RESBITE

30 Sep 2024

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The focus and scrutiny on Julen Lopetegui has eased thanks to our draw at Brentford and following Manchester Uniteds loss to Spurs - enabling the Hamm...

"Doesn't look good" | PAQUETA BLOW

29 Sep 2024

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New evidence in the case against Lucas Paqueta shows a payment from his family to Luis Enrique, which poses a worrying picture for the West Ham star a...

"Better team" | HAMMERS RESPOND WITH HARD FOUGHT DRAW

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

West Ham responded after a very tough week with a hard-fought draw at Brentford after coming from behind thanks to a Tomas Soucek goal Mark talks th...

"Pressure mounting" | LIVERPOOL vs WEST HAM

24 Sep 2024

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Pressure is mounting on Julen Lopetegui following a poor start to the season - with the trip to Liverpool not ideal in responding. Hammers fans will b...

"Pressure very much on" | LOP ALREADY FEELING HEAT

22 Sep 2024

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Mark talks the fallout from the Chelsea result and performance, with pressure already mounting on Julen Lopetegui, with the Head Coach needing to deli...

"Breathe belief" | WEST HAM vs CHELSEA

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark previews the London derby against Chelsea this weekend in the early Premier League kickoff, with Julen Lopetegui provided an opportunity to showc...

"Make things happen" | SUMMERVILLE READY

19 Sep 2024

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Mark talks the form of Crysencio Summerville, with the winger clearly doing enough to show he should have a starting role for Julen Lopetegui this wee...

"Fans will lose patience" | LOP MUST AVOID MOYES REPEAT

18 Sep 2024

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Mark talks the recent concerns from the lineup and display at Fulham, which mirrored the issues created by David Moyes - as fans will lose patience fa...

"Cannot be ignored" | TODIBO MUST START

17 Sep 2024

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Mark talks the form of Mavropanos following another error leading to a goal against Fulham, with Lopetegui surely now needing to start summer signing ...

"Would be statement" | FULHAM vs WEST HAM

13 Sep 2024

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Mark previews our return to Premier League football in the London derby with Fulham at Craven Cottage The West Ham Way Patreon: You can check out Th...

"Considered striker" | BOWEN FRONTMAN

09 Sep 2024

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Mark talks the situation surrounding the West Ham attacking setup - with a clear need to move Mohammed Kudus from the left. There is a clear solution ...

"Blown out water" | SOLER DILEMMA

07 Sep 2024

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Mark talks the 9th signing of the summer Carlos Soler and the huge issues set to face the club should we want to keep the player at the end of the sea...

"Would have been done" | INGS STAY BLOCKED DURAN MOVE

06 Sep 2024

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Mark talks the striker situation with it looking clear we have missed out in not signing Jhon Duran this summer, with Danny Ings stay preventing the c...

"Huge test" | WEST HAM vs MAN CITY

31 Aug 2024

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Mark previews the Premier League encounter with Manchester City as the champions look to build on their formidable start to the season The West Ham W...

"In plain sight" | CUP DRAW SHAME

31 Aug 2024

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Mark talks the 3rd Round Carabao Cup draw which has seen a change to the format which favours the 'bigger' clubs, in a worrying and shameful process ...

"Disaster signing" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talk the latest update from ExWHUEmployee with much business expected as West Ham look to get vital sales over the line ahead of bringing in Carl...

"Chance to impress" | WEST HAM vs BOURNEMOUTH

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark previews our Carabao Cup 1st round tie against Bournemouth at the London Stadium, as the club look to prioritise the domestic cups as no European...

"Lift off" | IRONS GET SEASON STARTED

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark reviews the London derby victory over Crystal Palace which sees our Hammers claim the first points of the season under Julen Lopetegui, with some...

"Gone quiet" | CLUB SILENCING CRITICS

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the summer transfer window so far with the club showing real intent and ambition to silence those who doubted the changes put in place this...

"Confidence in deal" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the latest update from ExWHUEmployee, with the club now targeting further incoming players as Aaron Wan-Bissaka gets set to be confirmed as...

"Monumental" | DHARMESH UPDATE

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks to Dharmesh Sheth from Sky Sports over the latest West Ham transfer news, with the club closing in on the stunning signing of Jean Clair-To...

"Ruthless" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE TRANSFER UPDATE

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the latest transfer news from ExWHUEmployee, with the club now set to target 2 new defenders after the exit of Kurt Zouma The West Ham Way...

"Impressed with leadership" | BOWEN FRONTRUNNER

06 Aug 2024

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"Must improve" | LOPETEGUI ADMITS LOTS TO DO

04 Aug 2024

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Mark talks the latest pre-season loss this time to Crystal Palace, with the team needing to show much improvement against Celta Vigo next week ahead o...

"Announcement today" | HUGE TRANSFER UPDATE

02 Aug 2024

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Mark talks the latest transfer news as West Ham continue to show real intent this summer The West Ham Way Patreon: You can check out The West Ham Way...

"On brink" | WEST HAM CLOSE ON WAN-BISSAKA

29 Jul 2024

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Mark provides the latest update on Aaron Wan-Bissaka and our ongoing chase for Jhon Duran of Aston Villa The West Ham Way Patreon: You can check out ...

"Frustration" | CLUB NEED TO DELIVER

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the frustration that is beginning to build as the club continue to fail on landing key targets this summer, although there is hope that goo...

"Zouma finished" | IRONS FALL TO WOLVES

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the latest pre-season friendly with West Ham losing 3-1 to Wolves in Florida, with the fitness of Kurt Zouma a huge concern The West Ham W...

"Nearing conclusion" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the latest update from ExWHUEmployee as the club look to conclude deals for key targets whilst taking a huge U-Turn on Lewis Orford The We...

"Tough to take" | DHARMESH UPDATE

25 Jul 2024

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Mark talks with Dharmesh from Sky Sports regarding the latest on West Ham transfers after a very busy day in east London The West Ham Way Patreon: Yo...

"Love the style of football" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE

22 Jul 2024

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"Cleared to play" | PAQUETA TO REMAIN

22 Jul 2024

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Mark talks the news of Lucas Paqueta now set to stay and be available for West Ham next season The West Ham Way Patreon: You can check out The West H...

"Favourites" | TRANSFER UPDATE

21 Jul 2024

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Mark talks the latest on West Ham transfer news as the club look to battle with rivals Spurs for Ivan Toney The West Ham Way Patreon: You can check o...

"Open to sell" | STEDITEN IN BRAZIL FOR TALKS

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the latest from West Ham with Tim Steidten in Brazil to meet with Lucas Paqueta as his future at the club remaining in doubt COME ON ENGLA...

“Will accelerate” | DHARMESH TRANSFER UPDATE

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As part of a series this summer, Dharmesh Sheth joins The West Ham Way Channel to talks West Ham transfer news, with the Sky Sports reporter providing...

"This week" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark provides the latest transfer update from ExWHUEmployee - with West Ham now ramping up the pursuits as key targets are clear this summer #footbal...

"Once trusted" | SOUCEK & JWP FACE CHOP

09 Jun 2024

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Mark talks the news that Tomas Soucek and James Ward-Prowse do not feature in Julen Lopeteguis plans as West Ham Head Coach The West Ham Way Patreon:...

"Lure to east London" | HAMMERS TARGET EN NESYRI

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark discusses the latest West Ham striker hunt with the club making En Nesyri a top target while we are linked again to Roma striker Tammy Abraham T...

"Impressed by Lopetegui" | JOHNSON RESUMES TALKS

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the latest twist in the Ben Johnson saga, with the player now reconsidering his options after talks with new Head Coach Julen Lopetegui Th...

"New signing" | DOWNES GIVEN IRONS LIFELINE

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the news surrounding Flynn Downes, as West Ham give the midfielder a chance under the new regime despite strong interest from Southampton ...

"He'll be sold" | ZOUMA FACES EXIT

04 Jun 2024

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Mark talks the latest in the news with Kurt Zouma understood to be up for sale as the club make Max Kilman a top target this summer The West Ham Way ...

"Talks with club" | GUILHERME PROGRESS

02 Jun 2024

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Mark discussed the latest transfer news surrounding the club this summer, as West Ham gear up for overhaul The West Ham Way Patreon: You can check ou...

"All but dead" | HAMMERS TURN ATTENTIONS

01 Jun 2024

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Mark talks the latest in West Ham transfer news with the 11th hour U-turn from Fabricio Bruno - with Tim Steidten left scrambling to resolve the situa...

"No messing" | 1ST SIGNING IN & EXITS ON CARDS

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the latest surrounding this summers transfer window with West Ham kicking things off quickly with Fabricio Bruno confirmed as the clubs 1st...

"Haven't done homework" | MAGPIES WANT BOWEN

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark discusses the latest news surrounding Jarrod Bowen with Newcastle reported to have made him their number one target, although there is little hop...

"Club will sue" | PAQUETA CHARGE LATEST

27 May 2024

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Mark talks the latest surrounding Lucas Paqueta following the FA's decision to formally charge the player for spot fixing, as the player faces a lifet...

"Back to tradition" | NEW WEST HAM KIT UPDATE

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the latest surrounding the new home kit for next season, with West Ham now going back to a more traditional look for 2024/25 The West Ham ...

"Straight to work" | NEW IRONS HEAD COACH

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the appointment of Julen Lopetegui, with the former Spain & Real Madrid joining Tim Stediten to lead a new era in east London with club exp...

"Big part of project" | KUDUS STAYING

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the latest surrounding the future of Mohammed Kudus, with the Hammers & Ghana star committing his immediate future to the club despite much...

"Complete overhaul" | HAMMERS SET FOR HUGE SUMMER

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark talks the update from ExWHUEmployee in that Tim Steidtens West Ham revolution is set to take shape this summer with Julen Lopetegui working in co...

"Oh, the irony" | MAN CITY vs WEST HAM

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark previews our final game of the 23/24 Premier League season, with West Ham taking on Man City who can secure the title with a win - and London riv...

"End of an era" | WEST HAM vs LUTON

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark previews our final home Premier League match of the season with now the club fighting for pride and a top half finish, with David Moyes set to sa...