The West Ham Way

"Strike while irons hot" | STADIUM CHANGES

08 Mar 2025

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West Ham are clearly concerned with the lack of love from fans surrounding the stadium, with the club in talks with fans to make changes This is the ...

"Must be addressed" | NEW KEEPER w/ GONZO

07 Mar 2025

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Mark is joined by Gonzo ( @HammersChatForum ) to discuss the importance of bringing in a new goalkeeper this summer, with it clear that the club is l...

"On front foot" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

06 Mar 2025

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West Ham are not waiting until the end of the season to commence our busy summer transfer window, with the club aiming to race ahead in the pursuit of...

"They're a mess" | TODIBO TO STAY PUT

04 Mar 2025

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Despite the rumours of Man United moving for Jean-Clair Todibo this summer, its looking more likely he will stay in east London and flourish under Gra...

"Loves club" | NEW SCARLES DEAL

03 Mar 2025

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Despite Ollie Scarles only signing a new deal in October 2024, West Ham are not sitting still as we have done before, by recognising his incredible st...

"Incredible impact" | POSITIVE END TO TOUGH SEASON

28 Feb 2025

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Graham Potter may well have only arrived in east London 7 weeks ago, but his impact in that time has been very impressive, as West Ham look to end a t...

"They've been awful" | WEST HAM v LEICESTER

26 Feb 2025

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West Ham are looking to record back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time this season, as we look to build on the stunning away victory ...

"Primed " | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

25 Feb 2025

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West Ham are lining up a summer move for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, with the former Manchester City defender set to replace Mavropanos, who is understood ...

"Best this season" | NEW ERA UP & RUNNING

23 Feb 2025

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West Ham produced the performance of the season so far, to support Graham Potters claims that the side are responding and turning a corner since his a...

"Disrupt them again" | ARSENAL v WEST HAM

21 Feb 2025

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West Ham may well have been underwhelming in the loss to Brentford last weekend, however there is certainly a confidence in the air that Graham Potter...

"Meetings taking place" | EX : CLUB IN DAVID TALKS

18 Feb 2025

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West Ham have begun talks with the representatives of Jonathan David regarding a potential move to east London this summer, however it's known that th...

"He was a disgrace" | AWFUL SEASON CONTINUES

16 Feb 2025

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It was a stark reminder of where West Ham currently are - a well below par team that could be a contender to go down The first half display against B...

"Win is needed" | WEST HAM v BRENTFORD

14 Feb 2025

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West Ham host Brentford in what is arguably the first match where Graham Potter will feel the pressure to get all 3 points, with the club facing Arsen...

"Formally named" | PAQUETA LATEST

12 Feb 2025

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West Ham and Lucas Paqueta have been dealt a huge blow in his battle to prove his innocence in the betting allegation scandal, with the ringleader nam...

"Instruct agent" | FULLKRUG WANTS OUT

11 Feb 2025

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Niclas Fullkrug has instructed his agent to find him a new club with an exit this summer almost certain to happen, to draw an end to a disastous signi...

"Top target" | MAN UTD WANT TODIBO

10 Feb 2025

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West Ham will permanently sign Jean-Clair Todibo this summer from Nice, however reports in the press say Manchester United are ready to sign the defen...

"Take opportunity" | ASHWORTH LINKED

09 Feb 2025

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Reports suggest that Dan Ashworth is keen to get back into football, with West Ham at this stage his most likely destination - however its understood ...

"Must get right" | SUMMER STRIKER PRIORITY

08 Feb 2025

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As the January window closes and West Ham get settled into life under Graham Potter, one eye is now firmly on the summer & next season, with the strik...

"Brimming with confidence" | CHESLEA v WEST HAM

02 Feb 2025

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Graham Potter returns to Stamford Bridge for the first time since being sacked by the west London club, as he takes his West Ham side who are full of ...

"Not messing around" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

02 Feb 2025

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West Ham have finally reached an agreement with Brighton for the loan deal of Evan Ferguson, with the player set for a medical - although there is lat...

"Get it right" | FERGUSON DEAL CRUCIAL

01 Feb 2025

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West Ham are locked in talks with Brighton over a deal for Evan Ferguson, however it must be the right one for the club, with the Irish striker alread...

"Tread carefully" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

31 Jan 2025

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West Ham are closing in on the signing of Evan Ferguson from Brighton, with the Ireland international keen on a move to east London The move though c...

"Decided" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE UPDATE

28 Jan 2025

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As the January transfer window is in its final week, West Ham have now decided that Evan Ferguson of Brighton is our number one target - as the Seagul...

"Outstanding" | CORNER BEING TURNED

27 Jan 2025

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The Graham Potter era is very much taking shape with West Ham producing an outstanding display against Aston Villa to show that a new era is commencin...

"Relief at change" | TODIBO FUTURE

26 Jan 2025

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Jean-Clair Todibo is itching to get back to action to repay the club for his hefty transfer, with it set to be made officially permanent in the summer...

"Termination agreed" | STEIDTEN LEAVES

25 Jan 2025

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West Ham have parted ways with Tim Steidten, with the German now having left the country as the club look to close a deal for Ajax striker Bran Brobbe...

"Expected" | ASTON VILLA v WEST HAM

24 Jan 2025

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West Ham are set to welcome back both Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville, in what is a huge boost for the club and of course Graham Potter Our Ha...

"Close" | EX: TRANSFER UPDATE

24 Jan 2025

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West Ham appear to be hellbent on making things difficult this January with a clear lack of strategy in terms of our negotiating, however despite this...

"Partnership" | WEST HAM & AMAZON DEAL

22 Jan 2025

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West Ham are in talks with US giant Amazon over a partnership which would see Jeff Bezos' company be the clubs main sponsor and have the London Stadiu...

"Worrying update" | TODIBO TIMELINE BLOW

20 Jan 2025

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Graham Potter has been dealt a blow in regards to Jean Clair-Todibo, who is out of action for a number of weeks, whilst there is a clear issue with Ma...

"Fit the mould" | EXWHUEMPLOYEE TRANSFER UPDATE

10 Jan 2025

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Now the Head Coach situation is resolved, West Ham are now switching attention to the January transfer window, as we look to rectify issues within the...

"New era" | ASTON VILLA vs WEST HAM

10 Jan 2025

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A new era in east London is underway as Graham Potter leads West Ham for the first time in our 3rd Round FA Cup showdown against Aston Villa - with th...

"He gets it" | POTTER ERA BEGINS

09 Jan 2025

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Graham Potter is now officially the new West Ham Head Coach, as he replaces Julen Lopetegui, with Potter outlining his vision and excitement for the f...

"At last!" | CLUB SACK LOPETEGUI

08 Jan 2025

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The awful tenure of Julen Lopetegui is over as the club confirm that the Spaniard has been sacked, with Graham Potter now set to take over having sign...

"Knife edge" | LOP ON BRINK AS STEIDTEN BANNED

06 Jan 2025

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It's been a day of chaos in east London as Tim Stediten is banned (again) from the clubs training ground and 1st team. However, the club appear to hav...

"Can't go on" | EX: LOPETEGUI UPDATE

05 Jan 2025

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West Ham have now conceded 9 goals in the last 2 matches, however regardless, the club seem hell bent on sticking with Julen Lopetegui, despite the wr...

"Talks commence" | EX TRANSFER UPDATE

04 Jan 2025

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"Perfect.. for them!" | MAN CITY vs WEST HAM

03 Jan 2025

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West Ham travel north to face a very out-of-form Manchester City, however the feeling is that this is the perfect fixture for Pep Guardiola - with ver...

"Talks ongoing" | TIME IS NOW FOR SULLIVAN

02 Jan 2025

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Pressure and attention is now very much shifting onto David Sullivan with the replacement for poor-appointment Julen Lopetegui losing patience with th...

"Horrendous" | BOWEN BLOW & SULLIVAN SHAME

31 Dec 2024

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The new year is kicking off for West Ham much like 2024 is ending, in complete disaster Jarrod Bowen is out for 2 months at least while David Sulliva...

"Out of excuses" | SOUTHAMPTON vs WEST HAM

26 Dec 2024

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"Signs of belief" | WEST HAM vs BRIGHTON

20 Dec 2024

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West Ham are certainly still not where we need to be, but the recent results have given some hope that things may be set to turn under Julen Lopetegui...

"Frontrunners" | EX TRANSFER UPDATE

19 Dec 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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"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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...