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‘Why’s this clown my manager’ – Some Hammers fans fuming at what Moyes told SkySports
West Ham United returned to Premier League action with a 2-0 loss at the hands of Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, and the defeat dealt a blow on their survival chances. The Hammers are currently a spot above the relegation zone due to a superior goal difference than Bournemouth, and they can’t afford to lose tomorrow’s game against Tottenham Hotspur. They face Chelsea afterwards and will travel to Manchester United for the penultimate game of the Premier League. Nevertheless, West Ham have a realistic chance of surviving relegation as they have crucial six-pointers against Norwich City, Watford and Aston Villa on the last day of the campaign, and manager David Moyes doesn’t rule out the battle going down to the wire. “I’ve always felt it was going to be tight, I always thought it migh...
‘Pathetic’, ‘Why tweet this’ – Some Hammers fans react to Fabianski’s bizarre post following Wolves loss
West Ham United resumed their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Wolverhampton Wanderers at the London Stadium on Saturday. It was their 17th loss of the season, and only a superior goal difference currently separates them from the relegation zone as they are level on points with 18th-placed Bournemouth. The Hammers were poor for the majority of the game, registering only two shots on target, and none particularly troubled Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio. David Moyes was without injured striker Sebastian Haller and centre-back Angello Ogbonna, and the West Ham manager will hope to have the duo back for Tuesday’s derby with Tottenham Hotspur. Despite playing out a goalless draw until the 72nd minute, the visitors never stopped threatening to score, and Raul Jimenez ope...
Hammers chief shares plans that could aid fans’ return, Levy has similar ideas
West Ham United vice-chairman Karren Brady has admitted that she is lobbying hard for the return of fans to stadiums in the English Premier League. The top-flight resumed action on Wednesday after 100 days of an enforced break caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Hammers and co are playing the remaining nine league fixtures in 2019-20 behind closed doors, and it remains to be seen if fans will be allowed back into stadiums next season. Brady is hoping it happens soon, though, and she has shared plans that could aid fans’ return. “The biggest change by far is the missing supporters. It is, after all, all their hopes and dreams that we live for. Watching the games on TV on Wednesday night, it is clear we need them back — and quickly. I for one am lobbying hard for that,” the West Ham chie...
Pundit reckons West Ham’s attacking target would be more interested in joining Tottenham
Former Premier League striker and pundit Kevin Phillips reckons that Olivier Giroud would turn down the chance to sign for West Ham. He also believes that Tottenham would be a more attractive option for Giroud. He said to Football Insider: “I do not think he would be tempted by a move to West Ham. “We do not know what league West Ham are going to be in yet. If they do survive you would presume they will be scrapping relegation again next year. “Having come from a side like Chelsea, does he want that? At Tottenham, he could be challenging for a European spot. I know where I would rather be. “Yes, you want to play week in, week out but Harry has had his injury problems at Spurs. He has been injured every season for the last two or three. “Tottenham have the new stadium as well which is a pul...
Report: West Ham looking to sign 25-yr-old midfielder, ready to meet his wage demands
West Ham are interested in signing the Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko this summer. As per reports (via Sportwitness), the player is no longer in Frank Lampard’s first team plans and he will be allowed to leave. West Ham are prepared to sign the 25-year-old on a permanent deal and they are ready to meet his wage demands as well. AC Milan are keen on the player as well but they are not financially as well equipped as the Hammers. It will be interesting to see if West Ham manage to sign the player in the coming months. Bakayoko has done well in Serie A and Ligue 1 during his loan spells with Milan and Monaco after struggling to make his mark in the Premier League. If West Ham can get the best out of him, he could improve them a lot. The midfielder was highly rated during his time in Fran...
Report: 23-yr-old’s agent claims West Ham are set to submit an offer for his client this summer
West Ham have been linked with a move for the Argentine full-back Gonzalo Montiel. The player’s agent has now claimed that the Hammers are likely to make an offer for his client soon. His agent said (via Sportwitness): “There are several teams that have called and are interested in Montiel. West Ham already sent an offer in January and I think they’ll also make one in this market. And on the Italian side an offer could also come”. David Moyes needs to improve his defensive options and Montiel could prove to be a good signing for his team. The likes of Fredericks are simply not good enough for an ambitious Premier League side and West Ham must look to bring in better players if they want to progress. Montiel is highly talented and he could develop into a star for West Ham with a bit of coac...
Report: Hammers rule out bidding for £110,000-a-wk striker, but his club could offer him for Rice
According to The Athletic’s Simon Johnson, West Ham United have ruled out making a bid for Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi with his £110,000-a-week wages putting them and other suitors off. It’s one of the reasons why Crystal Palace are no longer interested in the Belgian despite spending a £1 million loan fee on him and paying all of his salary when they took him to Selhurst Park for the second half of last season. Batshuayi is way down the pecking order at Chelsea and he isn’t in boss Frank Lampard’s first-team plans. The Stamford Bridge outfit would love to sell him, and will attempt to get a large sum for his signature after asking Borussia Dortmund for £50 million in 2018. Chelsea want close to the £33 million they paid Marseille for Batshuayi’s signature in 2016, and w...
Report: West Ham preparing an offer for 24-yr-old forward, star could cost £18m
West Ham are keen on signing the Amiens forward Serhou Guirassy this summer. As per L’Equipe, Rennes are keen on the player as well and the Hammers will have to move quickly to secure his services. The report further claims that West Ham are preparing an offer for the forward. The Hammers could use some depth in their attack and Guirassy would be ideal for them. The 24-year-old Amiens forward has 9 Ligue 1 goals to his name this season and those numbers are likely to improve once he plays for a better side. West Ham could use someone like him alongside Haller next season. Guirassy is a powerful target man who will improve the Hammers aerially and he will hold up the ball to bring others into the game. His arrival would give Moyes the chance to use a different tactical approach if needed. A...
Report shares the two things that could see Soucek leave West Ham
According to The Athletic’s Roshane Thomas, West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek is keen to extend his loan deal at the London Stadium in order to finish the Premier League campaign with the club. The Czech Republic international joined the Hammers on loan till the rest of the season from Slavia Prague in January, and the £4 million deal is set to expire at the end of June. However, an extension is on the cards, and an option to move permanently for around £15 million was included in the deal. Soucek has settled down in London with his family and wants to be playing for West Ham next season, but that won’t happen if they don’t retain their Premier League status at the end of the campaign. The 25-year-old will leave should the Hammers fail to escape relegation, but he could also lea...
Wilshere says West Ham legend made him fall in love with football
West Ham United midfielder Jack Wilshere has named Paolo Di Canio as the player who made him fall in love with football. The Italian spent four-and-a-half seasons with the Hammers, scoring 51 goals in 141 appearances before leaving for Charlton Athletic ahead of the 2003-04 season. Di Canio was the Hammer of the Year after his second season at the London club, winning the BBC Goal of the Season for his a flying volley against Wimbledon. Apparently, the Italian was inspiring a young Wilshere who attended his first West Ham game in April 2000, and he took to Twitter to react thus to the club’s post: Di canio 😍😍 sorry skip 🤫😘 https://t.co/WgNWVGikB4 — Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) June 1, 2020 Wilshere is a lifelong Hammers fan, but the England internation...
West Ham United make enquiry for 20-year-old midfielder from AC Milan: report
West Ham United have enquired over the availability of AC Milan midfielder Marco Brescianini, a report from Calciomercato claims. The Hammers are likely to make additions to the squad during the next transfer window but their spending could be limited with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the east London outfit could look into bargain deals during the summer and it appears that Brescianini has grabbed their attention. The Italian has already turned 20 but he has yet to make his senior bow with the Rossoneri. Still, he has impressed for the youth side where he has played in both the central and defensive midfield positions. He has mostly featured in the former of those roles where he has bagged seven goals and one assist from 14 appearances. As such, he is more...
Report: West Ham can sign versatile defensive target for €25m this summer
West Ham have been linked with a move for the Bologna right back Takehiro Tomiyasu. As per reports (via Sportwitness), Premier League outfit Southampton are keeping tabs on the versatile defender as well. Tomiyasu can play as a centre back if needed and he would be a good addition to David Moyes’s side. The Hammers need to bring in a quality right back this summer. They should be looking to bring in someone better than Fredericks if they want to return to the top half of the table. West Ham need to cut out their mediocre players from their starting lineup in order to improve as a team. They have Cresswell, Ogbonna and Diop at the back but the absence of a reliable right back has let them down this season. West Ham have been linked with Gonzalo Montiel in the recent weeks as well and it wil...
