--- title: "West Ham morning news round-up – 24th August 2019" canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2019/08/24/west-ham-morning-news-round-up-24th-august-2019/" type: "post" language: "en-GB" author: "Read Everything" section: "West Ham News" published: "2019-08-24T07:30:00Z" modified: "2019-08-24T07:30:00Z" --- # West Ham morning news round-up – 24th August 2019 The news cycle surrounding West Ham never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place. * * * ### [Hammers fans tear into Zabaleta as he discusses his final season](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/hammers-fans-tear-into-zabaleta-as-he-discusses-his-final-season/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1156974109-300x300.jpg) West Ham United supporters have surprisingly fired criticism towards Pablo Zabaleta, as he discussed his final season in the Premier League. The … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/hammers-fans-tear-into-zabaleta-as-he-discusses-his-final-season/) * * * ### [Fans react as Lanzini confirms he wants West Ham stay](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/fans-react-as-lanzini-confirms-he-wants-west-ham-stay/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1164563247-300x300.jpg) Masses of West Ham United fans are jubilant on social media after Manuel Lanzini has confirmed his intentions to sign a new long-term contract at the … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/fans-react-as-lanzini-confirms-he-wants-west-ham-stay/) * * * ### [Chris Kavanagh to referee Watford vs West Ham – why it's a good omen](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/chris-kavanagh-to-referee-watford-vs-west-ham-why-its-a-good-omen/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1160825771-300x300.jpg) Chris Kavanagh has been appointed as the referee for West Ham United's match against Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday, and it provides a very … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/chris-kavanagh-to-referee-watford-vs-west-ham-why-its-a-good-omen/) * * * ### [West Ham Predicted XI: Watford (A)](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/west-ham-predicted-xi-watford-a/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1168582423-1-300x300.jpg) West Ham United continue their Premier League campaign with another away trip, this time across the capital to Watford. Like West Ham, Watford have … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/west-ham-predicted-xi-watford-a/) * * * ### [Watford dealt triple injury blow – and West Ham must take advantage](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/watford-dealt-triple-injury-blow-and-west-ham-must-take-advantage/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1168606753-300x300.jpg) Watford have been dealt a triple injury blow ahead of West Ham United's visit on Saturday, and Manuel Pellegrini's side must take advantage.\ Both … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/watford-dealt-triple-injury-blow-and-west-ham-must-take-advantage/) * * * ### [Combined XI: Watford (A)](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/combined-xi-watford-a/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1148675860-300x300.jpg) This week's edition of our Read West Ham combined XI looks at London neighbours Watford ahead of Saturday's clash. West Ham United and Watford can … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/combined-xi-watford-a/) * * * ### [Hammers fans call for Noble to start against Watford](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/hammers-fans-call-for-noble-to-start-against-watford/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1156974137-300x300.jpg) Plenty of West Ham United fans are desperate to see Manuel Pellegrini start returning club captain Mark Noble at Watford on Saturday. Noble hasn't … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/hammers-fans-call-for-noble-to-start-against-watford/) * * * ### [Key Battles: Watford (A)](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/key-battles-watford-a/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1168638449-300x300.jpg) West Ham have to stop relying on this man to bail them out of trouble. Last weekend showed the defensive frailties in midfield and defence. Watford … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/key-battles-watford-a/) * * * ### [Lawrenson questions whether Wilshere will come good at West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/lawrenson-questions-whether-wilshere-will-come-good-at-west-ham/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1164563104-300x300.jpg) Mark Lawrenson has been brutally honest in his Premier League GW3 predictions, admitting his doubt that Jack Wilshere will come good at West Ham … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/lawrenson-questions-whether-wilshere-will-come-good-at-west-ham/) * * * ### [Opposition View: Watford (A)](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/opposition-view-watford-a/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1145464950-300x300.jpg) West Ham United travel to Watford this weekend, where both teams will be fighting it out for their first three points of the season at Vicarage … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/opposition-view-watford-a/) * * * ### [Pellegrini blocks Holland exit ahead of Newport clash](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/pellegrini-blocks-holland-exit-ahead-of-newport-clash/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1167175688-2-300x300.jpg) Manuel Pellegrini has discounted the chance of exciting U23 starlet Nathan Holland leaving on loan in the near future and expects him to feature in … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/pellegrini-blocks-holland-exit-ahead-of-newport-clash/) * * * ### [West Ham Central Q&A: Watford (A)](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/west-ham-central-qa-watford-a/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1167405280-300x300.jpg) West Ham United are in search of their first three points of the season when they travel to Vicarage Road on Saturday to face Watford, a side with … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/west-ham-central-qa-watford-a/) * * * ### [Revealed: Who are West Ham's most disliked rivals?](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/revealed-who-are-west-hams-most-disliked-rivals/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1167181202-300x300.jpg) It should come as no surprise that West Ham United fans consider Tottenham Hotspur as the club's biggest rivals – but which other teams make the top … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/revealed-who-are-west-hams-most-disliked-rivals/) * * * ### [Opposition Dangerman: Watford (A)](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/opposition-dangerman-watford-a/) ![](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/08/1167198062-300x300.jpg) West Ham United have been boosted by an array of positive team news ahead of the trip to Watford this weekend. Club captain Mark Noble, Felipe … [Read More](https://readwestham.com/2019/08/23/opposition-dangerman-watford-a/) * * * For more stories similar to those above, visit the [Read West Ham homepage](https://readwestham.com/). You can also add this site to your newsletter offering in [your settings](https://readwestham.com/account-details/).