Former Premier League and England goalkeeper has claimed West Ham manager David Moyes will be looking to sign a top defender this summer. This follows a report from Eurosport claiming the Hammers could look to sign lesser-seen Manchester United ace Phil Jones. Although much of the 29-year-old’s absence can be put down to injury, there’s […]
Former Premier League striker Kevin Phillips believes West Ham will ‘definitely’ look to sign a central midfielder as cover for Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek this summer. The Hammers have been wholeheartedly exceeding expectations this season and remain on the brink of European qualification. However, a recent injury to Rice has highlighted the lack of strength […]
Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman has singled out individual errors as a potential cause should West Ham miss out on a top-four finish this season. The Hammers were beaten 3-2 by Newcastle on Saturday afternoon and all three goals came via mistakes, with experienced defender Craig Dawson sent off following two bookable offences. Osman, who […]
BBC pundit and former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has predicted West Ham will come up short at St James’ Park against Newcastle United. David Moyes’ side remains in pursuit of UEFA Champions League qualification for next season, sitting in fourth place ahead of the seven-game run in. Having recently afforded themselves some breathing space, Steve […]
Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal striker Alan Smith has been sharing the love around the West Ham squad – opting to praise stars other than Jesse Lingard. Unsurprisingly the Manchester United loanee has been receiving plaudits aplenty recently having made a huge impact since arriving in east London – scoring eight goals and assisting four […]
Former West Ham winger Trevor Sinclair has leapt to the defence of the fanbase after talkSPORT reporter Ian Abrahams attributed this season’s success to their absence from the London Stadium. Abrahams, commonly known as the ‘Moose’ is himself a Hammer, made the claim whilst appearing on the station’s Breakfast show with Alan Brazil (06:00am 16/04/21): “I do think […]
West Ham have teamed up with rock band Iron Maiden to release a new away kit and training range. The link comes as frontman Steve Harris is a famous Hammer, who famously brandishes the club crest on his guitar. Now, the band’s name appears on the club’s new away shirt as worn by forward, Said Benrahma […]
Former Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has sensationally claimed Premier League defenders would rather face up against Sergio Aguero than West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen. Bowen has proven to be an astute signing for the Hammers after arriving for £22m (The Guardian) back in January 2020. Often utilised as a winger with an unrivalled work […]
West Ham head North East this weekend to face relegation battlers Newcastle United and the fires have been stoked in the build-up by Toon midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. Despite struggling for Premier League survival this season with just a place and six points between them and the relegation zone, Shelvey has this week claimed the Toon squad […]
Former Premier League and England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has pleaded with West Ham loan sensation Jesse Lingard to leave his parent club this summer. Having joined on-loan from Manchester United on transfer deadline day in February, the 28-year-old has been in dazzling form for the Hammers, earning an England recall in the process – along with reported […]
Former Norway international Erik Thorstvedt believes a move to West Ham would be the ‘natural’ switch for Sheffield United ace Sander Berge. The 23-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move away from Bramall Lane as the Blades face up to their impending relegation – with both Manchester City and Liverpool mooted as potential suitors. […]
Former top-flight defender turned BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson backed Leicester City to beat West Ham 2-1 on Sunday when writing his regular prediction column for BBC Sport. In what looks set to be an important encounter in the race for a top-four finish, Lawrenson has suggested the Hammers could see themselves edged out when they welcome the […]