James Chettle

James Chettle

Sports Journalist · 922 articles

Graduate Sports Journalist with a love for football.

Four goals in seven games: Why Mavropanos matters at both ends for West Ham
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Four goals in seven games: Why Mavropanos matters at both ends for West Ham

Konstantinos Mavropanos has already scored more Championship goals this season than he managed across the previous Premier League campaign. Four goals in seven league appearances is an exceptional return for a centre-back. His equaliser at Millwall provided the most dramatic example of what those contributions can mean to West Ham. Yet the question before Friday’s […]

West Ham loanee Ria Bose makes Sunderland debut in Leicester win
West Ham Women's News

West Ham loanee Ria Bose makes Sunderland debut in Leicester win

West Ham defender Ria Bose made her Sunderland debut on Sunday, coming off the bench in their 3-1 victory over Leicester City. Bose entered in the 89th minute at Eppleton Colliery Football Ground as Sunderland secured a fourth win from their opening five Women’s Super League 2 matches. West Ham’s official loan report confirmed her […]

West Ham’s Morato targets Brazil breakthrough under Carlo Ancelotti
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West Ham’s Morato targets Brazil breakthrough under Carlo Ancelotti

West Ham defender Morato has outlined his ambition to earn a Brazil call-up under Carlo Ancelotti as he looks to establish himself at London Stadium. Speaking to ESPN Brazil, in comments translated by Sport Witness, the 25-year-old said representing his country remained a major personal target. Morato was not included in Brazil’s latest squad, but […]

West Ham should consider a Finlay Herrick loan, but only with two conditions
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West Ham should consider a Finlay Herrick loan, but only with two conditions

Finlay Herrick needs a plan that gives him regular competitive football. West Ham also need enough goalkeeping cover to protect their promotion challenge. Those priorities can coexist, but sending the 20-year-old out on loan in January should depend on two conditions: reliable cover at Rush Green and a credible opportunity to start at his next […]

West Ham’s Sienna Wareing earns England Under-23 call-up after club debut
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West Ham’s Sienna Wareing earns England Under-23 call-up after club debut

West Ham midfielder Sienna-Rose Wareing has been called into England’s Under-23 squad, days after making her Hammers debut against Southampton. England confirmed on Monday that the 18-year-old replaces Sarah Brasero, who has withdrawn through injury. Lydia Bedford’s side begin their defence of the U23 European competition against Norway at York’s LNER Community Stadium on Monday […]

Former West Ham prospects Parker and Thompson earn Next Generation recognition
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Former West Ham prospects Parker and Thompson earn Next Generation recognition

Xavier Parker and Kyran Thompson feature in the Guardian’s 2026 Next Generation selection. Both spent time in West Ham’s academy before continuing their development elsewhere. Parker now plays for Manchester City, while Thompson joined Newcastle United this summer after a spell at Arsenal. Their progress gives Hammers supporters two familiar names to follow, with both […]

West Ham’s strongest XI against QPR: Scarles gets the nod as Soucek return sharpens Nuno’s dilemma
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West Ham’s strongest XI against QPR: Scarles gets the nod as Soucek return sharpens Nuno’s dilemma

West Ham’s strongest available side against QPR should include Ollie Scarles at left-back, retain Divine Mukasa alongside Arne Engels and give Tomáš Souček a route back through the bench. That is our selection verdict before Friday’s Championship return. It depends on the players completing their preparations fit, particularly Manor Solomon and Konstantinos Mavropanos after their […]

West Ham’s Mavropanos plays down injury concern and reveals Greece apology
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West Ham’s Mavropanos plays down injury concern and reveals Greece apology

Konstantinos Mavropanos has played down the discomfort he felt against Germany, offering West Ham encouragement before Friday’s meeting with QPR. The defender also revealed that he apologised to Greece’s coaching staff after reacting to his substitution during Sunday’s goalless Nations League draw. Mavropanos made way for Panagiotis Retsos late in the match, but his subsequent […]

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