West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos’ match-worn shirt from the Millwall derby reportedly attracted a bid of £99,999.99. The Sun reports that the auction finished with the extraordinary figure against the shirt he wore during the 2-2 draw at The Den. That is the reported bid, however, rather than an independently verified payment. There is an […]
Our West Ham Women predicted XI against Southampton includes a return for Ebony Salmon as Rita Guarino balances Wednesday’s cup fixture with another demanding league assignment. The Hammers host Southampton in the Subway Players Cup before facing Chelsea in the WSL on Sunday. That schedule creates a reasonable case for rotation, particularly after Guarino gave […]
West Ham recruitment director Nils Koppen says talks with Daniel Křetínský in Prague convinced him the club shared his vision for rebuilding the squad. The Belgian revealed that his initial contact came through a video call with board member Jiří Švarc, before he travelled to meet both men in person. Speaking on West Ham’s official […]
Edvin Austbø’s West Ham role should be measured by what he changes in an attack, rather than simply whether he starts. Against opponents defending close to their own penalty area, a winger can have little space to accelerate into. Receiving the ball out wide is easy enough. Turning that possession into a chance is the […]
West Ham defender Ezra Mayers will hope for his first minutes of England U20s’ international programme when they face France on Tuesday morning. Mayers remained an unused substitute during Friday’s 3-1 victory over Italy, while fellow Hammers defender Airidas Golambeckis started. England’s official fixture schedule confirms a 10:30am BST kick-off at Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano […]
West Ham signed Edvin Austbø with a specific attacking challenge in mind: creating chances against opponents who defend deep. Nils Koppen has explained how the Norwegian’s sharp acceleration and ability in crowded areas helped persuade the club to bring him from Viking. In Iron Cast comments reported by Hammers News, the recruitment director highlighted Austbø’s […]
West Ham rejected potential summer signings after concerns emerged during player meetings and reference checks, Nils Koppen has revealed. The director of player recruitment confirmed that personality assessments influenced decisions during his first transfer window at the club. Speaking on West Ham’s official Iron Cast podcast, Koppen explained that building a united squad shaped the […]
West Ham’s January transfer plan is already taking shape, with Nils Koppen and Nuno Espírito Santo assessing where the squad could improve. The director of player recruitment expects a more selective approach following the club’s extensive summer rebuild. Speaking on West Ham’s official Iron Cast podcast, Koppen said: “Normally, the first idea is you don’t […]
Nuno Espírito Santo has completed his first year at West Ham with a team scoring freely, recovering confidence and still conceding too readily. The anniversary falls at an awkward point for any verdict. Relegation belongs in the assessment of his first season. September’s improvement deserves recognition in its own right. West Ham collected two points […]
West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen remained an unused substitute as Denmark beat Wales 2-0 on Sunday, leaving him without an appearance in their opening two Nations League matches. Brian Riemer retained Filip Jørgensen in goal after the opening defeat against Norway. The goalkeeper responded with a clean sheet at Parken Stadium. Sky Sports’ match record […]
West Ham reportedly believe 92 points could secure automatic promotion this season, leaving Nuno Espírito Santo’s side needing another 77 from their remaining 38 Championship matches. Hammers News reports that a senior club source considers that total sufficient, although it remains an internal assessment rather than a guaranteed promotion threshold. The source told the outlet: […]
West Ham winger Manor Solomon admitted Israel’s players were heartbroken after their 3-0 Nations League defeat by the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. Solomon criticised his side’s first-half performance after Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan scored inside the opening 25 minutes in Debrecen. Speaking to Sport5 after the match, he said, translated from […]
