Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver

Sports Journalist · 1618 articles

Senior Content Executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd. Editor-in-Chief of ReadWestHam.com

West Ham launch enquiry to sign Leander Dendoncker
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West Ham launch enquiry to sign Leander Dendoncker

Much of West Ham’s January transfer window will be spent trying to recruit a quality central midfielder and David Moyes has reportedly made a move to sign one of the best young talents in Belgian football. According to DHnet, West Ham have made an enquiry to sign Anderlecht’s Leander Dendoncker this month to solve their […]

Player Ratings: Shrewsbury 0-0 West Ham
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Player Ratings: Shrewsbury 0-0 West Ham

West Ham have had a hard week. On Tuesday, they took on West Brom in a relegation scrap at the London Stadium and it took until the 94th minute for them to secure all three points when Andy Carroll tucked Home from an awkward angle. Two days later, David Moyes’ side travelled to Wembley to […]

West Ham Predicted XI: Shrewsbury (A)
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West Ham Predicted XI: Shrewsbury (A)

After picking up four points from a possible six in the Premier League this week, West Ham complete their run of three games in six days when they travel to League One high-fliers Shrewsbury in the FA Cup third rounds tomorrow afternoon. The majority of David Moyes’ available players featured in both the win against […]

West Ham among sides looking at Marouane Fellaini
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West Ham among sides looking at Marouane Fellaini

David Moyes is eager to add to his midfield in the January transfer window and West Ham are believed to be among a host of clubs said to be considering a move for Marouane Fellaini. The Belgium international has been a fringe player at Manchester United this season under Jose Mourinho, making just three Premier […]

Player Ratings: Tottenham 1-1 West Ham
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Player Ratings: Tottenham 1-1 West Ham

Having played just 48 hours before, West Ham knew that they would be in for a tough, long night at Wembley when they took on Tottenham yesterday evening but David Moyes’ side put in a valiant display. For the majority of the game, it was a defensive effort. The Hammers would line up with two […]

Monchengladbach to consider second Oxford loan move
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Monchengladbach to consider second Oxford loan move

Despite being recalled by West Ham, Reece Oxford could still end up playing his football for Borussia Monchengladbach going forward – if reports are to be believed. Due to a clause in the loan contract, West Ham exercised their option to recall the England U20 international from the Bundesliga side after he made just four […]

West Ham Team News: Tottenham (A)
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West Ham Team News: Tottenham (A)

West Ham enter tonight’s game against Tottenham at Wembley in good spirits. Andy Carroll’s last-minute winner against West Brom two nights ago lifted the Hammers out of the relegation zone, handing them their third win in their last six Premier League games. David Moyes’ side will be hopeful of upsetting Tottenham at Wembley tonight having […]

FA Panel explain why they handed Lanzini two-match diving ban
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FA Panel explain why they handed Lanzini two-match diving ban

West Ham were rocked last month when attacking midfielder Manuel Lanzini was slapped with a two-match ban for deceiving a match official during their 3-0 win away at Stoke, but an explanation has been published. The incident occurred in the 18th minute when Lanzini went down under a challenge from Erik Pieters which referee Graham […]

Five things David Moyes must do in January
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Five things David Moyes must do in January

We’re already four days into the January transfer window and West Ham have been focusing on a congested fixture list as opposed to recruiting new talent for the time being, but that will likely change in the near future. The Hammers’ league form has improved of late, losing just one of the last six Premier […]

West Ham Predicted XI: Tottenham (A)
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West Ham Predicted XI: Tottenham (A)

West Ham have been afforded one of the longest breaks between games during the winter period ahead of last night’s clash with West Brom, having not played since Boxing Day, and perhaps that additional rest gave the Hammers the energy to go and grab that 94th-minute winner under the lights. Andy Carroll’s brace helped the […]

West Ham ready to sell Andre Ayew and Diafra Sakho
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West Ham ready to sell Andre Ayew and Diafra Sakho

West Ham undoubtedly need to freshen up their squad over the next few weeks while the transfer window is open and that means that several players may have to leave to fund new arrivals. David Moyes is keen to add at least one new attacker, ideally two, and it’s believed that the club will listen […]

David Moyes confirms Reece Oxford injury
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David Moyes confirms Reece Oxford injury

After being recalled from his loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach, many West Ham fans were hoping that Reece Oxford would get a run in the first-team, almost 18 months since his last appearance for the club. Unfortunately, his return to the side has been delayed after he picked up a sprained ankle in training this […]