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Sam Brown

Sam Brown

Sports Journalist · 105 articles

Content executive at Fresh Press Media Ltd

Pellegrini admits Rice could leave in the summer
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Pellegrini admits Rice could leave in the summer

Manuel Pellegrini is under no illusion as to Declan Rice’s West Ham future.  The defensive midfielder has enjoyed a terrific season at the London Stadium, his performances earning him an England call-up in addition to glowing reviews from scouts, pundits, and fans alike.  However, Pellegrini has admitted it might be hard to hang on to […]

Serie A club line up replacement for West Ham-linked Zapata
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Serie A club line up replacement for West Ham-linked Zapata

West Ham could be getting closer to a deal for Duvan Zapata, with the revelation that his club have identified a potential replacement for the striker.  Zapata, who has been on fire for Atalanta this year (on loan from Sampdoria, with an option to purchase), was the subject of an eye-watering bid from West Ham […]

DUEL: who has been West Ham’s best player so far this season?
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DUEL: who has been West Ham’s best player so far this season?

West Ham have been enjoying a strong first season under Manuel Pellegrini, and have a chance of making a late run for European football in the race for that all important seventh place.  The Hammers have had some standout stars so far this season, and we thought we’d put them head-to-head to work out who […]

Felipe Anderson thanks West Ham after Brazil call-up
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Felipe Anderson thanks West Ham after Brazil call-up

Felipe Anderson is happy at the moment.  The winger made the move to West Ham from Lazio during the summer, and it’s hard to imagine his first season in London working out much better for the 25-year-old.  A series of impressive performances from the forward have endeared him to the Hammers’ faithful, and also to […]

Who has been West Ham’s best signing of the last five years?
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Who has been West Ham’s best signing of the last five years?

We’ve seen all sorts of signings come through the door at West Ham in the last five years.  Some great players, some average players, and what I can only imagine were contest winners, it’s time now to vote for who you think has been the best signing in recent memory.  There are a few things […]

Five youth stars who could break through at West Ham next season
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Five youth stars who could break through at West Ham next season

The arrival of Declan Rice in the first-team picture at West Ham this season has been a joy for the Irons faithful, with the 20-year-old showing himself to be an immensely capable defensive midfielder.  We thought we’d cast an eye over the other youngsters at the London Stadium, to see who might be next year’s […]

Cresswell to miss time with broken toe
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Cresswell to miss time with broken toe

Aaron Cresswell will miss a sizeable chunk of time after breaking his toe against Fulham.  Manuel Pellegrini confirmed that the defender had suffered the injury following his side’s controversial 1-0 defeat to Manchester City, in an effort to explain the left-back’s absence.  The 29-year-old has been a key part of the Hammers’ season thus far, […]

Pellegrini wants Zabaleta to stay at West Ham
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Pellegrini wants Zabaleta to stay at West Ham

West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is eager for Pablo Zabaleta to stay at the club, according to a report in the London Standard.  With the defender’s contract set to expire at the end of the current season, it had been suggested that the 34-year-old would be forced to seek pastures anew.  His manager, however, seems […]

Noble breaks down Hammers’ plan to beat Man City
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Noble breaks down Hammers’ plan to beat Man City

Mark Noble is confident his side can get a result against Manchester City on Wednesday evening, when his side face-off against the champions at the Emirates.  A challenging trip at the best of times, Pep Guardiola’s side will be fresh off their League Cup success at the weekend, where they defeated Chelsea on penalties to […]

Five central midfielders West Ham could sign
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Five central midfielders West Ham could sign

West Ham have made big strides under the leadership of Manuel Pellegrini, and consolidating those gains will require another spending spree in the summer.  Whilst the Hammers won’t have to necessarily spend as much as they did in last summer’s window, a new central midfielder is said to be close to the top of the […]

Hammers ready to hear Masuaku offers
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Hammers ready to hear Masuaku offers

Arthur Masuaku could soon be on his way out of the London Stadium, should the Hammers get an offer too good to refuse.  The Irons are reportedly ready to hear bids for the 25-year-old, who has found a role in Manuel Pellegrini’s squad on the perimeter of the back four.  Signed by Slaven Bilic in 2014 […]

Spurs came ‘close’ to signing Carroll in transfer window
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Spurs came ‘close’ to signing Carroll in transfer window

Tottenham Hotspur came close to signing Andy Carroll during the January transfer window. We’re about to go through some degrees of separation to corroborate this story, so bear with me. A report from Galicia Press in Spain (translated by the folks at Sport Witness) was breaking down the Irons’ efforts to sign Maxi Gomez of […]