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Alex Jones

Alex Jones

Sports Journalist · 171 articles

Freelance content writer covering Everton, Celtic, Southampton and many more clubs. Long-suffering Crystal Palace fan.

Fabian Balbuena’s Arabian snub shows his West Ham loyalty [Opinion]
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Fabian Balbuena’s Arabian snub shows his West Ham loyalty [Opinion]

West Ham fans should appreciate Fabian Balbuena for his commendable attitude in turning down reported interest from an Arabian club, choosing sporting challenge over a lucrative pay packet. According to the player’s agent, the Paraguay international turned down a ‘very juicy’ proposal from an unnamed Arabian side to fight for his place at the London […]

David Moyes hints at using Jesse Lingard in ‘false nine’ role
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David Moyes hints at using Jesse Lingard in ‘false nine’ role

West Ham manager David Moyes has reiterated his considered approach to rebuilding the Hammers’ squad and outlined how he also feels he can get the best out of Jesse Lingard. Calling for patience for the England international, Moyes was clear on his belief in the 28-year-old’s versatility and even claimed he could deputise to Michail […]

West Ham could sign Abdallah Sima in the summer
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West Ham could sign Abdallah Sima in the summer

West Ham could revive their interest in Senegalese striking prospect Abdallah Sima in the summer transfer window, according to ExWHUEmployee. The 19-year-old marksman plays with SK Slavia Prague, the same club from which the Hammers recruited Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek. Sima’s signature could complete a Hammers trinity of former Slavia talents in at the […]

Harry Redknapp backs West Ham for top eight finish
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Harry Redknapp backs West Ham for top eight finish

Poplar-born pundit and former West Ham player and manager Harry Redknapp has issued some bold and assured predictions over West Ham’s fortunes this season. The 73-year-old was speaking to Sky Sports on transfer deadline day, as is becoming a de facto footballing tradition, as the former Irons manger had his brains picked for his comments […]

West Ham Predicted XI: Aston Villa (A)
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West Ham Predicted XI: Aston Villa (A)

West Ham will look to revive their fortunes and resume a high-flying spell after a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool represented a dent in an otherwise impressive string of results so far this year. The clash of the clarets sees the Irons travel to the Midlands, taking on Dean Smith’s Aston Villa in a six-pointer for […]

Liverpool enquired for Issa Diop; interest was rebuffed
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Liverpool enquired for Issa Diop; interest was rebuffed

West Ham’s Issa Diop was a loan target for Premier League champions Liverpool as they looked to sign emergency cover for a decimated group of centre-back options, according to The Athletic. The Reds ultimately opted to sign Preston’s Ben Davies permanently and Schalke’s Ozan Kabak on loan to fill the void left by season-ending injuries […]

David Moyes’ Caution Prevented West Ham Using £30m War Chest
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David Moyes’ Caution Prevented West Ham Using £30m War Chest

West Ham fans will feel understandably aggrieved by the club’s failure to acquire a striker to provide cover and competition for Michail Antonio – but there is at least an explanation. Whilst the revelation will do little to allay the fears of Hammers fans, David Moyes opened up on why the Irons opted not to […]

RB Leipzig manager shuts down West Ham’s hopes of signing Hwang Hee-chan
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RB Leipzig manager shuts down West Ham’s hopes of signing Hwang Hee-chan

RB Leipzig manager Julien Nagelsmann has dealt a blow to West Ham’s hunt for a new centre-forward before the transfer window closes. It has been reported that South Korean marksman Hwang Hee-chan is a primary target for the Hammers before Monday’s deadline, but Nagelsmann has ruled out the chances of selling him. Citing concerns over […]

West Ham Complete Loan Signing of Jesse Lingard
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West Ham Complete Loan Signing of Jesse Lingard

West Ham have completed the signing of Manchester United playmaker Jesse Lingard on loan for the rest of the season. The experienced 28-year-old dynamo makes the switch to the London Stadium having fallen out of favour at Old Trafford. Lingard has found himself restricted to just 3 appearances this season – none of which were […]

West Ham could sign Gonzalo Montiel for just £5.1m
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West Ham could sign Gonzalo Montiel for just £5.1m

West Ham United target Gonzalo Montiel wants to leave Argentinian side River Plate and could be available for as little as £5.1m, according to Marca. The report claimed that the right-back has been a wanted man all over Europe. Roma and Lyon are said to have explored deals, but the finances were not felt to […]