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Gareth Bale will earn plenty in the United States but money wasn’t the determining factor in his move to California. It’s all about the World Cup.

Jul 1

Alphonse Areola’s time as PSG’s ‘on-assignment’ goalkeeper is over: he joined West Ham in a transfer worth up to £10.5m on Monday (27 June). Although his debut for the champions of France made waves in 2013, he failed to lock down a place in the Parisian club’s starting eleven…

Jun 29

England’s preparations for the European Championship are complete: it's time for rising star Lauren Hemp and new captain Leah Williamson to lead the way on home soil.

Jul 2

Before we contemplate today’s topic, a brief disclaimer: I wrote this piece yesterday and scheduled its release for shortly before I’m due to land in Turkey. In other words, I’m hoping that West Ham announce the transfer at or before midday and that my flight isn’t delayed…

Jun 20

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Moyes has said the quite part out loud: following back-to-back top seven finishes in the Premier League, the Hammers must undergo a soft reset this…

May 26

Let's take a look at what needs to go right for the Hammers in tonight's Europa League semi-final second leg.

May 5

What to do with West Ham’s defence? David Moyes and his coaching staff must confront a complex tactical conundrum before the Hammers take to the field…

Apr 26

West Ham’s date with destiny has arrived. It’s time for the Hammers to battle through some classic Europa League adversity and there’s a chance they'll…

Apr 14

Only one word fittingly describes the magnitude of tonight’s match between West Ham United and Sevilla. Massive. Trailing by a one-goal margin after the…

Mar 17

It’s difficult to find the right balance when writing about West Ham, especially when straddling the divide between journalism and fandom because …

Feb 22

West Ham, flying high in the Premier League, had an opportunity to make an impact in the January transfer window. They fluffed it, and fans are…

Feb 2

West Ham’s 2-0 win over Leeds United in the FA Cup left me with a sense of relief. Their lack of activity in the transfer market feels me with dread…

Jan 12

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