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Our last standTuesday, 23rd August 2016
by Paul Walker
''If it sounds like a stitch-up, if it smells like a stitch-up, then you can be damned sure that it is a stich-up.That’s my view of the on-going row about standing at the London Stadium...''
West Ham United v AFC BournemouthThursday, 18th August 2016
by Preview Percy
''If preview writing were an Olympic sport, Preview Percy would be the equivalent of bloke from a country without any swinmming pools wearing armbands who has to be rescued by the lifeguards during the men's 100 metre freestyle. Here's is look at this weekend's visit of Bournemouth... ..''
The case for the defenceThursday, 18th August 2016
by Lakepalmer
''After a summer of much anticipation and excitement, West Ham’s early foray into the 2016/2017 season has provided everybody with a harsh reality check. ..''
Astra Giurgiu v West Ham UnitedWednesday, 17th August 2016
by Preview Percy
''Last year's preview from Preview Percy didn't add much to our knowledge of our next opponents. This year's, if anything, manages the neat trick of subtracting from that knowledge......''
The woes of Michail AntonioWednesday, 17th August 2016
by Tom Kilbey
''Now the dust has settled on our opening day defeat and while the performance raised a number of questions (such as, is Gokhan Tore, Bilic's number one target this season, actually a fat man in disguise, or, who is responsible for placing the 'record signing' curse on us?) but undoubtedly the number one talking point was Michail Antonio, and his apparent fall out with Slaven Bilic...''
Chelsea v West Ham UnitedSunday, 14th August 2016
by Preview Percy
''Like Gary Lineker, Preview Percy usually does his work in his underpants. Which is why he is barred from every public library within a ten-mile radius of his rest home. We bailed him out in time for him to prepare his look at Monday's visit to Chelsea. For some reason......''
Stand up, sit down: if you tolerate this, you’ll tolerate anything! Thursday, 11th August 2016
by Paul Walker
''It wouldn’t be West Ham, would it, without an almighty row to herald the most important and historic season of our history...''
The Piccadilly reportThursday, 4th August 2016
by Gordon Thrower
''As one supporter is found not guilty of public order offences after the FA Cup Quarter Final trip to Old Trafford, we have obtained a copy of British Transport Police’s report into the chaotic scenes at Manchester’s Piccadilly station that evening. ..''
30 days to find five playersMonday, 1st August 2016
by bubbles1966
''The question is this: want do we want to achieve this year? ..''
Tony Carr's greatest hits: the top 20Wednesday, 27th July 2016
by Staff Writer
''Tony Carr MBE officially left West Ham United FC today after 50 years' service at the club...''
Carr row leaves Brady at odds with fanbase againWednesday, 27th July 2016
by Staff Writer #2
''The treatment of club legend Tony Carr is, according to many supporters, an absolute disgrace. But should anyone really be surprised? Sadly, West Ham have a long and dark history of treating their legends like shit. ..''
NK Domzale v West Ham UnitedTuesday, 26th July 2016
by Preview Percy
''Looking forward to the new season? So were we. Then we remembered Preview Percy and suddenly we weren't quite as excited........''
2015/16 in review: MayMonday, 25th July 2016
by Graeme Howlett
''Join us as we take a look back at the 2015/16 season through the eyes of KUMB Editor Graeme Howlett, who penned a weekly column for the Echo newspaper throughout the campaign...''
The striker conundrumMonday, 25th July 2016
by Gary Portugal
''How concerned should we be that we have, thus far, failed to sign a first team striker yet? ..''
A little time and patienceWednesday, 20th July 2016
by Colours Never Run
''In a roundabout way, we're roughly breaking even on deals so far this summer and have improved the squad already from last year, as well as keep all of our very best players throughout the squad from junior (yes, especially Oxford, for now) to senior pros. ..''
2015/16 in review: AprilTuesday, 19th July 2016
by Graeme Howlett
''Join us as we take a look back at the 2015/16 season through the eyes of KUMB Editor Graeme Howlett, who penned a weekly column for the Echo newspaper throughout the campaign...''
2015/16 in review: February & MarchFriday, 8th July 2016
by Graeme Howlett
''Join us as we take a look back at the 2015/16 season through the eyes of KUMB Editor Graeme Howlett, who penned a weekly column for the Echo newspaper throughout the campaign...''
From Kazakhstan to Amsterdam: where our European campaign might take usMonday, 4th July 2016
by Stephen Lunn
''Aside from the question of whether West Ham United will be able to play the home leg of our 3rd qualifying round tie at the Olympic/Mahindra Stadium, there’s early speculation as to our potential opponents...''
West Ham to make top sixMonday, 20th June 2016
by Darren Chalker
''It will be upon us sooner rather than later, and I for one cannot wait to see how Slaven Bilic does in his second season at West Ham United with a higher percentage of the squad being 'his' players...''
2015/16 in review: February & MarchMonday, 20th June 2016
by Graeme Howlett
''Join us as we take a look back at the 2015/16 season through the eyes of KUMB Editor Graeme Howlett, who penned a weekly column for the Echo newspaper throughout the campaign...''
How - and why - West Ham must strengthen this summerSaturday, 18th June 2016
by Harry Hanlon
''I doubt what I’m about to say will be popular amongst my fellow fans, but it should highlight the truth behind last season and how we must strengthen during the transfer window. ..''
2015/16 in review: January & FebruaryWednesday, 15th June 2016
by Graeme Howlett
''Join us as we take a look back at the 2015/16 season through the eyes of KUMB Editor Graeme Howlett, who penned a weekly column for the Echo newspaper throughout the campaign...''
2015/16 in review: December & JanuaryMonday, 13th June 2016
by Graeme Howlett
''Join us as we take a look back at the 2015/16 season through the eyes of KUMB Editor Graeme Howlett, who penned a weekly column for the Echo newspaper throughout the campaign...''
2015/16 in review: November & DecemberFriday, 10th June 2016
by Graeme Howlett
''Join us as we take a look back at the 2015/16 season through the eyes of KUMB Editor Graeme Howlett, who penned a weekly column for the Echo newspaper throughout the campaign...''
Bilic brings back the West Ham wayThursday, 9th June 2016
by Ben Green
''Following the departure of Sam Allardyce, a plethora of names were being touted for the vacant West Ham manager’s position. ..''
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