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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. ..''
2015/16 in review: October & NovemberThursday, 9th 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: September & OctoberTuesday, 7th 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: August & SeptemberMonday, 6th June 2016
by Graeme Howlett
''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 best season of my lifeSunday, 22nd May 2016
by James Gavin
''Although we ended up 7th, a lot of people - including me - will be disappointed by that. But this has been an amazing season to be a West Ham fan for so many reasons. ..''
Farewell, Upton ParkSaturday, 21st May 2016
by Matthew Kemp
''It was December 26th 1982, Swansea City were the visitors to Upton Park and I was standing on a wooden foldaway seat at the back of the North Stand at the grand old age of eight years old with my dad. ..''
Hammers lost their bottle - but it's been a fantastic seasonTuesday, 17th May 2016
by Paul Walker
''Wow. We've been beaten twice, hailed as legends, fans branded as thugs and blown our chances of automatic European qualification…and it’s down to Manchester United to save us. All I can say is, don’t hold your breath folks...''
Monday musings: Scintillating season ends on a sour noteMonday, 16th May 2016
by Graeme Howlett
''It was a hugely emotional night as West Ham United FC bade farewell to its spiritual home, The Boleyn Ground, last Tuesday evening...''
Stoke City v West Ham UnitedSaturday, 14th May 2016
by Preview Percy
''And so we make our last visit of the season to the Avram Grant Olympic Rest Home For The Bewildered where your host will be Preview Percy. In the absence of our getting anyone good to write for us, he'll be back next season, no doubt with a new work experience kid in tow, so make the most of the break. We intend to........''
Not the same as Hillsborough, but nearlyThursday, 12th May 2016
by Kit Robinson
''With headlines of 'Carnage' in the media, the attack on the Manchester United bus prior to the last match that West Ham United would play at the Boleyn Ground, overshadowed what was a brilliant send off and an amazing game and celebration. ..''
Goodbye, BoleynTuesday, 10th May 2016
by Graeme Howlett
''Tonight, when West Ham United bid farewell to Upton Park after 112 years, it'll be almost 40 years to the day since I took my first tentative steps inside the Boleyn Ground...''
West Ham United v Manchester UnitedMonday, 9th May 2016
by Preview Percy.
''Oh gawd he's gone all teary-eyed on us. Preview Percy ignores our opponents and remembers someone who was there at the biginning for him.....''
There won't be a dry eye in the houseMonday, 9th May 2016
by Paul Turner
''As far as football seasons go, this one has been quite eventful for WHUFC. Besides the inescapable fact that West Ham United are leaving the Boleyn Ground after 112 years for pastures new (and publically owned), results on the football pitch have not been too bad. ..''
Everything will changeMonday, 9th May 2016
by James Longman
''Last summer, two of my fellow West Ham United season ticket holders and I made the short trip to Stratford to the Olympic Stadium to watch France play Romania in the Rugby World Cup. ..''
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