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Which 'top four' clubs West Ham will beat this season and are a safe bet?Tuesday, 25th October 2016
by Staff Writer #3
''West Ham’s last season was truly remarkable. Just remember how it began, the Hammers managed three consecutive away wins against Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. Many argue that Slaven raised the expectations in his initial season, so that now people expect too much of him and the team...''
Meeting at West Ham Supporters' ClubFriday, 21st October 2016
by Paul Christmas
''All West Ham fans are cordially invited to the Hammers Social Club in Castle Street next to the Boleyn Ground for the second meeting to form an Independent Supporters' Trust. ..''
West Ham United v SunderlandThursday, 20th October 2016
by Preview Percy
''For some reason, when we heard that a gorilla had escaped from London Zoo and consumed 5 litres of undiluted blackcurrant juice last week, we immediately thought of Preview Percy. Here's his look at this weeknd's visit of Sunderland..... ..''
Are we feeling just a bit too sorry for ourselves?Tuesday, 18th October 2016
by Paul Walker
''First things first. Sometime recently I got my football team back. They’d got lost along the way from the Boleyn to Stratford, and I‘d missed them...''
Crystal Palace v West Ham UnitedThursday, 13th October 2016
by Preview Percy
''Preview Percy takes a look at this weekend's visit to Crystal Palace. As usual we would advise readers with any connection to the London Borough Of Croydon to take a stiff drink before proceeding any further.......''
West Ham United Supporters Trust: an update Tuesday, 11th October 2016
by Paul Christmas
''Here is a brief summary of the meeting of the Hammers Supporters Club. There was broad agreement to work towards two initial aims:..''
Shooting the messenger is missing the pointFriday, 7th October 2016
by Paul Walker
''I’m tempted to suggest that the one thing we should not be doing at present is shooting the messenger…particularly if Simone Zaza is pulling the trigger, because he’d miss!..''
A new West Ham Supporters TrustFriday, 7th October 2016
by PC Hammer
''Discussion has been in overdrive in all forms of media about our wonderful club’s current malaise and while we all hope it will begin to pass (starting with a win against Crystal Palace next week) a number of people feel very strongly about a number of issues. ..''
To Bilic, or not to Bilic?Thursday, 6th October 2016
by Gary Portugal
''On every metric, Slaven Bilic is failing THIS season, no matter how well he did last season. Whilst the excuses trotted out may have some merit, such as injuries and the stadium move, in the end they are just that – excuses. ..''
10 great things about the Olympic StadiumTuesday, 4th October 2016
by Staff Writer
''Given the many issues which have arisen since the club moved lock, stock and barrel to Stratford in the summer, if often appears as if there's nothing positive to say about the Olympic Stadium...''
Unmanageable, un-policeable, unfathomable - and we should be hailing un-matchable DimiMonday, 3rd October 2016
by Paul Walker
''David Sullivan’s ability to talk his way into a corner is pretty well known, be it transfer boasting, or claiming that we have a world-class stadium in Stratford. Which we haven't...''
West Ham United v MiddlesbroughFriday, 30th September 2016
by Preview Percy
''Whatever it is Preview Percy drinks when he writes these previews, he assures us that he has a "therapeutic use exemption" for it. You may wish to apply for one yourself before reading any further.....''
A season of struggle?Thursday, 29th September 2016
by Ingwe
''I have been a West Ham fan since 1965. I followed them in South Africa, getting airline editions of the Daily Mirror (SA not having TV in those days) for the football results and reports. I grew to love my team and will remain a supporter till I die. ..''
A period of extreme transitionTuesday, 27th September 2016
by Sir Trevor the Brewking
''Blaming the stadium is futile. We sometimes lost at Upton Park if I remember rightly. These are professional players and they should be able to put in a better performance than that even if they were on Wanstead Flats...''
West Ham United v SouthamptonFriday, 23rd September 2016
by Preview Percy
''We've got Percy. Preview Percy. I just don't think you understand. But there again nobody does......''
West Ham United v Accrington StanleyTuesday, 20th September 2016
by Preview Percy
''If you're an Accrington Stanley supporter paying your first visit to our site, welcome. We have this chap called Preview Percy who, as his name suggests, writes previews. We wish he didn't but he is very cheap...... ..''
Little spirit, no fight: is Slav's time up?Tuesday, 20th September 2016
by Trevor Twohig
''I’ve got the blues...''
West Bromwich Albion v West Ham UtdSaturday, 17th September 2016
by Preview Percy
''Next we venture to the Midlands where we will be hosted by West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. Kick Off is at 3pm two weeks in a row. They must have forgotten about us. Hopefully...''
We are West Ham, we are bigger than this - aren’t we?Wednesday, 14th September 2016
by Paul Walker
''I’m going to a football match on Saturday, and really, really looking forward to it. It probably won’t figure highly on MOTD, but so what, I can’t wait...''
Teething problems - or something more sinister?Monday, 12th September 2016
by Tom Kilbey
''Prior to our first game at Stratford, Karren Brady observed that there would be teething problems with the new stadium, whilst encouraging fans to be the 'eyes and ears' of the board to ensure that the problems were resolved. ..''
The Stadium of FrightSunday, 11th September 2016
by Terry Land
''Last November, a couple of days before my appointment at Westfield to arrange seats and purchase tickets for a group of six of to the “new” stadium, I received a phone call from our advisor with the idea of prepping us before our appointment. ..''
West Ham United v WatfordFriday, 9th September 2016
by Preview Percy
''Hello. We'd like to take this opportunity to remind you that voting for the Football Blog Awards has now opened. However, if you’re one of the judges could we ask you to cast your eye elsewhere on the site at some of the good stuff. Only it’s just that Preview Percy is responsible for what follows and, well , let’s just leave it at that shall we?......''
Cracking that glass ceilingSunday, 4th September 2016
by Paul Walker
''West Ham’s owners are entitled to be happy with their biggest transfer window bonanza, more players, more money spent and all the hype they can muster - even if only a handful were through the door before the Europa League bolted...''
Window of opportunitySunday, 4th September 2016
by Terry Land
''At the stroke of midnight on Wednesday, 31 August many West Ham fans might have breathed a sigh of relief with the close of the transfer window. Despite nagging rumours to the contrary Dimitri Payet stayed at the club, 10 new first-teamers had signed and only a couple of players departed. However, doubts remain – following successful summer business the previous two seasons this window felt less than spectacular with questions being raised regarding the overall strength of the squad...''
Manchester City v West Ham UnitedFriday, 26th August 2016
by Preview Percy
''If you happen to be located near Preview Percy in the Olympic Stadium, be assured if he doesn't stand up it's not that he doesn't "love West Ham". It's just that by the time he got up last time everyone else had sat down. Here's his look at this weekend's visit to Manchester City...."..''
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