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West Ham United v LiverpoolFriday, 12th May 2017
by Preview Percy
''For obvious reasons, Preview Percy has been in a rather good mood this week. Frankly we preferred it when he was grumpy. Here's his look at this weekend's visit of Liverpool. He still finds stuff to moan about, you'll be pleased to hear.... ..''
50 years since he signed for West HamFriday, 12th May 2017
by Paul Walker
''There are important landmarks in any club’s history…and then there’s the day Billy Bonds arrived at West Ham. They don’t come much more important than that...''
Why we come backThursday, 11th May 2017
by Adam Smith
'''Abysmal' would be the best way to describe the 2016-17 season, but a near perfect 1-0 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur quells this ugly truth for an moment. ..''
Where did it all go so... RIGHT!Thursday, 11th May 2017
by John Courtney
''So the dust has settled, you've still got that smug look on your face, you have given it to the Spurs fans on social media...''
One magic moment in time changes everythingMonday, 8th May 2017
by Paul Walker
''It wasn’t just any old goal, was it? That gem from our very own little pearl, Manuel Lanzini. It has changed the course of our immediate history and maybe seasons to come...''
West Ham 1-0 Spurs (And Other Ramblings)Monday, 8th May 2017
by HeadHammerShark
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West Ham United v Tottenham HotspurThursday, 4th May 2017
by Preview Percy
''Nobody knows quite how old Preview Percy actually is. However, unlike the Duke of Edinburgh, he is showing no signs of retiring. Despite our hints. Here's his look at Friday's visit of Spurs.....''
Stoke 0-0 West Ham (And Other Ramblings)Wednesday, 3rd May 2017
by HeadHammerShark
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Antonio - our summer of discontentFriday, 28th April 2017
by Paul Walker
''We all knew this was coming, West Ham always have a transfer saga to while away the summer months - and this year, it’s going to be Michail Antonio...''
Stoke City v West Ham UnitedThursday, 27th April 2017
by Preview Percy
''Funnily enough we too have been visited by representatives from HM Revenue & Customs this week. Apparently it all stems from a misunderstanding caused by his belief that Canvey Island was a tax-haven. Here's his look at the weekend's trip to Stoke, prepared just before he went into hiding.......''
Injury, a Bilic GodsendWednesday, 26th April 2017
by Adam Smith
''Many were convinced that the late season match-up with Everton would see Belgian goal-scoring phenomenon Romelu Lukaku add multiples to his seasonal total. ..''
West Ham 0-0 Everton (And Other Ramblings)Tuesday, 25th April 2017
by HeadHammerShark
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West Ham United v EvertonThursday, 20th April 2017
by Preview Percy
''What does Ross Barkley have in common with Professor Stephen Hawking? More than you might think actually. They both feature in Preview Percy's look at this weekend's visit of Everton for a start. And, well, that's it really........''
This is how to lose your job, SlavMonday, 17th April 2017
by Paul Walker
''If this miserable, painful season finally does for Slaven Bilic as our manager, it won’t have anything to do with signings, the new stadium, the board or even the long-debated move from the Boleyn...''
Just a reminder: a big weekend winSaturday, 15th April 2017
by Adam Smith
''After a much needed win, West Ham have what appears to be, some breathing room from the bottom of the table. ..''
Sunderland v West Ham UnitedFriday, 14th April 2017
by Preview Percy
''When we went to pick up this week's offering from Preview Percy we noticed lots of children hanging around outside the Avram Grant Olympic Rest Home For The Bewildered all in tears. Apparently the grumpy one sent them all on an Easter Egg hunt. Without actually supplying any Easter Eggs. Here's his look at this weekend's trip to Wearside......''
Who do you think you are kidding, gentlemen?Tuesday, 11th April 2017
by Paul Walker
''West Ham were so quick to try to squash any newspaper story suggesting they are trying to find new investment. You just know there is more to it, don’t you? So suggestions that our owners are searching for new investment are "utterly false" should be taken with a large pinch of salt...''
West Ham 1-0 Swansea (And Other Ramblings)Monday, 10th April 2017
by HeadHammerShark
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Arsenal 3-0 West Ham (And Other Ramblings)Monday, 10th April 2017
by HeadHammerShark
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West Ham United v Swansea CityThursday, 6th April 2017
by Preview Percy
''Preview Percy's struggling a bit this week. We hear he is receiving treatment for some sort of strain sustained during the 100th rendition of "The Wenger Hokey-Cokey" up at Arsenal the other night. Apparently he got stuck during the "knees bent" bit. Here's his look at this weekend's visit of Swansea, with due apologies for the overpowering smell of linament.....''
Fifty years ago today, Ron Greenwood showed us how to playThursday, 6th April 2017
by Paul Walker
''It was the Beatles’ fault really with all the current fuss about the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt.Pepper...''
Hull City 2-1 West Ham (And Other Ramblings)Wednesday, 5th April 2017
by HeadHammerShark
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Arsenal v West Ham UnitedTuesday, 4th April 2017
by Preview Percy
''Preview Percy takes his usual slightly odd look at Wednesday's trip to Arsenal. Probably best avoided if your name is Piers Morgan......''
How did it ever get this crazy?Tuesday, 4th April 2017
by Paul Walker
''Where do I start? How on earth did West Ham go from the beginning of a brave new world to this mess, this circus?..''
An empty feelingSaturday, 1st April 2017
by Gary Steer
''Are David Gold and David Sullivan really West Ham fans?..''
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