In brief - Friday's news round-up

  • by Staff Writer #2
  • Friday, 24th November 2017

Get the very latest West Ham news in one place, with our new daily media round-up!

David Moyes wants 'better quality play' from West Ham
West Ham manager David Moyes says he wants to see more quality on the pitch.
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11140173/david-moyes-want-better-quality-play-from-west-ham

It’s easy to want West Ham’s board out but would their exit improve the club?
West Ham’s board really do divide opinions and cause many an argument online and down the pub. If social media is to be believed, they are a toxic influence at West Ham and need to be removed as soon as possible.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/23/west-ham-board-out-fan

Former West Ham boss Slaven Bilic turns down approach from West Brom as he decides to recharge batteries with family before next job
Former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has turned down an approach from West Brom to speak to them about the vacant manager's job at The Hawthorns.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5112249/Former-West-Ham-boss-Slaven-Bilic-turns-West-Brom.html

Slaven Bilic rejects chance to become West Brom's new manager
Slaven Bilic has turned down the chance to become West Bromwich Albion’s new head coach. The 49-year-old former West Ham United manager was approached this week to see whether he wanted to hold talks but is understood to have indicated it is too early for him to return to football.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/11/23/slaven-bilic-rejects-chance-become-west-broms-new-manager/

Angry David Moyes singled out Andy Carroll for changing-room dressing-down after first game as West Ham boss
The Scot confessed following the 2-0 loss to Watford that "some players with big reputations disappointed me a little bit"
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/angry-david-moyes-singled-out-11574138

Jamie Vardy... get him out of here! David Moyes wishes he could send Leicester star 'to the jungle' to join wife Rebekah on I'm A Celebrity 2017
David Moyes has a cunning plan to deal with Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy on Friday night... by sending him to join his wife Rebekah on I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here.
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/im-a-celebrity-2017-david-moyes-wishes-he-could-send-leicester-star-jamie-vardy-jungle-wife-rebekah-a3700306.html

West Ham vs Leicester team news: Moyes handed major boost ahead of Friday night Foxes tie
WEST HAM boss David Moyes has been handed a major injury boost ahead of tomorrow night’s clash against Leicester.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/662224/West-Ham-vs-Leicester-team-news-Premier-League-David-Moyes-Claude-Puel

West Ham boss David Moyes wants to give supporters something good to shout about amid anger at the board
David Moyes has reiterated his plea for West Ham's support to get behind the team ahead of his first home match in charge against Leicester on Friday night.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5111783/West-Ham-boss-David-Moyes-wants-fans-win.html

It’s easy to want West Ham’s board out but would their exit improve the club?
Many big clubs have fallen into the wilderness through having the wrong people in charge.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/23/west-ham-board-out-fan

West Ham could request away game EVERY BOXING DAY due to Stratford struggles
WEST HAM requested an away game for Boxing Day again this year - and that trend is likely to continue.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/662143/West-Ham-request-away-Boxing-Day-Christmas-Stratford-London-Stadium-Premier-League-Gossip

Exclusive: West Ham ask for away Boxing Day fixture as local station too busy due to post-Christmas sales
West Ham requested that the Premier League give them an away fixture on Boxing Day because Stratford station could not cope with the combined effect of fans attending a game at the former Olympic Stadium and crowds for the post-Christmas sales at Westfield shopping centre.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/11/23/west-ham-ask-away-boxing-day-fixture-local-station-busy-due/

West Ham United v Leicester City: All you need to know
David Moyes's first home match as West Ham United manager comes on Friday as the Hammers welcome Leicester City to London Stadium.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/november/23-november/west-ham-united-v-leicester-city-all-you-need-know

Powell: We can turn over another big team
West Ham United U23 midfielder Joe Powell is confident his side will be a match for Arsenal when the sides contest a London derby on Friday in Premier League 2.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/november/23-november/powell-we-can-turn-over-another-big-team
'Sore loser' Antonio eager to help Hammers return to winning ways
‘Sore loser’ Michail Antonio is desperate to return to action and help West Ham United get back to winning ways.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/november/23-november/sore-loser-antonio-eager-help-hammers-return-winning-ways

Betway Insider’s View of the Opposition: Leicester City
Leicester City’s away form is open to interpretation.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/november/23-november/betway-insiders-view-opposition-leicester-city

Happy Thanksgiving: 7 things you might not know about West Ham United and the USA
To celebrate Thanksgiving Day, we take a trip across the Atlantic Ocean to reveal seven things you might not know about West Ham United and the United States of America…
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/november/23-november/happy-thanksgiving-7-things-you-might-not-know-about-west

West Ham United vs Arsenal PL2: All you need to know
Terry Westley and his West Ham United side will take on Arsenal in the PL2 this Friday night at Meadow Park, Borehamwood.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/november/23-november/west-ham-united-vs-arsenal-pl2-all-you-need-know

As it happened: David Moyes's pre-Leicester City press conference
Good afternoon and welcome to the live blog of David Moyes's press conference, ahead of West Ham United's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/november/23-november/it-happened-david-moyess-pre-leicester-city-press

Team News: Arnautovic and Ayew available for Leicester match
David Moyes has confirmed that Marko Arnautovic and Andre Ayew will be available for West Ham United’s match with Leicester City, but the Irons will still be without Chicharito and Michail Antonio.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/november/23-november/team-news-arnautovic-and-ayew-available-leicester-match

West Ham United statement: Boxing Day fixtures
Contrary to reports, West Ham United have not requested that the Club’s Boxing Day Premier League fixture be played away from London Stadium.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/november/23-november/west-ham-united-statement-boxing-day-fixtures

Moyes: Unity, togetherness, home advantage, young players and the same old Leicester City
David Moyes sat down with the media on Thursday afternoon ahead of his first home match in charge of West Ham United.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/november/23-november/moyes-unity-togetherness-home-advantage-young-players-and

Quiz: How well do you know West Ham United v Leicester City?
David Moyes takes charge of his first match at London Stadium as West Ham United manager on Friday as the Hammers play Leicester City.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/november/23-november/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-west-ham-united-v-leicester-city

E20 on the rocks
Members of the London Assembley have demanded to see accounts relating to the company that runs the Olympic Stadium, after rumours that they were about to be wound up emerged.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=131867

Boxing Day cancelled as Stratford can't cope
West Ham United specifically requested that they play away from home this coming Boxing Day in order to placate the owners of Westfield, according to new revelations.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=131868

New supporter pressure group launches
Lifelong Hammers Andy Swallow and Micky Morgan took to social media this lunchtime in order to deliver an impassioned call for unity from West Ham supporters.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=131866

Pre-match press conference: David Moyes vs Leicester [video]
David Moyes says he is looking forward to his first match at the Olympic Stadium when Leicester provide the opposition on Friday evening.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=131869

Still no details for Tottenham trip
Tottenham have written an apology to supporters for the delay in providing ticketing information regarding West Ham United's trip to Wembley on Sunday, 31 December.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=131870










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