In brief - Thursday's news round-up

  • by Staff Writer #2
  • Thursday, 30th August 2018

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Declan Rice receives message from Manuel Pellegrini as he considers switching international allegiance
The West Ham defender has played for Ireland since under-16 level, but could switch allegiance to England after being approached by Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/declan-rice-receives-message-manuel-13160503

Carabao Cup 2018-19: Third round draw - Everything you need to know
Carabao Cup heats up with the addition top-flight clubs Manchester United, Arsenal, Burnley, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea and 2017 winners Manchester City in the third round.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6110361/Carabao-Cup-3rd-round-draw-watch-rule-changes-more.html

Manuel Pellegrini advises West Ham youngster Declan Rice to follow his heart as he chooses between England and the Republic of Ireland
Manuel Pellegrini has told West Ham starlet Declan Rice to follow his heart as he chooses between England and the Republic of Ireland.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6109761/Pellegrini-tells-Rice-follow-heart-chooses-England-Republic-Ireland.html

Diop: I'm happy my goal helped the team
Issa Diop was all smiles after bouncing back from the disappointment of his Premier League debut with a goal in West Ham United’s 3-1 EFL Cup second round win at AFC Wimbledon.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/august/29-august/diop-im-happy-my-goal-helped-team

Pellegrini: Getting the first win was important
West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini says Tuesday’s Carabao Cup victory against AFC Wimbledon gives his team a platform to build on.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/august/29-august/pellegrini-getting-first-win-was-important

Zabaleta: Wimbledon win will give us confidence
Pablo Zabaleta admitted West Ham United still have improvements to make after Tuesday’s 3-1 EFL Cup second round win at AFC Wimbledon.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/august/28-august/zabaleta-wimbledon-win-will-give-us-confidence

29 August 1967 - a crucial date in West Ham history
On this day 51 years ago, West Ham United played in a goalfest as the Irons drew 3-3 with Burnley at Turf Moor.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/august/29-august/29-august-1967-crucial-date-west-ham-history

'Liability': West Ham Fans React to Defender's Goal Scoring Performance Against AFC Wimbledon
It has been a tough start to the season for big spending West Ham under the new management of Manuel Pellegrini, with shaky defensive performances characterising a disappointing opening to their campaign, and no player has come in for more individual criticism than Angelo Ogbonna.
https://www.90min.com/posts/6156943-liability-west-ham-fans-react-to-defender-s-goal-scoring-performance-against-afc-wimbledon?view_source=zoomd&view_medium=zoomd&view_term=west%20ham

FA backing safe standing
The FA have finally given their backing to the re-introduction of standing at English football grounds.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=132813

The opposition view: AFC Wimbledon
Unsurprisingly perhaps, match official Tim Robinson was chief villain of the piece as AFCW fans decided to adopt him as their 'go-to' excuse for Wednesday evening's Carabao Cup exit.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=132812

51 years ago today...
...Trevor Brooking made his first team debut for West Ham United in a 3-3 draw at Burnley's Turf Moor.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=132814

'Bubbles' centenary to be marked this weekend
The 100th anniversary of the publication of West Ham anthem 'I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles' is to be celebrated ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash with Wolves.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=132815


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