Valencia, Carroll, Sullivan & Sakho: Wednesday's news

  • by Staff Writer #2
  • Wednesday, 20th July 2016

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Manchester City make official approach to sign West Ham starlet Reece Oxford - Sky sources
Manchester City have made an official approach to West Ham about signing youngster Reece Oxford, Sky sources understand.
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/10506218/manchester-city-make-official-approach-to-sign-west-ham-starlet-reece-oxford-sky-sources

West Ham 2-2 FC Slovacko
Highlights from Stadion Rohrbach as West Ham draw 2-2 with FC Slovacko. Video courtesy of Premier Sports.
http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/10506606/west-ham-2-2-fc-slovacko?

West Ham blow two-goal lead against Czech minnows Slovacko to remain winless in pre-season
Mark Noble and Ashley Fletcher gave the Hammers a two-goal lead but the Synot Liga side stormed back late on to earn a 2-2 draw.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/west-ham-blow-two-goal-8451491?

West Ham 2-2 Slovacko: Slaven Bilic's side lose two-goal lead in last five minutes after Mark Noble and Ashley Fletcher strikes
Ashley Fletcher took just seven minutes to open his West Ham account but two late goals cost Slaven Bilic's side a first win of pre-season against Czech side Slovackio in Rohrbach.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3698012/West-Ham-2-2-Slovacko-Slaven-Bilic-s-surrender-two-goal-five-minutes-Mark-Noble-Ashley-Fletcher-strikes.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Sam Allardyce tells court how he lost £13,000 in 'champers and hampers' swindle
Ackerman, 48, is accused of scamming Allardyce and West Ham players including Andy Carroll and James Tomkins, by taking orders for fictitious hampers from Harrods and Fortnum & Mason.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/sam-allardyce-tells-court-how-8451312?

Zidane gives West Ham boost by hinting at Rodriguez exit as Man City chase Reece Oxford
Zinedine Zidane will have put West Ham on high alert after revealing James Rodriguez faces an uncertain future at Real Madrid.
http://www.essexchronicle.co.uk/zidane-gives-west-ham-boost-by-hinting-at-rodriguez-exit-as-man-city-chase-reece-oxford/story-29529350-detail/story.html?

West Ham transfer news: Diafra Sakho is not for sale until Hammers sign a new striker, says David Sullivan
West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan has told Diafra Sakho that he will not be allowed to leave the club until his replacement is found.
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-transfer-news-diafra-sakho-is-not-for-sale-until-hammers-sign-a-new-striker-says-david-a3299501.html

West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady gives Sportsmail an exclusive tour of Olympic Stadium before opening match
Yes, the stadium is beautiful. Nothing is ever perfect, but it’s as close as we can get, but nobody is going to be saying “nice stadium Karren, shame about the team” if we do not take the opportunity to grow and improve.’
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3697278/West-Ham-vice-chairman-Karren-Brady-gives-Sportsmail-exclusive-tour-Olympic-Stadium.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

West Ham to battle Leicester as part of double striker swoop
WEST HAM are facing competition from Leicester for Toulouse’s Wissam Ben Yedder, according to reports.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/531081/Wissam-Ben-Yedder-West-Ham-Leicester-striker

Europa League tickets on sale!
West Ham United can confirm that Slaven Bilic's side will host Shakhtyor Soligorsk of Belarus or NK Domzale of Slovenia on Thursday 4 August in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round second leg.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/15-July/Europa-League-ticket-information

Spencer Owen impressed with new Stadium
YouTube star Spencer Owen relished the chance to present the Umbro 2016/17 Home Kit unveiling at the new Stadium and believes the Club are ready to move onto another level.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/19-July/Spencer-Owen-impressed-with-new-Stadium

From the Boardroom - David Sullivan
The start of the new season is nearly upon us and we are now preparing to play our first game in the UEFA Europa League after the draw was made for the third qualifying round last week.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/19-July/From-the-Boardroom-David-Sullivan

Late double denies Hammers
Pre-season Match, Tuesday 19 July 2016, Stadion Rohrbach, Rohrbach, Austria.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/19-July/Late-double-denies-Hammers

Bournemouth ballot for Claret Members
A ticket ballot for West Ham United’s historic Premier League curtain raiser at London Stadium is to open exclusively to Claret Members at 9am on Wednesday 20 July. http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/19-July/Bournemouth-ballot-for-Claret-Members
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/19-July/Bournemouth-ballot-for-Claret-Members

Jurcevic happy with Slovacko workout
West Ham United might have been pegged back at the death in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Czech side 1. FC Slovacko, but assistant manager Nikola Jurcevic preferred to focus on a positive performance.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/19-July/Jurcevic-happy-with-Slovacko-workout


Latest KUMB.com Updates

Sullivan expresses concern at lack of signings
David Sullivan has admitted that he is concerned by West Ham's inability to land any of their key summer targets.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130107

Exclusive: Carroll denies injury rumours
Andy Carroll has told fans he is raring to go - despite reports suggesting that he could be sidelined for a matter of weeks.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130108

Exclusive: Valencia tight-lipped on future
Hammers striker Enner Valencia refused to comment this morning when asked about his future plans.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130109

City launch Oxford bid
Manchester City have launched a £15million bid for West Ham youngster Reece Oxford, according to reports emerging this afternoon.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130110

West Ham Utd 2-2 FC Slovacko
An entertaining pre-season friendly ended in stalemate as FC Slovacko came from two down with just five minutes to play to earn a share of the spoils.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130111

2015/16 in review: April
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.
http://kumb.com/article.php?id=3779


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