In brief - Friday's news round-up

  • by Staff Writer #2
  • Friday, 28th September 2018

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Bitter legal row over West Ham stadium has already cost taxpayer £4m
The bitter legal row between West Ham United and their stadium landlords has already cost taxpayers £4 million, it has emerged.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/09/27/bitter-legal-row-west-ham-stadium-has-already-cost-taxpayer/

Paul Pogba message sent to Jose Mourinho by Manchester United fans
United face West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday and there are questions over whether the French star should start at the London Stadium.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/paul-pogba-message-sent-jose-13322063

Man Utd news: Paul Merson makes worrying West Ham prediction relating to Paul Pogba
MANCHESTER UNITED will drop points again at West Ham this weekend in the Premier League.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/732705/Man-Utd-news-Paul-Merson-worrying-West-Ham-prediction-Paul-Pogba-Jose-Mourinho

West Ham make final improved contract offer to Declan Rice as frustration on both sides grows
West Ham United have made an improved contract offer to Declan Rice after the 19-year-old turned down a deal which could have been worth more than £40,000-a-week.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/09/27/west-ham-make-final-improved-contract-offer-declan-rice-frustration/

West Ham Confident on Tying Youngster Down to Long-Term Contract Amidst PL Transfer Rumours
West Ham are confident of tying Declan Rice down to a new long-term contract at the London Stadium, amidst rumours of several Premier League teams that are interested in the young defender.
https://www.90min.com/posts/6181051-west-ham-confident-on-tying-youngster-down-to-long-term-contract-amidst-pl-transfer-rumours?view_source=zoomd&view_medium=zoomd&view_term=west%20ham

West Ham Expected to Welcome Star Attacker Back Into the Fold for League Cup Clash
West Ham are expected to be buoyed by the return of Javier Hernandez for their League Cup clash against Macclesfield on Wednesday after recovering from a bout of glandular fever, according to reports.
https://www.90min.com/posts/6181131-west-ham-expected-to-welcome-star-attacker-back-into-the-fold-for-league-cup-clash?view_source=zoomd&view_medium=zoomd&view_term=west%20ham

West Ham Fans Take to Twitter After Youngster Is Omitted From Carabao Cup Squad
Having burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old with an impressive away performance against Arsenal, Reece Oxford's career looks to have hit a slump.
https://www.90min.com/posts/6181172-west-ham-fans-take-to-twitter-after-youngster-is-omitted-from-carabao-cup-squad?view_source=zoomd&view_medium=zoomd&view_term=west%20ham

Snodgrass: To score goals for this great football club means a lot to me
Robert Snodgrass felt his hard work had paid off as he netted his first two goals for West Ham United in Wednesday’s 8-0 Carabao Cup third-round win over Macclesfield Town.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/september/27-september/snodgrass-score-goals-great-football-club-means-lot-me

Academy Director Westley hails 'remarkable' night
Academy Director Terry Westley said the outstanding performances of four young professionals in Wednesday’s 8-0 Carabao Cup third-round win over Macclesfield Town was the result of a ‘collective effort’.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/september/27-september/academy-director-westley-hails-remarkable-night

Collison: Academy boys will inspire the next generation
Jack Collison has spoken of his pride at seeing four Academy of Football graduates in action in Wednesday’s 8-0 Carabao Cup third-round win over Macclesfield Town.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/september/27-september/collison-academy-boys-will-inspire-next-generation

Pellegrini: Diangana's dream debut is no surprise
Manuel Pellegrini says he handed Grady Diangana his debut against Macclesfield Town after he impressed the West Ham United coaching team in training.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/september/27-september/pellegrini-dianganas-dream-debut-no-surprise

West Ham United 8-0 Macclesfield Town: Twitter Reacts
West Ham United went goal crazy on Wednesday night, smashing eight past Macclesfield Town in the Carabao Cup third round.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/september/27-september/west-ham-united-8-0-macclesfield-town-twitter-reacts

I don't usually score goals...
Grady Diangana says that he was delighted to mark his first team debut with a brace - before admitting that he doesn't score too often!
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=132894

A record-breaking night
West Ham United's 8-0 defeat of Macclesfield Town at the Olympic Stadium last night was the joint second-highest win in the club's history.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=132895

Post-Match interview: Mark Yates v West Ham Utd
How do you explain an 8-0 defeat when you're manager of a team rock bottom of the Football League and yet to win a game in ten attempts?
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=132896

400 miles for that?
Disgruntled Macclesfield fans have hit out at their club for making them "a laughing stock", after they spent half a day travelling to watch their team be thrashed 8-0.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=132899

LLDC announce reduced stadium losses
The London Legacy Development Corporation have confirmed that they have cut their annual losses pertaining to the Olympic Stadium - from £20million in the last financial year to £15million.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=132897

Sanchez potentially out for months
Carlos Sanchez could be sidelined for MONTHS after limping out of last night's 8-0 win over Macclesfield.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=132898


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