In brief - Thursday's news round-up

  • by Staff Writer #2
  • Thursday, 21st March 2019

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How England striking coach helped Mirror man rediscover his finishing touch
Mirror Football's Jacob Murtagh took on Sure's Movement Challenge under the watchful eye of Allan Russell.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/how-england-striking-coach-helped-14161831

Why societal change makes mockery of England’s dual nationality debate
Increasing numbers of England players are dual-qualified, requiring a nuanced approach to identity, history and family.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/20/societal-change-mockery-england-dual-nationality-debate

West Ham's Robert Snodgrass appeals against FA charge for allegedly abusing an anti-doping official
West Ham’s Robert Snodgrass has appealed against his FA charge for allegedly abusing an anti-doping official.
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/westham/west-ham-robert-snodgrass-appeals-against-fa-charge-for-allegedly-abusing-antidoping-official-a4096936.html

West Ham academy ready to kick on in their new home under Carlton Cole and Jack Collison’s watch
It has been a long time since figures at West Ham were this excited about an international break. Declan Rice’s inclusion in the England squad this week is not just a vindication of the progress they are making as a club, but it is a clear indication that their academy is kicking back into life.
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/westham/west-ham-academy-ready-to-kick-on-in-their-new-home-under-carlton-cole-and-jack-collison-s-watch-a4096531.html

I could have played for Jamaica': Danny Rose admits he would have considered international switch had he not been picked for England's Euro 2016 squad
Danny Rose welcomed Declan Rice into the England senior squad earlier this week having previously faced his own decision on which nation he wanted to represent.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6830433/Danny-Rose-admits-considered-playing-Jamaica-instead-England.html

On This Day: Dean Ashton's double downs Manchester City
Take a look back at a classic West Ham United moment on this day in history, in association with Basset & Gold...
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/march/20-march/day-dean-ashtons-double-downs-manchester-city

West ham youngster Ben Johnson signs new long-term contract
West Ham United are delighted to confirm that Ben Johnson has signed a new contract, keeping the defender with the Club until at least the summer of 2022.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/march/20-march/west-ham-youngster-ben-johnson-signs-new-long-term-contract

Ben Johnson: The race for regular first-team football is now on
Ben Johnson has set his sights on following his fellow Academy of Football graduates Declan Rice and Grady Diangana into Manuel Pellegrini’s first-team squad on a regular basis.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/march/20-march/ben-johnson-race-regular-first-team-football-now

Young Hammer Belic experiences mixed Serbia U19 debut
Kristijan Belic was sent off on his Serbia U19 debut in a 2-2 UEFA European U19 Championship Elite Round qualification Group 7 draw with Ukraine on Wednesday.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/march/20-march/young-hammer-belic-experiences-mixed-serbia-u19-debut

Rice receives warm welcome from England teammates
Declan Rice says he was ‘bursting with pride’ after being named in the full England squad for the first time.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/march/20-march/rice-receives-warm-welcome-england-teammates

New deal for Johnson
Teenage defender Ben Johnson has signed a new contract with West Ham - just a month after making his first team debut.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=133373

Corporate fans set to snub price hikes
A number of corporate clients are set to snub West Ham after the cost of their corporate packages rose by more than 17 per cent.
http://www.kumb.com/story.php?id=133374

Specs appeals to Premiership side
Former Hammer Jonathan Spector is back in the UK - just two years after returning to the US.
http://www.kumb.com/story.php?id=133375


Snodgrass appeals against abuse charge
Robert Snodgrass has appealed against the decision to charge him for abusing a doping official.
http://www.kumb.com/story.php?id=133376

'Nervous' Rice recalls first team meeting [video]
Declan Rice says that he was a bag of nerves when introduced to his fellow England players for the first time.
http://www.kumb.com/story.php?id=133377


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