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2012/13 Season Tickets on sale now!
Season Tickets for the 2012/13 Barclays Premier League season are now on sale to renewals
about 4 days ago
Cole proud to play a part
Wembley goalscorer Carlton Cole was overwhelmed with Hammers' promotion
yesterday
Macca made up with Wembley Win
Assistant manager excited to back in the big time
about 4 hours ago
Happy Henri
Henri Lansbury was delighted to sign off his loan spell with a win at Wembley for West Ham United
yesterday
Take a stadium tour in June
West Ham United have added two new dates to the Stadium Tours in June
yesterday

Knees up Mother Brown

Fans' fury at season ticket scandal
Long-suffering season-ticket holders have expressed outrage at West Ham United's attempts to evade the granting of a substantial discount on tickets for the 2012/13 season.
a long time ago...
Farewell, Faubert
Julien Faubert has failed to land a new contract at West Ham and is to be released on a free transfer.
a long time ago...
Pre-season dates confirmed: it's Germany
West Ham United will warm up for the 2012/13 Premier League campaign with a trip to Germany, it has been confirmed.
a long time ago...
Watch this: 2011/12 in review
A fantastic independently-made video of West Ham United's 2011/12 campaign has been published on YouTube.
a long time ago...
Taylor wants West Ham stay
Matt Taylor has revealed that he would like to end his career at West Ham.
a long time ago...

East London Advertiser

Felipe of faith
WEST HAM have turned their attention to Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo as they look to bolster their forward line before the end of the transfer deadline. Having missed out on the likes of Mir…
a long time ago...
First cut is the deepest for Hammers
AS FIRST days go, it could not have been much worse for the Hammers. Not since the 4-0 drubbing by Newcastle at St James Park in 2002 have the Hammers been so decisively beaten in the curtain-raiser,…
a long time ago...
West Ham set for stadium bid
WEST HAM are the front-runners to become anchor tenants of the £583m Olympic Stadium in Stratford after the next stage of the bidding process was announced. The Olympic Park Legacy Company wants firm…
a long time ago...
New Hammers investors raise £4million
WEST HAM have been given a boost to their finances at the beginning of the new season, with the news that the club have attracted new investors to the club. Lifelong Hammers fans, father and son John…
a long time ago...
Edgar at the double
West Ham 2 Crystal Palace 1 YOUNG Hammers winger Anthony Edgar fired a timely warning to the watching Avram Grant as he grabbed both goals in West Ham reserves 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Thurr…
a long time ago...

Guardian Series

Hammers boss claims Vaz Te has been one of his best ever signings
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce believes Wembley hero Ricardo Vaz Te has proved one of the best signings he’s ever made.
yesterday
Former Aston Villa striker among group to be released by Hammers
Former Aston Villa and Stoke striker John Carew is one of six players being released by West Ham United.
about 2 days ago
Hammers linked with Arsenal striker
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh.
about 2 days ago
Former Hammer keen to make impression at Liverpool
West Ham United target Joe Cole has insisted he wants to prove himself at Liverpool.
about 3 days ago
Hammers keeper agrees permanent deal with Premier League club
West Ham United have agreed a three-year permanent deal for goalkeeper Stephen Henderson.
about 4 days ago

Podcasts

Stop! Hammer Time

Bronze Medal Winners
After the joyous occasion of the play-off final, Phil Whelans, Jim Grant, Benji Lanyado and Steve Rapport discuss the enigma of Carlton Cole, his anti fans, how 3rd is the new 2nd and Premier inn's an…
about 3 days ago

Newspapers

Guardian

Julien Faubert and John Carew among six players released by West Ham
Abdoulaye Faye and Papa Bouba Diop also at end of contracts. Hammers hope goalkeeper Robert Green will sign new dealThe newly promoted West Ham United have released Julien Faubert, John Carew, Abdou…
about 2 days ago
Joe Cole eager to return to the Premier League with Liverpool
Cole targets unfinished business on return to Liverpool. Lille and West Ham both interested in signing playerDespite being targeted by West Ham United, Joe Cole has insisted he still wants to prove…
about 3 days ago
Football transfer rumours: Is Joe Cole heading back to West Ham?
Today's Mill is soaking up the sun. Sort of. Hopefully.Good news Vitamin D fans: according to meteorology gossip website, BBC Weather, Great Britain is about to snap up wantaway heavenly body The Sun.…
about 4 days ago
Ian Holloway lines up crucial money talks with Blackpool chairman
Blackpool's players 'deserve an awful lot more than they get'. 'I don't think the chairman realises how football is'Ian Holloway will go on holiday to Italy this week before returning to hold talks…
about 5 days ago
Sam Allardyce praises Carlton Cole's 'show of love' for West Ham
Striker took a pay cut to help fire West Ham back to top flight . Contract talks with Robert Green a priority for West HamDavid Gold had a smile from ear to ear, Mark Noble was proudly wearing the p…
about 5 days ago

Telegraph

West Ham release Julien Faubert, John Carew, Abdoulaye Faye and Papa Bouba Diop
Newly-promoted West Ham release Julien Faubert, John Carew, Abdoulaye Faye and Papa Bouba Diop at end of their contracts.
about 2 days ago
Premier League season ticket prices for 2012/13 season: in pictures
In pics: Premier League season ticket prices for 2012/13 season.
about 2 days ago
London 2012 Olympics: West Ham's Premier League return paves way for Olympic Stadium solution
West Ham's return to top flight means Olympic Stadium solution is near.
about 2 days ago
London 2012 Olympics: BOA hopes to cash in on football teams' warm-up matches in Middlesbrough
Association desperate for funds to help pay for sending biggest-ver team to London 2012 Olympics.
about 2 days ago
West Ham target Joe Cole wants to prove himself at Liverpool following his successful loan spell at Lille
Joe Cole, a target for newly-promoted West Ham, feels he has unfinished business in the Premier League with Liverpool.
about 3 days ago

Daily Mail

What the back pages say on Friday, May 25: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's family to miss Euros over racism fears
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's family to miss Euros over racism fears. Read the headlines from the national newspapers on Friday May 25.
about 4 hours ago
Ashley Cole and Peter Andre - caption competition: May 25, 2012
Each week, Sportsmail has a caption competition for you to battle it out for a brilliant prize of a £100 Sportsbook bet with our friends at Paddy Power. This week's picture featuring Ashley Cole and…
about 11 hours ago
Euro 2012: Andy Carroll impresses England boss Roy Hodgson in training
The first open training session of the Roy Hodgson era and first impressions were not terribly encouraging. Not least the sight of Gary Neville pulling on a bib to make up the numbers in a practice ma…
about 12 hours ago
Euro 2012: Roy Hodgson gets the sack
Roy Hodgson gets the sack... but only to collect the balls after an impressive first open training session as England coach.
about 12 hours ago
Euro 2012: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's family fear racism
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's family have joined Theo Walcott's relatives in staying at home during the European Championship for fear of being victims of racial abuse in Ukraine.
about 12 hours ago

Mirror

Premier League free transfers: club-by-club guide to released players
There's some bargains to be had...
last year
Roll up! Roll up! Get yer free transfers here! Vieira! Upson! Woodgate! All going cheap!
Premier League clubs release details of released players
last year
Newcastle to sign West Ham striker in next 24 hours
Demba Ba is understood to have a release clause making him a free agent
last year
Budweiser to be named new FA Cup sponsors
Beer giants sign three-year deal to replace E.ON
last year
Carling Cup first round draw in full
West Ham draw Aldershot
last year

Broadcasters

Sky

Lansbury backing Hammers
Henri Lansbury is confident West Ham can perform well next season as they return to the Premier League after a year in the second tier.
about 12 hours ago
Olsson considers WBA exit
West Bromwich Albion ace Jonas Olsson has hinted that he could be ready to look for a new challenge away from The Hawthorns.
yesterday
Henderson targets PL debut
West Ham keeper Stephen Henderson has set his sights on a first-team berth after completing his permanent switch from Portsmouth.
about 2 days ago
Six players depart West Ham
West Ham have released six senior players including Julien Faubert and John Carew following the club's promotion to the Premier League.
about 2 days ago
Reid excited by Premier League
West Ham's Winston Reid is looking forward to Premier League football after a dogged campaign in the Championship.
about 2 days ago

Eurosport

Lansbury backs Hammers to shine
England Under-21 midfielder Henri Lansbury believes West Ham can do well next season as they return to the Barclays Premier League after a year in the Championship.
yesterday
Lansbury backs Hammers to shine in EPL
England Under-21 midfielder Henri Lansbury believes West Ham can do well next season as they return to the Barclays Premier League after a year in the Championship.
yesterday
Hammers release four
Newly-promoted West Ham have released Julien Faubert, John Carew, Abdoulaye Faye and Papa Bouba Diop at the end of their contracts.
about 2 days ago
Hammers let go of quartet
Newly-promoted West Ham have released Julien Faubert, John Carew, Abdoulaye Faye and Papa Bouba Diop at the end of their contracts.
about 2 days ago
Championship - Carew and Faubert among Hammers exits
West Ham have released four first-team players following their promotion to the Premier League, with John Carew and Julien Faubert leaving.
about 2 days ago

BBC

Highlights - West Ham 1-1 Doncaster
James Coppinger earns Doncaster a point as West Ham slip further behind leaders Southampton following a 1-1 draw at Upton Park. (UK users only)
about 3 months ago
West Ham boss Allardyce frustrated with another home draw
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce tells BBC London 94.9 that he is frustrated with three home draws on the trot which sees them drop out of the Championship automatic promotion places.
about 3 months ago
West Ham 1-1 Doncaster
James Coppinger earns Doncaster a point as West Ham slip further behind leaders Southampton.
about 3 months ago
West Ham seal loan deal for Stoke City's Danny Collins
West Ham United sign Stoke City defender Danny Collins on loan for the rest of the season.
about 3 months ago
Barnsley sign Frank Nouble on loan from West Ham United
Barnsley sign forward Frank Nouble on a month-long loan deal from Championship rivals West Ham United.
about 3 months ago

ESPN

West Ham release four, Green set for talks
West Ham have released four players - Julien Faubert, John Carew, Abdoulaye Faye and Papa Bouba Diop - as they have come to the end of their contracts.
about 2 days ago
Vaz Te delights in West Ham's play-off victory
Ricardo Vaz Te praised his team-mates after his goal saw West Ham promoted back to the Premier League.
about 6 days ago
Blackpool 1-2 West Ham: Hammers promoted
Blackpool 1-2 West Ham: Hammers promoted
about 6 days ago
Off the Ball: What a pest!
This week's Off The Ball on some geographically challenged Basques and Balotelli's brother.
about 6 days ago
Allardyce: Play-off final is bigger than UCL
West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce believes the Championship play-off final is a bigger game than the Champions League final.
about 6 days ago

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Hammered

West Ham - Scoop It
West Ham Scoop It Regular readers will have noticed that I've been posting less and less to Hammered. I still find myself scouring websites for the latest West Ham news every day but have found... [[…
about 3 months ago
Green Only Faces One Match Ban
The FA say that Robert Green only has to undergo a one match ban for his red card in yesterday's game. The FA's Suspension List says he will miss one game, which means he won't be available for this.…
about 3 months ago
Blackpool 1 West Ham 4
West Ham were all over Blackpool in the first half. It looked like West Ham would head into the half-time break two goals to the good after goals from Tomkins and Maynard. However a late goal from...…
about 3 months ago
West Ham's Ten Men 2 Millwall 1
Referee Mike Jones had two big decisions to make in this game. He got the first one right, sending off Nolan in the 9th minute for a dangerous two footed challenge. Luckily for West Ham, however, he.…
about 4 months ago
Three In
It seems that West Ham have completed their final transfer day business with the signing of: Nicky Maynard (from Bristol City - rumoured to have cost around £2.5 million) Ricardo Vaz Te (from... [[…
about 4 months ago

Claret in my Blood

Safe Hands: On the Field and Off For the Hammers
I put my life on hold for a week or so, while West Ham secured Promotion in the Final at Wembley, so you can understand, I hope, why I took some time for other things, and to let things sink and to…
about 7 hours ago
West Ham Are Up: Nothing Beats Being Back!
RVT: He's made such a difference to us this season, and with Cole, today was no exception.West Ham win the playoff final 2-1! Like many of you I'm ecstatic, over the moon, and...exhausted. Justice…
about 6 days ago
Wembley: It's a Privilege
The media have set the stage: West Ham are the favourites to be toppled; Blackpool are the neutrals' choice: the David to our Goliath. But we all know the 90 minutes in today's match has nothing to…
about 6 days ago
The Iron Fist Is In: It's Time To Stop Riding On the Coattales & Nail Your Colours To The Mast.
Firstly: for those of you that tolerate this blog often, forgive me, but I feel that I'm speaking for most of you. But for those of you that are insulted by the following: take it as not so much a sla…
about a week ago
It'll Be Claret and Blue vs Tangerine: What Do We Think?
Given the latest score deep in the second half at St. Andrews, it looks like the free-scoring Tangerines will be our dance-partners at Wembley. What do we think of that?It will be an open game, at…
about 2 weeks ago

West Ham Blog

Faubert leads the departures
Six players have been released from the club, with Julien Faubert's departure the one sure to raise the most eyebrows. Faubert was a £7.5m signing with lots of promise a few years back but an early a…
about 2 days ago
Blackpool - some crisps with your bitter?
Ian Holloway was very gracious in defeat, offering us congratulations and some introspection as to how the season has gone for them. It’s a shame his players have lacked any class whatsoever in thei…
about 4 days ago
West Ham are back in the Premier League
Not a time to look at the performance, let's look at the result Blackpool 1 West Ham United 2 If we didn't deserve it on the day, we deserved it over the season, finishing 11 points above our opponent…
about 6 days ago
Play Off Final Preview
And so it comes to this, 90 minutes at Wembley to make or break our season. There’s been lots of hand wringing over whether we should be in this position, how the odd goal here or there would have m…
last week
Steve Kean Video on Allardyce
A video has been released with hapless Blackburn manager Steve Kean criticising Hammers boss Sam Allardyce. All I can to say to Big Sam is, there can be no bigger compliment than this guy having a go…
about a week ago

The H List

West Ham United vs tottenham hotspur: Match Preview - 25/09/2010
1. Is It That Time Already?After registering a solitary point from our opening five fixtures, we are already at that stage of the season where we scour the fixture list to see where we can pick up the…
a long time ago...
Manchester United vs West Ham United: Match Preview - 28/08/2010
1. Opposition Since the departure of Ronaldo and Tevez, Man United have not looked as accomplished an outfit as their main title contenders, Chelsea. With a lack of big money investment this summer, t…
a long time ago...
West Ham United vs Oxford United: Match Preview - 24/08/2010
1. The Weird And Wonderful World Of Avram GrantOther than our woeful defending, one thing has struck me thus far about the recent exploits of Mossad’s finest: his mysterious take on reality. I have…
a long time ago...
West Ham 1 - 3 Bolton Wanderers (And Other Ramblings)
1. Sympathy For The AuthorApropos of absolutely nothing. Here is a discussion I had with Mrs Shark last night as I spent 3 hours moving bricks from one part of our garden to another during a Biblical…
a long time ago...
West Ham United vs Bolton Wanderers: Match Preview - 20/08/2010
1. Here’s One I Made Earlier Hello everyone. Hope you all avoided the World Cup and enjoyed a few brief months of respite before last week's ruthless wake-up call.I was all set to begin this new sea…
a long time ago...

Just Like My Dreams

Mistakes Are A Portal Of Discovery
West Ham's Wembley matchwinner Ricardo Vaz Te is determined to make the most of his second chance. The Portuguese winger was on the football scrapheap two years ago after being released by Bolton, but…
about 10 hours ago
Days Of Decline Are Finished?
No legacy is so rich as honesty...West Ham supporters were not the only ones celebrating the Hammers’ victory in the Championship play-off final on Saturday, writes the Telegraph's Paul Kelso. The b…
about 2 days ago
Long Ball Ma Fangul
I was born under a bad sign with a claret and blue moon in my eyes, but Lordy a-things ain't been the same since Big Sam walked in-a town...I've got the world by the balls and yet I can’t stop feeli…
about 2 days ago
Watford 0 v 4 West Ham United
We're winning away, We're winning away, How shit must you be? We're winning away! It may be to damn them with faint praise, but West Ham finally look as though they have arrived in this division. The…
about 10 months ago
Doncaster Rovers 0 v 1 West Ham United
Sam Allardyce was blowing bubbles of joy as he celebrated his first victory as West Ham boss, but there was a sense of relief at the final whistle after the Hammers survived a late onslaught from the…
about 10 months ago

Slightly West of West Ham

2-1. What else is there to say?
We're back baby.
about 6 days ago
It is rough enough growing up a University of South Carolina Gamecock fan. For years, talk of the Chicken Curse has reigned supreme in Columbia, SC. Now, the curse is dead, killed by Ray Tanner, Dawn…
about a month ago
Is this the most important one?
As a general rule, I panic much later than most. This season, I have not been too concerned as I could always see the way off the bottom. Today might be my tipping point. There are no more stretches w…
about a year ago
sighing softly
One half of a pretty good team. One half (plus) just plain awful.
about a year ago
I am getting excited
Ahh, the new season approaches and the pre-season matches have looked good. While it is over 100 degrees where I am every day, I expect to turn on the TV for the first match to see England gripped in…
a long time ago...

Hammers in the Heart

Matt Taylor interview
Interesting 25-minute interview with Matt Taylor by Richard Keys and Andy Gray on TalkSport. Taylor is an articulate interviewee and there's some good discussion of WHU tactics and Allardyce's scient…
yesterday
Please release me…
We've released Julien Faubert, John Carew, Abdoulaye Faye, Papa Bouba Diop, Frank Nouble and Ollie Lee. Although Gustave Faubert enjoyed his best form with us last season, he's never justified his £…
yesterday
Always believe in Carlton Cole!
Thought Carlton Cole, who's had a lot of stick this season, had one of his best ever games for West Ham on Saturday. He scored a great goal, set up a clear opportunity for Vaz Te to shoot wide, force…
about 4 days ago
Bobby Moore scarfed up
A nice picture of Bobby Moore scarfed up from Mike...
about 4 days ago
We are Premier League!
West Ham 2 Blackpool 1 (Play-off Final) We’re so nervous about getting to Wembley on time and not losing the tickets that we arrive at Wembley Park at 12.30. Still there’s time to queue up for a…
about 6 days ago

Bubble View

Hammer's new Era? Next game maybe...
We are all disappointed today. After this promising pre-season, after the new manager stepped in and the new owners bought some - at least - interesting players most of us really thought we are headin…
a long time ago...
The Sale ranking list
So maybe with the exception of Sulejmani, we have no more incoming players. Still I guess we need to get rid of some faces, I suggest in this order (the new players are not included) and what I think…
a long time ago...
Communication and Smart Money?
Co-chairman David S writes on the OS I made a promise that I would not sell Scott and I will not, for any amount of money, break that promise to the West Ham supporters”.And that is less than 24 hou…
a long time ago...
Who is attracting the most attractive players?
One should do what one does best and I am fairly good at worrying and being a bit pessimistic. Maybe that’s why I caught on to the Icelandic problems ahead of some optimists, and maybe that’s why…
a long time ago...
Just leave (him be)
Why do the Potters keep on upping their bid for Cole?It must mean that they feel they are getting signals from G&S that they are getting close or are they just testing our resolve? I certainly ca…
a long time ago...

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West Ham Mad

Six leave as clear-out starts
Sam Allardyce has wasted no time in trimming his squad down in preparation for a summer of activity of he looks to build a squad capable of retaining Premier League status next season.
yesterday
Gold- Promotion has saved Hammers 50m
Co-owner David Gold admits West Ham would have been in big financial trouble had they failed to make an immediate return to the Barclays Premier League.
about 4 days ago
Vaz Te relishing Premier League challenge
West Ham's Wembley matchwinner Ricardo Vaz Te is determined to make the most of his second chance.
about 5 days ago
Vaz Te ecstatic
Ricardo Vaz Te admitted that scoring the winner in the play-off final was one of his best ever moments in football.
about 6 days ago
Cole delighted with return
Carlton Cole was a relived man after helping to secure Premier League football next year for the Hammers.
about 6 days ago

Club Call

Lansbury backs promoted Hammers
England Under-21 midfielder Henri Lansbury believes West Ham can do well next season as they return to the Premier League.
about 14 hours ago
Hammers let go of quartet
Newly-promoted West Ham have released Julien Faubert, John Carew, Abdoulaye Faye and Papa Bouba Diop at the end of their contracts.
about 2 days ago
Gold revels in restored pride
West Ham co-owner David Gold claims promotion back to the Premier League has put the pride back into the club.
about 2 days ago
Wembley wows to wedding vows
West Ham midfielder Mark Noble is looking forward to his second big match in a week.
about 3 days ago
Henderson becomes a happy Hammer
West Ham have completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Stephen Henderson from Portsmouth.
about 4 days ago

West Ham Fans

Perfect Day, Hammers Back Where They ORG To Be!
From the impromptu kick about in Baker Street outside the Globe, and all the way to Wembley in the cattle trucks known as the under ground, there was a sea of claret and blue, later to be interspersed…
about 5 days ago
West Ham United v Blackpool Play Off Final Team Sheets And Threads
Fellow Orgers, those watching at home, please upload the team sheets in the comments and forum sections as we are concerned about i phone connectivity and may not be able to upload from Wembley. -Ed
about 6 days ago
How Many West Ham Fans Will Be In The Blackpool End?
The demand for the 'N' Power championship play off final between West Ham United and Blackpool tickets has been unprecedented. In fact Hammers supporters have had to go to great lengths, and deception…
last week
Weird Scenes At The Gold Mine!
West Ham United's own 'fragile' Morrison is subject to current press and media speculation as to his behaviour, and the ridiculous rumour that he is to be released has surfaced. Ravel Morrison arrived…
about a week ago
Tangerine Dream
West Ham co-owner David Gold has expressed a preference to play Birmingham City, the club he once co-owned with David Sullivan, as oppposed to Blackpool in the 'N' Power Championship Play Off Final at…
about 2 weeks ago

Vital West Ham

Hammers Release Six
Hammers Release SixVitalfootball: West Ham: 24/05/2012 16:45:00Thanks but no thanks!
yesterday
Henderson Deal Becomes Permanent
Henderson Deal Becomes PermanentVitalfootball: West Ham: 24/05/2012 16:44:00As suspected, West Ham United have completed the signing of Stephen Henderson.
yesterday
Kightly Link
Kightly LinkVitalfootball: West Ham: 23/05/2012 16:58:00Today`s transfer speculation as advertised by the tabloid press links a Wolverhampton Wanderers player to Upton Park
about 2 days ago
Remember Dyer?
Remember Dyer?Vitalfootball: West Ham: 22/05/2012 16:58:00Our old friend Kieron Dyer has made the headlines this morning.
about 3 days ago
Sour Grapes Anyone?
Sour Grapes Anyone?Vitalfootball: West Ham: 22/05/2012 16:56:00It seems that all is not well in the seaside town of Blackpool.
about 3 days ago

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