West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini is one of six Premier League based players in Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli’s final 23 member squad. Surprisingly (or unsurprisingly for some), there is no space for in form Inter striker Maurio Icardi (nor for Icardi’s soon to be teammate Lautaro Martinez), with Sampaoli chosing to go with Messi, Higuain, Dybala and Aguero upfront. [Read more…]
Lanzini one of six Premier League based players in Jorge Sampaoli’s Argentine squad
May 21, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Three key issues for the club to resolve this summer
May 16, 2018 By Leave a Comment
With the Hammers avoiding Premier League relegation for another season, there is much to be done off the field this summer. West Ham fans want and expect better than another dogfight, so here’s a look at some key issues the club must resolve before the new campaign gets underway in August. [Read more…]
Joe Hart Still Has a Role to Play With England Despite West Ham Difficulties
May 9, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Despite a disappointing year for the Hammers in the Premier League, there is every chance that David Moyes’ squad will be represented in Gareth Southgate’s England set-up this summer, with Joe Hart pushing for a place on the plane.
The on-loan Manchester City goalkeeper was once a certainty to start in goal for England, but since losing his place at the Etihad Stadium following Pep Guardiola’s arrival, Hart has found it an uphill battle trying to regain the number one jersey. [Read more…]
International Round up- Lanzini, Arnautovic score, Rice MOTM for Ireland
March 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment
There was some good news for West Ham fans in the first set of matches during the March international break. Star playmaker Manuel Lanzini made his first start for Argentina at the Etihad Stadium in a friendly against Italy and scored an absolute screamer to help Sampaoli’s men beat the 2006 World Cup winners. His goal came shortly after Ever Banega had finished off a team move to put Argentina 1-0 ahead.
Marko Arnautovic netted twice as Austria beat Slovenia in a friendly.
Versatile midfielder Declan Rice was named Man of the Match in the Republic of Ireland’s game against Turkey, despite them ending on the losing side thanks to Mehmet Topal’s second half strike.
Lanzini is however expected to be a doubt for Argentina’s next game after picking up a knock in the fixture against the Azzurri. [Read more…]
Rival watch- Palace win, Stoke lose
March 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment
West Ham’s league game over the weekend against Manchester United was postponed due to the latter’s FA Cup commitments but how did the Hammers’ relegation rivals fare in their games this weekend?
Palace were away at Huddersfield while Stoke were at home against Everton [Read more…]
