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Bristol Rovers vs West Ham U21 2017- Martinez brace seals Checkatrade Trophy progress

November 1, 2017 By West Ham Blog Leave a Comment

Toni Martinez’s brace sealed West Ham’s passage into the knockout rounds of the Checkatrade Trophy as they came from behind to beat Bristol Rovers 3-1 last night.

The Spaniard, who had scored a hat trick against Manchester United in a Premier League 2 fixture in October, netted on either side of Martin Samuelsen’s 51st minute effort after Tom Nichols had put the home side ahead almost immediately after kick off.

The young Hammers had beaten Swindon Town 3-2 back in August, with the Robins now set to take on Rovers in a winnner-takes all clash next week. [Read more…]

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West Ham Player Ratings vs Crystal Palace (A) 2017

October 31, 2017 By West Ham Blog Leave a Comment

Here is how West Ham’s players performed at Selhurst Park over the weekend against Crystal Palace- compiled from various media sources. The Hammers squandered a 2-0 lead and a big opportunity to register their first away league win of the season to draw 2-2 with the Eagles.

Not surprisingly, keeper Joe Hart, who had around half a dozen good saves to keep Palace at bay, and striker Andre Ayew, who scored a peach of a goal, are the highest rated players.

Angelo Ogbonna comes in flak, with his silly challenge on Andros Townsend giving Palace a route back into the game. [Read more…]

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Crystal Palace vs West Ham Post Match Thoughts- Antonio Brain freeze costs Hammers

October 31, 2017 By West Ham Blog Leave a Comment

Michail Antonio’s last minute brain freeze cost West Ham dearly as they missed out on a golden opportunity to pick up their first away win of the 2017/18 Premier League season. The Hammers, 2-0 up at half time against arguably the worst team in the PL, paid the price for some questionable tactics and lack of composure as Wilfried Zaha, who had never scored against the visitors before this fixture, snatched an equaliser for the Eagles deep into second half stoppage time. It also broke a three game winning streak for WHUFC at Selhurst Park.

Palace, who had taken only 3 points from 9 games going into this clash, opted for a 4-4-2, with ex West Ham player James Tomkins taking the place of the injured Mamadou Sakho in defence and Reuben Loftus-Cheek in for James McArthur. In the absence of Christian Benteke, manager Roy Hodgson [Read more…]

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West Ham Player Ratings vs Tottenham- How did the media see them?

October 27, 2017 By West Ham Blog Leave a Comment

Here is a look at the media player rating for West Ham after their stunning 3-2 comeback win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup.

Not surprisingly, Andrew Ayew got most of the plaudits, with the Ghanaian international being praised for his second half performance.

Edimilson Fernandes has also been appreciated for putting in a shift before making way in the second half for Pedro Obiang.

Also check out Manuel Lanzini’s ratings- we thought the little Argentine acquitted himself quite well after the interval after a quiet first half. [Read more…]

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Hammers to play Arsenal in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup

October 26, 2017 By West Ham Blog Leave a Comment

West Ham’s reward for upsetting Spurs at Wembley is an away game at Arsenal after the Hammers were drawn against the Gunners in the last eight of the Carabao Cup.

The draw, supposed to be streamed live from Twitter UK’s headquarters, was delayed for nearly two hours, and eventually presented in the form of a pre-recorded video. The Premier League’s big four, surprise surprise, don’t meet each other in the last eight!

West Ham also reached the quarterfinals of the tournament last season, but lost 4-1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic starring for the Red Devils [Read more…]

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