Tag Archives: West Ham United

West Ham's Owners Expect Miracles From Mud

Posted on by Paul Bestall

If there’s one positive about David Sullivan’s outburst last week, such was the reaction to it, he’ll hopefully keep quiet until the end of the season. It’s a tricky situation when you’re a chairman of a club struggling at the … Continue reading

Man United Coming to America, GolTV in HD And More

Posted on by The Gaffer

Manchester United looks very likely to be the opponent in this summer’s MLS All-Star Game, according to press reports. That’s just one of the headlines in the news. Here are the latest Premier League-related stories that are making the news … Continue reading

Premier League Footballer of the Week, Games in Hand

Posted on by Jesse Chula

Having a game in hand can be a huge advantage for clubs fighting relegation, chasing the title or attempting a top four finish. Being where you want to be in the table and having another chance to improve your standing can … Continue reading

West Ham 1-3 Wolves: Wanderers Hammer Zola

Posted on by The Gaffer

Despite what the headline in Tuesday night’s Daily Telegraph says (see above picture), the scoreline in the West Ham United against Wolverhampton Wanderers was 3-1 to Wolves, not 3-0. But it may as well been 3-0 such was the way … Continue reading

Manchester Utd 3-0 West Ham: Business As Usual For United

Posted on by Coachie Ballgames

The race to the top narrowed Tuesday night as Manchester United swept aside West Ham United at Old Trafford. Shades of 1966 early on as Man United’s Ben Foster dropped Alessandro Diamanti’s dipping shot onto the goal-line. Did it cross? … Continue reading

West Ham United Owners Aim To Take Hammers To New Highs

Posted on by John Nicholson

Pornography isn’t everyone’s cup of meat. However, it’s all around us. You are currently two clicks away from watching as much hot lovin’ as your body can stand. Quite whether this is a good thing or a deeply immoral thing, … Continue reading

Portsmouth and West Ham: Two Teams That Don't Deserve To Go Down

Posted on by The Gaffer

Watching Tuesday night’s relegation battle between Portsmouth and West Ham United was like seeing two young adults groping each other. It was awkward, clumsy but performed at such a frenetic pace that it was entertaining to watch and you never … Continue reading

Hammers Executive Ponders Name Change to West Ham Olympic

Posted on by Coachie Ballgames

President Barack Obama’s favorite footie club, West Ham United, could undergo a radical identity change if the club’s new vice-chairman has her way. Karren Brady, who was appointed vice-chairman of the Hammers by the new joint chairmen, David Sullivan and David Gold, … Continue reading

EPL Games Temporarily Return to Setanta Sports USA

Posted on by The Gaffer

Setanta Sports USA will televise two high-profile Premier League games this weekend, according to its website, which was updated late Friday. Both the Arsenal versus Everton (Saturday, 10am ET) and West Ham versus Wolves (Sunday, 8:25am ET) games will be … Continue reading

Bank Holiday Premier League Matches Expose Divide Between US and UK

Posted on by The Gaffer

It’s this time of the year when it’s most noticeable how many more public holidays the United Kingdom has compared to the United States. Because Boxing Day this year fell on a Saturday, it means that today (Monday, the 28th) … Continue reading

Boxing Day Premier League Round-Up: My Observations

Posted on by The Gaffer

Christmas Day is definitely a hectic one for me, as it was this past Friday. After the kids opened the presents. we headed to my in-laws for Christmas lunch, followed by more presents to open and then tried to stuff … Continue reading

Ref Mike Dean Teaches West Ham and Chelsea A Penalty Lesson

Posted on by The Gaffer

Anyone who watched the London derby between West Ham United and Chelsea would have been bemused to see referee Mike Dean make Frank Lampard take his penalty kick three times in a row before he awarded the goal. During the … Continue reading