Daily WHUFC News - 2nd April 2018

West Ham fan Jim thanks Club for 'great matchday experience'
WHUFC.com

West Ham United supporter Jim Gleeson has expressed his thanks for the 'great matchday experience' he enjoyed at Saturday's Premier League victory over Southampton. The accessibility supporter and his carer were required to move from their normal Season Ticket seats as a result of the new safety and security measures introduced at London Stadium. Lifelong Hammer Jim was compensated for any inconvenience caused with complimentary Club London access to the Boleyn Bar, new seats closer to the halfway line and an outstanding performance from his favourite team. Jim wanted to show his appreciation to the Club and everyone involved, including those who chaperoned him and his carer. "I would just like to say how well the Club looked after me. The replacement seat had an excellent view and is at the same level as my usual seat, but closer to the halfway line. "I also had complimentary access to the Boleyn Bar and was escorted to my seat to ensure that I was happy with everything. Thanks to all involved for a great match day experience."

In turn, West Ham United would like to thank Jim for his understanding and look forward to welcoming him back to London Stadium for the remaining four home Premier League fixtures and for many seasons to come.

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WEST HAM 3-0 SOUTHAMPTON – MATCH REPORT
AUTHOR: BRIAN KNOX. PUBLISHED: 1 APRIL 2018 AT 1:47PM
TheWestHamWay.co.uk
Match Report by @westhamamerican

West Ham rediscovered their winning ways with a 3-0 victory today over Southampton at the London Stadium. Returning to Premier League play after a three week break, the Hammers overcame the bad memories of their embarrassing outing against Burnley, and took the fight to the visiting Southampton side with three early goals from Joao Mario and Marko Arnautovic to give their team an easy second half and good momentum heading into a challenging final two months of play.

David Moyes once again tapped Joe Hart for the start, and the England goalkeeper earned his first Premier League clean sheet since September. Also of note, this was Arthur Masuaku's first game back from his six match ban. For the Saints, this was Mark Hughes first match in charge. Sitting only two points from relegation, Southampton desperately needs the "new coach bounce" that many Premier League teams have seen in the early days of new manager's reign.

With the nightmare way that the Burnley match unraveled, it was important that West Ham found a goal early. A fast-paced counter, lead by Kouyate allowed the Senegalese midfielder to find Mario on the corner of the area. He smashed it into the corner of the net, beyond the diving grasp of McCarthy to get West Ham's scoring started.

The 13th minute goal was followed up four minutes later as Mario crossed into Arnautovic, who needed two attempts to finally score, as McCarthy was unable to gather the initial header. Arnautovic easily scored on the rebound.

But in the final moments of the first half stoppage time, West Ham was able to find a third goal. Masuaku made the late cross to Arnautovic, who beat the defense and volleyed into net to earn a first half double.

For the second half, the most excitement was a stoppage time screamer from Aaron Cresswell that just hit the crossbar. Otherwise, West Ham focused on preserving the lead and keeping Joe Hart out of trouble. For the entire match, Southampton had no shots on target. Also, of note, no Hammers were booked by Jon Moss during the match. It was a very clean match, other than an early injury to Micheal Antonio. Antonio's few recent goals have been a lone bright spot during a poor February. Hopefully he and James Collins will be available to help their club with a brutal finish.

Three of the next four matches are against top six clubs, including next Sunday's visit to Chelsea. While West Ham is five points above the bottom three, the remaining schedule has few opportunities to pick up easy or certain points, and this season there is no guarantee that even 40 points will ensure safety. After the embarrassment that was the Burnley defeat, it was good for the club, the players, and the fans to have a complete and non-dramatic victory. But there will need to be some unexpected wins and draws in the coming weeks to give West Ham's supporters a more comforting feeling as May approaches.

West Ham: Hart, Zabaleta, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Rice, Masuaku, Kouyate, Noble, Mario, Antonio, Arnautovic
Subs: Adrian, Evra, Fernandes, Hugill, Cullan, Pask, Diangana

Southampton: McCarthy, Soares, Stephens, Hoedt, Bertrand, Lemina, Hojbjerg, Tadic, Redmond, Austin, Gabbiadini.
Subs: Yoshida, Long, Carillo, Romeu, Ward-Prowse, Boufal, Forster

Ref: Jonathon Moss
Attendance: 56,882

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Everton and West Ham eyeing move for £35million Porto star Moussa Marega
Marega fancies a move to England but Porto would be determined to drive a hard bargain before selling
The Mirror
ByJohn Cross
Chief Football Writer
14:34, 1 APR 2018

Porto are ready to start a three-way Premier League auction by selling Moussa Marega this summer. Everton, West Ham and Swansea have all looked at the France-born striker who represents Mali at international level. Marega, 26, also holds a French passport and his representatives have told Porto of the interest from the Premier League but he has a £35m buy-out clause. It is unlikely Porto could get that sort of money but Everton and West Ham have the financial clout to move for a striker who has been in good form this term. Tottenham have scouted him in the past. Marega fancies a move to England but Porto would be determined to drive a hard bargain before selling this summer.

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AC Milan battling Manchester United and Liverpool for West Ham wonderkid Domingos Quina
Portuguese starlet Quina, 18, is seen as one of Europe's best young prospects
The Mirror
ByJohn Cross
Chief Football Writer
09:41, 1 APR 2018

Italian giants AC Milan have been keeping tabs on West Ham wonderkid Domingos Quina. Portuguese starlet Quina, 18, is seen as one of Europe's best young prospects and has attracted interest from top clubs like AC Milan, Manchester United and Liverpool. Quina will enter into the final year of his contract this summer and chances have been limited at West Ham because they are stuck in a relegation scrap. That has alerted AC Milan who are watching developments closely and will decide whether to make a move this summer. West Ham may have to rebuild their squad at the end of the season - even if they stay up in the Premier League.
Quina made his first-team debut as a 16-year-old in the Europa League last season and has also featured in this campaign's Football League Trophy, Carabao and FA Cups. However, the youngster is still awaiting his first Premier League appearance.

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Huge fire breaks out near West Ham's London Stadium - 8 fire engines on scene
A HUGE fire has broken out near West Ham's London Stadium, with fire crews rushing to the scene as smoke filled the skyline, it has emerged.
By JOSEPH CAREY
PUBLISHED: 22:07, Sun, Apr 1, 2018 | UPDATED: 22:07, Sun, Apr 1, 2018
Daily Express

The London Fire Brigade confirmed that eight fire engines and 58 firefighters had been called to the scene. They tweeted: "Eight fire engines and 58 firefighters have been called to a fire at a derelict building on Wick Lane in Hackney." Twitter user Darren Scott said that the building is a "warehouse right next to a church".
He tweeted: "There's a big fire in Hackney Wick / Bow area... looks like a derelict warehouse but it's right next to a church. No injuries have been reported. Video that emerged on social media shows the furnace as thick smoke continuing to pour from the incident. Other users on social media posted images of smoke filling London's skyline.

London Stratford fireTwitter @LydiaMNicola @darren_scott
The building is reportedly a 'warehouse right next to a church'

One account said: "Looks like there's a big fire over Stratford/Hackney Wick way." Another posted: "Something is badly on fire in Stratford, anyone know what?
"This looks bad, smoke is spreading really fast. If it's not the Olympic Park itself then it's near there."

London Fire Brigade
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@LondonFire
8 fire engines & 58 firefighters have been called to a fire at a derelict building on Wick Lane in #Hackney. More info soon.

8:30 PM - Apr 1, 2018

As of 9.26pm the fires had been put out, according to Twitter user Darren Scott. He wrote: Fires have been put out. Lots of flashlights on the scene. "Fire engines still in attendance. Looks like the roads are closed."

London fire StratfordTwitter @LydiaMNicola
The London Fire Brigade said eight fire engines and 58 firefighters had been called to the scene
The London Fire Brigade issued an update on the fire at 9.54pm - they stated that the flames are "now under control".

They stated: "The fire at a disused warehouse on Wick Lane in #Hackney is now under control. "Part of the ground and first floor were damaged by fire."

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