Lanzini: My partnership with Arnautovic reminds me of Payet
WHUFC.com
Manuel Lanzini says his promising partnership with Marko Arnautovic reminds
him of a 'similar' relationship he enjoyed with Dimitri Payet. The
Argentinian struck up a famous rapport with Frenchman Payet two years ago,
combining to provide 22 goals and the same number of assists as West Ham
United finished seventh in the Premier League. In recent months, Lanzini's
combinations with Austrian Arnautovic have been comparably fruitful, with
the pair registering nine goals and eight assists between them in the
Hammers' last 13 Premier League matches. "Our partnership is fantastic," he
confirmed. "It's easy to play with Marko because he is a good player, he has
a good touch, good mentality and he wants to win the games. He is like me,
so it's easy to play with these players. "We make each other better, of
course. We want the same things and we think the same way. "It's similar to
the feeling I had with Dimi before, because they are similar players. If you
have a player who plays like you, it's easy. You need to connect and that's
it. You touch the ball one way, and he touches the ball the same way."
Lanzini is not only enjoying his partnership with Arnautovic, but is also
excited by the range of attacking players available as West Ham approach
Saturday's important Premier League fixture at Swansea City. "We have very
good players, top players, players who play for their national teams.
Chicharito is an amazing striker and Joao Mario is an amazing football
player, so we now need to connect all together and I think we'll have a
strong team. "For me, I don't mind where I play in this team. It is for the
coach [David Moyes] to decide and where he decides, I will try my best for
the team."
Lanzini returned to action at Liverpool last weekend after a month out with
a hamstring injury. With another week of training in his legs, the No10 is
determined to stamp his authority on the game at the Liberty Stadium. "I'm
very happy to be back with the team, but I was not happy with the result
last Saturday. I want to help the team now. "I am feeling good. The recovery
was very smooth and I think I'm ready to train hard and am 100 per cent fit.
"Of course, I feel a big responsibility to the team, but I want this
responsibility and I like it. When you have the number ten shirt on and you
are one of the creative players in the team, you need to take this
responsibility."
With Lanzini – and Arnautovic – leading from the front, the South American
says the Hammers have what it takes to finish the season strongly, but they
cannot afford to take their eyes of a resurgent Swansea team for one minute
if they want to win in South Wales. "We need to concentrate first on
Swansea, which is a final for us and one we need to win, then we can
concentrate on the next game. "We have started the late few games really
well and we need to do the same again at Swansea, score a goal or two, then
we need to keep our concentration for the whole 90 minutes. "If we do this,
we have a chance to win."
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Premier League 2 fixture at Manchester City postponed
WHUFC.com
West Ham United U23s' Premier League 2 fixture against Manchester City on
Friday night has been postponed due to the effects of the adverse weather
conditions. Following the falling of snow and freezing temperatures which
have affected the majority of the country during this week, the clash at the
hosts' City Football Academy has been called off. A new date for the fixture
will be announced in due course.
The Hammers now have to wait until the following weekend for their next
fixture, when they host Chelsea at Dagenham and Redbridge's Chigwell
Construction Stadium on Sunday 11 February. The London derby was originally
scheduled for Monday 12 February, but will now kick-off a day earlier at
12:05pm due to the Blues continued involvement in the UEFA Youth League.
Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £3 concessions and all tickets will
be available to purchase on the day on the gate. Entry is free for Season
Ticket Holders and Claret Members.
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Rice: The experiences I've had this past year have been amazing
WHUFC.com
A year ago this week, Declan Rice signed a new contract before captaining
West Ham United's U23s in a 1-1 Premier League 2 Division 2 draw with Stoke
City in front of a crowd of 768. Last weekend, he played for the Hammers'
first-team in front of nearly 54,000 fans in the Premier League at
Liverpool. This Saturday the 19-year-old could feature in a top-flight
six-pointer at Swansea City. Rice himself admits he is surprised how far he
has come in the space of 12 months, but the level-headed teenager is
determined to remain focused on the job in hand and keep his talent-filled
feet firmly on the ground. "A year ago, I wouldn't have thought I would be
playing at Anfield in front of 50,000, or at any of the other stadiums I've
had the pleasure of playing at this season," he said. "The experiences I've
had this past year have been amazing, but I put it all down to hard work,
believing in myself, believing in my ability and the coaches preparing me,
from the Academy up to the first team. "Terry Westley, Liam Manning, Mark
Phillips and Steve Potts all pushed me on and the Academy has given me a
great grounding and got me ready for the challenges ahead. "The coaches
there are all so passionate and they want us to do well, so when we move
over to Rush Green to train with the first team, it's massive for them
because that's what they are working towards. I can only thank Mark, Steve
and Terry and I'm really happy with the way things have been going."
Every time he pulls on a Claret and Blue shirt, Rice takes pride in the fact
he is representing the Academy of Football. The versatile youngster is one
of six graduates to have featured for the first team this season – captain
Mark Noble, Reece Burke, Josh Cullen, Reece Oxford and Nathan Holland being
the other five – and he believes it is no coincidence that the Hammers
remain among the best at producing their own home-grown players. "When you
look at other clubs, you can't say many of them are bringing their Academy
players through, so to have played first-team games this year, alongside the
likes of Nobes, is massive for me and has given me a lot of confidence.
"Without a doubt, it is hard to break into a Premier League squad, so every
time I was asked to come and train with the first team, it was like an
audition and I gave everything I've got, because you might only get one
chance to show the manager what you can do. You've got to take your
opportunities."
Rice's next opportunity could come at the Liberty Stadium, where the Hammers
will be targeting a win to stretch the gap between themselves and the bottom
three. Victory in South Wales would just about complete a perfect 12 months
for the talented No41. "Swansea have got some good results since their new
manager [Carlos Carvalhal] has come in, including a big win against
Liverpool, and they won again in the FA Cup in midweek, but we need to go
there, perform and get three points as it's crucial now."
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Statement re: cancellation of RWHFAG march
KUMB.com
Filed: Thursday, 1st March 2018
By: Staff Writer
It was announced earlier this evening that the Real West Ham Fans Action
Group march, planned for Saturday, 10 March has been postponed.
To clarify, Knees up Mother Brown, along with all other groups who have
participated in recent negotiations with the club under the West Ham Groups
United banner were informed of this decision a few minutes before the Action
Group announced their plans publicly tonight.
Naturally the news has disappointed many supporters who were preparing to
take to the streets of Stratford next weekend in order to seek a better,
brighter future for their football club. We at KUMB.com, who fought to
deliver a better West Ham United for all of our supporters during those
exchanges share that disappointment.
For the record, the decision to abort the march was taken solely by the
RWHFAG - which is of course their prerogative, given that the march had been
arranged under their banner. As far as we are aware, none of the members of
WHGU were consulted before this decision was reached (WHUISA and Hammers
Chat have already confirmed they were not involved).
Had we at KUMB been consulted, we would have indicated our desire for the
RWHFAG to proceed with their march for it is our opinion that few if any of
the points we raised during negotiations with the club have been
satisfactorily answered at this stage.
As a result, I have written to all members of West Ham Groups United this
evening to confirm that KUMB.com no longer wishes to be considered part of
the WHGU umbrella organisation.
It is our view that by remaining part of WHGU we would be seen to be in
agreement with the decision to postpone next weekend's protest. Our readers
have clearly indicated that they disagree with this and, as always, we are
led by them.
We now turn our attention to maintaining pressure upon the Board to deliver
real and effective change at West Ham United - the sort of change thousands
of supporters have argued passionately for in recent weeks, and who were
given real hope by the prospect of the march.
Graeme Howlett
(Editor, KUMB.com)
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WHUISA publish ticket survey findings
KUMB.com
Filed: Thursday, 1st March 2018
By: Staff Writer
The West Ham United Independent Support Association (WHUISA) have released
the results of a recent survey conducted amongst season ticket-holding
Hammers fans.
The survey, which gathered the views of more than 1,400 season ticket
holders asked those polled to respond to 12 questions relating to the club's
ticketing policy - resulting in the following findings:
* Less than 20 per cent of supporters feel their season ticket is better
value for money at the London Stadium compared to the Boleyn Ground
* More than half claimed they would give up their season ticket at the end
of the season if prices rise between 5-10 per cent
* Almost 90 per cent of season ticket holders believe they should have first
choice ahead of club members on ALL away tickets
* Almost two-thirds of voters believe away matches at distant locations
shoulld generate more points than 'local' away games
* More than four in every five season ticket holders polled have been
fraustrated in their attempts to purchase tickets for an away fixture
WHUISA's Paul Turner explained: "Running for a little over three weeks in
January 2018, the West Ham United Independent Supporters Association ran the
ticket survey. The survey was open to members and non members, focusing on a
wide range of issues relating to ticketing.
"The survey was run to get a gauge on how people felt on certain issues
regarding the obtaining of away match tickets, as well as potential ways to
obtain away tickets for future matches if people were currently not able to
do so.
"We at WHUISA are happy now to report the results of the survey for all to
see, again proving engagement with the wider fan base (as is a main purpose
of our existence) as well as our membership.
"We are here to serve you and thank you all for your continued support. We
cannot continue without that support so please sign up today for only £1."
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No fanfare for Fonte
KUMB.com
Filed: Thursday, 1st March 2018
By: Staff Writer
Former Hammers defender Jose Fonte has arrived in China - to something less
that a hero's welcome. The Portuguese international touched down in the Far
East earlier today having agreed a £5million move to Chinese Super League
side Dalian Yifang last week. But pictures from local media reveal that
Fonte's arrival was greeted by just ONE supporter keen to obtain his
autograph - unlike a number of recent foreign arrivals, who have been mobbed
by fans of their new clubs.
The 34-year-old's arrival was in stark contrast to that of former Hammer
Carlos Tevez, who required the assistance of local police to guide him past
throngs of well-wishers who had gathered to greet him at the airport last
year.
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Leon Britton fires warning to Swansea's relegation rivals ahead of West Ham
six-pointer
The 35-year-old midfielder has recently returned to action from injury
following a stint as caretaker manager of the club
The Mirror
By James Nursey
22:30, 28 FEB 2018
Leon Britton has warned Swansea's relegation rivals that they have the
survival experience to ensure they beat the drop. The Welsh club are
preparing for a crunch home game with West Ham in the Premier League on
Saturday. They are looking for a seventh successive win at the Liberty
Stadium after beating Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 to reach the FA Cup
quarter-finals for the first time since 1964. Veteran midfielder Britton
insists the relegation scrap holds no fears for 18th-placed Swansea who have
rallied to finish 15th and 12th the last two seasons. Swans stalwart
Britton, 35, who joined in 2002 from the Hammers, said: "I do think the
experience helps if I am being honest. "The last couple of years have been
tough but now we are in a situation we have been in before and we have got
out of it.
"We know what it takes and what we have got to do. We have to call on that
experience and use it in difficult periods. "There will be twists and turns
even with 10 games left. Last year with five games left we were on a bad run
until that point and people probably said we were dead and buried. "But we
have to remain calm, use that experience we have had in the past couple of
years and take that into the remaining games and hopefully get the job
done."
The Swans looked doomed again this term when they propped up the table under
Paul Clement. He was axed in December when player-coach Britton was put in
charge for two games. Then Carlos Carvalhal took over on December 28 and
they have since only suffered two defeats in 14 games in all competitions.
Their last outing in the top-flight was a 4-1 loss at Brighton , where
Carvalhal blamed himself for chasing the game when 1-0 down. But despite the
thumping, Britton insists Swansea are on track to stay up slipping back into
the bottom three. He added: "At the moment we don't want to be in the bottom
three, of course we don't, but I look at the points rather than the position
at the moment. "The points are so tight, you get a win and all of a sudden
you bounce up three or four places. "I have full confidence we can go on a
good run like we have been since the manager was here. "If we carry it on in
the second part of his season as such then I am sure we will get enough
points to make sure we are safe. "I think you get that bounce when a manager
comes in, in terms of results but we seem to have been able to carry that
on."
Britton returned as sub against the Owls with his first appearance since
October after injury problems. The midfielder, out of contract in summer,
added: "It has been frustrating and I want to get out there as much as I can
with time running out on my Swans career. The manager has been doing a
fantastic job in the time he has been here. "He hasn't changed things
dramatically. He has given the players confidence and obviously we have
settled with a system. "Everyone knows their roles and responsibilities."
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West Ham to swoop for Arsenal target Jonny Evans should West Brom fail to
avoid relegation
The former Manchester United defender is also on the radar of Everton and
Leicester
The Mirror
ByDarren Lewis
22:30, 28 FEB 2018
West Ham will enter the race for Jonny Evans at the end of the season. Boss
David Moyes is a big fan of the £25million-rated West Brom defender, who has
a bargain escape clause of £3m if the Baggies are relegated. Leicester and
Everton are also interested in 30-year-old Evans. The Hammers want to sign
at least one central defender following Jose Fonte's move to the Chinese
Super League. Everton boss Sam Allardyce is ready to move for Evans if he
is entrusted with the job long term. Arsenal and Manchester City were both
keen on Northern Ireland international Evans last month. But City opted
instead for the potential of Aymeric Laporte, 23, from Athletic Bilbao while
Arsene Wenger refused to meet West Brom's valuation. Evans was recently
temporarily stripped of the West Brom captaincy following allegations he was
involved in the theft of taxi whilst on a team-bonding trip in Barcelona.
Gareth McAuley took over the armband duties for the FA Cup tie with
Southampton, as Evans was reprimanded along with fellow teammates Gareth
Barry, Jake Livermore and Boaz Myhill for the incident. Baggies boss Alan
Pardew has since reinstated Evans as skipper, declaring that he is the best
man to lead the team to safety. West Brom currently find themselves bottom
of the table with just eight league games remaining
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