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  • Journalist shares update on David Moyes after West Ham defeat

    Journalist shares update on David Moyes after West Ham defeat

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    West Ham United manager David Moyes is under a lot of pressure after his side’s poor run of form this season.

    According to a report from Jacob Steinberg, West Ham are prepared to give their manager time to turn things around and the future of Moyes is under no immediate threat.

    The Hammers were beaten by Brentford last night and they are currently 17th in the league table.

    David Moyes was backed significantly during the summer transfer window with the number of signings and the Hammers were expected to challenge for European qualification. However, things have not gone according to plan at the London club they find themselves battling for survival in the Premier League.

    A club of their stature deserves to be higher up the table and it will be interesting to see if Moyes can transform his team’s fortunes in the coming weeks.

    Although the Hammers are prepared to back their manager right now, it is highly unlikely that they will stick with him if the results do not improve soon.

    It will be interesting to see if West Ham can win their upcoming games.

    There is no doubt that Moyes has done an excellent job since taking over as the club’s manager but his future is currently hanging by a thread and the Scottish manager will have to improve the results dramatically in order to hold on to his job.

    It remains to be seen whether the Hammers invest in their squad during the January window.

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  • Rogic starts, Corberan bins “fantastic player” in 3 changes: Predicted West Brom XI

    Rogic starts, Corberan bins “fantastic player” in 3 changes: Predicted West Brom XI

    West Bromwich Albion return to Championship action today as they host Rotherham United in a 3pm kick-off.

    The Baggies are currently enjoying their best vein of form in some time, having won four games on the bounce already. A win today could propel them to within five points of the play-off positions, which is astounding considering where they were when Steve Bruce was sacked in October.

    Their most recent win over Sunderland was particularly important for ensuring that they maintained their run despite the World Cup break, and they now face a Rotherham side who sit below them in the table.

    The Millers have only won once in their last eight, but that did come while on their travels against high-flying Sheffield United.

    Carlos Corberan will look to exercise caution amongst his squad as he deals with injuries and sickness.

    With that in mind, here’s the West Brom XI that we’re predicting for today’s clash. Corberan is expected to make three changes from the side which won on Monday.

    Alex Palmer will surely continue in goal, with the shot-stopper having conceded only once in the Baggies’ last four games.

    He will sit behind an unchanged back four, with Kyle Bartley’s only just back in training and Semi Ajayi ruled out. The former has enjoyed a similarly rich vein of form but was struck down in their mid-season friendly with Elche.

    Erik Pieters deputised brilliantly at the Stadium of Light, though, making five clearances, and he will continue alongside Dara O’Shea. They will be flanked by Conor Townsend and Darnell Furlong.

    The substitute heroics of Tom Rogic will surely have earned him a start for today, as it was his goal which sparked their second-half turnaround last Monday. He will partner Okay Yokuslu, who will screen the defence to allow John Swift the freedom to get forward.

    Jed Wallace provided a peach of a cross for their late winner at Sunderland, and he will continue on one wing. However, having missed out five days ago due to illness, Grady Diangana should return ahead of Matt Phillips if he is deemed fit enough, having also trained this week.

    Despite being described as a “fantastic player” by Charlie Austin in the past, Phillips’ performances have not caught the eye this season, ranking a lowly 17th among West Brom’s squad via WhoScored.

    These wide attackers will supplement the return of Monday night’s match-winning hero, with Daryl Dike seeking to make his first senior start since last January.

    His goal and assist won them the match earlier in the week, and if he is deemed fit he will surely be trusted to lead the line today.

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  • Mark Noble set for first huge agreement as sporting director at West Ham

    Mark Noble set for first huge agreement as sporting director at West Ham

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    Former West Ham United midfielder Mark Noble is currently working to secure his first major appointment as the club’s sporting director.

    The midfielder decided to hang up his boots at the end of last season, and he will officially take charge as the London club’s sporting director in January.

    The Hammers are looking to replace Academy manager, Ricky Martin and Noble is reportedly narrowing down the search as per West Ham Way.

    The 35-year-old will work in tandem with manager David Moyes to ensure the smooth running of the club, and it will be interesting to see if he can find a quality replacement for Martin over the next few weeks.

    West Ham have an impressive academy set up and Noble will need to bring in someone who will be able to churn out top-quality talents every year.

    The 35-year-old is a boyhood West Ham fan, and he has spent all his career at the London club. He was certainly a key player for the Hammers during the course of his 18-year career, the fans will be hoping that he can make a similar impact in the boardroom as well.

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  • Pundit left shocked after hearing who could be dropped at West Ham

    Pundit left shocked after hearing who could be dropped at West Ham

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    West Ham United defender Nayef Aguerd is set to return to action from his injury layoff later this month and there have been rumours that he could replace Kurt Zouma in the starting lineup.

    The former Chelsea defender has been a key player for West Ham this season and he has played in every single Premier League game for David Moyes. 

    Reacting to rumours that Aguerd could replace Zouma in the starting lineup, popular pundit Kevin Campbell has now claimed that it would be a surprising decision because Zouma is the best centre-back at the club.

    Campbell said to Football Insider: “Surely not. I cannot wait to see when everyone is fully fit.

    “I would be surprised if Kurt Zouma did not play because in my eyes, he is the best centre-half they have got.

    “Zouma has been nothing short of sensational for West Ham. I think he has been either pretty good or outstanding in the games I’ve watched.

    “Thilo Kehrer has been a bit up and down at times, for me. Zouma is the main guy.”

    Kurt Zouma of West Ham United

    The 26-year-old Moroccan defender joined West Ham during the summer transfer window for a fee of around £31 million. However, he has not been able to make a single appearance for them in any competition because of an ankle injury he picked up in July.

    Aguerd had surgery on his ankle and the defender is expected to return soon.

    Given the kind of money West Ham spent on the defender, it’s fair to assume that the Hammers see him as a key part of the starting lineup going forward. Therefore, it wouldn’t be surprising if one of the defenders had to make way for the 26-year-old when he returns.

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  • Journalist claims West Ham star has not done enough to convince David Moyes he deserves game time

    Journalist claims West Ham star has not done enough to convince David Moyes he deserves game time

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    Journalist Paul Brown has claimed that Maxwel Cornet has struggled to make an impact at West Ham so far.

    Cornet signed for West Ham during the summer transfer window after leaving relegated Burnley. It was always likely that Cornet was going to return to the Premier League after finishing as Burnley’s top goalscorer last season from out wide.

    Cornet has only started one Premier League game so far this season, and journalist Brown has claimed that he hasn’t shown the manager enough to warrant a start.

    “It doesn’t look like he’s shown the manager enough to be a regular starter, so it’s a blow for him that he can’t prove it at the moment,” said Brown speaking to Give Me Sport. 

    It appears Cornet will have to get used to a substitute role for now, especially with Lucas Paqueta beginning to find some form just behind the striker.

    Cornet’s versatility saw him play in multiple different roles during his time at Burnley, playing up top, out-wide, as well as at wing-back, so if he remains patient there should be an opportunity for him to start and cement a regular place in the West Ham side.

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  • Moyes confirms he would’ve preferred to keep one West Ham player this summer

    Moyes confirms he would’ve preferred to keep one West Ham player this summer

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    West Ham United defender Issa Diop joined Fulham during the summer transfer window.

    Apparently, the centre-back wanted more playing time and therefore he decided to leave the Hammers.

    West Ham manager David Moyes has now revealed that the club did not want to sell the former Toulouse defender, but they had to let him go because of his desire to play regularly.

    Moyes said to Football London: “We liked Issa [Diop] a lot, we would have liked Issa to stay. At that time, we were having difficulties with centre-halves. We liked Issa a lot, but his choice was he wanted to go and play more, and in the end we granted it. It was a difficult one for us, because we were really short of defenders at that moment.”

    The Hammers have had their fair share of injury issues in the defensive department and keeping Diop would have been a wise move.

    West Ham defender Issa Diop

    That said, things are not going according to the plan for the former West Ham defender. He has struggled to hold down a regular starting berth at Fulham and has started just three league games for the Cottagers.

    It remains to be seen whether he can force his way into the starting lineup and establish himself as a key player for Fulham.

    Diop’s talent is beyond doubt but he was largely inconsistent during his time at West Ham and he will have to get over those issues if he wants to establish himself as an indispensable asset for his new club.

    The 25-year-old has signed a long-term contract with Fulham and he will have plenty of opportunities to showcase his qualities and iron out his flaws with time.

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