In brief - Friday's news round-up

  • by Staff Writer #2
  • Friday, 24th May 2019

Get the very latest West Ham news in one place, with our new daily media round-up!

New rule change which is set to force goalkeepers to play OUTFIELD next season
Sin bins are set to be introduced from the fifth step of non-league downwards from the start of next season
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/new-rule-change-set-force-16188217

West Ham looking into allegations from Manchester United that their fans threw a giant sausage into the disabled section at Old Trafford during Premier League clash in April
West Ham are looking into claims from Manchester United supporters that their fans threw items into the disabled section at Old Trafford during their Premier League game in April.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-7062319/West-Ham-looking-allegations-fans-threw-sausage-disabled-section-Old-Trafford.html

FA claim Robert Snodgrass swore at doping officials on ‘balance of probability’ – but was it mistaken identity?
West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass swore at anti-doping officials before allegedly claiming it might have been Andy Carroll because of his northern accent.
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/westham/fa-claim-robert-snodgrass-swore-at-doping-officials-on-balance-of-probability-but-was-it-mistaken-a4149681.html

West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini chooses transfer target to cope with exit - contact made
WEST HAM boss Manuel Pellegrini has already lined up a replacement goalkeeper for the out-of-contract Adrian, reports in Italy claim.
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1130999/West-Ham-transfer-news-Manuel-Pellegrini-Bartlomiej-Dragowski-Declan-Rice

West Ham look into claims fans threw giant sausage at disabled Man Utd supporters
Man Utd's disabled section was allegedly targeted by West Ham fans above in their Old Trafford clash in April
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/west-ham-look-claims-fans-16187579

Centre forward Sean Adarkwa signs first professional contract
Sean Adarkwa has signed his first professional contract with West Ham United.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/may/23-may/centre-forward-sean-adarkwa-signs-first-professional-contract

Hammers set for Fulham pre-season date
West Ham United will travel to Fulham for a pre-season friendly on Saturday 27 July, kick-off 3pm.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/may/23-may/hammers-set-fulham-pre-season-date

Season Ticket Holder Bart, 95, meets his heroes!
West Ham United welcomed Billy Bonds Stand Season Ticket Holder Bart Robinson, a lifelong Hammer who turned 95 in March, to Club London for the recent Premier League fixture with Leicester City.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/may/23-may/season-ticket-holder-bart-95-meets-his-heroes

Second Chance Academy complete unique quadruple
West Ham United’s Second Chance Academy team are celebrating a remarkable quadruple success after defeating Hednesford Town to claim the Second Chance League (SCL) Champion of Champions title.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/may/23-may/second-chance-academy-complete-unique-quadruple

Felipe Anderson: My 2018/19 West Ham United season
Felipe Anderson produced a fine debut season in Claret and Blue after completing a Club-record transfer from Lazio in summer 2018. The Brazilian winger caught the eye with his direct attacking play, sensational goals and penchant for nutmegging his opponent whenever possible!
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/may/23-may/felipe-anderson-my-201819-west-ham-united-season

Hammers set for FIFA Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Women’s World Cup gets underway in just over two weeks, and at least three Hammers will be going for glory in France.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/may/23-may/hammers-set-fifa-womens-world-cup

O What an Eleven! Angelo Ogbonna's O World Xi
As Angelo Ogbonna celebrates his 31st birthday, we asked the Hammers defender to pick out his World Xi of players whose surnames begin with the letter O!
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/may/23-may/o-what-eleven-angelo-ogbonnas-o-world-xi

New pre-season fixture announced
Fulham - relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season - will host a pre-season friendly against West Ham at Craven Cottage this July.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=133560

Striker signs pro terms
18-year-old goalscorer Sean Adarkwa has signed his first professional contract with West Ham.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=133561




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