Content from Allan Cummings

There's nothing wrong in respecting the point

• Thursday, 4th April 2024
• Allan Cummings

Points in the Premier League are never easy to come by – every top manager bar non will tell you that!

The scourge of modern football

• Monday, 25th March 2024
• Allan Cummings

VAR is surely the most hated and despised acronym in football right now!

Areola: hero and villain

• Thursday, 7th March 2024
• Allan Cummings

There’s no doubt about it, Alphonse Areola is having a good season. No – allow me to correct that statement – Alphonse Areola is having an outstanding season!

There’s only one Tommy Soucek

• Wednesday, 6th March 2024
• Allan Cummings

I don’t do hero worship, I'm a bit too old for all that nonsense, I mean, I still worship Johnny Byrne. Enough said.

Rage Against The Machin

• Monday, 4th March 2024
• Allan Cummings

Another week on the West Ham rollercoaster...

This week at West Ham: five talking points

• Saturday, 2nd March 2024
• Allan Cummings

West Ham FINALLY secured their first win of 2024 on Monday with a 4-2 win against Brentford, having previously faced Arsenal, Sheffield United, Brighton, Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest and Championship side Bristol City (twice) without securing a single victory.

Everton v West Ham United: match preview

• Friday, 1st March 2024
• Allan Cummings

We caught Preview Percy actually smiling on his way home from Monday night’s win over Brentford, though he claimed it was toothache and he was off to get a medicinal brandy. He seems to get a lot of "toothache". In the meantime here’s his look at Saturday’s trip up to Everton. He’ll be avoiding the toffees then...

Sticking with it

• Friday, 1st March 2024
• Allan Cummings

I don't remember who the reserves were playing the first time I saw them at Upton Park in 1969; possibly Gillingham. But I do remember there were lots of goals and the whole experience was new and exciting - particularly the trip from Barkingside to Green Street in dad's navy blue Mk1 Cortina.

It's just like watching Brazil...

• Thursday, 29th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

Now that was a relief, wasn’t it? Much better but still obviously a way to go yet. Just like watching Brazil someone said. Well, two of them anyway, even if one now plays for Italy, but you get the idea.

Best Free Sports Betting Tips

• Wednesday, 28th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

You may reduce losses and increase wins with a sound betting strategy. Although you will always need a tiny bit of luck to generate money, you can increase your chances of winning online betting by having a strategy.

What’s with the noise around Moyes?

• Tuesday, 27th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

A fair few Hammers fans will have walked away from the London Stadium on Monday night a little conflicted. An impressive, and dare I say entertaining 4-2 victory over bogey side Brentford, was exactly the performance required by the Hammers following a torrid start to 2024.

West Ham United v Brentford: match preview

• Monday, 26th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

Next up we play host to Brentford on Monday night. Kick off is at 8pm, so get a late pass from the other half.

A question of trust

• Saturday, 24th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

During the January transfer window, many of West Ham United's Premier League peers were unable to invest in their playing squad because of Financial Fair Play (FFP).

And the new manager is?

• Thursday, 22nd February 2024
• Allan Cummings

So to absolutely no-one’s surprise, West Ham’s indecision is final. Or should that just be David Sullivan’s indecision?

This week at West Ham: five talking points

• Thursday, 22nd February 2024
• Allan Cummings

West Ham are STILL looking for their first win of 2024, having faced Arsenal, Sheffield United, Brighton, Bournemouth and Championship side Bristol City (twice) - who eventually ended United's FA Cup hopes for another season - plus, most recently, Nottingham Forest.

Jordan, shut your mouth

• Wednesday, 21st February 2024
• Allan Cummings

On Monday, 12 February a caller to a TalkSport phone-in, whose name was Reece, following an exchange of views had the following said to him, aggressively and unpleasantly, by Simon Jordan: "I hope all you West Ham fans get exactly what you deserve!"

Anticipating the Future of Cryptocurrencies: Prospects and Roadblocks

• Tuesday, 20th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

Cryptocurrencies have become a hot topic in the financial world, sparking both excitement and skepticism. As the digital revolution continues to reshape various industries, it is crucial to understand the basics of cryptocurrencies to anticipate their future prospects and potential roadblocks.

Two In-Play Betting Markets for West Ham Matches

• Monday, 19th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

As has seemingly constantly been the case under David Moyes, West Ham United are currently in the midst of yet another stellar campaign.

West Ham’s January Woes: Pressure Mounts on Moyes Amid Poor Form and Transfer Setbacks

• Monday, 19th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

The start of 2024 hasn’t been kind to West Ham United and their head coach David Moyes. Following a promising end to 2023 with impressive victories over top teams, the Hammers have struggled to find their form in the new year. Without a single win in all competitions since January, the pressure on Moyes has intensified.

Nottingham Forest v West Ham United: match preview

• Saturday, 17th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy was very angry after last week’s performance. However, as ever, Arsenal still gave him and everyone else something to laugh at. Find out more as the old fool looks at this weekend’s trip up to Nottingham for Forest away...

Tribute to a legend

• Friday, 16th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

The term ‘legend’ is grossly over used in this day and age. We all have our opinion on whether Declan Rice qualifies or not.

This week at West Ham: five talking points

• Friday, 16th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

West Ham are still looking for their first win of 2024, having faced Sheffield United, Brighton, Bournemouth and Championship side Bristol City (twice) - who eventually ended United's FA Cup hopes for another season - plus, most recently, Arsenal.

Six of the worst

• Wednesday, 14th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

According to the old adage, records are meant to be broken. However our latest feat this week was one that I wish was never going to happen.

Beware the ides of March

• Wednesday, 14th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

When the wheels come off at West Ham, they really do, you can hear them clanking down Green Street. Well you could, but let’s not go there, it’s part of the issue.

How Jarrod Bowen Ranks Against Previous West Ham Strikers

• Wednesday, 14th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

The last two years have been a whirlwind for Jarrod Bowen. The English right winger and forward made his England debut in 2022 to continue success as a West Ham goal scorer; Bowen is now a long-term priority for West Ham United.

Antonio's return will be more than welcome

• Sunday, 11th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

David Moyes is a manager not known for idle talk or gossip – and certainly not prone to freely giving away any plans he might have regarding teams selection.

West Ham United v Arsenal: match preview

• Sunday, 11th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

Poor old Preview Percy’s been a bit under the weather. We’re sure he won’t mention it much though, during his look at this weekend’s visit of Arsenal...

This week in football: five talking points

• Friday, 9th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

West Ham remain without a win in 2024, having faced Sheffield United, Brighton, Bournemouth and Championship side Bristol City (twice) - who eventually ended United's FA Cup hopes for another season.

A question of identity

• Friday, 9th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

Let’s get a few things straight. I’ve never been “Moyes out”.

Polls apart

• Friday, 9th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

It’s going to be the year of the polls, we are all braced for it. It’s going to be nasty, bitter, abusive and divisive. And that’s only the West Ham ones.

Manchester United v West Ham United: match preview

• Sunday, 4th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

We tried to transfer Preview Percy anywhere on deadline day. However, literally everyone we contacted had some sort of computer problem. So here’s his look at Sunday’s trip to Manchester United...

January no-show and Adios amigo

• Sunday, 4th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

After the highs of December, the ensuing weeks have eradicated any sense of joy lingering from the festive season. Injuries and absences. Stagnant performances and the now annual January transfer window disappointment.

Thanks to a legend

• Sunday, 4th February 2024
• Allan Cummings

It was never meant to end like that, with the football world watching as Pablo Fornals concluded his West Ham career.

West Ham United v AFC Bournemouth: match preview

• Thursday, 1st February 2024
• Allan Cummings

It’s been so long since we had Preview Percy do one of these that we had to wake him up for his look at Thursday night’s visit of AFC Bournemouth. Perhaps, on reflection, we’d have been wiser to let the old fool have a lie-in...

Derby Days: How Will West Ham Fare Against Their London Rivals in the Second Half of the Season?

• Wednesday, 31st January 2024
• Allan Cummings

In terms of numbers, the current Premier League season has been one of the best yet for London clubs with seven in total taking part.

Ambition, ambition, ambition

• Monday, 29th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

We’ve all seen turning points, some of us more than others, so you try not to get over excited when another one moves into focus.

Strategies and Wagers: How Football Fans Approach Sports Betting in Casinos

• Sunday, 28th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

There are easy-to-remember and use football betting strategies that gambling fans know. Learn brand new tips to help you up your odds when using any sportsbook.

5 Players Who Could Strengthen West Ham in January

• Thursday, 25th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

These are tricky times for West Ham United. Despite riding high in the Premier League and with last season’s Europa Conference League win behind them, they go into 2024 with a worrying list of injuries.

Hammers in the mountains of Morocco

• Wednesday, 24th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

The 8 September earthquake in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, southwest of Marrakech, killed thousands of people and injured many more, making thousands homeless in towns and remote mountain villages. It was the worst natural disaster in the country for over fifty years.

Why Kalvin Phillips is an excellent signing

• Wednesday, 24th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

Earlier this week, the news broke that West Ham had agreed a deal to sign Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips on loan with an option to make the deal permanent.

West Ham’s Penalty Picture in the Premier League

• Wednesday, 24th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

David Moyes was an unhappy camper recently in their 2-2 draw with Sheffield United. The chaotic final ten minutes were great to watch, but not for Moyes, who was fuming about the Hammers not being awarded a penalty deep into added time.

Patience is a virtue

• Wednesday, 24th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

Divin Mubama is a name that’s been on the lips of a fair proportion of our fanbase for quite some time now - the youngster getting rave reviews on social media for his performances in our exciting Under 21 side.

Far from the maddening crowds

• Tuesday, 23rd January 2024
• Allan Cummings

It was supposed to be a winter break, a bit of summer sun and a step away from the manic West Ham bubble of negativity and pessimism.

Sheffield United v West Ham United: match preview

• Sunday, 21st January 2024
• Allan Cummings

After the trauma of Tuesday you might think that Percy has a few words to say about the standard of refereeing in this country. You’d be right. See if you can spot a mention of Sheffield United’s league position as well...

The joys of January

• Wednesday, 17th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

And there endeth another FA Cup attempt. In all too predictable style. It’s almost inconceivable to an outsider that there is an air of doom and gloom around E20, but there is.

Sober reflections on the night before

• Wednesday, 17th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

It’s the morning after a not-so-traditional-anymore early FA Cup exit at the hands of lower league opposition.

Rising Odds, Rising Hopes: West Ham's Potential with iGaming Backing

• Tuesday, 16th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

With iGaming's support, West Ham United, a team rich in passion and history, has the potential to soar to new heights. This will open doors to a future that blends the excitement of football with the vibrant world of iGaming.

Bristol City v West Ham United: match preview

• Tuesday, 16th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

Remember the Preview Percy FA Cup Special which wasn’t all that special the other week? Here’s another...

West Ham United v Bristol City: match preview

• Sunday, 7th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

It’s a Preview Percy FA Cup Special which, although it does involve the FA Cup and the visit of Bristol City – not to mention 9,000 of their supporters- to the Olympic this weekend, isn’t all that special if we’re honest...

Banana skins and massive scalps

• Friday, 5th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

David Moyes has had more than enough advice handed down to him in recent weeks by our army of part-time managers - none of which he is ever likely to have read, and even less likely to take notice of.

Those were the days, my friends

• Thursday, 4th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

“Sixty years ago today, Ron Greenwood showed us how to play” - and here we are about to celebrate the season that changed our club forever.

A view from Stanley Park (north side)

• Thursday, 4th January 2024
• Allan Cummings

In which an Evertonian has his say on the David Moyes debate...

Getting the balance right

• Tuesday, 2nd January 2024
• Allan Cummings

Has anyone noticed a pattern emerging in recent games as to why West Ham may have finally improved defensively?

Analysing West Ham's Europa League chances: Group stage form and competition rivals

• Tuesday, 2nd January 2024
• Allan Cummings

West Ham secured one of the greatest moments in their history last season when they won the UEFA Europa Conference League.

West Ham United v Brighton & Hove Albion

• Tuesday, 2nd January 2024
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy was highly amused by our last match of 2023. There again I don’t suppose he was alone in that. Here’s his look at our first match of 2024. Does not contain tea...

2023 In Review: Pretty Good Year

• Sunday, 31st December 2023
• Allan Cummings

2023: it was, quite simply the most successful year West Ham United supporters under the age of 45 will have witnessed. A year in which the Hammers secured their first trophy, a third successive season in Europe and a string of wins over our greatest rivals.

A sign of things to come for Moyes

• Friday, 29th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

It’s not even a debate anymore, is it? It’s more a case of when, how long for and how much, such has been David Moyes’ performance in the West Ham hot seat.

Arsenal v West Ham United: match preview

• Thursday, 28th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy is even more annoyed about this Christmas than previous ones. It seems his ire has been tweaked by the new wrappers they have on Quality Street. He took time out from writing to Rowntrees to take a look at Thursday’s trip to Arsenal...

The January sales

• Wednesday, 27th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

It might be wishful thinking to believe that our club possesses a lucid transfer strategy (Exhibit A: Danny Ings) but going into January the policy must surely be one of quality over quantity, bolstered by progression of promising youth.

It’s Christmas, be happy

• Wednesday, 27th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Hindsight is a wonderful thing and David Moyes seems to have a monopoly on the subject at the moment, in the week that marks the fourth anniversary of his second coming as West Ham boss.

Don't turn a disappointment into a disaster

• Saturday, 23rd December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Storm Pia might have been battering the whole of the UK over the last couple of days – but in the east end, and more specifically West Ham, we’ve had our own storm to contend with since the events of Wednesday evening on Merseyside.

West Ham United v Manchester United: match preview

• Saturday, 23rd December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy was more than a little miffed on Wednesday night. If you read his look at this week’s visit of Man Utd you may just get a hint of that...

Liverpool v West Ham United: match preview

• Wednesday, 20th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has a quick gander at Wednesday’s trip up to Liverpool for the League Cup Quarter Final. May contain some recycled material. As usual...

The nightmare of uncertainty

• Tuesday, 19th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

If you think that David Moyes is going to slip quietly into the sunset of his West Ham career, you could be in for a big surprise.

What could be

• Monday, 18th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United’s fan base have mobilised and organised in the past (most notably for protest) but in relative terms, are late to the party when it comes to the establishment of a recognised supporters trust.

West Ham Utd v Tottenham, Fulham & Freiburg: five talking points

• Saturday, 16th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

It's been a bit of whirlwind week for David Moyes and his players, what with Sunday's humiliating Premier League defeat at Craven Cottage sandwiched by yet another glorious success at Tottenham and the topping of our Europa League group courtesy of a splendid effort against the Bundesliga boys.

West Ham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers: match preview

• Saturday, 16th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has taken time out from his seasonal vendetta against carol singers to have a look at this weekend’s visit of Wolves. Bah and indeed, Humbug then...

Back on the right track - we hope!

• Friday, 15th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Well that was more like it, from the ridiculous to the sublime, the memory of the nightmare by the Thames all but washed away. But not quiet.

Effective betting software for local and global platforms — best GR8 Tech offers

• Friday, 15th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

How to use betting software from GR8 Tech effectively — short tools review. What sports are available for GR8 Tech betting solutions users? What are the main advantages of the GR8 Tech solutions for sportsbooks?

West Ham United v Freiburg: match preview

• Thursday, 14th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy spent last weekend traipsing across Europe. Largely because his Irish heritage means that they can’t kick him out despite Brexit. And his English heritage means that neither can we. Here’s his look at Thursday’s visit of Freiburg. Diplomatic immunity will be claimed later on...

The bad, the good and the ugly

• Tuesday, 12th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Frustration, elation, confusion, anger, joy and dismay. Just another week at West Ham United. Three London derbies, three contrasting results.

Keyboard Warriors with egg on their face

• Sunday, 10th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Social media is a phenomenon of modern times. A platform for all aspects of life – but in particular for the world of football.

Fulham v West Ham United: match preview

• Sunday, 10th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Next up as the London derbies resemble buses, we make the trip up the Thames to Fulham. Kick-off is at 2pm and there’s the usual engineering works on Greater Anglia and C2C to contend with.

Tales of the unexpected

• Friday, 8th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Where do you start, how else could you describe the now ritual shafting of Spurs on their own patch? It certainly is ‘happening again.’

Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United: match preview

• Thursday, 7th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

It’s a busy spell for Preview Percy as he has to write a preview every couple of days. The relentless treadmill has had no effect on the quality of his output though. More’s the pity. Here’s his look at Thursday’s trip up to Tottenham...

Tomáš Souček: West Ham's Not-so-secret Weapon

• Tuesday, 5th December 2023
• Allan Cummings

At time of writing, Tomáš Souček has played 173 games for West Ham United since joining, first on loan and then permanently, from Czech giants Slavia Prague in 2019/20.

West Ham United v Crystal Palace: match preview

• Sunday, 3rd December 2023
• Allan Cummings

Spare a thought for the elderly during this cold spell. Apart from Preview Percy who can look after himself as far as we are concerned. Here’s his look at Sunday’s visit of Crystal Palace...

Backa Topola v West Ham United: match preview

• Thursday, 30th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy spent much of the weekend taking painkillers. Unusually this weekend it was because he was actually in pain. Having passed his drug test here’s his look at Thursday’s trip to FK TSC...

West Ham United In The 2023/2024 EPL

• Thursday, 30th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

Under David Moyes's management, West Ham thrived decently in the 2023/2024 season of the English Premier League.

Win or lose, we're on the boos

• Wednesday, 29th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

Unless you’re one of the plethora of north west-based Hammers (hi guys, love you), it’s a long old schlep to Turf Moor. But the long, arduous journey into deepest, darkest Lancashire would have been made more tolerable after a late, late smash and grab victory. Or so you would have thought.

Sunday, bloody Sunday

• Tuesday, 28th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

All the noise is about Divin Mubama, the 19-year-old who has never completed a Premier League match but has become the darling of the terraces.

Four greatest West Ham strikers of all time

• Saturday, 25th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

As one of the most recognisable teams in the English top flight, West Ham United is currently riding the crest of a wave. Manager David Moyes won the UEFA Conference League last season and is eager to push into the Europa League or even the Champions League.

The big question for Moyes to answer

• Saturday, 25th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

Disappointing as it was to lose not one but two players through injury as a result of the international break, replacing Jarrod Bowen will undoubtably prove more of a dilemma for David Moyes to solve this weekend than compensating for the absence of Michail Antonio.

Burnley v West Ham United: match preview

• Saturday, 25th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy’s arthritis has been playing him up all week. Now it’s your turn to suffer as he looks forward to this weekend’s trip to Burnley...

Is he the pick of our summer transfers?

• Tuesday, 21st November 2023
• Allan Cummings

When a respected journalist such as Henry Winter goes out of his way to make a point, it’s usually worth noting.

West Ham Utd v Nottingham Forest: five talking points

• Monday, 20th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

Following a poor run of Premier League form, which resulted in just one point being taken from 12, the Hammers were right back on it with back-to-back wins against Olympiacos and Nottingham Forest prior to the international break.

Tommy is gunning for you

• Thursday, 16th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

Tomas Soucek seems to spend his life being savaged for what he can’t manage - but West Ham continually show they cannot do without the stuff he can do.

There's nobody better - or is there?

• Wednesday, 15th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

An interesting thread developed on the KUMB.com General Discussion forum this week.

Five Players of Polish Origin Who Have Played For Arsenal

• Wednesday, 15th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

Many gamblers bet based on emotions and affiliation.

Fortunes always Hyde-ing

• Tuesday, 14th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

I know for a fact that we aren’t the only club in the country which has trouble with inconsistency, but I have huge doubts that any quite encompass the phrase 'Jekyll & Hyde outfit' more than West Ham.

Up for the fight - on and off the pitch

• Sunday, 12th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

David Moyes presented the West Ham fans with what many considered to be the club’s best starting XI when he sent out his team to face Olympiakos on Thursday night.

West Ham United v Nottingham Forest: match preview

• Sunday, 12th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy’s latest effort contains more nostalgia than usual, with references to the football pools (again), and 1970’s sitcom actresses and dodgy Eastern European referees. Hopefully there will be something about 21st Century Nottingham Forest to consider – it is their preview after all...

West Ham Utd v Arsenal & Brentford: five talking points

• Thursday, 9th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

It was a mixed week for David Moyes' West Ham, with the delightful defeat of Arsenal in the Carabao Cup followed by the equally disappointing reversal at the Gtech Community Stadium 72 hours later.

West Ham United v Olympiacos: match preview

• Thursday, 9th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has arthritic knees, arthritic ankles and, as for his brain... well judge for yourself as he has a look at Thursday night’s visit of Olympiacos...

Lack of respect not the West Ham way

• Thursday, 9th November 2023
• Allan Cummings

The lack of respect shown to West Ham’s most successful manager in almost 30 years has grated on more than a few, it seems. It's not the West Ham way.

Betting in Real-Time: Top Football Games With Quick Withdrawal Options

• Friday, 3rd November 2023
• Allan Cummings

It’s no news that sports and gambling have been connected throughout history. But fans of one sports discipline, in particular, have been known to be the most passionate bettors in the world.

Brentford v West Ham United: match preview

• Friday, 3rd November 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy: is back. Sorry. Again.

What Are the Most Popular Online Casino Games Between Football Lovers, Especially West Ham United Fans?

• Thursday, 2nd November 2023
• Allan Cummings

You never know who will be the people who like to play casino games. It's almost certain that sports fans will love sports betting, for example.

Several ways to get a real football experience using the FC 24 football simulator

• Thursday, 2nd November 2023
• Allan Cummings

If you are a fully-fledged fan of football in all its manifestations, and not just visiting the stadium and watching it on TV and on the Internet, then you will definitely want to play it, in order to see as many idols as possible and play with both of them directly.

Gunning down the critics

• Thursday, 2nd November 2023
• Allan Cummings

You have to laugh, don’t you? All that anti-Moyes hot air, screaming for his head and we end up knocking Arsenal - and Declan Rice - out of the Carabao Cup.

West Ham Making the Right Moves After Rice Exit

• Wednesday, 1st November 2023
• Allan Cummings

After the euphoria of winning the Europa Conference League at the end of last season, West Ham United fans have quickly been given a reality check this summer.

West Ham Utd v Everton: five talking points

• Wednesday, 1st November 2023
• Allan Cummings

It's not been the best of weeks for West Ham, who suffered back-to-back defeats against Aston Villa and Olympiacos in the Europa League before returning to London and being turned over by Sean Dyche's struggling Everton.

Joke Cup or Holy Grail?

• Wednesday, 1st November 2023
• Allan Cummings

League Cup... Milk Cup... Littlewoods Cup... Rumbelows Cup... Coca-Cola Cup... Worthington Cup... Carling Cup... Capital One Cup... Carabao Cup... call it what you like, I want one!

Agony and irony in equal measure

• Tuesday, 31st October 2023
• Allan Cummings

There was more than a touch of irony about Sunday’s result against Everton, for those who cared to look for it.

West Ham PTSD (Post-Trophy Success Disorder)

• Monday, 30th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

Well that was a frustrating week, to put it mildly. And, as a result, the voices of the more disgruntled element of our support gain volume. The post-Prague honeymoon period is well and truly over.

West Ham United v Everton: match preview

• Sunday, 29th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy: The good news is that he’s not trying to speak Greek in this week’s preview. The bad news is that he has written this week’s preview. Here’s his look at the visit of Everton...

West Ham Utd v Aston Villa & Olympiacos: five talking points

• Friday, 27th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

It's not been the best of weeks for West Ham, who have suffered back-to-back defeats against Aston Villa last weekend and in the Europa League on Thursday night in Greece.

A major disappointment - but no Greek tragedy

• Friday, 27th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

Losing hurts – and right now we’re all hurting after not only losing the game to Olympiacos – but also losing our proud and un-equalled record of 17 consecutive European games unbeaten.

Olympiacos v West Ham United: match preview

• Thursday, 26th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy takes a look at Thursday’s trip to Piraeus. Once again we apologise for the unspeakable atrocities he commits towards our hosts’ language...

Is this the time for real change, David Moyes?

• Tuesday, 24th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

The inquest has been long, hard and painful. You can’t play like West Ham did at Aston Villa and expect anything less.

West Ham: An Established European Side?

• Sunday, 22nd October 2023
• Allan Cummings

David Moyes' record-breaking West Ham United have now become an established European side.

Aston Villa v West Ham United: Match Preview

• Saturday, 21st October 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has spent the international break getting rested and refreshed ahead of a spell of two previews a week over the next few weeks. Has it improved his output?* Read his look at Sunday's visit to Aston Villa and find out. (*Spoiler alert-it hasn't).

Bowen, Bankes and a new deal for Paqueta

• Friday, 13th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

Where to now? If Jarrod Bowen’s new mega-contract is a yardstick for the future and a draw against newly enriched Newcastle is another, you sense we could be on the cusp of some serious movement to the next level.

Moyes key to Bowen deal

• Friday, 13th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

Much has been made of the new contract offered to Jarrod Bowen, now thankfully signed, sealed and delivered.

Michael Carrick: Former West Ham United Man Gunning for Promotion

• Monday, 9th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

Former West Ham United midfielder Michael Carrick is now the manager of EFL Championship club Middlesbrough. Boro were beaten in the play-offs last season, but can Carrick guide the North Yorkshire club to Premier League promotion this term?

West Ham United v Newcastle United: match preview

• Sunday, 8th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

Here’s Preview Percy’s look at this weekend’s visit of Newcastle United. Keep an eye out for a lapse in concentration in the early paragraphs of the preview’s second half...

Life’s Not Fair, Deal With It!

• Thursday, 5th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

While Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been busy proclaiming, seemingly without a hint of irony, that fairness is one of the organising principles of British life and culture, Liverpool fans have been tantruming like pre-schoolers that life isn’t fair. Fairness, it seems, is this week’s operative word.

SC Freiburg v West Ham United: match preview

• Wednesday, 4th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

It's another Euro Percy as we head off across the North Sea to Freiburg . Or rather we aren’t. As usual we would like to apologise to anyone from Germany for any problems arising from his pronunciation. If anyone is affected by any of the issues raised, the BBC probably have a helpline or something...

Get the Most Out of Being a West Ham Supporter

• Wednesday, 4th October 2023
• Allan Cummings

As a West Ham United fan, you're not just a spectator but part of an age-old legacy. You've cheered victories, endured losses, and felt every kick of the ball.

The Most Memorable Moments in West Ham United's Championship History

• Tuesday, 3rd October 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United, often referred to simply as West Ham, is a club deeply rooted in the heart of English football. With a rich history dating back over a century, the club has had its fair share of ups and downs.

West Ham Utd v Sheffield Utd: five talking points

• Tuesday, 3rd October 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United returned to winning ways following back-to-back defeats in the Premier League thanks to goals from Jarrod Bowen and a rejuvenated Tomas Soucek.

Reasons to be cheerful

• Tuesday, 3rd October 2023
• Allan Cummings

Some of our fans are a funny lot, aren’t they? Not happy that we are seventh in the Premier League and only beaten this season by two of the biggest clubs in the world.

Reality Czech

• Monday, 2nd October 2023
• Allan Cummings

When David Moyes returned to the helm at the tail end of 2019, his first signing as he sought to bring stability and avoid relegation was Czech midfielder Tomas Soucek.

West Ham v Backa Topola, Liverpool & Lincoln: five talking points

• Saturday, 30th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United fell to their second defeat in the Premier League this season away to Liverpool - a loss sandwiched by two cup wins against Serbian outfit Backa Topola and League One Lincoln City.

Back In Time

• Saturday, 30th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

For those members of the claret and blue army unable to make the trip to Sincil Bank this week, an overwhelming feel of nostalgia kicked in. And by that I don’t mean we forlornly sat at home while we inevitably capitulated to a lower league in time honoured West Ham tradition.

Mind how you go

• Saturday, 30th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

Football, futbol, le foot, soccer - whatever term you call it by, it is considered the world's beautiful game - Pele

West Ham United v Sheffield United: match preview

• Saturday, 30th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

To say that Preview Percy was amused by our opponents' result last week is something of an understatement. However, he has stopped giggling enough to share his thoughts on this weekend's visit of Sheffield United...

Kudus Impresses Everyone As West Ham Take Tight Lincoln Win

• Friday, 29th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

It has been a pretty decent start to the domestic 2023/24 Premier League campaign for West Ham United manager David Moyes - particularly when crossed with our top flight struggles last season - and with six games played, we have three wins and a draw to our name, sitting in seventh place.

Lincoln City v West Ham United: match preview

• Wednesday, 27th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy is working around the clock as we enter into the Thursday/Sunday merry-go-round. We thought about resting him for one of our academy writers, this being the League Cup, but we don’t actually have any. So here is the old one’s look at Wednesday’s trip to Lincoln City...

Sick of it? Too right, we are

• Tuesday, 26th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

The leaving of Liverpool is never a pleasent experience, particularily for us West Ham fans - and Sunday was no different.

Liverpool v West Ham United: match preview

• Sunday, 24th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has had a lie down after his midweek struggles with the Serbian language, and has declared himself fresh and raring to go on his return to domestic action. Somebody really should have warned him about Hungarian lad Liverpool just signed...

West Ham United v FK Backa Topola: match preview

• Thursday, 21st September 2023
• Allan Cummings

It's a Euro-Percy this week. So we'd just like to apologise profusely for the pronunciation as we play host to FK TSC of Backa Topola, who may not be from as far away as you think Preview Percy explains all. Badly...

West Ham United v Manchester City: Five Talking Points

• Thursday, 21st September 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United fell to their first defeat in the Premier League this season against reigning champions Manchester City.

We know what we are...

• Tuesday, 19th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

It will be just 75 days from that amazing night in Prague, champions of Europe, to this week’s return to UEFA competition.

West Ham United v Manchester City: match preview

• Friday, 15th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

It’s an odd world inside the mind of Preview Percy. After all, how often is it he gets to write about a match between two of the continent’s three European champions? So what does he write about? Unpronounceable Welsh place names plane crashes and capital punishment, that’s what. Still since we don’t pay him we have no worries over Financial Fair Play. Unlike Manchester City perhaps...

Possession counts for nothing - It's goals that really count

• Thursday, 14th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

I have to admit, when it comes to football I’m more than a bit ‘old school’. I’m not a big fan of all the new technology and the overload of stats and info that accompanies our game today. Driven in large part it has to be said by the dominant influence of TV.

What did David Moyes ever do for us?

• Tuesday, 12th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

It’s coming up to six years since David Moyes first crossed our paths. Love or loath him, it’s been the most divisive, controversial managerial appointment for many a decade.

Proving the doubters wrong

• Wednesday, 6th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

I have to admit, I wasn’t Emerson’s biggest fan when he arrived at the London Stadium after his £15m transfer from Chelsea in August 2022. I wasn’t alone with that sentiment either, judging by the response following his first few appearances in a claret and blue shirt.

Luton Town v West Ham United: Five Talking Points

• Wednesday, 6th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United secured their second successive away win in the Premier League this season against Premier League newcomers Luton Town, through goals from Jarrod Bowen and Kurt Zouma.

An unwelcome distraction

• Tuesday, 5th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham head into the first enforced international break in Premier League action in far better state than anyone could ever have imagined.

An Irrational Hatred of David Moyes

• Monday, 4th September 2023
• Allan Cummings

That trek into the Bedfordshire unknown brought it all back for some. Robert Banks' famous cult book 'An Irrational Hatred of Luton' sprung to mind, still as painfully funny now as it was then, first published 28 years ago.

The dawning of a new era

• Saturday, 2nd September 2023
• Allan Cummings

Resident ITK East Village Hammer spent the transfer window bringing us the latest news on West Ham's transfer dealings via the KUMB Forum. Now, with the window having closed, he takes stock of the situation and assesses West Ham's chances of a successful campaign.

Luton Town v West Ham United: match preview

• Friday, 1st September 2023
• Allan Cummings

It’s been so long since Luton were in the top flight Preview Percy wasn’t our preview writer. He was still old thugh. Here’s his first look at the Hatters – we think...

West Ham's top ten transfer deadline day signings

• Friday, 1st September 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham have frequently found themselves to be busy in the final 24 hours of the summer transfer window.

What is Next for West Ham After Abandoning Fresh Maguire Move?

• Thursday, 31st August 2023
• Allan Cummings

The on-off Harry Maguire saga appears to finally be over after reports of fresh interest from Moyes. Maguire was the subject of a £30 million bid from the east London club but chose to stay and fight for his place at Manchester United.

Divided we stand

• Tuesday, 29th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

So here we are. Top of the league (well, for a few hours, at least). In pole position, having defeated a billion pound rag, tag and bobtail outfit, and then a team we struggle against for no real reason.

Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham United: Five Talking Points

• Tuesday, 29th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United secured their first Premier League away win of the new campaign against bogey team Brighton last weekend through goals from James Ward-Prowse, Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio.

Days like these

• Tuesday, 29th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

You’d be forgiven for pinching yourself, wouldn’t you - because West Ham don’t really do months like this, do they?

Home is for the heartless

• Saturday, 26th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

The first home game of the season is normally one of the highlights of the footballing calendar.

Proof already he's no one-trick pony

• Saturday, 26th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

It was a week or so ago – when the speculation around the possible signing of James Ward-Prowse was intensifying almost by the hour, that I saw a post on a particular forum – one that claimed to have close contacts within the club by the way – describing Ward-Prowse as a one-trick-pony.

Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham Utd: match preview

• Friday, 25th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy is looking forward to his trip to the seaside, though he has left the “Kiss Me Quick” hat behind in case he gets mistaken for a FIFA vice-president. Here’s his look at the trip to Brighton and Hove Albion...

West Ham, from father to son

• Thursday, 24th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

The first time I saw West Ham play live in a European competition was as a teenager on 16 December 1992. There were just 7,123 people at Upton Park to witness the Hammers take on Pisa for the final game in Group B of the Anglo-Italian Cup, a competition for English and Italian second division clubs.

A window of discontent, again - or is it?

• Thursday, 24th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

It’s taken a bit of time - too long, to be fair - but these last few days of our torturous transfer window have been a bit more like it.

West Ham United v Chelsea: Five Talking Points

• Thursday, 24th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United secured their first Premier League win of the new campaign against London neighbours Chelsea last weekend through goals from Nayef Aguerd, Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta.

West Ham United v Chelsea: match preview

• Saturday, 19th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

It seems that the refereeing authorities are now having to issue apologies to on a weekly basis. We know how that feels. Here’s Preview Percy. Sorry...

Thanks for the memories, Lucas

• Tuesday, 15th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

Transfer windows are an emotional nightmare; you win some, you lose some. But I know one thing, I’m going to miss Lucas Paqueta far more than Declan Rice.

Moyes: a question of loyalty versus aesthetics

• Monday, 14th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

Posting on the KUMB Forum at the weekend, bristolhammerfc wrote: "I don't think David Moyes needs to be sacked, but he needs to evolve to do better than at Bournemouth."

AFC Bournemouth v West Ham United: match preview

• Saturday, 12th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

Some things in life are inevitable, death, taxation and the fact that Preview Percy still does our match previews. Here’s his look at the season-opening visit to Bournemouth which should, at least, put your tax bill into perspective...

Technical Tim has Hammers hearts a flutter

• Friday, 11th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

I’ve never actually read a Mills and Boon romance. It’s not really my style. But I know roughly how they work. Boy meets girl – they fall in love – they enrich each other’s lives – they pledge their allegiance – they live happily ever after.

Wanted: A Semblance of Leadership

• Saturday, 5th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

Who's currently pulling the strings at West Ham (Dis)United? I’m buggered if I know.

Return to Zero

• Saturday, 5th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

Only at West Ham. The euphoria of 7 June seems a million years ago already, as opposed to a mere two months.

Football Betting Tips vs Online Slots Tips: Where’s the Difference

• Friday, 4th August 2023
• Allan Cummings

You’ve probably noticed that online casinos and sports betting sites are everywhere these days.

Time for Thilo

• Wednesday, 2nd August 2023
• Allan Cummings

By his own admission, Thilo Kehrer was a big noise around the West Ham team at the end of last season.

The circus is back in town

• Tuesday, 1st August 2023
• Allan Cummings

Right, Mr.Chairman, I’ve been away - not quite as spicy a holiday as yours, but hey ho, some 74-year-olds have all the luck - so how’s this ‘take back control’ of transfers going? Smoothly, I hope.

Who will replace Declan Rice at West Ham?

• Monday, 31st July 2023
• Allan Cummings

Having led West Ham to European glory in the Europa Conference League Final, Declan Rice’s time as an Iron has finally drawn to a close. The young midfielder parted ways with the club he has called home since he was 14 years old earlier this month when Arsenal purchased his talents for the reported fee of £105 million.

What does winning the UEFA Europa Conference League mean for West Ham United?

• Monday, 31st July 2023
• Allan Cummings

Last month, West Ham United did something they’ve only done once before: won a major European trophy.

No time to rest on your laurels

• Sunday, 30th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

Time waits for no man, and West Ham will never get out of their own way on the road to progress.

Favourites come in all forms - and here is mine

• Thursday, 27th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

In footballing terms, heroes and favourite players come in many guises. At West Ham we've been incredibly blessed to have many worthy of adulation.

It'll be alright on the night - keep the faith

• Thursday, 27th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

If we’ve learned anything about David Moyes over the time he’s been with the club, it’s attempting to second guess him as a manager is a pointless exercise.

He loves us more than you

• Wednesday, 19th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

I have to say, I’ve struggled a bit these past few days as Declan Rice has completed his record breaking move to Arsenal, which is annoying.

Stranger Things

• Wednesday, 19th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

At last the Declan Rice saga has come to a conclusion. In a rare bit of praise for our current chairman, we’ve received a British record fee for our former number 41.

West Ham United players return for 2023/2024 pre-season

• Wednesday, 19th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

The Premier League season is bearing down upon us and West Ham’s players are back in training, gearing up for another year.

£5 for a friendly stream?

• Monday, 17th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

So, season ticket increases have by now, despite protests from supporters groups to which I have no idea whether or not replies were receieved from the club, been accepted and paid in full.

West Ham’s pursuit of Premier League defender could be a shrewd move

• Friday, 14th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham are set for an interesting summer transfer window, with players expected to depart and arrive in the lead up to the start of the Premier League season, which gets underway in August 2023.

Online Casino: Its Pros & Cons Compared to Land-Based Ones

• Friday, 14th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

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Hammers Transfers - The Potential Arrivals

• Thursday, 13th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

Pre-season is well underway and with seven weeks of the Summer transfer window remaining, football agents are scurrying around looking to secure new teams for their clients, as the transfer merry-go-round begins in earnest.

Essential Tips to Winning in Crypto Crash Games

• Wednesday, 12th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

Crypto crash gambling has significantly gained popularity worldwide over the past few years.

West Ham's Japanese stars competing at the Women's World Cup

• Tuesday, 11th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United Women do not have a huge amount of players competing at the FIFA Women's World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand.

European success built on squad depth

• Friday, 7th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

David Moyes was insistent that last summer’s acquisitions in the transfer market were as much to do with improving the depth of the squad as it was to do with boosting the quality and competition for places in the first team.

When Love and Hate Collide

• Friday, 7th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

Don’t get me wrong, Declan Rice’s decision to seemingly up sticks and leave the club that rescued him after being cast aside by Chelsea as a teenager, leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. Not so much the departure, I like many of us expected this to come this summer - but the destination.

2023/24 Season Betting - Best Ante-post Hammers Picks

• Friday, 7th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

Barely a week after the Hammers’ historic UEFA Conference League victory over Fiorentina, with fans and players alike still basking in the glory of victory, the Premier League released its 2023/24 fixture list and with that, the merry-go-round of transfers, rumours, pessimism and optimism jerks back into life.

Rice was out of our league

• Wednesday, 5th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

He’s gone, the biggest transfer fee received in West Ham’s history, but the feeling is of overwhelming sadness. Spin it how you like, but we have been diminished.

The Legal Landscape: A Global Overview of Online Casino Regulations

• Wednesday, 5th July 2023
• Allan Cummings

Have you ever wondered if online casinos are legal everywhere? Have you heard your parents or older siblings talk about playing casino games online?

Irons lucky to have Moyes

• Saturday, 1st July 2023
• Allan Cummings

Having ended the club’s 43-year-long wait for a major trophy and delighted many with his dressing room dad dancing post-match in Prague, David Moyes will go down in West Ham United folklore. He is one of only three managers (after Ron Greenwood and John Lyall) to lead the Irons to silverware after leading West Ham through an unbeaten European campaign.

Roll on August and the End of Silly Season

• Thursday, 29th June 2023
• Allan Cummings

Imagine being a major player in the transfer window, rather than just one of the many casual vexed observers?

The sartorial season

• Wednesday, 28th June 2023
• Allan Cummings

The off-season for football brings many quandaries. How I do fill the gaps with no real on-pitch action? Do I get embroiled in the mostly futile transfer speculation? Do I just switch off for a few weeks?

Who Writes Your Scripts? Top five West Ham tearjerkers

• Tuesday, 27th June 2023
• Allan Cummings

The golden age of Hollywood is no more. Instead of epic masterpieces of the celluloid form, we’re by and large spoon fed rehashes, remakes and monotonous sequels ad nauseam.

Still buzzing

• Monday, 19th June 2023
• Allan Cummings

As I compose this, I’m still buzzing in the afterglow on our first major trophy in 43 years.

It was vital that gamesmanship didn't pay

• Wednesday, 14th June 2023
• Allan Cummings

Well, as Wednesday nights go, last week’s in Prague was one that will never be forgotten.

Euphoria - for one week only

• Tuesday, 13th June 2023
• Allan Cummings

You want to hold onto these moments of euphoria for as long as you can, before the reality of modern football reality comes crashing in.

We could be heroes

• Wednesday, 7th June 2023
• Allan Cummings

I was there in 2006 at the Millennium Stadium, behind the goal, to witness us lose the penalty shootout against Liverpool. It was the one and only time I’ve come remotely close to seeing us life a major trophy in my lifetime.

How would it feel if we won?

• Tuesday, 6th June 2023
• Allan Cummings

Last week, someone at work asked me how I'd feel if we won the final. The simplicity of the question caught me off guard and I mumbled something forgettable. For some reason the question has stuck with me and I keep coming back to it.

West Ham: A Trophy Case Throughout The Years

• Sunday, 4th June 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham may not have taken home the Premier League title in their history, but that does not mean that they are a team without success.

West Ham United v Fiorentina: match preview

• Sunday, 4th June 2023
• Allan Cummings

It is with much relief that we bring you the final Preview Percy of the season. And it's a Conference League Final "Special". Which just means that he will probably say something in another language. Badly. Here's his final look at our opponents Fiorentina...

A night to remember - or a night to forget? [Part II]

• Sunday, 4th June 2023
• Allan Cummings

This coming Wednesday evening, West Ham United will participate in the club's first European Final since losing 4-2 to crack Belgian outfit Anderlecht back in 1976 when they take on Serie A's Fiorentina.

A night to remember - or a night to forget? [Part I]

• Sunday, 4th June 2023
• Allan Cummings

This coming Wednesday evening, West Ham United will participate in the club's first European Final since losing 4-2 to crack Belgian outfit Anderlecht back in 1976 when they take on Serie A's Fiorentina.

One more game, one more game Declan Rice

• Saturday, 3rd June 2023
• Allan Cummings

Whatever the song, whatever the pleadings from West Ham fans, Declan Rice will lead out his team in the Europa Conference League final in Prague for the last time.

What Makes A Successful Football Team?

• Friday, 2nd June 2023
• Allan Cummings

We’ve seen some teams lifting Championship Cups more than others, individual players receiving awards, and coaches given credit for their team’s performance. However, what makes a successful football team? Could it be the coach, specific players, or the whole team?

Manchester United manager Ten Hag wants transfer for Ajax midfielder

• Thursday, 1st June 2023
• Allan Cummings

Manchester United will back manager Erik ten Hag in the summer transfer market, as the club continues to rebuild the playing squad.

Win in Prague and we trump the Gooners

• Wednesday, 31st May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Should West Ham beat Fiorentina in Prague and lift the Europa Conference League Trophy, would that mean the Hammers, in the final reckoning, have had a better season than Arsenal, who finished second in the Premier League?

Czech Mates

• Wednesday, 31st May 2023
• Allan Cummings

How much deliberation was required before casting your vote for the 2023 Hammer of the Year?

History in the making

• Wednesday, 31st May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Well, it’s finally over, this stressful Premier League season - and I doubt you will find anyone who mourns its passing.

Leicester City v West Ham United: match preview

• Saturday, 27th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Leicester away and it’s the last league Preview Percy of the season. You won’t be surprised that he still has a bee in his bonnet about crisps being sold in the wrong-coloured packets….

It doesn’t have to be over

• Thursday, 25th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Well, that was rather emotional.

They think it’s all over: it had better be!

• Wednesday, 24th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Here we are, safe from relegation, on our way to Prague for our first European final in 47 years and amused bystanders as Leeds, Everton and Leicester fight for their lives.

In Conversation with Declan Rice

• Monday, 22nd May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Exclusive leaked extracts from a Declan Rice phone hack*.

Betting Big: The High Stakes World of Blackjack Tournaments

• Monday, 22nd May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Withdrawing from Your Bookmaker: Terms and Rules You Should Know

• Saturday, 20th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

For sports bettors, few things are as satisfying as withdrawing their winnings.

West Ham United v Leeds United: match preview

• Saturday, 20th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has spent the last few days with a big grin on his face, particularly when he discovered that Czechia is a country he hasn’t visited yet, and is therefore not one of those countries he is banned from in the interest of maintaining friendly diplomatic relations. While we break the news to him that Senior Citizens’ railcards are not valid in Prague, here’s his look at the visit of Leeds United for last home game of the season...

Holding out for a hero

• Saturday, 20th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

We've been searching for heroes for a while now, well here they are in abundance, the heroes of Alkmaar, the boys of 2023 who have given the modern generation of West Ham fans something to be proud of.

No wonder the tears flowed

• Saturday, 20th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

The raw emotion of what West Ham achieved on Thursday night in The Netherlands - and what it means to the Hammers' fan base - is still there for all to see.

A lost weekend, in a hotel near Amsterdam

• Saturday, 20th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Semi-final day has arrived. It's an early start from Humberside airport, just half-an-hour from home, with a short hop across the Noordzee to Amsterdam and a flight time of just 45 minutes. The otherwise uneventful flight with Dutch national airline KLM has us touching down in Schiphol Airport at midday.

Hands up if You Know What Football Is!

• Wednesday, 17th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Football, known also as soccer, is one of the most prominent and lucrative sports.

Premiership Rugby: Quinn Roux and Other Players Who Penned Lucrative Contracts Recently

• Wednesday, 17th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

The highest level of competition for the English Rugby Union is the Gallagher Premiership.

Chase Big Wins With Exciting Sports-themed Slot Machines

• Wednesday, 17th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Looking for the best online slots with a sports theme to play today? Discover five slot games recommended by seasoned spinners who are also sports fans.

AZ Alkmaar v West Ham United: match preview

• Wednesday, 17th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

In his preview of Thursday's crunch tie, Preview Percy has an update on one of the unanswered questions from last week's Alkmaar preview, plus a new and revolutionary solution for referees' inability to use VAR properly. Neither of which make an awful lot of sense to be honest...

Europe and from one extreme to another

• Wednesday, 17th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

We really are getting the highs and lows this week. Maybe we could be reaching a European final, but the certainty is that we will see Declan Rice in the claret and blue at the London Stadium for the last time.

Brentford v West Ham United: match preview

• Sunday, 14th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Next up we cross London to what used to be called Middlesex where we will be hosted by Brentford. Kick off is 2pm with no UK tv coverage, this being a Sunday match thanks to our European involvement.

West Ham United v AZ Alkmaar: match preview

• Thursday, 11th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has been perplexed by our semi-final opponents missing numbers. All will be explained in his look at Thursday’s visit of AZ Alkmaar...

Moyes Out? Maybe...

• Tuesday, 9th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Most supporters made their peace with David Moyes seeing out the 2022/23 season but, with Premier League survival good as guaranteed, thoughts turn to next season and who should/will be at the helm.

Why are we disunited United?

• Tuesday, 9th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

It’s too much to expect, isn’t it, that we go into the biggest week of our season showing a united front. Everybody pulling in the right direction, no dissention, no leaks, no briefings, no speculation over the manager and our captain.

The Top 10 Current Sponsorship of West Ham United Football Club

• Tuesday, 9th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

It’s hard to find a successful football team nowadays without a sponsor.

Has Thilo's time come?

• Tuesday, 9th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

The jury has been out on Thilo Kehrer since the German international joined West Ham from Paris St Germain at the end of last August.

West Ham United v Manchester United: match preview

• Sunday, 7th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy hasn't got the bug that has been running through the squad at present. So he was available to give us a look at the visit of Man United. More’s the pity...

Give us a break, West Ham

• Friday, 5th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Thank you so much West Ham United PLC for displaying such a level of thoughtfulness and compassion for your loyal fanbase.

The painful view of reality

• Friday, 5th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

When reality in football hits you between the eyes it hurts, especially when you are not really expecting it.

Is West Ham looking to sign Manchester City defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis?

• Thursday, 4th May 2023
• Allan Cummings

One of the critical factors driving Manchester City’s success is their ability to spend time and resources keeping an eye on future stars. It’s clear that this approach has started to pay dividends, when you look at some of the incredible talents they have rising through their current ranks, such as Rico Lewis and Cole Palmer.

Manchester City v West Ham United: match preview

• Tuesday, 2nd May 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy isn’t having a good week. Apart from enduring yet another inexplicable refereeing decision, he had to go to Croydon. And, wait, wasn’t this last weekend’s intro? Here’s his look at the trip to to Manchester City which, you may want to read from behind the sofa. A bit like watching the match itself, perhaps...

Why can't we look on the bright side of life?

• Tuesday, 2nd May 2023
• Allan Cummings

It might be something to do with my age. When you’re the wrong side of 70 you know full well the best years are behind you – which means you need to make the very most of the years still to come.

A comedy of errors that’s no laughing matter

• Tuesday, 2nd May 2023
• Allan Cummings

So what have we become? How many of us spent the aftermath of Saturday’s disaster at Selhurst Park praying that Brentford clawed their way back to beat Nottingham Forest?

Best Litecoin Betting Sites to Play

• Sunday, 30th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

Litecoin is a common cryptocurrency mainly used for online transactions, like gambling in a casino. This coin has the edge over its rivals, like a low fee and faster transactions, thus its popularity. Its high versatility has made more casinos accept it as a payment mode.

Crystal Palace v West Ham United: match preview

• Friday, 28th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy isn’t having a good week. Apart from enduring yet another inexplicable refereeing decision in midweek, he now has to go to Croydon. And he doesn’t like Croydon. I suspect he may mention that in his look at this weekend’s trip to Crystal Palace...

The White Horse Final: 28 April 1923

• Friday, 28th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

The idea of an exhibition to celebrate Britishness, the Commonwealth and victory was mooted almost immediately after the Armistice. The exhibition was sited on a Victorian park in Wembley. At the heart of it all was the Empire Stadium, the architectural focal point and the exhibition’s most important physical and cultural legacy.

Hands up if you know what a penalty is

• Thursday, 27th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

At least we know that the kids are all right, but that’s about all in a crushing few days that has plunged us back into the doom and gloom days.

History Repeating: with Bertie Brayley

• Wednesday, 26th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

Bertie Brayley, 41, is the director of Tek Lab, a 1-2-1 personal football coaching company that has thrived since its inception in 2017.

Stubborn, but unscathed

• Wednesday, 26th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

There are many excusable reasons for West Ham's failings this season.

West Ham United v Liverpool: match preview

• Wednesday, 26th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy may need hospital treatment as recent events seem to have got his face stuck in what we are assured is a smile. We preferred his grumpy look to be honest. Here’s his look at Wednesday’s visit of Liverpool...

The Fornals factor

• Wednesday, 26th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

It’s difficult not to go on basking in the glory of our superb win and outstanding performance against Bournemouth on Sunday.

Top 10 West Ham United F.C. Players of All Time

• Tuesday, 25th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United is one of England's most famous and prestigious professional soccer clubs. With a glorious history and ambitious prospects for the future, they are the favourites among their domestic and international fans.

Confidence is key

• Tuesday, 25th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

I don’t think there are many people who think David Moyes isn’t completely blameless in all of West Ham's domestic woes this season.

Player by Player Analysis: AFC Bournemouth v West Ham Utd

• Tuesday, 25th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham continued their excellent form with a comfortable 4-0 win over Gary O’Neil’s Bournemouth on Sunday.

10 from 200: Moyes' greatest games (so far)

• Monday, 24th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United's 4-0 win at Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon also happened to be David Moyes' 200th game in charge of West Ham United.

AFC Bournemouth v West Ham United: Match preview

• Saturday, 22nd April 2023
• Allan Cummings

Warning: This week’s preview contains some very disturbing mental images arising from Preview Percy ‘s reaction to Declan Rice’s goal the other night. If you can get past that, here’s his look at the weekend’s trip to Bournemouth...

It's unfair to be too hard on Benrahma

• Saturday, 22nd April 2023
• Allan Cummings

Is it churlish to search for negatives after the European night we enjoyed at the London Stadium on Thursday? Clearly some people think not.

Player by Player Analysis: West Ham Utd v Gent

• Saturday, 22nd April 2023
• Allan Cummings

After going behind to Hein Vanhaezebrouck’s KAA Gent side when Hugo Cuypers slotted home his second goal of the tie in the 26th minute, there was a moment of mild panic at the London Stadium as Hammers fans considered the possibility of a disappointing early exit from a tournament they are favourites to win.

In The End

• Friday, 21st April 2023
• Allan Cummings

To anyone not into football, this may seem like a whining, self indulgent, pile of nonsense. To anyone who is a football fan it may seem similar, but you may have some degree of sympathy.

West Ham United v Gent: match preview

• Thursday, 20th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

The streets are full of rumours as to the identity of the mystery "Premier League Rapper". Preview Percy would like to deny that it is him, pointing out that the phrase "rap music" is, as far as he is concerned, very much an oxymoron. Having sorted that little matter out here is his look at Thursday’s visit of Gent in the Conference League Quarter Final, second leg...

Memories are made of this

• Thursday, 20th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

I don’t know about you lot, but I’ve had my fill of the abuse and negativity surrounding David Moyes and his future at West Ham.

How Bitcoin sports betting sites are Disrupting the Fiat Online betting Industry

• Tuesday, 18th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

There is currently a great tussle in the betting industry between fiat currency and cryptocurrency.

Player by Player Analysis: Gent v West Ham Utd

• Sunday, 16th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

The UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final stage began for West Ham with a 1-1 draw away from home in the first leg of their tie against Belgian outfit KAA Gent.

West Ham United v Arsenal: match preview

• Sunday, 16th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

We’ve noted in recent months the riots in France over the proposed raising of the pension age to 64. Which got us scrabbling around to try and findPreview Percy’s birth certificate. Unfortunately when we picked it up the parchment crumbled away in our hands. So I guess we’re stuck with him for a while yet. Here’s his look at Sunday’s visit of Arsenal...

Gent v West Ham United: match preview

• Wednesday, 12th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy popped across the North Sea at the weekend. Unfortunately his break was spent in the Netherlands, rather than Belgium where he might have picked up some useful information about our next opponents rather than swanning about enjoying himself. Here’s his look at the trip to Gent which, he points out is at least near the Netherlands...

Academy Alive & Kicking

• Tuesday, 11th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

Contrary to reports that all our youngsters had been sold to Premier League North leaders Sunderland, the West Ham Under 18s’ domination of the Premier League South provides evidence that the Academy of Football is not quite as obsolete as some like to make out.

Look away now if you're squeamish

• Tuesday, 11th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

It wasn’t pretty! It wasn’t nice! But it was exactly what we needed!

Player by Player Analysis: Fulham 0-1 West Ham Utd

• Tuesday, 11th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

After a chastening 5-1 defeat in midweek against Newcastle, West Ham secured a vital three points against Marco Silva’s out of form Fulham side at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

A thousand up

• Tuesday, 11th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

It’s a strange old game being a football fan.

The Moyes-trap: soccer’s never ending saga

• Monday, 10th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

We are caught in it, the everyday, anyway. Any hour debating about David Moyes’ future, relentless and mind numbing.

Fulham v West Ham United: match preview

• Saturday, 8th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

We understand there are organisations who you can call if you were affected by any of the issues arising from the debacle that took place on Wednesday night. If you don’t need their assistance now you may do after reading Preview Percy’s look at this weekend’s visit to Fulham...

Player by Player Analysis: West Ham Utd v Newcastle Utd

• Thursday, 6th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

After West Ham’s 1-0 win over Southampton, picking up points in the following two fixtures would be vital for David Moyes’ side.

West Ham United v Newcastle United: match preview

• Wednesday, 5th April 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy was last seen staring eyes wide open into space. We thought he had gone into some sort of a trance but it turns out that that most of the other 60,000 people who watched the win against Southampton were in a similar state after a less than enthralling 90 minutes. He came around for long enough to pen a few lines about Wednesday’s visit of Newcastle United however...

West Ham United v Southampton: match preview

• Sunday, 2nd April 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy failed to pick up any injuries during the international break and we were unable to have him indicted by New York investigators. So here is his look at this weekend’s visit of Southampton...

If you have a problem, if no one else can help - hire The B-Team

• Saturday, 1st April 2023
• Allan Cummings

Hannibal, Faceman, B.A. and Murdoch – otherwise known as The A-Team – were regulars on our TV screens during the 1980s. The team regularly took care of business in action-packed style.

Introducing the #bringaquid Campaign

• Thursday, 30th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

Irons Supporting Foodbanks have announced the beginning of their 'Bring a Quid' initiative to raise awareness of the group’s work and also raise much needed funds for the underprivileged across the Newham borough and beyond.

He's not the Moyesiah, he's a very naughty boy

• Tuesday, 28th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

I have to admit that I wasn't that happy when David Moyes first arrived as Slaven Bilic's replacement.

Stick or twist: who will be proved right?

• Wednesday, 22nd March 2023
• Allan Cummings

So Crystal Palace have blinked and Patrick Vieira has bitten the dust. Described as a young, exciting and attack-minded young coach when he came in he’s now been replaced by 75-year-old Roy Hodgson – in what some describe as an act of sheer desperation.

Should He Stay or Should He Go? (Twenty Questions Edition)

• Monday, 20th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

We can definitely all agree that 2022/23 has been a frustrating season.

West Ham In Europe: Where It All Began

• Monday, 20th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

It's where it all began for West Ham United, 59 years ago. On a ferry to Ostend for the very first match in European competition for us back in 1964.

We're going down with a European cup

• Friday, 17th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

I must admit to being amused by the black humour of our fans who have been singing this little ditty for a while now.

West Ham United v AEK Larnaca: match preview

• Thursday, 16th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has, belatedly, agreed to carry on ignoring all our guidelines. So now that’s all settled, here’s his look at Thursday night’s visit of AEK Larnaca. Warning – the answer to last week’s poser is not for the squeamish...

Relegation concerns remain after results go against Hammers

• Thursday, 16th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham’s hopes of hauling themselves further away from the relegation dogfight were put on hold after a frustrating draw at home to Aston Villa.

What David Moyes had to say ahead of facing AEK Larnaca

• Wednesday, 15th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham eased their relegation concerns, and manager David Moyes’ fears of getting the axe, by trouncing Nottingham Forest.

Player by Player Analysis: West Ham Utd 1-1 Aston Villa

• Wednesday, 15th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

After West Ham’s 0-4 loss to Brighton last weekend the Hammers slipped to 19th in the away form table having picked up just six points on the road all season.

West Ham could offer London's greatest chance of European success this season

• Tuesday, 14th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham is playing in Europe for a second successive season, after playing in the UEFA Europa League last term. This time around they are playing in Europe's third-tier competition the Europa Conference League.

Cornet over Scamacca for the fight ahead

• Tuesday, 14th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

It’s going to be a hairy old ride between now and the end of the season. If you don’t like roller coasters then I suggest you find yourself a suitably well-stocked darkened room and lock yourself away until after Sunday 28th May.

West Ham United v Aston Villa: match preview

• Sunday, 12th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

You may have noticed Preview Percy's absence over the last week. We'd like to say we suspended him for some reason or another but by the time we thought of it he was back. Here's he explains why Match Of The Day might be worth watching this weekend and precisely what he has in common with Vladimir Coufal. Oh and some stuff about Villa...

The Top Strategies for Successful Sports Betting on West Ham United

• Saturday, 11th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

When it comes to betting on West Ham United, success requires a combination of knowledge and strategy. You must research and develop an effective betting plan to maximise your chances of winning.

Business end of the campaign: three must-win matches to save a disappointing Premier League season

• Saturday, 11th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

A 4-0 victory over Premier League newcomers Nottingham Forest on 25 February should have been the kick-start to our disappointing 2022-23.

The Blame Game

• Thursday, 9th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

Composing one’s thoughts after the Brighton debacle is no mean feat. Several days on and my mind is still only in marginally less disarray than those wearing claret and blue were on Saturday.

Another fine boardroom mess

• Wednesday, 8th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

So here we are again, very rich people playing with the future of OUR club for their own financial advantage.

Player by Player Analysis: Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 West Ham Utd

• Tuesday, 7th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

Well, that was awful.

Vanilla Rice

• Monday, 6th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

Not even twelve months ago, Declan Rice was the toast of the town. His strike against Lyon last April, helped propel West Ham into an historic Europa League semi final.

More dust, more blurred vision

• Monday, 6th March 2023
• Allan Cummings

It takes much longer these days for the dust to settle after yet another shocking defeat - if it does at all.

100 games - and no drubbings

• Friday, 3rd March 2023
• Allan Cummings

With our battling but eventually disappointing FA Cup fifth round exit at Old Trafford, West Ham reached quite a curious and significant milestone.

Player by Player Analysis: Manchester Utd 3-1 West Ham Utd

• Friday, 3rd March 2023
• Allan Cummings

After controlling much of the first 70 minutes of Wednesday night’s FA Cup tie at Old Trafford, West Ham splintered in a late collapse that handed Manchester United a rousing comeback on a silver platter.

Are we due some seaside cheer?

• Friday, 3rd March 2023
• Allan Cummings

"Oh I do like to be beside the seaside..." or so the song goes! But that’s not a sentiment West Ham teams, or fans, have endorsed over recent years, especially when the seaside in question happens to be Brighton!

Manchester United v West Ham United: match preview

• Wednesday, 1st March 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has recovered from the shock of seeing us score four in the league against a team not called Norwich in time to have a look at Wednesday’s trip to Old Trafford. Unfortunately.

Player by Player Analysis: West Ham Utd 4-0 Nottingham Forest

• Tuesday, 28th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham picked up a much-needed win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday as the Hammers blew their relegation rivals away with a late flurry of goals from Danny Ings, Declan Rice and Michail Antonio.

Gambling and football: ubiquity, responsibility, and reform

• Monday, 27th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Everywhere you look in football you see gambling. From shirt sponsorship, stadium banners, TV and online ads, to corporate social responsibility (CSR) outreach programmes.

Up for the Cup

• Monday, 27th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Having accused others of viewing Upton Park through rose-tinted glasses, I'm now going to slip on my own pair of spectacles to discuss the FA Cup.

9 Sports Betting Tips That Can Help You Win Big

• Friday, 24th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Sports betting can be intensely exciting, but it should not be approached without learning the basics. Whether you're an experienced player or a person just learning his ropes in the world of sports betting, our 9 crucial sports betting tips will surely help you tip the odds in your favour.

No place to hide on Saturday

• Friday, 24th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Before the missiles start homing in, this isn’t a defence of David Moyes. How could it be? Why would it be?

West Ham United v Nottingham Forest: match preview

• Friday, 24th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy took a few moments out of his busy diary schedule – which seems to consist of laughing at Liverpool’s defeat to Real Madrid on endless loop – to bring us his look at Saturday’s visit of Nottingham Forest. Which is slightly less of a laughing matter...

The Best Football-Inspired Games

• Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Football is the oldest and most popular sport in the world. For thousands of years, it has not lost its relevance and has numerous fans. This is such a popular sports discipline that thousands of books, films, and TV shows are somehow related to football.

Bobby Moore: only our memories remain

• Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Bobby Moore left us 30 years ago, the memories still vivid for many, his place in our history enshrined forever.

Uncertainty still surrounds the future of David Moyes at West Ham

• Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Speculation continues to surround the position of West Ham boss David Moyes, amidst reports claiming his position at the club remains at risk. But recent form and results could provide the Scotsman with the lifeline he needs.

Player by Player Analysis: Tottenham 2-0 West Ham Utd

• Tuesday, 21st February 2023
• Allan Cummings

After a couple of improved results in recent weeks, West Ham lost their 13th game of the season on Sunday and dropped back into the relegation zone with 15 games left to play.

Antonio vs Haller

• Monday, 20th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Is Michail Antonio a better footballer than Sébastien Haller?

Relegation will be on you, David Sullivan

• Monday, 20th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Never get involved in any sort of West Ham debate when you are angry, I say - but this is the exception. And I doubt any Hammers fan is not still angry.

Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United: match preview

• Sunday, 19th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy actually has something vaguely complimentary to say about PGMOL this week. It's buried in there somewhere in the midst of his look at Sunday's visit to Tottenham if you can be bothered to look. We didn't...

Beating Tottenham is so satisfying

• Friday, 17th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Football is a passionate game – always has been – always will be! It can stir the emotions across the spectrum. From the depths of almost unbearable despair to the heights of unimaginable elation, we’ve all endured and enjoyed the full package.

Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham Utd : Pre-Match Analysis

• Thursday, 16th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

This Saturday sees West Ham travel to White Hart Lane in what promises to be a fiery clash.

Happy birthday Ken Brown, a true West Ham legend

• Thursday, 16th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Ken Brown was Bobby Moore’s sidekick, the tough-as-old-boots centre-half who played alongside the great man throughout West Ham’s great 1960s era.

Player by Player Analysis: West Ham Utd 1-1 Chelsea

• Wednesday, 15th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham secured their second 1-1 draw in a row last Saturday with a resolute performance against a Chelsea side somewhat rejuvenated by the return of João Félix.

Was Danny Ings the Shrewdest January Signing in the Bottom Half?

• Tuesday, 14th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Nobody can quite believe this after last year’s seventh-place finish, but West Ham are in the thick of a relegation battle.

Kretinsky in stadium talks

• Monday, 13th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Danny Kretinsky is in the building, the man who would be king of West Ham.

West Ham United v Chelsea: Match preview

• Friday, 10th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy would like it to be known that having ended dry January in spectacular fashion up at Newcastle at the weekend he has just about recovered from the ordeal. Daisy, his personal assistant with the beautiful smile on the other hand is still suffering. Before he attempts to set up a breakaway super league for preview writers, here’s his look at this weekend’s visit of Chelsea...

Home and Away

• Thursday, 9th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

I’ve never been to an away game. Actually, that’s not strictly true. I’ve seen West Ham play at Craven Cottage, Deepdale and Portman Road. Only my reactions had to be muted because I was surreptitiously nestled amongst the home fans.

Rolls Royce Aguerd is purring beautifully

• Wednesday, 8th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham’s mini revival in recent weeks has certainly been a long time coming. Let’s not get too carried away of course – it is only mini and it’s only just a start. But a very welcome start for all that.

Player by Player Analysis: Newcastle Utd 1-1 West Ham Utd

• Wednesday, 8th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

After losing five consecutive matches either side of the World Cup, West Ham picked up another point at Newcastle on Saturday to continue to build on the improved form seen so far in 2023.

Time for a ceasefire

• Wednesday, 8th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Maybe it's about time we called a truce. This war of words over David Moyes' future has gone on long enough.

Not enough water under the (Tyne) bridge

• Saturday, 4th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

It's being suggested in some circles that the next three games will define David Moyes' future. That the manager's destiny will be sealed by our upcoming results against Newcastle United on Saturday, followed by the visit of Chelsea and then the trip to face Tottenham Hotspur.

Newcastle United v West Ham United: match preview

• Saturday, 4th February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy will shortly be embarking on the long, long journey to the North East. Before he started to pack he sent us his usual look at this weekend's opponents. It's more entertaining than an episode of Mrs Brown's Boys, but there again so is toothache...

Newcastle United vs West Ham United: pre-match analysis

• Friday, 3rd February 2023
• Allan Cummings

This Saturday, West Ham travel to Newcastle in what is an important game for both sides but for very different reasons.

We pay your benefits, you know

• Friday, 3rd February 2023
• Allan Cummings

You have to wonder whether the great and entitled Manchester United sit around in their Old Trafford luxury, thinking up ways to make the football public hate them more than they already do. But, hey ho, I doubt they really care.

Too Good to Go Down?

• Wednesday, 1st February 2023
• Allan Cummings

Being a West Ham fan is similar to the weather pattern on the Shetlands, generally grey and gloomy, often stormy but there are the occasional bursts of sunshine breaking through.

Player by Player Analysis: Derby County 0-2 West Ham Utd

• Wednesday, 1st February 2023
• Allan Cummings

There are a few growing signs of recovery appearing in east London after David Moyes’ side made it three wins out of four with a comfortable 2-0 win over Derby County in the FA Cup Fourth Round on Monday night.

On a wing and a prayer

• Wednesday, 1st February 2023
• Allan Cummings

The January transfer window has closed - and West Ham were one, maybe two players light from it being a good window for the club.

Three questions West Ham need to answer before 2023/24

• Tuesday, 31st January 2023
• Allan Cummings

Life as a West Ham fan is not without its trials and tribulations this season - or most others, if we’re being perfectly honest - and the state of play in the 2023/23 Premier League is complex to put it mildly.

Derby County v West Ham United: match preview

• Monday, 30th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has been enduring dry January. Or rather the people around him have been enduring his dry January. It’s not made any difference to the quality of his writing, unfortunately, as you will see from his musings on Monday’s visit to Derby...

What Is CBD Vape Pen Kit Good For?

• Saturday, 28th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

A CBD vape contains everything you need to enjoy vaping without delays. It comes with a special vaping device and CBD liquid often infused with cannabis compounds and flavorings.

A welcome respite - or nail in the coffin?

• Friday, 27th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham travel to Pride Park on Monday for a tricky-looking 4th round FA Cup tie against Derby County of League One. An improving and in-form County, it has to be said.

The end of an era

• Thursday, 26th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

When West Ham stride out at Pride Park to face Derby in the FA Cup next week, it will be 271 days since Frankfurt. From a European semi-final to the brink of the Championship, in a few months.

Why can't the fightback start here?

• Tuesday, 24th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

One swallow doesn’t make a summer. Neither do two goals. Or a single tackle - no matter how perfectly executed it was or how vital it may have been.

Overpriced, overregulated - and over here

• Tuesday, 24th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

A new survey has revealed how the United Kingdom is the second most expensive nation in the world to watch the English Premier League.

Moyes On Rocky Ground Ahead Of Key Everton Clash

• Friday, 20th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

Following on from a pretty disastrous first spell at the London Stadium, West Ham United manager David Moyes has enjoyed a good second period at the club following his return in December 2019, and having regularly pushed up the Premier League table and enjoyed a few European adventures, the 2022/23 campaign has turned into a concerning abberation.

That was the week we could do without

• Friday, 20th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

They say a week is a long time in politics. Well, they can't have been around West Ham at the moment.

It's just like starting over: a squad for next season

• Friday, 20th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

Well, not only have West Ham gone and got bad again, but it looks like we have a squad that still needs a rebuild.

West Ham United v Everton: match preview

• Friday, 20th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy would like to ask if anyone has seen his missing phone? It had an unusual ringtone apparently. Here’s his look at this weekend’s ever so slightly important visit of Everton...

A challenging situation - but far from done and dusted

• Wednesday, 18th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

Despite the enforced break for the Qatar World Cup at the end of last year, which in effect has split the 2022/23 Premier League season into two, we’re only just reaching the official halfway mark of this current season.

The circus is back in town

• Monday, 16th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

You do wonder whether Mark Noble regrets that Boleyn pitch speech when he claimed West Ham were no longer a circus.

Player by Player Analysis: Wolves 1-0 West Ham Utd

• Monday, 16th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham's 0-1 loss to Wolves makes it seven Premier League matches without a win for David Moyes and places the Hammers at the centre of a fight to stay in the Premier League.

Another step on the road to recovery

• Thursday, 12th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

We're regularly being told the ‘big games' are coming along thick and fast for West Ham right now. Although when results haven't been kind to you, the next game is a big game no matter what. But there are always those who like to add to the drama if they can.

Wolves v West Ham United: match preview

• Thursday, 12th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has a look at this weekend's trip to Wolves. We think you'll find this a welcome escape from all the stuff about the Royal Family at present. Well an escape anyway...

Too early for 'Hammer of the Year' calls

• Tuesday, 10th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

I know I will regret this, but here goes. There is no way on earth, at the moment, that Said Benrahma should become the Hammer of the Year.

Player by Player Analysis: Brentford 0-1 West Ham Utd

• Monday, 9th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

For the first time since beating FCSB in their final UEFA Europa Conference League Group Stage game, West Ham have won a competitive football match.

No more rinse and repeat

• Saturday, 7th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

It really is a funny old game, ain’t it.

Noble knows what's needed

• Friday, 6th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

I don’t know what Mark Noble might have said to the players on his first day in his new role at West Ham. None of us do! Or indeed if he has said anything at all to the team as a whole.

Brentford v West Ham Utd: match preview

• Friday, 6th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy takes a look at this weekend’s visit to Brentford. Any resemblance to his look at the same opponents a week ago is probably the result of laziness on his part – though he insists on the word recycling...

How effective have the bookmakers been in predicting the EPL winners over the years?

• Friday, 6th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

With the English Premier League being one of the most popular soccer leagues in the world, bookmakers from all over the world have been attempting to predict its winners for decades. However, predicting the winner of the EPL is no easy task, and the bookies have had varying levels of success in their predictions over the years.

Player by Player Analysis: Leeds Utd 2-2 West Ham Utd

• Friday, 6th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

West Ham finally ended their run of defeats last night with a 2-2 draw against Jesse March’s Leeds.

Leeds United v West Ham United: match preview

• Wednesday, 4th January 2023
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy would like to wish you all a Happy New Year. He won’t say it himself of course. In fact what he did say before we edited this was quite unprintable. Here’s his look at Wednesday’s trip to Leeds...

Player by Player Analysis: West Ham Utd 0-2 Brentford

• Tuesday, 3rd January 2023
• Allan Cummings

It's now five consecutive league defeats for David Moyes' West Ham after a disappointing 0-2 loss at home to Brentford on Friday.

West Ham Looks Up To Having Aguerd Back; What Lies In West Ham's EPL Fate?

• Monday, 2nd January 2023
• Allan Cummings

The manager of West Ham United, David Moyes, is hoping that defender Nayef Aguerd will be able to play in the second part of the Premier League.

Rice criticism unjustified and unwarranted

• Saturday, 31st December 2022
• Allan Cummings

Yes, West Ham are in a mess! Yes we’re all nervously looking over our shoulder! Yes we all know what we’re seeing isn’t good enough. It can’t continue.

Endgame: the final days of David Moyes and how we've seen it all before

• Saturday, 31st December 2022
• Allan Cummings

It was good while it lasted - glorious even, at times - yet even the most ardent of David Moyes' well-wishers must now be arriving at the conclusion, however grudgingly, that the end is nigh.

West Ham United v Brentford: match preview

• Friday, 30th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

It's the time of year in which families up and down the country try to work out what to do with a load of dried out old meat that they are totally fed up with. Meanwhile, here's Preview Percy to have a look at Friday's visit of Brentford...

Moyes abuse is not the West Ham way

• Friday, 30th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

It seems we are heading towards the inevitable, such is the relentless clamour for change. We can’t keep losing matches like this.

Player by Player Analysis: Arsenal 3-1 West Ham Utd

• Wednesday, 28th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham’s Premier League season resumed with a concerning second half slump against league-leaders Arsenal that now places the Hammers 16th and two points off bottom on a run of four consecutive league defeats.

Who are the best players of Manchester United

• Saturday, 24th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

There is a large number of great players who emerged from Manchester United club and became football stars.

Arsenal v West Ham United: match preview

• Friday, 23rd December 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy Is back after the World Cup. Well we don't want you to have too much of a good time over Christmas. Here's his look ahead to Boxing Day's trip to Arsenal...

Only time will tell

• Thursday, 22nd December 2022
• Allan Cummings

"He's one of our own..." it's the first line of a song we all love to sing – when a home-grown product makes it through the ranks to a first team place. Sadly it's a song sung all too infrequently in recent years by West Ham fans.

Carpe diem, West Ham

• Wednesday, 21st December 2022
• Allan Cummings

It is my belief that West Ham United do not want an Independent Supporter Committee, SAB, OSB or any other kind of supporter body for any purpose other than the following reasons.

Merry Christmas, everybody

• Wednesday, 21st December 2022
• Allan Cummings

One of the single biggest reasons I chose West Ham United over 40 years ago as my club was that 'we' were different. Even as a young boy, it fascinated me that the club had only had a handful of managers. I knew the England manager had been our manager, and I knew all about 1966.

Bittersweet memories from the two Lionels

• Tuesday, 20th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

Lionel Scaloni. Yes, I know, the name haunts us all, but it would be churlish in the extreme not to offer our congratulations to our former right-back after becoming the first man with West Ham history to manage a side to World Cup glory.

The Best Football-Themed Slots Released This Year

• Monday, 19th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

2022 is a very special year for the football game and its fans. It is World Cup year - and this means that the number of football-themed games is on the rise due to craze surrounding the FIFA World Cup.

The bomb that will bring us together

• Monday, 19th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

Many West Ham United supporters become lifelong followers of the club due to familial links, or because a particular favourite player signs for the east London side at some stage.

Roland Garros 2023: Nadal's swansong? Halep fit?

• Friday, 16th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

The Championnat de France, or French Championships, was the name of the competition when it first took place in 1881. Only players who were then members of French clubs were eligible.

Last minute Christmas gifts for the Hammer in your life

• Thursday, 15th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

In case you hadn't noticed, Christmas is just around the corner!

Reasons the World Cup break could help West Ham when they face Arsenal on Boxing Day

• Thursday, 15th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

When West Ham restart their Premier League campaign away to Arsenal on Boxing Day, boss David Moyes will be hoping it signals a change in fortune and the beginning of a better second half to what has so far been a disappointing season.

Gianluca Scamacca - a modern day 'Budgie'?

• Tuesday, 13th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

It’s a tenuous link, but bear with me if you will.

Gambling Is a Food for Your Brain: 3-Proven Research

• Tuesday, 13th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

If you are one of those asking this seemingly puzzling question, "Is gambling beneficial to one's health?" The straightforward answer to that question is: YES!

Hammers To Enjoy An Udinese Test As We Gear Up For The PL's Return

• Saturday, 10th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

With the first ever winter World Cup out in Qatar now motoring through the knockout stage games, West Ham United's non-international players have had a bit of downtime in recent weeks owing to the Premier League pause that we are on to enable the tournament to go ahead.

Can Geoff Hurst be England’s lucky charm?

• Friday, 9th December 2022
• Allan Cummings

It's Geoff Hurst's birthday and England are in another World Cup quarter finals - are the stars aligned in the quest to emulate 1966?

2023, the wind of change

• Friday, 2nd December 2022
• Allan Cummings

Declan Rice is going, he wants to play with his pals in the Champions League. Who’d have guessed, I mean he’s only been saying the same thing for months.

Those were the days, my friend

• Wednesday, 30th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

Would Ron Greenwood have survived as West Ham manager in today's toxic football world and its demands for instant success?

VPNs for Streaming International Sports

• Tuesday, 29th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

Don't you hate it when you can't watch your favourite team's game from where you currently are?

Well it would be him , wouldn't it?

• Tuesday, 29th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

It’s always about Declan, isn’t it? Whenever internationals come around, that’s all you hear about. This World Cup has been no different, even if a lot worse.

The Thrill of Gambling: Professionals' Viewpoint

• Friday, 25th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

Gambling is the wagering of money or something of value on an event with an uncertain outcome, with the primary intent of winning money or material goods. Gambling thus requires three elements to be present: consideration (an amount wagered), risk (chance), and a prize.

Five West Ham United players who are a part of the FIFA World Cup 2022

• Friday, 25th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

The opening match of the first winter edition of the FIFA World Cup saw Ecuador defeat Qatar 2-0 on November 20 to kick off the 2022 tournament. On the second day, the three lions won their game against Iran 6-2. West Ham’s Decan Rice played a vital role in England’s defence plan.

Rice Creates His Own History With Career First

• Tuesday, 22nd November 2022
• Allan Cummings

23 year old West Ham United midfielder, Declan Rice, has become a steady hand in the centre of the park for both club and country and with it fully expected that he will have a starting berth in Gareth Southgate's England side as they kick off the winter World Cup out in Qatar against Iran on Monday afternoon, he will be helping himself to another career first and a slice of his own personal history.

Most Notable West Ham Players Who Wore the #21 Shirt

• Tuesday, 22nd November 2022
• Allan Cummings

#21 has been a 'lucky number' worn by some of the best players in the world, including Andrea Pirlo, David Silva, and Philip Lahm. The #21 West Ham players covered in this article are from different eras and are household names in their own right. Here are some of the best 21s from The Hammers.

Minimum Deposit Casinos In Canada

• Tuesday, 22nd November 2022
• Allan Cummings

If you're looking for a way to get started in online casinos, the minimum deposit requirement may be an issue. Many people want to try out various online casinos without making a big deposit. Even though there are demo versions of many games, people still want to feel the thrill of playing with real money.

Geoff Hurst, 1966 and all that

• Tuesday, 15th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

Sir Geoff Hurst and Mark Noble, two West Ham legends from the opposite ends of the past 60 plus years just about salvaged my sanity these last couple of weeks.

Player by Player Analysis: West Ham Utd 0-2 Leicester City

• Tuesday, 15th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United have ended the first half of their season before the World Cup break on a truly dismal run.

West Ham United v Leicester City : match preview

• Saturday, 12th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

It's the last Preview Percy before the World Cup break. Unfortunately, he will be back before Boxing Day as long as someone remembers to retrieve the cardboard box full of straw that he hibernates in. Here's his look at the visit of Leicester City...

West Ham United v Blackburn Rovers: match preview

• Wednesday, 9th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

Remember last week when Preview Percy had a big smile on his face as the youngsters did the club proud in Bucharest? I think it's fair to say that the smile disappeared sometime around Sunday afternoon. Here's his look at Wednesday's visit of Blackburn in the League Cup...

The jeering of Tomas Soucek: a new low

• Tuesday, 8th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

Amidst all the anger, venom and abuse that besmirched that dreadful day on Sunday when fans turned on David Moyes in their droves, one thing stuck with me.

FIFA World Cup: Top stars to Keep an Eye on at Qatar 2022

• Monday, 7th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

The World Cup is where the biggest soccer stars on the planet come to play, and Qatar 2022 promises to be entertaining and full of all the thrill we've come to associate with the tournament.

Transition troubles

• Monday, 7th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

Sunday's last-minute, self-harming and maddening loss to Crystal Palace sparked boos around the London Stadium, and a feeling that impending mutiny is stirring.

Player by Player Analysis: FCSB 0-3 West Ham Utd

• Saturday, 5th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

David Moyes was given the chance to start a couple of youth players on Thursday as West Ham had already progressed from their Europa Conference League group before facing FCSB.

The allure of carnage

• Saturday, 5th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

After the Manchester United match last week, social media was once again awash with calls for David Moyes' position to be considered amidst claims he can take this group of players no further. Many have pointed to Moyes' long term away record against the big six and his supposed reluctance to open up and attack in these games – as if doing so would lead to a more reliably positive result.

West Ham United v Crystal Palace: match preview

• Saturday, 5th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy had a big smile on his face as the youngsters did the club proud in midweek. Then we pointed out that young Scarles was young enough to be the old one's grandson. Or possibly his great grandson. While he was coming to terms with all that he had time to have a look at this weekend's visit of Crystal Palace...

Tears or fears for the boys of '22

• Saturday, 5th November 2022
• Allan Cummings

Well, who would have guessed it? Carlton Cole is just a big softie at heart. But maybe he summed it up for us all after our boys brigade's European heroics.

FCSB v West Ham United: match preview

• Thursday, 3rd November 2022
• Allan Cummings

It's another mini-European preview from Preview Percy as we conclude our European Group efforts against FCSB. Mercifully short one might say...

The Top Casino Games to Play While Gambling Online

• Wednesday, 2nd November 2022
• Allan Cummings

It is crucial to acquire a fundamental familiarity, at the very least, with the games offered by the best online casinos before you start betting real money.

Player by Player Analysis: Man Utd 1-0 West Ham Utd

• Tuesday, 1st November 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham fell to their seventh defeat of the season in familiar fashion away at Old Trafford on Sunday night. The Hammers created a handful of excellent opportunities only to find Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea in outstanding form to protect his side’s one goal lead.

Bubble and strife for Moyes

• Tuesday, 1st November 2022
• Allan Cummings

Right, tin hat time. David Moyes is the best West Ham manager since John Lyall and with his win ratio statistically, you can argue he is the best we've ever had.

The Best West Ham Goals Ever Scored

• Monday, 31st October 2022
• Allan Cummings

Last year, London's beloved West Ham United had an impressive season. They finished seventh in the Premier League, effectively granting them a spot in the newly formed UEFA Europa Conference League.

Manchester United v West Ham United: match preview

• Sunday, 30th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

Player nicknames come under the Preview Percy spotlight this week. And some stuff about Man Utd...

Tips on How to Improve the Winning Chances at the Casino

• Friday, 28th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

One of the most popular questions we get asked is how to win at the casino.

Said Benrahma: Inconsistent, misused or criminally under-appreciated?

• Friday, 28th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

There are few players at West Ham who seem to divide opinion as much as Said Benrahma, a winger oft-maligned for his perception as a 'luxury player'; someone who can prove difference-making on his day through craftsmanship, guile and seductive skill, but often has the ability to drift in and out of games without making a tangible impression on the pitch.

West Ham Utd v Silkeborg: match preview

• Thursday, 27th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

We don't make Preview Percy write one of these every time there's a change of PM. It just seems that way...

The Best Football-Themed Slots

• Wednesday, 26th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

With football season upon us, now is the time to grab yourself some tasty gambling action and win big.

Charlie is not m'darling for fans these days

• Monday, 24th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

It was not my intention, but recounting the unfortunate incident at Southampton last week involving my good self and one of our motor-mouthed youngsters has resulted in a hornets' nest of anger from our supporters.

West Ham United v Bournemouth: match preview

• Monday, 24th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

The way things are it will only be a matter of time before we all get a go at being Prime Minister. Here's Preview Percy 's look at Monday night's visit of AFC Bournemouth before he disappears in the general direction of no.10 (lord help us)...

A sorry tale of great expectations

• Friday, 21st October 2022
• Allan Cummings

We are beginning to feel sorry for ourselves, aren’t we? As this season of such great promise for progress slips agonisingly away from us.

Johnnie the One: England's first black international

• Wednesday, 19th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

John Charles was born into a big family.

Player by Player Analysis: Southampton 1-1 West Ham Utd

• Wednesday, 19th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

For the third time this season West Ham put in a much improved performance - but failed to secure a merited result.

Liverpool v West Ham Utd: match preview

• Wednesday, 19th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

Five hours to get home from Southampton? No wonder Preview Percy is grumpier than usual as he looks at this week’s visit to Anfield...

It's just like watching West Ham

• Saturday, 15th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

The dust may have settled on another impressive European night for West Ham, even if the cordite still hasn’t.

Looking at the Best Two Strikers Ever at West Ham United Football Club

• Friday, 14th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United Football Club is often regarded as one of the most successful teams in all of England. They have a significant number of supporters that are really committed to them.

Southampton v West Ham United: match preview

• Friday, 14th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

It’s fair to say that Preview Percy isn’t impressed by the security at the London Stadium. Neither are we – they still let him in every week. Let’s see if he can avoid over-zealous stewarding in this weekend’s trip to Southampton...

The goals are here: Hammers getting it right finally

• Wednesday, 12th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

The gloom has been lifted, the smiles are back and the atmosphere bubbly at the London Stadium. And yes, the goals have started flowing, with some remarkable consistency!

West Ham United v Fulham: match preview

• Saturday, 8th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

There’s an old episode of sitcom 'Til Death Us Do Part' in which Alf Garnett denies that Bobby Moore was 'booted out' of West Ham (as suggested by his 'scouse git' son-in-law). Alf explains the Great One’s move as being due to his having lost the spring in his step and thus being allowed to go to Fulham where they play a more 'elderly style of football'. Talking of 'elderly' here’s Preview Percy...

Anderlecht v West Ham United: match preview

• Tuesday, 4th October 2022
• Allan Cummings

The rise to prominence of the Belgian national side in recent years has put to bed that old nonsense about there being no famous Belgians. Here’s Preview Percy to talk about a few of them...

A different train of thought

• Monday, 3rd October 2022
• Allan Cummings

Well that was different, wasn’t it? I mean a decent, winning performance, playing on a Saturday, with minimal Moyes baiting. This could catch on.

Why West Ham are the worst 'pressing' team in Europe – and does it even matter?

• Saturday, 1st October 2022
• Allan Cummings

There was a moment against Everton that captured the collective mood of every West Ham fan tightly-packed in the Bullens Road Stand: David Moyes frantically tapping his watch as Frank Lampard’s men contrived to waste time and run down the clock. The sense of irony certainly wasn’t lost on myself. I (and I assume many others in the away end) had been mentality performing that same act towards Moyes from minute one.

Profitable Football Betfair Trading Strategies You Should Know

• Friday, 30th September 2022
• Allan Cummings

Do you know? Football or soccer is the most prominent sport globally. The biggest superstars are involved, such as Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo, and Lewandowski.

West Ham United v Wolverhampton Wanderers: match preview

• Friday, 30th September 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy takes a week off and the value of the pound plummets through the floor. Coincidence? Yes. Here’s his look at the visit of Wolves anyway...

Heed the lessons of history

• Monday, 26th September 2022
• Allan Cummings

I was one of the key stakeholders involved in the creation of the (then) new Independent Supporters Committee, after a considered period of frustration and turmoil amongst the West Ham fanbase that culminated with 8,500 fans taking to the streets to vent their frustrations.

Player by Player Analysis: Everton 1-0 West Ham Utd

• Thursday, 22nd September 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham remain in the relegation zone going into the first international break of the season after recording their fifth loss of the season at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Return of the Nobes

• Thursday, 22nd September 2022
• Allan Cummings

Mark Noble is back. I doubt there’s a single West Ham fan out there who isn’t delighted that our former skipper is returning to the club as Sporting Director.

Which way do we go?

• Thursday, 22nd September 2022
• Allan Cummings

So the witch hunt is in full swing. Get David Moyes out, the stubborn old dinosaur should pack his bags. Be off with you. That seems to be the theme.

Players expected to light up the 2022 FIFA World Cup

• Friday, 16th September 2022
• Allan Cummings

We are just a few months to the biggest football showpiece in the world – the FIFA World Cup. This edition will be extraordinary, occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic and the fact that it is played towards the end of the year.

Everton v West Ham United: match preview

• Friday, 16th September 2022
• Allan Cummings

You probably don’t need Preview Percy to explain to you why this “All-Star” game is such a rubbish idea but here he is to tell you anyway in advance of this weekend’s trip to Everton...

Silkeborg v West Ham United: match preview

• Thursday, 15th September 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy spent two weeks in Rhodes to research European football, the sum total of his efforts being that, having been relegated to the third tier of Greek football the local side wouldn’t be bothering UEFA any time soon. Since he discovered that on day one of his trip, lord alone knows what he and Daisy got up to on the other 14 days. It certainly didn’t help his look at this week’s visit to Silkeborg...

Homage to the great unwashed

• Tuesday, 13th September 2022
• Allan Cummings

So they’ve given us the collective ball back, all that nonsense about not being trusted not to sing rude songs has gone out of the window.

West Ham United vs Newcastle United Preview

• Thursday, 8th September 2022
• Allan Cummings

David Moyes' West Ham United will look to avenge last weekend’s VAR controversy when they take on Newcastle United at the London Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

West Ham United v FCSB: match preview

• Wednesday, 7th September 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy is back from his European research trip to discover that everyone is now saying about referees what he has been saying for the last 20 years. Is he smugly telling everyone “I told you so”? Of course he is, unfortunately. So much so that we’re surprised he had time to pause to put together his preview of Thursday’s visit of FCSB...

Player by Player Analysis: Chelsea 2-1 West Ham Utd

• Tuesday, 6th September 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham recorded a fourth loss of the Premier League season on Saturday with a 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge in controversial circumstances.

Has Moyes bitten off more than he can chew?

• Tuesday, 6th September 2022
• Allan Cummings

I've deliberately refrained from passing ‘judgment on West Ham's summer transfer window business via a mark out of ten until now, as I find it incredibly difficult this year.

VAR-cical: now the Premier League must regain trust

• Monday, 5th September 2022
• Allan Cummings

It takes something for Dermot Gallagher to become an irrelevance, such has become the total condemnation of the scandal of Chelsea, VAR and all that sail in the discredited system solely set-up to deny West Ham goals.

How to keep yourself entertained when there's no football on

• Thursday, 1st September 2022
• Allan Cummings

This article has been removed due to non-payment.

Player by Player Analysis: Aston Villa 0-1 West Ham Utd

• Tuesday, 30th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham ground out their first win of the season at Villa Park on Sunday thanks to a deflected Pablo Fornals long shot and an otherwise resolute defensive display.

The world at our feet

• Monday, 29th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

The world has turned in West Ham United's favour - just a bit - as our club moved towards the biggest changes in its history.

Player by Player Analysis: West Ham Utd 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion

• Wednesday, 24th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

It's three defeats from the opening three Premier League games from West Ham who now sit bottom of the table without a single goal scored. Brighton's intricate passing structures proved too much for David Moyes' team who were severely outmatched in midfield and failed to really take control of the game at any stage.

The real price of failure

• Wednesday, 24th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

Just how did we get to this point in West Ham time? A little more than 100 days since ten thousand or more of us were in Frankfurt for a European semi final, we find ourselves biting our nails and fearful of being kicked out of Europe.

What Are The Odds That West Ham Will Be Relegated?

• Tuesday, 23rd August 2022
• Allan Cummings

It is still early doors for the 2022/23 season, but with two underwhelming performances, it does not seem like the cheerful 'Bubbles' will not be sung any time soon.

Under the microscope: Thilo Kehrer

• Saturday, 20th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

With less than two weeks of the 2022 summer transfer window left, David Moyes has almost finished building his West Ham squad for the season.

West Ham Utd 3-1 Viborg FF: player ratings

• Saturday, 20th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham got their Europa Conference League campaign off to a good start with a 3-1 win over Danish outfit Viborg FF on Thursday night.

West Ham United v Brighton & Hove Albion: match preview

• Friday, 19th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy is about to undertake his own international break. But before he goes we made him do this. Something we are regretting already...

Scamacca: a deep dive into 'the Italian Zlatan Ibrahimovic'

• Friday, 19th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

So, what does the data tell us about Gianluca Scamacca?

Analysis & Review: Nottingham Forest 1-0 West Ham Utd

• Thursday, 18th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

With a hefty slice of good fortune mixed in with an incredible team effort and performance, Nottingham Forest managed to secure a 1-0 victory over West Ham in their first home match in the top flight since 1999 on Sunday.

How To Make Your Kids’ First West Ham Away Match Fun And Memorable

• Thursday, 18th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

Your kids’ first West Ham away match is an exciting time. They’ve likely already seen their fair share of matches on the telly at home or in a favourite local pub, but there’s something completely different about seeing a match in person. If this is their first in-person match, home or away, then you will need to plan carefully to ensure the experience is as positive for them (and you!) as possible.

Stuck in the middle with you

• Tuesday, 16th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

The transfer window isn't a disaster, assuming we bring in Thilo Kehrer, Hans Vanaken and Emerson Palmieri - but it also isn't next level. It’s somewhere in between for me.

Viborg FF scouted: what to expect from the Danes

• Tuesday, 16th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

When the green and white Viborg FF players enter the London Stadium on Thursday evening for the Conference League play-off round first leg, it will mark the biggest game in the club’s history.

West Ham United v Viborg FF: match preview

• Tuesday, 16th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

Greece, Sierra Leone and East Midlands Railway. No it’s not a Michael Palin documentary it’s a Preview Percy international style preview. May also contain some relevant stuff about our opponents Viborg. But don’t bet on it...

Will Ronaldo Leave Manchester United?

• Tuesday, 16th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

Having grabbed the headlines last summer with his dramatic return to Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo is once again all over the sports pages, this time, over his reported desire to leave Old Trafford.

Time to hold our nerve?

• Friday, 12th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

You pay your money, you make your choice. Is it patience or tin hat time? Are you calm and trusting David Moyes to get it right, or are you stressed to the eyeballs?

Nottingham Forest v West Ham United: match preview

• Friday, 12th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy muses on Elgar, the price of a pint at the London Stadium and smartphones. Oh and Forest away...

Most Common Variants and Different Types of Football

• Thursday, 11th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

What Will the Future Hold for Stadium Advertising?

• Wednesday, 10th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

Technology has made marketing more effective than ever before. There is no shortage of advertising opportunities, be it ads on smartphones or every website you visit. One notable advertising venue for prominent brands is sports stadiums.

Cornet is not enough

• Saturday, 6th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

If you stick around long enough, eventually the transfer jigsaw at West Ham falls into place. The key moment is seeing your manager at a press conference with a face resembling ‘a monkey’s smacked arse’ as my old fella used to say.

The search for a left back: top 8 candidates

• Friday, 5th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

One of the most important positions for West Ham to recruit in this summer is left-back.

West Ham Utd v Manchester City: match preview

• Friday, 5th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

We did put in a bid for a top level overseas preview writer during the summer. We won’t name names but a club from the Champions League were involved. Sadly we differed on valuations, mainly because they had one and we didn’t. Oh well. Here’s Preview Percy...(sigh)...

The same as it ever was

• Thursday, 4th August 2022
• Allan Cummings

It can only be West Ham, surely? Here we are on the brink of a new season after the best two back-to-back league campaigns in our history, and with soon to be £100m spent - but not, of course, without the usual mayhem in the transfer market. Well, it is us.

Angelo Ogbonna: Can One Player Change The Future?

• Monday, 1st August 2022
• Allan Cummings

Angelo Ogbonna is an Italian men's professional football player of Nigerian descent. Is he an example of one player that can change the future?

David Moyes plotting an unprecedented transfer window for the Hammers

• Friday, 29th July 2022
• Allan Cummings

Hammers fans have endured a tough start to this year’s Summer transfer window.

Bomba Slots Youtube Career - Become a Slots Star in 2 Years

• Wednesday, 27th July 2022
• Allan Cummings

Slot players have long used YouTube as their primary source of income for watching slot video games.

Is a Europa League spot on the cards for the Hammers this season?

• Friday, 22nd July 2022
• Allan Cummings

Pre-season is going pretty well for West Ham so far. The fans will hope the team can keep the impetus going into the Premier League when results start to really count. The big question is, how far can this impetus take West Ham this season?

Liverpool - All ready to bring back the Premier League Title!

• Friday, 22nd July 2022
• Allan Cummings

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are all over the transfer market, making their picks for the season. The Premier League Champions of 2020-21 have a task on their hand as they look to rebuild for the next five years.

Mostbet Review in India 2022

• Friday, 22nd July 2022
• Allan Cummings

In this article you will find all the relevant information for players from India about the platform Mostbet 2022. Read it carefully and start earning with Mostbet!

Let’s go round again

• Friday, 22nd July 2022
• Allan Cummings

Here we are again - the same place, same time of year, same issues, same blame game. The same fans in blind panic again.

How to solve a problem like Benrahma?

• Thursday, 14th July 2022
• Allan Cummings

He arrived at the London Stadium with all the usual platitudes generally directed towards any pint-sized foreign player.

Armando Broja: A Case Study (Assessing fees and finding value in the transfer market)

• Tuesday, 12th July 2022
• Allan Cummings

The Summer 2022 transfer window is upon us and with Qatar looming in the background every club wants to move quickly for their top targets.

3 Things to Consider Before Betting on Your Team

• Thursday, 7th July 2022
• Allan Cummings

Sports betting is a really great way to add a little bit extra to a viewing experience. There are plenty of different reasons people place their money on sporting events.

Nayef Aguerd: a tactical breakdown

• Monday, 20th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

After yet another drawn out transfer saga, Nayef Aguerd is a West Ham player at last. The Moroccan centre-back has signed from Ligue 1 club Stade Rennais on a five year deal for a reported £25m fee.

The Latest News Surrounding West Ham United and What We Can Expect For the 2023 Season

• Friday, 17th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United football club is a club with a proud history dating back to its inception in 1895. With a solid support base and a well-motivated team, they should challenge for silverware in the coming season.

Premier League: What to Expect From the 2022 Transfer Summer

• Friday, 17th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

The longest transfer window of the calendar year has begun, bringing with it plenty of excitement. Clubs now have far more time to evaluate and negotiate with players who might boost the squad after a year of knowing team strengths and shortcomings, assisted by the January transfer window.

Bingo online casinos

• Friday, 17th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

Forget about dull traditional bingo halls where seniors spent their afternoons. Today's online bingo casinos have a new face that attracts people from all demographics. Bingo lovers can choose from different rooms that come with different graphics, wagering requirements, minimum deposits, and jackpots. This guide will help you choose the best online bingo casino.

Useful guide that you can have on top crypto coin used in the UK

• Friday, 17th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

It is not new about the popularity and trending of cryptocurrency all over the world.

The French connection: part II

• Tuesday, 14th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

It's fair to say KUMB Forum member Misko knows a thing or two about French football and Ligue 1.

The French connection: part I

• Tuesday, 14th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

It's fair to say KUMB Forum member Misko knows a thing or two about French football and Ligue 1.

How Live are Live Casinos Online?

• Wednesday, 8th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

Many players who are new to online casinos do not know about the live options available; in fact, many of them don’t actually know how online casinos work at all. The number of options can seem baffling for the video versions, and when they are also offered the chance to play with a live dealer over a video feed, it can all seem too good to be true.

Does a move for Ben Brereton Diaz make sense?

• Wednesday, 8th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

If reports are to be believed, West Ham United are leading the race to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton Diaz. After a productive season in the second tier, there is interest in the Chile international from a number of clubs in the Premier League.

Football holidays to the USA

• Wednesday, 8th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

For many West Ham fans, the game is a part of life, so it only makes sense to incorporate your hobbies and interests into your daily life.

West Ham United Recruitment Plan, Summer 2022: Part 2 - The Midfield

• Wednesday, 8th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham currently have the second oldest squad in the English Premier League (EPL) and at the current rate, likely the highest average age next season with Burnley having been relegated to the EFL Championship.

5 Ways To Take Care Of Your Golf Shoes And Make Them Last Longer

• Wednesday, 8th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

If you plan to buy new golf shoes, it's best to know how to take care of them and keep it looking good as new.

West Ham United Recruitment Plan, Summer 2022: Part 1 - The Defence

• Tuesday, 7th June 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham currently have the second oldest squad in the English Premier League (EPL) and at the current rate, likely the highest average age next season with Burnley having been relegated to the EFL Championship.

Safeguarding in the Ladies Toilets

• Wednesday, 1st June 2022
• Allan Cummings

If you are a regular attendee at the London Stadium, I hope that you have not had to deal with the ongoing saga that has plagued the female toilets this season.

These Are the Best Days

• Tuesday, 31st May 2022
• Allan Cummings

As an - albeit exiled - West Ham fan, I swallowed hard at the Brighton result, gave thanks for another European berth next season and got on with my life. That is, until I read the post-mortems.

West Ham United 2021/22 season review: part two

• Monday, 30th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

This article will review the West Ham United squad utilising data from WyScout to provide an objective assessment of the squad performance over the period of 2021/2022 season.

The most important summer yet

• Friday, 27th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

After another wonderful season saw David Moyes’ side fall just short of immortality, the club now stands at a crossroads.

West Ham United 2021/22 season review: part one

• Friday, 27th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

This article will review the West Ham United squad utilising data from WyScout to provide an objective assessment of the squad performance over the period of 2021/2022 season.

Why Hammers Owners Need to Back Moyes Financially This Summer

• Friday, 27th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

If Claret & Hugh is to be believed, Moyes has been ring-fenced an initial £100m in transfer funds for the close season. However, the Scotsman has requested a further £50m to secure the club’s top targets.

Innovative Ways to Spend Your Time Outside of Watching Football

• Wednesday, 25th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

Known as the most popular sport in the UK, football is beloved by millions up and down the country. Whatever team you support, there’s nothing quite like watching your favourite players hit the pitch, whether it’s on the TV or you head to a stadium. While we know the game is brilliant and always keeps you on your toes, having other fun things to do aside from watching football is important.

Erling Haaland Is Closer to the Manchester City Move

• Tuesday, 24th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

The answer to "Can a football match be predicted?" depends. Sometimes, match outcomes can be predicted, while other times they cannot.

Summertime blues? Let's hope not

• Tuesday, 24th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

It’s going to be a long hot summer like no other in West Ham’s history. But will it be a summer of love - or a summer of discontent?

Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham United

• Saturday, 21st May 2022
• Allan Cummings

Mark Noble will clock up 550 appearances if he gets on the pitch this weekend. We have no idea how many previews Preview Percy has churned out over the years but we asked him whether he was considering retirement anyway. We won’t be making that mistake again. He did calm down enough eventually to provide the following look at the trip to Brighton along with a promise that he would “be back”. Sorry...

Will the 2022 World Cup Disrupt Club Football This Autumn?

• Thursday, 19th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

The 2022 World Cup would, normally, be just a couple of weeks away, but due to the scorching summer temperatures of Qatar, the tournament has been moved to November and December when the mercury will have dropped.

Still a conversation worth having

• Wednesday, 18th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

Andy McConnell is a committee member of West Ham United's largest independent supporters' group, Hammers United.

A Mark of respect

• Monday, 16th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

From Mark Noble’s pre-match tears to the cuddle with Pep and the emotions of the long goodbye as our skipper took pride of place in West Ham’s lap of honour, pretty much everything went right in an unforgettable last home game of the season at the London Stadium.

West Ham United v Manchester City

• Sunday, 15th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

The last home Preview Percy of the season. We would make him do a lap of honour but if we did there wouldn’t be a last away Preview Percy of the season. Here’s his look at the visit of Manchester City in the Noble farewell...

Noble intentions

• Friday, 13th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

So here we are, in the final days of a memorable season fighting it out with Manchester United for a place in the Europa League.

Norwich City v West Ham United

• Sunday, 8th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

Only three Preview Percy efforts to go for the season. Here he bids au revoir" to Norwich...

Fool if you think it’s over

• Saturday, 7th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

The dream is over, the heartbreak palpable in the retreat of the claret and blue army from Frankfurt. So near, but so far.

Eintracht Frankfurt v West Ham United

• Thursday, 5th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

History is made again as Preview Percy is found speaking in Frank Lampard Junior’s defence. It’s a strange world in which we live to be sure. Oh and some stuff about some small match we have on the continent...

Five Greatest West Ham Goalkeepers in the Premier League Era

• Wednesday, 4th May 2022
• Allan Cummings

The goalkeeper may not receive the plaudits of midfielders and forwards but they make a huge contribution to the success of a team.

West Ham United v Arsenal

• Sunday, 1st May 2022
• Allan Cummings

History is made as, for the first time ever, Preview Percy refuses to make a matchday prediction. The clue is in his opening sentence by the way...

West Ham United v Eintracht Frankfurt

• Thursday, 28th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy is old enough to remember the last time we played Eintracht Frankfurt. Thankfully the internet wasn’t about then...

Frankfurt '76: the best game I never saw

• Thursday, 28th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Lifelong West Ham supporter Brian Williams has waited longer than most for another European semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt. In 1976 he was on the way to Upton Park when fate intervened...

The Challenges of Working in the Social Work Field

• Wednesday, 27th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Social work is a profession concerned with promoting and enabling human welfare. Social workers engage in practices intended to help individuals, families, groups, organisations, and communities establish constructive patterns of living that are aimed at promoting self-sufficiency, increased autonomy, and well-being.

Why You Ought To Have Used Kraft Boxes for Your Business

• Tuesday, 26th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Online businesses have boomed due to the enhancement of technology; some are casino business websites, such as NetBet online casino website, alongside online shopping and delivery business. In such a business, goods are packed and delivered to the consumer.

A shadow of the beast

• Tuesday, 26th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Michael Antonio. He's a bit of an enigma, isn't he?

European glory - and the 'Two Bob' Cup

• Tuesday, 26th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Alan Sealey, one of our all time great heroes, would have been 80 last week - the man whose two goals at Wembley won the European crown for West Ham on the greatest night in the club’s history, 57 years ago next month.

Chelsea v West Ham United

• Saturday, 23rd April 2022
• Allan Cummings

We enquired about getting Preview Percy sanctioned but apparently enjoying an occasional vodka isn’t sufficient reason. So here’s his look at the trip to Chelsea this weekend...

On the brink of history

• Thursday, 21st April 2022
• Allan Cummings

We’re at the sharp end now of one of the greatest seasons in our history, seven - maybe eight - games to go and like many out there, I couldn’t be happier with this team and this manager.

West Ham United v Burnley

• Sunday, 17th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has not been replaced by an alien impostor. He really was smiling after Thursday night’s win. He stops grinning long enough to take a quick look at Sunday’s visit of Burnley...

Recalling the best and most memorable West Ham managers

• Friday, 15th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Those wonderfully athletic players sweat it out for 90 minutes on the ground to bring their team glory in the game of football.

All hail the Kings of Lyon

• Friday, 15th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

It was one of those crazy, crazy, crazy nights, we all will remember where we were, how we celebrated, how many tears that were shed.

Lyon v West Ham United

• Wednesday, 13th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy is still fuming over last week’s match against Lyon. And Sunday’s against Brentford. And, well every thing in between. As usual...

Brentford v West Ham United

• Sunday, 10th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy is - even by his standards - pretty annoyed at the events of Thursday night. As you can imagine...

West Ham United's 10 greatest European nights (updated)

• Thursday, 7th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United haven't exactly been blessed with a great deal of competitive European football over the years.

West Ham United v Lyon

• Thursday, 7th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy is here again. It’s the usual stuff though some of it is in French...

The inside track: Lyon

• Wednesday, 6th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Life has been more chaotic than usual for us lately, so Jack Elderton and I haven't had a chance to write a review article ahead of the Europa League quarter final tie with Lyon.

Everton’s loss is our change for the good

• Monday, 4th April 2022
• Allan Cummings

This is not a long gloat, promise. I reserve those only for Spurs, a prerequisite of the job surely, you wouldn’t want it otherwise.

Could Real Madrid’s Isco sign for the Hammers in the off season?

• Sunday, 3rd April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Reports from Spain’s Estadio Deportivo indicate Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco could be on his way out of the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

West Ham United v Everton

• Friday, 1st April 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has had a nice long rest over the international break. Not that you’d notice as he looks at this weekend’s visit of Everton...

West Ham United vs Everton preview & team news

• Thursday, 31st March 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United's home meeting with relegation-threatened Everton will get Sunday's Premier League football on TV underway.

Can The Hammers Win The Europa League This Season?

• Sunday, 27th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

It has been a season to remember for West Ham United, and it could yet end in a piece of silverware.

Boats and planes, but no trains

• Wednesday, 23rd March 2022
• Allan Cummings

Right, here’s yet another full-on moan about the third world train service everyone outside London is subjected to these days. In particular football fans!

What Does the Future of Slot Machines Look Like?

• Wednesday, 23rd March 2022
• Allan Cummings

The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas showcases the future of casino gaming every year. Producers of Slot Machine Games and table games of different casinos in UK and other countries display their products for the sector to see, most of which have yet to make it to casino floors.

Positive thinking, West Ham style

• Tuesday, 22nd March 2022
• Allan Cummings

This really shouldn’t need saying, but let’s try to find some positives after the anguish of being beaten by the Spuds. We are in a European last eight for the first time since 1981, for heaven’s sake.

A Night to Remember

• Sunday, 20th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

When West Ham bowed out of the FA Cup and lost the first leg against Sevilla I was distraught. My friends call me negative. I call myself a realist. Gloom. Doom. Expecting Sevilla to sweep us across two legs with a broom.

Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United

• Sunday, 20th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy Broke into a smile the other night. Nearly. Here's his look at Sunday's visit to Tottenham...

Irish trainer gives David Moyes some Cheltenham Festival pointers

• Thursday, 17th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United manager David Moyes will be in his element this week as the stars of the National Hunt scene strut their stuff at the Cheltenham Festival.

West Ham United's 10 greatest European nights

• Thursday, 17th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United haven't exactly been blessed with a great deal of competitive European football over the years.

West Ham United v Sevilla

• Thursday, 17th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has a quick look at Sevilla in advance of Thursday night’s second leg tie.

David Moyes: The good, the bad and the puzzling

• Wednesday, 16th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

There seems to be an increasing amount of chatter on social media about David Moyes and his long-term future, or lack of one, as manager of West Ham, so I thought I’d weigh in with a few thoughts of my own and take a break from packing the good old travel bag with the essentials for a few days out in Seville.

Was this our greatest escape?

• Monday, 14th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

Andriy Yarmolenko has gone from fears to tears, with - it is now clear - more than just a little help from his friends.

Baghdad - a bit like Dagenham, isn't it?

• Monday, 14th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

I first met Chas in 2002, nearly 20 years ago, to the day. I had joined KUMB in 1997 and had announced to all on the site that should anyone be coming to Malta, to give me a shout! Chas did.

Martin 'Chas' Chandler

• Sunday, 13th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

I am saddened to hear of the passing today of 'Chas' Chandler. Known to many on here as “Romford” it was always the source of much amusement to me every time his wife Paula referred to him by his given name of Martin. If ever anyone didn’t look like a Martin, it was Chas.

West Ham United v Aston Villa

• Saturday, 12th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

We called up the Government to see if they wouldn’t mind seizing control of Preview Percy while they were dealing with Chelsea. The man on the phone told us that if we called again some men in suits would come over for a quiet word. So here’s his look at the visit of Villa...

Passion for West Ham is like a religion

• Friday, 11th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

Someone, not long ago, wrote that "football is the last sacred representation of our times". Surely this is also true for West Ham supporters, who have been following their team for more than a hundred years with such an intense fervour and passion that they can almost be compared to a religious feeling, to a real cult.

Sevilla v West Ham United

• Wednesday, 9th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

He’s back from an enforced break. He’s still the same old Percy though. Sadly. Here’s his look at Sevilla away...

A date that will go down in history

• Wednesday, 9th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

Thursday 10th March 2022 is a date that will go down in West Ham history, as Moyes’ men take on Spanish outfit Sevilla in their first ever Europa League knockout fixture. To preview the fixture, Callum Goodall took a closer look at the opposition.

History in the making

• Monday, 7th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

You shouldn't let history pass you by, certainly when you are a West Ham fan and we are talking Europe.

Should West Ham cash in on Declan Rice to improve the squad?

• Sunday, 6th March 2022
• Allan Cummings

Read on as we explore whether West Ham should be putting Rice’s stellar reputation on the table at all.

How to Balance Sports and Study

• Thursday, 3rd March 2022
• Allan Cummings

Balancing sports and studying can become quite challenging for many students. However, it is still possible. Let’s see how students can succeed in both areas.

West Ham Utd 1-0 Wolves: Analysis & Review

• Tuesday, 1st March 2022
• Allan Cummings

I ended last week’s review by saying it was high time that we tried something a little different and after our 1-1 draw with Newcastle, the general feeling really was one of disenchantment. Had our team peaked? Were we on the seemingly inevitable downswing?

Customize Your Nursing Career: Great Ideas to Make it Your Own

• Friday, 25th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

Nursing is an excellent career with many, many incredible options within the role. You can work almost anywhere as a nurse, simply because your job is in healthcare. So long as a company, project, or organization has a need for healthcare they have the need for a nurse. This means you can work not just with a demographic you are passionate about helping, or in an area of medicine you find interesting, but you can work in an environment that helps you feel fulfilled and engaged every day.

What Are The Benefits Of Digital Learning?

• Friday, 25th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

What do you think of when you think of university and studying for a degree in something? The first thing that will come to mind for most people is a big lecture hall on a physical campus somewhere. It will be filled with people, and there will be one lecturer at the front of the room to whom you need to listen.

Four strikers who got away in January

• Friday, 25th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

After a brilliant start to season, which included memorable wins against both Liverpool and Chelsea, West Ham have seen their form stutter in recent weeks with draw against Leicester and Newcastle.

How David Moyes transformed West Ham into a 'title' contender

• Thursday, 24th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

The recent success of West Ham is a turning point for David Moyes' career. The manager had several unsuccessful jobs since he failed at Manchester United but has now turned into a world-class manager.

Champions League for West Ham this season?

• Thursday, 24th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham are on course for a best ever Premier League season – and that could mean qualification for the Champions League. Can the Hammers really finish in the top four?

Yarmolenko: once a Hammer always a Hammer

• Thursday, 24th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

As the untold horror of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unfolds, of course it will not escape any of us that we have Andriy Yarmolenko in our ranks.

Bobby Moore, gone but never forgotten

• Thursday, 24th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

The memories never fade away, but you have to be in your late fifties now to have seen Bobby Moore play for West Ham.

The same old song

• Monday, 21st February 2022
• Allan Cummings

It didn’t take long, did it? West Ham so quickly turns into Toxic United, and here we are still enjoying the best season for 30 years.

West Ham Utd 1- 1 Newcastle Utd: Analysis & Review

• Monday, 21st February 2022
• Allan Cummings

If David Moyes is Brendan Rodgers’ kryptonite then Newcastle United might well be Moyes’. Of the non-big-six teams he has faced more than fifteen times as a manager, only Blackburn Rovers can top Newcastle’s points-per-game return against the Scotsman (1.37).

West Ham’s Potential in EPL Evident: So Are Defensive Shortcomings

• Monday, 21st February 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham have been playing great football this season, but they still need to address defensive weaknesses to truly make a Premier League favourite.

Innovations and Software Providers in the Gambling Industry in 2022 at a Glance

• Monday, 21st February 2022
• Allan Cummings

The iGaming industry develops rapidly. 2022 is no exception in its boost. What are the most innovative software developers working for the industry today? Let's talk about it.

West Ham United v Newcastle United

• Saturday, 19th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy has locked himself indoors with copious amounts of alcohol. Nothing to do with Storm Eunice. He does that every weekend. Thankfully he found time to write a few words about the visit of Newcastle first. On second thoughts maybe “Thankfully” is the wrong word...

Is the Champions League within reach?

• Saturday, 19th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

After the disappointment of last season, could 2021/22 be the year when West Ham make it into the top four of the Premier League? Based on the current offers by the leading sportsbooks, the answer is yes.

Moving on from when Kurt did wrong

• Friday, 18th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

More than a week after the emergence of the Kurt Zouma video, the story continues to dominate headlines. His reputation is ruined, and he will forever be known as the ‘cat kicker’. In a sport and society with bigger problems, surely, it’s time to move on?

When the train doesn’t take the strain

• Wednesday, 16th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

Our away support have always had my deepest admiration. I’ve travelled around with them for too many years to have no doubt they are the greatest supporters.

Leicester City 2-2 West Ham Utd: Analysis & Review

• Monday, 14th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

David Moyes has been Brendan Rodgers’ kryptonite in recent seasons with the reactive mid-press that Moyes has employed with West Ham proving impossible for Rodgers’ Leicester to play through.

Andriy Yarmolenko: the need for a scapegoat

• Saturday, 12th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

After West Ham failed to score in 90 minutes and 40 seconds of a game against National League North side Kidderminster Harriers, fans were out for blood and wanted someone to blame. Unsurprisingly, Andriy Yarmolenko came out on top of the hit list once again.

Leicester City v West Ham United

• Saturday, 12th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

As you can imagine Preview Percy has something to say about the Kurt Zouma situation. Well everyone else has. He also mentions Sunday’s trip to Leicester. In Passing.

Gobsmacked

• Saturday, 12th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

I have been absolutely gobsmacked by the level of vitriol and the unreasonable nonsense being spouted by all and sundry in the wake of the video evidence of Kurt Zouma’s shameful behaviour coming to light. I mean to say: are all you people truly thinking about what it is that you are saying?

Poor practise, hypocrisy and atonement: unpacking the Kurt Zouma scandal

• Friday, 11th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

Let's get something straight right off the bat. The Kurt Zouma situation - 'Catgate', if you will - is the fault of two men only: namely Kurt and his brother Yoan for their idiotic behaviour which one can only hope was a collective momentary lapse of reason and not a window into a far more disturbing disregard for animal welfare.

The Best Canadian Gaming Sites for Mega Moolah

• Thursday, 10th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

If you live in Canada, you have some time on your hands during the chilly winter months that stretch for a couple of days. Football might be exciting to keep you occupied at this time, but you might have to contend with a few disappointments even with the best football club. Thankfully, there is still something fun with few regrets to keep you occupied and put some money in your pocket; online gaming.

While the cat’s away, will Zouma play?

• Thursday, 10th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

It’s fair to say that I finally lost patience with the Kurt Zouma witch-hunt when a wife beater stepped up to the high moral ground. Admittedly it’s a pretty low bar to negotiate.

Remove the privilege

• Wednesday, 9th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

I've tried over the last 24 hours to be very balanced in my posts, thoughts, and opinions regarding the Kurt Zouma revelations.

West Ham United v Watford

• Tuesday, 8th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy’s GP took one look at Saturday’s match at Kidderminster and arranged for an extra delivery of his blood pressure medication. Now THAT’s service. Let’s hope his services aren’t required during this week’s visit of Watford...

Opinion: Why Manchester United Dominates The EPL

• Monday, 7th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

If we were to go by pure statistics, Manchester United is the obvious top pick for the best team in the EPL.

Tom, Dick and Harry: A classic FA Cup away day

• Monday, 7th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

When the highlight of a day out is the discovery of the potato scallop, you know it's not been a great day out.

50 years of hurt: half-a-century of ignominious Cup defeats

• Friday, 4th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

It's now more than 50 years since West Ham were sent tumbling out of the FA Cup by lowly Blackpool in what was perceived as a huge shock.

Kidderminster Harriers v West Ham United

• Friday, 4th February 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy is back from his winter break. Rejuvenated, refreshed and reinvigorated are just three words that don’t apply to him following his return. Rank, rotten and rubbish on the other hand... Here’s his look at Saturday’s trip to Kidderminster...

Bingo Football News - Michael Owen Plays Bingo in Chester

• Thursday, 3rd February 2022
• Allan Cummings

Bingo and football are two great British pastimes that have a rich history within the shores of blighty. Apart from that and the fact that fans of the two games have been known to enjoy a drink, the two don’t often cross each other’s paths.

Don’t panic!

• Wednesday, 2nd February 2022
• Allan Cummings

Now this is going to hurt. But it has to be said.

Will West Ham be playing Champions League football next season?

• Wednesday, 2nd February 2022
• Allan Cummings

The perennial big six in English football have once again been disturbed by West Ham this season and with a Europa League campaign to get stuck into too in 2022, it is a superb time to be a West Ham fan.

A wasted window of opportunity

• Wednesday, 2nd February 2022
• Allan Cummings

In the end the feeling is one of sadness, bitter disappointment and the reality that we have been down this route before.

Waiting for lightning to strike twice

• Tuesday, 1st February 2022
• Allan Cummings

A sad part to the whole transfer window is the return of the 'we tried to get players' mantra, and the kite flying about names that probably not actually reasonable targets. I thought that guff had perhaps had been left behind, but old habits appear to be dying very hard. Especially the habit of failing to capitalise on potential development.

Transfer window special, Day 31: Darwin Nunez

• Monday, 31st January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

All You Need to Know About West Ham's Pioneering Video Game Partnership

• Monday, 31st January 2022
• Allan Cummings

West Ham United have recently become the first club in the country to have signed a partnership with Strikerz Inc, the developers behind the latest football game soon to be introduced into video gaming.

Transfer window special, Day 30: Boubacar Kamara

• Monday, 31st January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 29: Armando Broja

• Saturday, 29th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 28: Bamba Dieng

• Friday, 28th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 27: Sergio Gomez

• Thursday, 27th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 26: Taiwo Awoniyi

• Wednesday, 26th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Boubacar Kamara: a West Ham star in the making

• Wednesday, 26th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

In the latest of our series of transfer window studies of players who could be considered potential signings for David Moyes and West Ham United during January, Michael Hare takes a closer look at Olympique Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara who has been linked with a move to east London in recent days...

Transfer window special, Day 25: Duje Caleta-Car

• Tuesday, 25th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 24: Ben Brereton Diaz

• Monday, 24th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Running into a red wall

• Monday, 24th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

It’s been coming for a while for West Ham fans, when frustrating reality hits the wall of unrealistic expectations.

Transfer window special, Day 23: Flavius Daniliuc

• Sunday, 23rd January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 22: Douglas Santos

• Saturday, 22nd January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Manchester United v West Ham United

• Friday, 21st January 2022
• Allan Cummings

We called the Premier League to ask if we could postpone this week’s piece from Prieview Percy on the grounds that Daisy, his full time personal assistant with the beautiful smile, had recently had covid. However, they told us to go away and that if we called again they would seek an injunction. So here’s the grumpy one’s look at this weekend’s visit to Old Trafford...

Transfer window special, Day 21: Fabio Carvalho

• Friday, 21st January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Players West Ham should Go For Right Now

• Friday, 21st January 2022
• Allan Cummings

It has been another impressive season for the Hammers under David Moyes, but as the recent defeat to Leeds showed, maintaining that momentum will be a challenge.

Transfer window special, Day 20: Mohammed Salisu

• Thursday, 20th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 19: Ihlas Bebou

• Wednesday, 19th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 18: Karl Toko Ekambi

• Tuesday, 18th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Did the dream die, or is this a very different West Ham now?

• Tuesday, 18th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

Well, was that the pivotal moment? Jarrod Bowen’s awful, last second miss from inches away - has it ended our Champions League dreams?

Transfer window special, Day 17: Hugo Ekitike

• Monday, 17th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 16: Mohamed Bayo

• Sunday, 16th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

West Ham United v Leeds United

• Saturday, 15th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy was delighted when he found out he’d have to do yet another Leeds United preview. And by delighted, we mean pretty annoyed...

Transfer window special, Day 15: Josh Doig

• Saturday, 15th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 14: Abdou Diallo

• Friday, 14th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 13: Aaron Hickey

• Thursday, 13th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 12: David Raum

• Wednesday, 12th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 11: Sven Botman

• Tuesday, 11th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

January 2022 Recruitment Plan: Part Three - Attacking Transfer Targets

• Tuesday, 11th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

In this article I will review the West Ham United squad utilising Data via WyScout to provide an objective assessment of the squad performance over the period of 2021/2022 season to date (30th December). The objective is to review the current West Ham United first team via the data along with subjective scouting observations and make recommendations on their potential future at the Club.

The cup that cheers - sometimes

• Tuesday, 11th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

You can virtually tell the age of our fans by the way they react to a cup draw that sees us set for a clash with a non-league or lower division club.

West Ham United v Norwich City

• Tuesday, 11th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy took time out from laughing at Arsenal to put together this look at Wednesday’s visit of Norwich City – though you may think he should have carried on laughing...

Transfer window special, Day 10: Breel Embolo

• Monday, 10th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 9: Marcos Senesi

• Sunday, 9th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 8: Lucas Digne

• Saturday, 8th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

January 2022 Recruitment Plan: Part Two - Defensive Transfer Targets

• Saturday, 8th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

In this article I will review the West Ham United squad utilising Data via WyScout to provide an objective assessment of the squad performance over the period of 2021/2022 season to date (30th December). The objective is to review the current West Ham United first team via the data along with subjective scouting observations and make recommendations on their potential future at the Club.

January 2022 Recruitment Plan: Part One - Squad Review

• Saturday, 8th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

In this article I will review the West Ham United squad utilising Data via WyScout to provide an objective assessment of the squad performance over the period of 2021/2022 season to date (30th December). The objective is to review the current West Ham United first team via the data along with subjective scouting observations and make recommendations on their potential future at the Club.

Is it wise to Dismiss Brereton Diaz Rumours?

• Saturday, 8th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

He’s the hottest striker in the Championship and it’s no great surprise to see Blackburn Rovers’ Ben Brereton Diaz linked with a move to a Premier League club in January.

Transfer window special, Day 7: Pervis Estupinan

• Friday, 7th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

West Ham United v Leeds United

• Friday, 7th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy saw in the New Year relatively quietly. Nothing caught fire, there were no arrests and no much-loved television personalities required replacement hearing aid appliances. Which meant that he had time to put together his look at this weekend’s FA Cup 3rd Round visit of Leeds United. You can’t have everything one supposes...

Transfer window special, Day 6: Marc-Oliver Kempf

• Thursday, 6th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 5: Lloyd Kelly

• Wednesday, 5th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 4: Andrea Belotti

• Tuesday, 4th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Wishing on a dream

• Tuesday, 4th January 2022
• Allan Cummings

First things first. It’s the time of year that gongs are handed out, so David Moyes deserves one for his transformation of West Ham United.

Transfer window special, Day 3: Adam Hlozek

• Monday, 3rd January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 2: Arthur Cabral

• Sunday, 2nd January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Transfer window special, Day 1: Jonathan David

• Saturday, 1st January 2022
• Allan Cummings

This January Callum Goodall and Jack Elderton have gotten together to profile one player a day from a list of players that West Ham could sign throughout the transfer window.

Crystal Palace v West Ham United

• Friday, 31st December 2021
• Allan Cummings

We gave him a day off for the Watford match. We won. We invited Preview Percy to repeat the experiment for our opening game of 2022 away at Crystal Palace. Sadly he declined and this is the result...

Two years of Moyes: many reasons to be cheerful

• Wednesday, 29th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

It’s that time of year isn’t it? When you should really want to be happy about things - not withstanding this hideous pandemic - and our football team gives us that escape.

West Ham United v Southampton

• Friday, 24th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

Peace and goodwill unto all. Just one of the many seasonal messages of peace and hope that do not appear in Preview Percy’s look at the festive visit of Southampton...

Heroes all: the Boys of '21

• Thursday, 23rd December 2021
• Allan Cummings

'Disappointed' doesn’t cover it. 'Angry', or 'gutted' come closer. And to lose to that bunch of self-important, entitled, delusional, patronising irritants... Ok, I’ll stop there, you get the message.

Masuaku could make the difference against Spurs

• Wednesday, 22nd December 2021
• Allan Cummings

Arthur Masuaku is one of West Ham’s longest serving players but in recent months he has struggled to get involved, due to a combination of injury and poor form. In fact, he has made only four Premier League appearances so far this season.

Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United

• Tuesday, 21st December 2021
• Allan Cummings

When last Preview Percy put pen to paper PGMOL’s finest had had a bad week even by their poor standards. However it seems that they were just warming up for last week’s catalogue of disasters. All of which are reflected in his look at the forthcoming League Cup QF visit to Tottenham...

Top Jobs for Football Lovers Who Don’t Play It Professionally

• Saturday, 18th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

If you are a football lover who enjoys playing it, or simply watching the games, you might be wondering if there is a way to combine work and pleasure, by finding a job that will let you get closer to the action and earn some money at the same time.

Arsenal v West Ham United

• Wednesday, 15th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

Given the poor weekend that the Premier League’s best referees had you might expect Preview Percy to have gone off on one, but actually he was relatively quiet on the subject. Yeah the heck he was. In between rants he has just about enough time to look at the midweek visit to Arsenal...

Why are we paying the penalty?

• Monday, 13th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

Don’t you just love a conspiracy theory? They are always best when it is the little club suffering and the big boys benefitting.

Rise of the class of 21

• Sunday, 12th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

Never has a defeat in Europe been greeted with such optimism. Was this our very own Class of '21 moment, will we look back on a dead rubber Europa League match as a pivotal time in our history?

Burnley v West Ham Utd

• Saturday, 11th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

The sight of all those youngsters doing so well the other night almost forced a smile out of Preview Percy. Either that or it was toothache. Actually we’re pretty sure it was toothache. Here’s his look at the trip to Burnley...

West Ham United v Dinamo Zagreb

• Thursday, 9th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

He’s back. He’s a bit under the weather and he is grumpier than ever. Until he gets to the bit about Chelsea. Before we get that far here’s Preview Percy’s look at our final European group match against Dinamo Zagreb...

Happy birthday Sir Geoff: the legend we gave to England

• Wednesday, 8th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

There are heroes and legends - and then there is Sir Geoff Hurst. West Ham United’s greatest living goalscorer, the player we gave to the nation, is 80 this week.

Geoff Hurst’s birthday heartbreak

• Tuesday, 7th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

Sir Geoff Hurst is 80 on Wednesday, a day that marks the 50th anniversary of one of West Ham’s most famous and disappointing moments in our history.

The Rise of Fan Tokens

• Monday, 6th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

Fan tokens are one crypto asset on the rise at the moment. What are they, and what do they offer sports teams and fans? We took a look here.

West Ham: Lord of the Rings

• Monday, 6th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

The 'Big Six' mock West Ham’s self-declared, semi-ironic “massive” moniker at their own peril. After beating Liverpool and Chelsea in the Premier League and dispatching both Manchesters on the road to the FA Cup Semi Final, the path to silverware rambles on through West Ham.

And now you’re gonna believe us

• Monday, 6th December 2021
• Allan Cummings

Another stunning victory, this time against the champions of Europe, and still the tawdry, dismissive reaction from the pundits... it's more like pulling teeth.

How to Avoid Losing Money in Bitcoin

• Thursday, 2nd December 2021
• Allan Cummings

Many people see Bitcoin trading as an excellent way to make money. But trading Bitcoin is not an activity without risks. What’s more, Bitcoin trading requires due diligence. To maximize your profits, you must research and monitor the crypto market to know the appropriate time to purchase or sell your tokens.

The Legal Issues of Bitcoin

• Thursday, 2nd December 2021
• Allan Cummings

Bitcoin trading and investing have increased rapidly over the past years. Most people know Bitcoin as a virtual, digital, or electronic currency with decentralized technology like blockchain as its basis. Any government doesn’t underwrite Bitcoin, and this makes it different from fiat money.

The Significance of Grass Roots Investment

• Tuesday, 30th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

What is grassroots investment, and why is it so crucial? Uncover why grassroots investment is significant and how West Ham and other groups are doing their bit.

The cold hard facts of closing the gulf

• Tuesday, 30th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

There has been a brush with cold reality as far as West Ham is concerned these past few days. With the accent on the cold bit!

The Top Tech Careers of the Future

• Monday, 29th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

The majority of those in the jobs market or in business consider technology to be the only way to produce further economic, business and career growth. To realize this possibility, it is important to understand the technology sectors or careers that are actually growing and will be worth keeping an eye on. This article details the top tech careers of the future and those which will guarantee a sustainable career.

Manchester City v West Ham United

• Saturday, 27th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy is off away for a break soon. We did call the UK Borders Agency to see if they would consider not letting him back into the country but they told us to go away. Here’s his look at the weekend’s trip to Man City...

West Ham chances of success in this season's Europa League

• Friday, 26th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

Tensions are high this 2021 Europa League season. With Austria’s announcement that the country will yet again be going into full lockdown to fight surging Covid-19 cases, future matches in the country are to happen behind closed doors and no spectators will be able to cheer for their favourite teams. Despite the disappointment that this news brings, the future showdowns are still looking mighty exciting and there is a lot soccer fans can look forward to.

Definitely, no longer maybe, a giant step forward

• Friday, 26th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

To corrupt a Liam Gallagher vocal, we are seeing things we never thought we would see. Not maybe, but definitely.

'The new Ogbonna': the search for a replacement

• Wednesday, 24th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

Having received the news recently that Angelo Ogbonna is likely be out for the remainder of the season, now is the perfect time for us to bring in his long-term successor.

Making the Most of a Day Watching Football Live

• Wednesday, 24th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

If you’re a football fan, you likely don’t need to be convinced of how powerful the experience of watching a game live can be. However, you might be unaware of just how big of an opportunity the day itself can be to create a memorable experience, for it isn’t just the game itself but all of the anticipation around it that creates an impact.

Activities That Naturally Complement Your Love of Football

• Wednesday, 24th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

Football is a very popular sport, and its popularity is something that can even at times surpass its own fanbase. This can be seen clearly during big events and tournaments, such as the World Cup or the Euros, where the entire country behind a club can get passionately involved in the progress of their team.

Rapid Vienna v West Ham United

• Wednesday, 24th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

Preview Percy goes all musical this week as he looks at our trip to Vienna. If you stretch the definition of "music" a bit...

Days when we are massive - and days when we are not

• Monday, 22nd November 2021
• Allan Cummings

It was going to happen, wasn’t it? Sooner or later, losing our third game of the season, and it’s almost December. Blimey, is this what a crisis looks like in David Moyes’ brave new world.

Betting vs. gambling: Where do punters have more chances of winning big?

• Friday, 19th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

Gambling and betting are pretty much the same things. In fact, many people use the terms interchangeably. Both gambling and betting involve wagering money on possible outcomes of a game, race, fight, or other unpredictable events. Also, both gambling and betting can be done in casinos.

Wolves v West Ham United

• Friday, 19th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

He's had an international break so Preview Percy should be all refreshed for his return to preview action for this weekend’s trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers. He probably isn’t though...

The Kretinski files: part one

• Tuesday, 16th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

KUMB Forum member CzechHam has been following the career of the club's new investor and Board member, Daniel Kretinski, for the last two decades.

Okay Bias

• Friday, 12th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

The charge sheet is a lengthy one, and pops up on the sports desk during dull matches or games of Whataboutery.

Danny boy is more than just gas, gas, gas

• Thursday, 11th November 2021
• Allan Cummings

In his homeland his nickname is the Czech Sphinx, because he’s inscrutable and silent. Here he’s a man of mystery who could change the course of West Ham’s future forever.

Relationship between Technology and Education

• Thursday, 11th November 2021
• Allan Cummings