West Ham United's 10 greatest European nights
- Thursday, 17th March 2022
- Staff Writer
West Ham United haven't exactly been blessed with a great deal of competitive European football over the years.
West Ham’s Potential in EPL Evident: So Are Defensive Shortcomings
- Monday, 21st February 2022
- Staff Writer
West Ham have been playing great football this season, but they still need to address defensive weaknesses to truly make a Premier League favourite.
50 years of hurt: half-a-century of ignominious Cup defeats
- Friday, 4th February 2022
- Staff Writer
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.
Protests, PAI and GSBOUT: what next for Hammers United?
- Wednesday, 11th August 2021
- Staff Writer
The joint secretary of supporters group Hammers United has revealed further protests against the owners of West Ham United are planned for the opening home matches of the new season.
Ajax, Milan or even West Ham? 20 best new kits
- Monday, 26th July 2021
- Staff Writer
It's that time of year when football clubs release their new shirts for the coming season.
Developing Champions: Wrestlemania to the Premier League
- Thursday, 8th April 2021
- Staff Writer
From WrestleMania to the Premier League, developing young talent into world class entertainers and champions is an incredibly important foundation of success for WWE and every elite football team.
Three from six: who will stay and who will go?
- Thursday, 12th March 2020
- Staff Writer
Following Newcastle United's win at Southampton last weekend, and barring a major collapse from either of these teams, there are now just six clubs involved in the relegation battle at the bottom of the Premier League.
Karren Brady: 20 golden greats
- Thursday, 27th February 2020
- Staff Writer
On Monday night at Anfield, both before and during the 3-2 defeat against Liverpool, West Ham United supporters held aloft a large banner emblazoned with the slogan 'Karren Brady - You're Fired'.
'United For Change' speech
- Saturday, 18th January 2020
- Staff Writer
Here follows a transcript of the speech given by KUMB.com Editor Graeme Howlett to those attending Hammers United's anti-board protest at the Olympic Park on Saturday, 18 January 2020...
To protest or not? That is the question
- Wednesday, 1st January 2020
- Staff Writer
On New Year's Eve it was announced that supporters' group Hammers United would be staging a protest against the club's current owners and their stewardship of the club.
That joke isn't funny anymore
- Thursday, 26th September 2019
- Staff Writer
It's getting on for 49 years since West Ham were sent tumbling out of the FA Cup by Blackpool, on a cold January day.
Done up like a kipper: the very worst of Man Utd
- Wednesday, 18th September 2019
- Staff Writer
It's fair to say that West Ham have been particularly hard done by during matches against Manchester United over the years.
All mods con: 2019/20 predictions
- Saturday, 10th August 2019
- Staff Writer
At last - the new season is upon us!
2018/19 squad confirmed
- Thursday, 9th August 2018
- Staff Writer
The summer transfer window has closed with West Ham United having made no less than TEN new signings.
Slaven Bilic: 10 Best West Ham games
- Wednesday, 8th November 2017
- Staff Writer
Popular manager Slaven Bilic was sacked by West Ham on Monday after two-and-a-half years at the helm.
How did it come to this?
- Friday, 10th February 2017
- Staff Writer
For many West Ham supporters, following the club is an easy decision.
Ten point pledge: an update
- Wednesday, 18th January 2017
- Staff Writer
Last night a group of representatives from various West Ham United websites, blogs and YouTube channels met with vice chair Karren Brady to discuss the ongoing situation at the Olympic Stadium.
10 great things about the Olympic Stadium
- Tuesday, 4th October 2016
- Staff Writer
Given the many issues which have arisen since the club moved lock, stock and barrel to Stratford in the summer, if often appears as if there's nothing positive to say about the Olympic Stadium.
Tony Carr's greatest hits: the top 20
- Wednesday, 27th July 2016
- Staff Writer
Tony Carr MBE officially left West Ham United FC today after 50 years' service at the club.
The Christmas Q&A - with Dave Sullivan
- Thursday, 24th December 2015
- Staff Writer
Christmas is of course a family affair - so we asked Dave Sullivan, son of West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan to tell us how he and the family will be celebrating the big day!
KUMBing of age
- Thursday, 30th July 2015
- Staff Writer
18 years ago this month Knees up Mother Brown - the online West Ham fanzine, as it was then known - took its first tentative steps on the World Wide Web.
Bilic: the KUMB writers' view
- Wednesday, 10th June 2015
- Staff Writer
On the day that Slaven Bilic was appointed as the new manager of West Ham United, we asked the KUMB Writers for their views on the appointment.
Randall on... Sunderland
- Friday, 12th December 2014
- Staff Writer
We spoke to ex-Rokerite Colin Randall of Salut Sunderland! for his thoughts ahead of this weekend's clash at the Stadium of Light...
Echoes: May
- Friday, 6th June 2014
- Staff Writer
Over the course of the past nine months, KUMB Editor Graeme Howlett has been writing a weekly diary for Echo newspapers.
When we were kings
- Friday, 2nd May 2014
- Staff Writer
On May 2nd 1964, West Ham United won the FA Cup for the first time by beating Preston North End at Wembley. 50 years on, seven KUMB members share their recollections of one of the most momentous days in the club's history...
A packet of three: Sunderland
- Monday, 31st March 2014
- Staff Writer
Join us as we cast our eyes back at previous encounters between West Ham and tonight's opponents and pick our three favourite games...
A Packet of Three: Hull City
- Wednesday, 26th March 2014
- Staff Writer
In the first article of a new KUMB.com series, we cast our eyes back at previous encounters between West Ham and tonight's opponents and pick our three favourite games...
Hammers high stakes bets
- Tuesday, 25th February 2014
- Staff Writer
To become a professional and make a living out of competition in business or in sport, it usually means investing high stakes to challenge those at the top of their game.
A quarter of... League Cup nights
- Wednesday, 18th December 2013
- Staff Writer
West Ham have been involved in some right old ding-dongs in the League Cup over the years...
Betting on West Ham United’s game at Hull
- Thursday, 26th September 2013
- Staff Writer
After an encouraging 10th place finish in the Premier League last season, the Hammers' 3000/1 dreams of a title are almost certainly already over.
West Ham welcome the ‘all new’ Stoke City: get the body armour ready!
- Saturday, 31st August 2013
- Staff Writer
Hammers fans will hardly be fooled by the cynical attempt by Stoke City to reinvent themselves as a less Orc-like outfit. Cautious Bubbles will be wearing their specially-designed flak jackets and anti-aircraft shields as the pugnacious Potters arrive in search of Premier League points, and failing that just a good on-pitch rumble.
15 years of KUMB: 2007/08
- Friday, 20th July 2012
- Staff Writer
15 years ago this month, KUMB.com - then known simply as 'Knees up Mother Brown' - took it's first tentative steps on an embryonic world wide web. To celebrate this inauspicious occasion we will be reproducing some of the most memorable articles we've published over the years, ahead of the new 2012/13 Premier League campaign.
15 years of KUMB: 2006/07
- Thursday, 19th July 2012
- Staff Writer
15 years ago this month, KUMB.com - then known simply as 'Knees up Mother Brown' - took it's first tentative steps on an embryonic world wide web. To celebrate this inauspicious occasion we will be reproducing some of the most memorable articles we've published over the years, ahead of the new 2012/13 Premier League campaign.
15 years of KUMB: 2005/06
- Wednesday, 18th July 2012
- Staff Writer
15 years ago this month, KUMB.com - then known simply as 'Knees up Mother Brown' - took it's first tentative steps on an embryonic world wide web. To celebrate this inauspicious occasion we will be reproducing some of the most memorable articles we've published over the years, ahead of the new 2012/13 Premier League campaign.
15 years of KUMB: 2004/05
- Monday, 16th July 2012
- Staff Writer
15 years ago this month, KUMB.com - then known simply as 'Knees up Mother Brown' - took it's first tentative steps on an embryonic world wide web. To celebrate this inauspicious occasion we will be reproducing some of the most memorable articles we've published over the years, ahead of the new 2012/13 Premier League campaign.
15 years of KUMB: 2003/04
- Friday, 13th July 2012
- Staff Writer
15 years ago this month, KUMB.com - then known simply as 'Knees up Mother Brown' - took it's first tentative steps on an embryonic world wide web. To celebrate this inauspicious occasion we will be reproducing some of the most memorable articles we've published over the years, ahead of the new 2012/13 Premier League campaign.
15 years of KUMB: 2002/03
- Wednesday, 11th July 2012
- Staff Writer
15 years ago this month, KUMB.com - then known simply as 'Knees up Mother Brown' - took it's first tentative steps on an embryonic world wide web. To celebrate this inauspicious occasion we will be reproducing some of the most memorable articles we've published over the years, ahead of the new 2012/13 Premier League campaign.
15 years of KUMB: 2001/02
- Tuesday, 10th July 2012
- Staff Writer
15 years ago this month, KUMB.com - then known simply as 'Knees up Mother Brown' - took it's first tentative steps on an embryonic world wide web. To celebrate this inauspicious occasion we will be reproducing some of the most memorable articles we've published over the years, ahead of the new 2012/13 Premier League campaign.
15 years of KUMB: 2000/01
- Monday, 9th July 2012
- Staff Writer
15 years ago this month, KUMB.com - then known simply as 'Knees up Mother Brown' - took it's first tentative steps on an embryonic world wide web. To celebrate this inauspicious occasion we will be reproducing some of the most memorable articles we've published over the years, ahead of the new 2012/13 Premier League campaign.
15 years of KUMB: 1999/00
- Friday, 6th July 2012
- Staff Writer
15 years ago this month, KUMB.com - then known simply as 'Knees up Mother Brown' - took it's first tentative steps on an embryonic world wide web. To celebrate this inauspicious occasion we will be reproducing some of the best articles to appear on our website over the years ahead of the new 2012/13 Premier League campaign.
15 years of KUMB: 1998/99
- Thursday, 5th July 2012
- Staff Writer
15 years ago this month, KUMB.com - then known simply as 'Knees up Mother Brown' - took it's first tentative steps on an embryonic world wide web. To celebrate this inauspicious occasion we will be reproducing some of the best articles to appear on our website over the years ahead of the new 2012/13 Premier League campaign.
15 years of KUMB: 1997/98
- Wednesday, 4th July 2012
- Staff Writer
15 years ago this month, KUMB.com - then known simply as 'Knees up Mother Brown' - first went online. To celebrate this inauspicious occasion we will be reproducing some of the best articles to appear on our website over the years ahead of the new 2012/13 Premier League campaign.
Pards v Big Sam
- Tuesday, 1st May 2012
- Staff Writer
West Ham are back in the Championship play-offs for the first time in seven years. But how does the class of 2012 compare to the Final-winning side of 2006?
Coventry is great: ten reasons why
- Thursday, 26th April 2012
- Staff Writer
All West Ham United supporters will become Coventry City fans this weekend - temporarily, at least - when the Sky Blues face Southampton at St Mary's.
50 years of drubbings
- Monday, 16th April 2012
- Staff Writer
West Ham's demolition of Brighton on Saturday was only the second time in the last 20 years that the Irons have scored six goals in a competitive fixture.
WHUFC 100 Greatest Moments: #10-1
- Sunday, 12th February 2012
- Staff Writer
Back in 2004, readers of KUMB.com voted for their greatest West Ham moments. With eight years having passed since - during which time we've witnessed a number of new memorable occasions, matches and goals - we decided to revisit the list in order to include some of the more recent events.
James Tomkins and the ginger Harry Secombe
- Monday, 23rd January 2012
- Staff Writer
On Saturday afternoon, prior to West Ham United's 2-1 nPower Championship win over Nottingham Forest that took Sam Allardyce's side to the top of the table for the first time this season, it was confirmed that James Tomkins had signed a lucrative four-year contract with an option for a further year.
40 years of hurt
- Monday, 9th January 2012
- Staff Writer
It's 40 years this week since West Ham were sent tumbling out of the FA Cup by Blackpool.
WHUFC 100 Greatest Moments: #20-11
- Wednesday, 4th January 2012
- Staff Writer
Back in 2004, readers of KUMB.com voted for their greatest West Ham moments. With seven years having passed since - during which time we've witnessed a number of new memorable occasions, matches and goals - we decided to revisit the list in order to include some of the more recent events.
Casuals: the movie
- Monday, 2nd January 2012
- Staff Writer
Against a backdrop of recession and few prospects, the Casuals emerged from the early 1980's to become the folk-devils of their time. KUMB recently caught up with author, publisher and producer Cass Pennant to chat about 'Casuals' - the new movie from Urban Edge Films.
WHUFC 100 Greatest Moments: #30-21
- Tuesday, 27th December 2011
- Staff Writer
Back in 2004, readers of KUMB.com voted for their greatest West Ham moments. With seven years having passed since - during which we've witnessed a number of new memorable occasions, matches and goals - we decided to revisit the list in order to include some of the more recent events.
WHUFC 100 Greatest Moments: #40-31
- Wednesday, 21st December 2011
- Staff Writer
Back in 2004, readers of KUMB.com voted for their greatest West Ham moments. With seven years having passed since - during which we've witnessed a number of new memorable occasions, matches and goals - we decided to revisit the list in order to include some of the more recent events.
WHUFC 100 Greatest Moments: #50-41
- Thursday, 15th December 2011
- Staff Writer
Back in 2004, readers of KUMB.com voted for their greatest West Ham moments. With seven years having passed since - during which we've witnessed a number of new memorable occasions, matches and goals - we decided to revisit the list in order to include some of the more recent events.
WHUFC 100 Greatest Moments: #60-51
- Friday, 2nd December 2011
- Staff Writer
Back in 2004, readers of KUMB.com voted for their greatest West Ham moments. With seven years having passed since - during which we've witnessed a number of new memorable occasions, matches and goals - we decided to revisit the list in order to include some of the more recent events.
WHUFC 100 Greatest Moments: #70-61
- Monday, 28th November 2011
- Staff Writer
Back in 2004, readers of KUMB.com voted for their greatest West Ham moments. With seven years having passed since - during which we've witnessed a number of memorable occasions, matches and goals - we decided to revisit the list in order to include some of the more recent events.
Exclusive chapter from 'Mr Moon'
- Friday, 26th August 2011
- Staff Writer
Last week, West Ham United's match day announcer Jeremy Nicholas released his latest book entitled 'Mr Moon Has Left The Stadium'.
The 2011/12 Championship revealed
- Friday, 3rd June 2011
- Staff Writer
The 24 teams taking place in next season's Championship have finally been decided. Join us as we take a look at all of West Ham's 23 opponents...
Allardyce: a Bolton fan speaks
- Monday, 30th May 2011
- Staff Writer
With Sam Allardyce set to be confirmed as West Ham United's 14th full-time manager, we decided to take the opportunity to examine some of the more obvious fears regarding the former Bolton manager's tactical approach to the game.
WHUFC - 100 Greatest Moments: #80-71
- Monday, 30th May 2011
- Staff Writer
Back in 2004, readers of KUMB.com voted for their greatest West Ham moments. With seven years having passed since - during which we've witnessed a number of memorable occasions, matches and goals - we decided to revisit the list in order to include some of these more recent events.
WHUFC - 100 Greatest Moments: #90-81
- Thursday, 19th May 2011
- Staff Writer
Back in 2004, readers of KUMB.com voted for their greatest West Ham moments. With seven years having passed since - during which we've witnessed a number of memorable occasions, matches and goals - we decided to revisit the list in order to include some of these more recent events.
WHUFC - 100 Greatest Moments: #100-91
- Wednesday, 18th May 2011
- Staff Writer
Back in 2004, readers of KUMB.com voted for their greatest West Ham moments. With seven years having passed since - during which we've witnessed a number of memorable occasions, matches and goals - we decided to revisit the list in order to include some of these more recent events.
The story of Billie the grey
- Thursday, 28th April 2011
- Staff Writer
88 years ago today West Ham faced Bolton in the first ever FA Cup Final staged at the new Wembley Stadium.
The full-back's curse
- Wednesday, 23rd February 2011
- Staff Writer
With the news that the once-reliable Herita Ilunga is considering a loan move to the third-tier of English football with Sheffield Wednesday, we ask: 'just what is it with full-backs at West Ham?'
The Olympic Stadium blueprint
- Thursday, 17th February 2011
- Staff Writer
KUMB.com sat down with Olympic Project Director Ian Tompkins earlier this week in order to get up to spec on the club's latest plans for the move to Stratford. Here's a brief summary of the ensuing conversation.
The one that got away
- Wednesday, 1st December 2010
- Staff Writer
West Ham have booked their place in the last four of the League Cup for the eighth time since the competition's inception at the beginning of the 1960s.
The United colours of West Ham
- Wednesday, 16th June 2010
- Staff Writer
With the World Cup now in full flow, why not take a break from the constant monotonous drone of the vuvezela and join KUMB as we take a look back at every foreign player to feature in the famous claret and blue (and some who didn't).
Who is Avram Grant?
- Thursday, 3rd June 2010
- Staff Writer
Avram Grant was appointed as West Ham United's 13th full time manager earlier today. Join KUMB.com as we take a look back at his career to date...
Tottenham vs West Ham Utd: match preview
- Sunday, 27th December 2009
- Staff Writer
So on Monday we face the Team That Doesn't Care About Us for a fifth time in the last calendar year - and quite frankly, it's about time we put one over on them.
Five of the best
- Tuesday, 1st December 2009
- Staff Writer
So it's our old friends Arsenal once again in the FA Cup.
Looking back: Manchester City
- Thursday, 24th September 2009
- Staff Writer
Join KUMB.com for a new regular feature as we take a look back at a game from days gone by against our forthcoming opponents.
Now pass the blame and don't blame me
- Thursday, 27th August 2009
- Staff Writer
Violence erupted outside the Boleyn Ground on Tuesday night as West Ham and Millwall fans clashed in the streets having been given the opportunity to meet once again courtesy of the Carling Cup second round draw.
Guess what? Zola’s smiling!
- Wednesday, 15th July 2009
- Staff Writer
If Gianfranco Zola isn’t smiling, you know something is up at West Ham.
Curbs Out!
- Monday, 14th April 2008
- Staff Writer
As the debate on Alan Curbishley's future rages, three KUMB.com members give their reasons why he should not remain in charge next season - whilst another remains firmly on the fence.
Curbs In!
- Monday, 14th April 2008
- Staff Writer
As the debate on Alan Curbishley's future rages, three KUMB.com members give their reasons why he should remain in charge next season.
Redknapp's transfers: the verdict
- Tuesday, 24th April 2001
- Staff Writer
With West Ham's season all but over, KUMB takes a close look at all of Harry Redknapp's signings since last summer and asks - have we really improved?
Brown's Verdict
- Saturday, 10th February 2001
- Staff Writer
Chairman Terry looks at the club's latest accounts...
Rio: the full story
- Friday, 1st December 2000
- Staff Writer
Last night Harry Redknapp sensationally revealed that West Ham United had finally agreed to sell Rio Ferdinand to Leeds for a British record transfer fee of £18m. We take a look back at how KUMB has followed the 'Rio to Leeds' saga, starting back in April, and ending up last night with the news that every Hammers fan had been dreading.