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Alleged West Ham fraud involved 'Christmas hampers', court hears
A man allegedly lured West Ham players and staff into buying luxury hampers at Christmas in 2014 which were never delivered, a court heard.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-36830397

West Ham and Leicester in contention for Toulouse’s Wissam Ben Yedder
West Ham’s long search for a striker has led them to make a new approach for Wissam Ben Yedder but they face competition from Leicester City for the Toulouse forward, with a year-long loan move for Argentinian striker Jonathan Calleri also close to completion.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jul/18/west-ham-leicester-wissam-ben-yedder-toulouse

UEFA grant West Ham request to reverse Europa League third qualifying round fixture
West Ham have had their request to play the second leg of their Europa League qualifier at home granted by UEFA - to ensure the Olympic Stadium is ready.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3696093/UEFA-grant-West-Ham-request-reverse-Europa-League-qualifying-round-fixture.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

West Ham confirm Europa League third qualifying round fixture date reversed by Uefa
West Ham have confirmed they will play their first ever game at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday, August 4 after Uefa agreed to rearrange the club's Europa League third qualifying round fixtures.
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-confirm-europa-league-third-qualifying-round-fixture-date-reversed-by-uefa-a3298731.html

Aaron Cresswell: ‘Sam Allardyce works on your weaknesses every day’
For West Ham United newness is everywhere. It is around eight months since Aaron Cresswell last visited the Olympic Stadium and now, seeing the club’s livery dotted around for the first time.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jul/18/aaron-cresswell-sam-allardyce-england-manager?

West Ham to battle Leicester for £8.3m French striker: Approach to agent made
WEST HAM have reportedly made Toulouse striker Wissam Ben Yedder their latest key target.
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/690650/West-Ham-Leicester-Wissam-Ben-Yedder-Premier-League-Striker-Ligue-1-Transfer-News-Gossip

West Ham could pull of deal of the century as they are linked with James Rodriguez
West Ham United have been sensationally linked to Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez.
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/westham/westhamnews/14626399.West_Ham_United_have_been_sensationally_linked_with_Madrid_s_James_Rodriguez/?

West Ham agree deal for seventh summer signing - reports
WEST HAM are closing in on the loan signing of Argentinian striker Jonathan Calleri, according to reports.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/530861/West-Ham-news-Jonathan-Calleri

New Stadium progress report
West Ham United's marquee signage arrived on site at London Stadium on Monday morning, ahead of its proposed installation later this week.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/18-July/New-Stadium-progress-report

Feghouli - The Club is incredibly ambitious
West Ham United's new signing Sofiane Feghouli is confident the Club can achieve big things next season and cannot wait to showcase his talents in the new Stadium.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/18-July/Feghouli-The-Club-is-incredibly-ambitious

Social Hammers
The 2016/17 season is edging ever closer and West Ham United players and, as you can see, supporters have been active on social media!
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/18-July/Social-Hammers

Payet named among Europe's elite
Dimitri Payet has been voted as the 13th-Best Player in Europe in a prestigious UEFA poll.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/18-July/Payet-named-among-Europe-s-elite

Preview - FC Slovacko
West Ham United to play third pre-season match against FC Slovacko in Austria
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/18-July/Preview-FC-Slovacko

AC fired-up for full pre-season
Andy Carroll is feeling sharp and ready to feel benefits of a full pre-season.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/18-July/AC-fired-up-for-full-pre-season

Access cards coming soon
Season Ticket Holders will shortly be receiving access cards for the historic first season at the Hammers’ new Stratford home.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/19-July/Access-cards-coming-soon

Hammers in Austria - All Access
West Ham TV takes you behind the scenes at a pre-season training session on the Hammers' camp in Austria.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/18-July/Hammers-in-Austria-All-Access

Behind the Scenes - Home Kit launch
It was a night to remember for 500 lucky fans who attended the Club's Umbro 2016/17 Home Kit launch at the London Stadium on Saturday night.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/18-July/Behind-the-Scenes-Home-Kit-launch

Five Talking Points - Austria Tour
The hot topics for discussion as West Ham United continue their pre-season schedule by facing Czech First League side FC Slovacko...
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/July/18-July/Five-Talking-Points-Austria-Tour


Latest KUMB.com Updates

Calleri on the brink?
Argentine striker Jonathan Calleri is on the verge of completing a move to West Ham, says Brazilian media this morning.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130099

Sign of the times
The Olympiic Stadium continued its process of 'West Ham-ification' this morning - with the installation of a brand new, 45 metre-wide sign.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130100

Fans to face OS travel turmoil
Essex-based West Ham fans attempting to attend home games at the Olympic Stadium in September, October and November are set to face a travel nightmare due to impending engineering works.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130101

Bacca deal revived as Milan call for resolution
Milan are urging striker Carlos Bacca to reach a decision regarding a potential move to West Ham - because they need the money.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130102

Young Hammers reach Euro semis
Reece Oxford and Sam Howes are through to the semi finals of the Under 19s Euro finals after beating Croatia 2-1 this lunchtime.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130103

Kit launch receives mixed reaction
West Ham United's first ever public kit launch received a mixed bag of responses from supporters.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130104

Big Sam for England, says Cresswell
West Ham United full back Aaron Cresswell has paid credit to former manager Sam Allardyce - and believes he should be a shoo-in for the vacant England job.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130105

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