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West Ham legend Billy Bonds criticises London Stadium
West Ham legend Billy Bonds has claimed the club's new London Stadium "isn't a football ground".
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/10586884/west-ham-legend-billy-bonds-criticises-london-stadium

West Ham beat Accrington Stanley after Dimitri Payet’s last-minute strike
Outfought and often outplayed by an estimable Accrington Stanley side, down to 10 men and facing extra time, half-time substitute Dimitri Payet positioned the ball 25 yards out in the sixth minute of injury time. What came next wasn’t a surprise but might just kickstart West Ham’s season.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/sep/21/west-ham-united-accrington-stanley-efl-cup-match-report?

West Ham 1 Accrington Stanley 0: Dimitri Payet strikes late to spare Hammers' blushes
Dimitri Payet spared West Ham United’s embarrassment with a stoppage-time free-kick that secured the narrowest of victories over Accrington Stanley.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/09/21/west-ham-1-accrington-stanley-0-dimitri-payet-strikes-late-to-sp/?

West Ham 1-0 Accrington Stanley: Dimitri Payet scores stunning last-gasp free-kick winner to fire Irons into EFL Cup fourth round
Maybe Dimitri Payet was waiting for all of the fans to finally get in the stadium. Maybe West Ham are so low on confidence right now it really does take until the game creeping into the seventh minute of the allotted six of stoppage time for them to beat League Two opponents Accrington Stanley.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3801000/West-Ham-1-0-Accrington-Stanley-Dimitri-Payet-scores-gasp-winner-fires-home-stunning-free-kick.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

West Ham make two major changes to end sickening stadium violence
WEST Ham bosses will hope violent scenes which have so far marred the club's season are a thing of the past after making two major changes to stadium security.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/547360/West-Ham-fans-London-Stadium-violence

What you need to know about West Ham’s EFL Cup opponents, Accrington Stanley
Famous for that milk advert, synonymous with survival — Accrington Stanley hardly boast giant-killing pedigree.
http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/what-you-need-to-know-about-west-ham-s-efl-cup-opponents-accrington-stanley-a3350436.html

Slaven Bilic demands West Ham response and insists he must "point fingers" over poor start
The Hammers are back in action against Accrington Stanley on Wednesday and Bilic admits his players must do more.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/slaven-bilic-demands-west-ham-8882370?

Andy Carroll denies injury setback as West Ham striker insists recovery is going well
The West Ham striker has been sidelined since the start of August with a knee injury. But the 27-year-old insists his recovery is running to plan
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/andy-carroll-denies-injury-setback-8882201?

West Ham implement new crowd control measures in bid to stop London Stadium violence
The Hammers' move to their new ground has been tainted by fan violence at recent matches, with tensions reaching boiling point during the 4-2 loss to Watford.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/west-ham-implement-new-crowd-8882090?

Manager on Matchday
I hope everyone is looking forward to the EFL Cup third round game against Accrington Stanley this evening and this is a competition which interests us a great deal.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/September/21-September/Manager-on-Matchday

Former Player Blog - Sean Maguire
Seanie Maguire was one of a long line of talented Irish players to make the switch from the Emerald Isle to east London.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/September/21-September/Former-Player-Blog-Sean-Maguire

A message from the Joint-Chairmen
A message from Joint-Chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold...
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/September/21-September/A-message-from-the-Joint-Chairmen

Five Talking Points - Accrington Stanley
West Ham United have a good association with the League Cup (now called the EFL Cup) and manager Slaven Bilic is clearly targeting a lengthy run in the competition.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/September/21-September/Five-Talking-Points-Accrington-Stanley

From the Treatment Room
Head of Medical and Sports Science Stijn Vandenbroucke issues his latest update – in association with Spire Roding Hospital...
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/September/21-September/From-the-Treatment-Room

Payet steals the show once again
Dimitri Payet stole the headlines once again as he scored a dramatic late winner to help West Ham record a 1-0 win over Accrington Stanley to book their place in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016/September/21-September/Payet-steals-the-show-once-again


Latest KUMB.com Updates

Club receive fresh security guarantee
Co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold say they have received fresh assurances from stadium operators London Stadium 185 regarding the standards of stewarding and security.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130326

We can work it out, say Sullivan and Gold
West Ham United have written to supporters ahead of tonight's League Cup clash with Accrington Stanley.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130327

Winston back for Soton test
Club Doc Stijn Vandenbroucke has confirmed that Winston Reid will return for this week's vital Premier League meeting with Southampton.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130328

Ayew returns to Marseille, temporarily
Andre Ayew has returned to France in order to continue his rehabilitation - at his former club Marseille.
http://kumb.com/story.php?id=130329

West Ham United v Accrington Stanley
If you're an Accrington Stanley supporter paying your first visit to our site, welcome. We have this chap called Preview Percy who, as his name suggests, writes previews. We wish he didn't but he is very cheap......
http://kumb.com/article.php?id=3813

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