Yarmo, Vlasic & Ekwah: the West Ham digest
- by Staff Writer #2
- Thursday, 2nd September 2021
With the transfer window now closed, join us as we summarise what's been happening in the world of West Ham United during the past 24 hours.
Get to grips with the very latest transfer rumours in our daily digest, while also catching up on all general news regarding the club.During the transfer window we break your daily updates into two specific sections which you may find below. Don't forget you may also catch up with the very latest transfer rumours as they arise via the KUMB Forum in the 2021 Summer Transfer Thread.
General News
Patience is a virtue
Since GSB took over we've reached a crossroads as a football club: two, maybe three times. The one that really stands out being the summer of 2016, leaving the Boleyn after a phenomenal season and throwing up on ourselves by bringing in the Nordtveit's and Zaza's of the world with no real plan.
https://kumb.com/article.php?id=44088
A sterling job
Having complained about the lack of signings for all but the last five days of the transfer window, I must admit this ended up being one of the best I can remember.
https://kumb.com/article.php?id=44088
Cap that: Hammer hits a century
Andriy Yarmolenko became a member of a particularly elite club when he represented Ukraine in their World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan on Wednesday evening.
https://www.kumb.com/story.php?id=136112
Andriy Yarmolenko reached a century of caps for Ukraine as they began their September FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a 2-2 draw in Kazakhstan on Wednesday night.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/september/01-september/international-round-yarmolenko-earns-100th-ukraine-cap
New signing has a point to prove
West Ham United new boy Nikola Vlasic says he has a point to prove upon his return to the Premier League.
https://www.kumb.com/story.php?id=136109
Nikola Vlasic: I’m so delighted to be joining this exciting West Ham United team
Nikola Vlasic has expressed his delight after completing his move to West Ham United.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/september/01-september/nikola-vlasic-im-so-delighted-be-joining-exciting-west
West Ham signing Nikola Vlasic determined to prove himself in the Premier League after Everton struggles
New West Ham signing Nikola Vlasic says he wants to prove to himself that he is good enough for the Premier League following a deadline day move.
https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-signing-nikola-vlasic-determined-prove-premier-league-everton-struggles-b953275.html
Nikola Vlasic insists West Ham fans can 'expect big things' from him
Nikola Vlasic is expecting to produce ‘big things’ for West Ham and says he has a point to prove after sealing a deadline day return to the Premier League.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9947645/Nikola-Vlasic-insists-West-Ham-fans-expect-big-things-sealing-deadline-day-move.html
We're in a good position, says new recruit
Having put in some impressive performances during pre-season, summer recruit Pierre Ekwah made his competitive debut in the 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the weekend.
https://kumb.com/story.php?id=136107
Pierre Ekwah: West Ham United U23s must just keep going up and up
West Ham United U23s midfielder Pierre Ekwah speaks as he plays: with positivity, enthusiasm and ambition.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/september/01-september/pierre-ekwah-west-ham-united-u23s-must-just-keep-going
West Ham United’s September internationals – All You Need To Know
Ten West Ham United players have been called up by their countries for the September international break.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/september/01-september/west-ham-uniteds-september-internationals-all-you-need
Michail Antonio will NOT miss any West Ham matches
West Ham will avoid being without Michail Antonio for three games this month following his first Jamaica call up.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9946951/Michail-Antonio-NOT-miss-West-Ham-matches-Jamaica-duty.html
West Ham handed huge Michail Antonio boost amid striker's sensational form
Michail Antonio has struck four goals in West Ham's first three Premier League games this season.
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1485004/West-Ham-Michail-Antonio-the-Hammers-Jamaica-quarantine-Premier-League
The story of West Ham United's first-ever match, 121 years on
Thames Ironworks FC turned professional on entering the Southern League in 1898.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/september/01-september/story-west-ham-uniteds-first-ever-match-121-years
On This Day: Craig Bellamy and Matty Etherington fire West Ham United to Reading victory
Craig Bellamy and Matty Etherington were among the goals as West Ham United secured their second Premier League win of the 2007/08 season at Reading on this day 14 years ago.
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/september/01-september/day-craig-bellamy-and-matty-etherington-fire-west-ham
Fantasy Premier League: Gameweek Three update!
Fantasy Premier League managers have themselves been fine-tuning their own squads for the bulk of the games ahead!
https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/september/01-september/fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-three-update
Transfer Latest
Deadline Day: West Ham bring in Czech Republic midfielder Alex Kral on loan
West Ham United have announced the loan signing of Czech international midfielder Alex Kral ahead of the transfer window slamming shut.
https://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/sport/west-ham-sign-midfielder-alex-kral-8286778
International Round-Up: Yarmolenko earns 100th Ukraine cap
Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, Arsenal: Winners and losers from the 2021 summer transfer window
A remarkable summer transfer window has come and gone, bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United in the top tier's standout deal, and leaving the Premier League with four clubs equipped for a thrilling title battle
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/summer-transfers-2021-ronaldo-kane-24879286
Best transfer starting XI from this summer's window - including Man Utd and Chelsea stars
In what was a summer transfer window full of drama, big deals and shocking Premier League comebacks, there have been some quality players moving onto pastures new.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/best-transfers-premier-league-manutd-24884560
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