West Ham United have a very tough challenge tomorrow night- a road match at AFC Bournemouth. The Cherries are one of the most pleasant surprises of this season, and look every bit a UEFA Europa League qualification level side. Welcoming in the Hammers provides a great chance to pick up three more points, for their cause. … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction at AFC Bournemouth
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West Ham at Bournemouth Team News: Lopetegui, Antonio, Tavernier, Senesi
It was all thought that Julen Lopetegui would be the next Premier League manager sacked, but Southampton FC, in firing Russell Martin, beat West Ham United to the punch. That makes perfect sense for Saints, who are falling into a hole that they may not be able to climb out of. They look destined for the drop. … [Read more...] about West Ham at Bournemouth Team News: Lopetegui, Antonio, Tavernier, Senesi
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Thursday brought conflicting reports about the future of under fire West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui. There has been some speculation and rumors that he'll be sacked today or tomorrow, but for now that seems unfounded. While he may not be long for this job, both the BBC and Sky Sports have sources confirming that he'll be in charge come Monday night versus Wolves. Now … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction v Wolverhampton Wanderers
West Ham Team News: Julen Lopetegui, Jean-Clair Todibo
West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui may not last in his current job past this weekend. According to multiple reports, the WHUFC board met today to discuss their embattled gaffer's fate, with Sky Sports reporting that the board is at 60/40 right now in letting him go. That tracks with what David Ornstein said on Wednesday, during an appearance on NBC Sports. Ornstein said … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News: Julen Lopetegui, Jean-Clair Todibo
West Ham Availability Updates: Mohammed Kudus, Edson Alvarez, Nicklas Fullkrug
For the longest time, Nicklas Fullkrug was the only injury concern for West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui. While the Hammers were sputtering through the season with poor results, at least they had a nearly fully fit squad to try and get it figured out, right? Now Lopetegui has to worry about both Edson Alvarez and Mohammed Kudus as well, ahead of the Monday night football … [Read more...] about West Ham Availability Updates: Mohammed Kudus, Edson Alvarez, Nicklas Fullkrug
West Ham Team News vs Ferencvaros: Lopetegui, Kilman, Guilherme, Foderingham
Tomorrow brings a series of firsts for West Ham United. It is the first match, albeit not a competitive one, for new manager Julen Lopetegui. The Lopetegui era beckons with a trip to Austria, to take on Hungarian club Ferencváros. Monday night could also see the West Ham debuts of new summer signings Wes Foderingham, Maximilian Kilman and Luis Guilherme. In other words, this … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News vs Ferencvaros: Lopetegui, Kilman, Guilherme, Foderingham
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Luton Town
There are reports that the West Ham United players knew manager David Moyes was out prior to the fixture last weekend. They way that they played, it was quite obvious! Now, heading into this weekend's match against Luton Town, one has to wonder what they have left in the tank for this season. Luton has much more to play for, because they still have an outside chance of … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Luton Town
West Ham Team News vs Luton Town: Moyes, Lopetegui, Phillips, Aguerd
It has definitely not been a slow news week for West Ham United. Manager David Moyes is officially out, effective end of the season, as of yesterday. According to reports, Julen Lopetegui is in frame to take over, and the two sides are nearing a done deal that should be announced rather soon. We covered Moyes Out and Lopetegui In twice, in this post, and again here. … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News vs Luton Town: Moyes, Lopetegui, Phillips, Aguerd
David Moyes Out, Julen Lopetegui In at West Ham United
For the second time, West Ham United have sacked manager David Moyes. For the official record, he will leave the club by mutual consent, but that is just press release boiler plate. Given that the Hammers have their replacement already lined up, in Julen Lopetegui, the Scotsman is being forced out, plain and simple. The club released a statement, just 21 minutes ago, and it … [Read more...] about David Moyes Out, Julen Lopetegui In at West Ham United
West Ham in Advanced Talks to Replace David Moyes with Julen Lopetegui
According to various reports, West Ham United are in advanced talks to hire Julen Lopetegui as their new manager. The optimistic view believes that an agreement could actually be in place as early as next week. What about their current manager, David Moyes, you might ask? … [Read more...] about West Ham in Advanced Talks to Replace David Moyes with Julen Lopetegui