Southampton FC vs. West Ham United - December 26, 2024

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88'

V. CoufalEmerson

A. LallanaL. Ugochukwu

87'

R. ManningK. Walker-Peters

86'

T. DiblingM. Fernandes

73'

K. SulemanaA. Armstrong

73'

68'

C. SummervilleN. Fullkrug

68'

A. CresswellG. Rodriguez

J. AriboF. Downes

61'

J. BreeY. Sugawara

61'

59'

J. Bowen

56'

T. Soucek

53'

G. Rodriguez

46'

E. AlvarezC. Soler

36'

A. AreolaL. Fabianski

N. Wood

29'

19'

J. TodiboM. Kilman

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🍀 The Friedkin Group have put Everton up for sale, and Scottish champions Celtic are reportedly plotting an ambitious move to lure David Moyes back to Glasgow. 🔙 Here is why the 63-year-old could be tempted by a return to Glasgow amid the ownership chaos on Merseyside:

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The non Cameron Bragg Southampton change Tonda Eckert should make for NorwichTonda Eckert won't be able to call upon Cameron Bragg for Southampton's Championship trip to Norwich City on Wednesday night. Indeed, the wide-eyed number 26 wa

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"Still West Ham" | ExWHUEmployee | Staveley interest remains despite Everton sale - The West Ham WayAmanda Staveley and her consortium remain interested in West Ham United despite Everton being put up for sale, it's been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Only one Championship side has scored more goals than Southampton this seasonSouthampton have scored 20 league goals in nine games. Only one side has more, and Saints visit them on the 24th October.

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Eckert should rest this Saints star before a dip in form becomes a habitLéo Scienza has started every league game this season. Eckert should give him the night off at Norwich.

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Five things learnt from Southampton’s 1-0 derby day win over PortsmouthThe Saints retained their bragging rights on the south coast after beating their rivals Portsmouth one-nil on Sunday.

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This Southampton defender has joined Ings and Beattie in derby folkloreSouthampton waited 21 years for this derby win. James Bree’s left foot at the far post ended it on Sunday.

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The surprising gulf that already separates Saints and Pompey after the derbySouthampton secured all three points against Portsmouth on Sunday despite going down to 10 men before half-time.

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Derby wins are great but Southampton’s away form will define their seasonSouthampton's insane St Mary's record under Tonda Eckert was tested to its limits against Portsmouth on Sunday. Indeed, on another day, John Mousinho's visitor

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Tomas Soucek's new role at West Ham after disaster return vs QPR - The West Ham WayTomas Soucek had a disaster vs QPR after he returned from over three months out injured.

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West Ham's Argentina international is underwhelming in the Championship - The West Ham WayTaty Castellanos hasn't been as good as West Ham fans had hoped this season.

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The unbeaten red card phenomenon that saved Southampton vs PortsmouthTypically, when you go down to ten men, you end up crashing to a devastating defeat. Over recent seasons, this has largely been the case for Southampton, with

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West Ham’s home form can shape promotion campaign - The West Ham WayWest Ham United have already built a useful home record in the Championship, taking 10 points from their first five league matches at the London Stadium. The Hammers have scored 15 goals and conceded only five in those games, a strong platform for a club aiming to return to the Premier League at the first attempt

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The surprise Southampton star who consoled Cameron Bragg after his red cardCameron Bragg would have felt an instant pang of regret when he dragged down Ebou Adams on the 43rd minute mark on Sunday. The young Scotsman had already been

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Tonda Eckert could have his own José Fonte & Toby Alderweireld partnership at SouthamptonSouthampton had to dig deep to beat their South Coast enemies Portsmouth 1-0 on Sunday. The Saints, who have been known this season to pummel teams with their

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Ginge lost the fight but showed why he's loved at West Ham - The West Ham WayOf course James Collins got back up. Did anyone who watched him at West Ham expect anything else?

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Alvarez can't even make the Hammers bench... January must be the end - The West Ham WayIf Edson Alvarez couldn't get into the squad against QPR, when will he?

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Cameron Bragg must learn from Southampton's ultimate terrier after red card misstepSouthampton vs Portsmouth isn't regularly littered with red cards, despite the South Coast Derby being notoriously heated. Before today's full-blooded match ki

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Three winners and two losers from Southampton's nervy South Coast Derby victorySouthampton fans can now breathe again after a whirlwind of a South Coast Derby was played out at St. Mary's. The Saints had to dig deep to secure a nervy 1-0 w

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Kretinsky turning up for Ludo was right & now it needs to be the norm - The West Ham WayLost in all the fury over that penalty on Friday night was a small but significant sight in the stands: Daniel Kretinsky was at the London Stadium

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Mavropanos is a leader that West Ham need - The West Ham WayThree months ago, plenty of people had Konstantinos Mavropanos packing his bags. Today he's the Championship's Player of the Month, and he has finally set the record straight

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Former West Ham Defender Steps Into The Ring To Fight Social Media Star - The West Ham WayFormer West Ham defender James Collins took to the ring on Saturday night to face Big Stacks in a Misfits Boxing event. Yes, that’s right – the Ginger Pele, who played 214 games for the Irons, stepped into the ring against the self-proclaimed “UK’s Hardest Man”, Stacks, who is not, in fact, the son of...

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Why Caspar Jander will likely settle for a place on the Southampton bench vs PortsmouthSouthampton have a relatively clean bill of health for their clash with Portsmouth on Sunday. At first, it appeared as if Cyle Larin and Daniel Peretz would bo

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Hammers robbed by QPR penalty howler... but I still don't want VAR - The West Ham WayLet’s get one thing straight first: that was never a penalty. On 18 minutes last night, Tomas Soucek slid in on Paul Smyth and took the ball cleanly, outside the box. Somehow, referee Ruebyn Ricardo pointed to the spot. Nicolas Madsen tucked it away, and we spent the next hour chasing a game we should...

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Why Southampton fans will agree with ex-Portsmouth hero over South Coast Derby takeDavid Norris' name won't be remembered very fondly if you're of a Southampton persuasion. Back in April 2012, the well-travelled midfielder would break St. Mar

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Tonda Eckert could make this surprise Southampton change for the South Coast DerbyWe are now just a day away from the latest instalment of the South Coast Derby kicking off. The excitement is palpable, as Southampton prepare to face their ar

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Fit again Southampton star will be aiming to be Tonda Eckert's own Danny IngsTonda Eckert has been handed several injury boosts ahead of the South Coast Derby. Heading into Southampton's first match back since the international break co

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Double Penalty Drama As West Ham Draw 1-1 With Queens Park Rangers - The West Ham WayWest Ham rescue a point after a woeful performance at the London Stadium vs QPR. Pretty much from the first whistle, you could tell Nuno Espírito Santo got it wrong. Usually, putting an extra midfielder in makes you stronger in midfield, but not when that midfielder is an out-of-form Tomas Soucek. The Czech international was...

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The Southampton duo who will relish Sunday’s derby clash against hated rivals PortsmouthSouthampton face an important meeting with Portsmouth on Sunday, their first match since Tonda Eckert’s all-clear.

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Southampton should offer Tonda Eckert new contract following end of Spygate sagaTonda Eckert is Southampton's boss for the foreseeable future, but one object is in the way of a long-term partnership.

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'Club football is back!' | Huge expectation ahead of West Ham vs QPR - The West Ham WayClub football is back! West Ham United host Queens Park Rangers tonight as both sets of fans are due to pay their respects to Luděk Miklosko, a hero between the sticks at both clubs. We’re all expecting a great atmosphere down in Stratford tonight, both out of respect for the Czech keeper, and because of...

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Cheikhou Kouyate: a West Ham warrior who played through more than we knew - The West Ham WayCheikhou Kouyate has retired from football, and he's revealed that he spent his whole career playing with a heart condition he'd had since birth. That makes his time with us look even more remarkable

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How Southampton claimed ultimate bragging rights in five classic South Coast derbiesSouthampton haven't got the better of Portsmouth in a South Coast Derby, when it comes to league action, since 2004. Strangely, there will be youthful pockets

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“Swoop” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham duo claim double awards for September - The West Ham WayWest Ham are set for a September double, with Nuno Espirito Santo named Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month and Konstantinos Mavropanos Player of the Month, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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This Southampton legend sends clear Tonda Eckert contract message to Saints boardOnly a select few Southampton players have the honour next to their name of scoring in a South Coast Derby. The last time the Saints beat Portsmouth in a compe

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No injuries, so who will start for West Ham? | Ideal starting XI vs QPR - The West Ham WayWest Ham host QPR tomorrow night, and Nuno Espírito Santo has almost a full squad of players to choose from. The only absentee for the Hammers tomorrow is Mohamadou Kante. He is serving a one-match ban after seeing red late on vs Millwall for denying a goalscoring opportunity. Aside from that, everyone is available for...

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West Ham will take advantage of QPR's injury crisis | Team News - The West Ham WayQPR will be missing 3/4 of their best players as they travel to London Stadium to face West Ham United on Friday.

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'He's cheated!' – Mouthy ex-Portsmouth star Jamie O'Hara has called Southampton outAll eyes will be on Southampton vs Portsmouth on Sunday lunchtime, as the South Coast rivals face off in the latest instalment of their bitter Derby showdown.

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Southampton must now focus on closing Championship gap as Tonda Eckert cloud liftsSouthampton's Spygate nightmare, which started back in May, has finally been put to bed. It has been an agonising wait to work out what Tonda Eckert's individu

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Southampton will be doubly determined for Portsmouth clash following Tonda Eckert rulingSouthampton vs Portsmouth needs no introduction as a feisty clash between two sworn enemies. Indeed, around 15 miles is all that separates the Saints from thei

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Stadium Island: Mayor preparing sale... West Ham need to be ready - The West Ham WayOn the face of it, this week's Stadium Island news is about making the London Stadium a better place to spend a day out. Read the small print, though, and I can't help thinking it's about something else as well: working out what the land is really worth before any sale

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Guilherme's honesty should be a big lesson to West Ham - The West Ham WayLuis Guilherme has never been anything other than gracious about his time in East London, and his latest interview is no different. But read it closely and it tells you everything about how we handled him

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EFL pundit left flabbergasted as Tonda Eckert avoids lengthy Southampton banThe wider footballing world was expecting that Tonda Eckert would receive a lengthy ban as Southampton boss for his involvement in Spygate. The German admitted

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"Cover wages" | ExWHUEmployee | Hammers captain set for loan - The West Ham WayWest Ham left-back Regan Clayton is set to join National League side Scunthorpe United on a short-term loan, it's been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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FA documents reveal Southampton boss Tonda Eckert did not organise one spying incidentOne incident of observing a football team has now been clarified by the FA, as it turns out Saints boss Tonda Eckert did not, in fact, organise it.

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Dragan Solak takes swipe at EFL as Saints Spygate saga ends with “positive” experienceThe Spygate saga is finally over, and Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has received his fair punishment.

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Let off the hook? Tonda Eckert can now move on as Southampton suspension has been revealedJust like that, Tonda Eckert's fate has now been revealed. For those worrying he would be given a six-month ban for his involvement in Spygate will be very rel

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Breaking NewsSouthampton coach fined and given suspended ban for Spygate scandal (AP)

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Tonda Eckert handed a suspended six-week banTonda Eckert has been handed a suspended six-week ban by the FA for his involvement in the Spygate scandal.

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Three vital players are in doubt for Southampton’s clash against rivals PortsmouthAhead of their biggest match of the season so far, Southampton are racing against time to get three players match fit.

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From Euro 96 to Uber driver: Former Hammers Hugo Porfírio's story - The West Ham WaySome West Ham stories make you smile, some make you think. This one does a bit of both

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Southampton must silence Portsmouth's own Finn Azaz to secure South Coast Derby winFinn Azaz has had a quiet international break playing here and there for the Republic of Ireland. He remains stuck on just one goal for his nation from 16 caps

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New Championship club named in transfer scramble for Southampton targetFor all the Cyle Larins of this world who have been an instant success at Southampton after joining, there have been a few underwhelming purchases from the summ

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Cyle Larin injury scare blown out of proportion ahead of Southampton vs PortsmouthThe three-week international break is nearly over. All the Nations League action, and the friendly contests taking place over this break are now coming to a cl

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85% have spoken. Now West Ham must give us a crest to be proud of - The West Ham WayTen years. That's how long the current West Ham crest has been with us, and if the club's own numbers are anything to go by, most of us won't be sad to see the back of it

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Returning West Ham Star Will Be HUGE For Promtion Hopes - The West Ham WayTomáš Souček made his return to action in West Ham’s behind-closed-doors friendly with Wycombe on Friday. The Czech midfielder played his first game since the World Cup in June, where he suffered an ankle injury that kept him on the sidelines for three months. The Irons’ No. 28 has been incredibly fit and healthy during...

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Southampton vs Portsmouth is too big a match for this FA silence to continueSouthampton are preparing to face their South Coast foes Portsmouth this approaching Sunday in Championship action with a gigantic elephant remaining in the roo

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Borussia Dortmund ready to sell £10m target Southampton tried to sign on deadline dayTransfer deadline day didn't see Southampton do a lot of last-minute business. Zach Abbott would join the building in the most notable deal, but the loanee fro

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"We can celebrate" | Former striker ready for QPR & bidding farewell to Ludo - The West Ham WayFormer striker & West Ham legend Tony Cottee is ready for an emotional night on Friday as our Hammers take on QPR in a London derby

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Tonda Eckert could be forced to throw unproven Southampton gem into Portsmouth derbySouthampton fans will be equal levels of anxious and excited at the moment about Championship action returning after the international break. There is still no

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Twenty minutes off the bench is the best Solomon news West Ham could hope for - The West Ham WayManor Solomon got through last night. He wasn't fit enough to start for Israel against the Republic of Ireland. But he was well enough to come on for the last 20 minutes or so of a 1-1 draw in Serbia

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Chelsea lead race for £60m star who Southampton let go for free as a youngsterSouthampton have had several homegrown youngsters over recent years leave St Mary's behind for major bucks. Tyler Dibling is the obvious example that sticks ou

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Aaron Ramsdale’s high stakes experience makes him derby ready for SouthamptonSouthampton have some injury concerns to keep tabs on ahead of the South Coast Derby against Portsmouth in one week's time. Indeed, Cyle Larin didn't feature f

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Portsmouth's 2-0 Chelsea shocker should have Southampton on high alertIt's now only a week until Southampton get their Championship season back underway. Indeed, the next fixture on the 46-game list is a humdinger, as the Saints'

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Case for optimism: why Man City's crisis could help West Ham sign Divine Mukasa - The West Ham WayWhen Manchester City were found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules this week, most of football was thinking about titles, trophies and points deductions.Plenty of us West Ham fans were thinking about one thing: Divine Mukasa

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"Worth zero"? The London Stadium may not be what we want, but its home & needs fixing - The West Ham WayThere are some headlines that make every West Ham fan wince, and "Former 68,000-capacity Premier League stadium is now effectively worth zero" is one of them

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The surprise defender with a huge role to play at West Ham - The West Ham WayFelipe Rodrigues da Silva, better known as ‘Morato’ has a huge role to play at West Ham this season. When West Ham announced the loan signing of Morato, we all thought it would be Kilman he was competing for a place in the team with, not Scarles. But just two months into the season, it...

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West Ham sign ‘classy’ defender on first contract - The West Ham WayWest Ham have announced that talented young defender Harry Montague has signed his first professional contract with the club, at the age of just 17

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Southampton will hope this latest Academy change can produce their next Tyler DiblingThe latest change to the Southampton Academy setup will hopefully continue to boost its success.

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Aaron Ramsdale may have found a way back in at Southampton as goalkeeper situation developsFormer Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale may already have a way back in at Southampton.

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Southampton may end up in the South Coast derby under Tonda Eckert regardless of the FAThe Saints face two impending verdicts: over their manager and whether they can beat their rivals.

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One slip shouldn't hide what Mavropanos has become at West Ham - The West Ham WayIf you only saw the highlights from Thessaloniki last night, you might think Konstantinos Mavropanos had a bad game

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Wolves say they'll smash the league... West Ham have other ideas - The West Ham WayMateus Mane says Wolves "should smash the league". Ok, well lets see how that pans out

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Tonda Eckert lauds unsung heroes keeping Southampton squad ready to goSouthampton remain none the wiser as to what the immediate future holds for Tonda Eckert in the dug-out. It's been a week now since Eckert had his hearing with

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Koppen reveals West Ham are ready to spend in January - The West Ham WayNils Koppen’s quite rightly well-received interview with West Ham TV has seen the Recruitment head state that we are readying for January

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Songoutou Magassa's days could be numbered at West Ham - The West Ham WayEdson Alvarez is set to return to the West Ham squad, but what could that mean for Songoutou Magassa? The story of two of West Ham’s highest-profile midfielders this season has been, to say the least, weird. We thought both would leave, then they seemed happy to stay, then it seemed like they wanted to...

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Edson Alvarez is set to return to the West Ham squad vs QPR - The West Ham WayEdson Alvarez is set to return to the West Ham squad vs QPR next Friday. Almost two months on from his last West Ham United appearance in the first round of the Carabao Cup vs Portsmouth, the Mexican international could return in our next game. A recent report from Claret and Hugh suggests the 28-year-old...

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Mukasa's England U21 call-up is great news, but what now with Man City? - The West Ham WayDivine Mukasa's call up to the England U21's is a sign of a positive loan - but also a reminder to West Ham that he is not ours

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Can this forgotten Southampton star realise his potential under Tonda Eckert?Southampton didn't let Taylor Harwood-Bellis leaving the building disorient them too much during the hectic summer transfer window. Of course, it was a blow to

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Has Southampton suffered enough? Why Spygate now feels minor next to Man CitySouthampton shocked the footballing world back in May when the Spygate revelations first came to the surface. Indeed, it had come to light that the Saints had

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What is actually happening with Edson Alvarez at West Ham? - The West Ham WayWest Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez has made one appearance for West Ham so far this season. When it seemed like Edson Alvarez was going to stick around just before the season started, a lot of Hammers fans were excited. A former Champions League star, captain of the Mexico National team, was going to be playing...

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Mavropanos and Mukasa keep shining | West Ham international round-up - The West Ham WayKonstantinos Mavropanos was brilliant as Greece beat Germany 1-0 in Augsburg. It’s been a very indifferent few days for some of the Hammers representing their nations in this new September/October international break; some had excellent, some disasters. Two players who usually get called up, Tomas Soucek and Edson Alvarez, didn’t make their countries’ squads due...

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Saints’ Ireland internationals snub Daniel Peretz and team in controversial gameA Nations League meeting involving three Saints was marred by controversy on Sunday.

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This ex-Southampton star has been very vocal about his national team unrestCyle Larin has just tasted victory for Canada on international duty. The Southampton striker didn't get on the scoresheet, but he did get credited with an assi

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Southampton must tune out the noise of Tonda Eckert's looming punishmentSouthampton need to ignore any noise around Tonda Eckert awaiting his Spygate punishment

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Moses Sesay isn’t the only Southampton prospect fans should be getting excited aboutMoses Sesay has made quite the early impression on fans of his new loan club. From only seven League Two appearances at Colchester United to date, the young So

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Tempers flare as Cyle Larin faces forgotten Southampton teammate on international dutyA wide array of Southampton first team players remain on international duty as we head into October. It's not until the 11th of October that Championship actio

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Man City's verdict means West Ham must get promoted - The West Ham WayThe results of the 115 charges against Manchester City have been a long time coming, but the outcome now brings more urgent to east London

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Southampton Women miss chance to match men's 100% St Mary's recordSt Mary's is known as one of the toughest fortresses to travel to in the entire Championship. Indeed, Tonda Eckert hasn't tasted a single league defeat on Sout

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Championship football is making England players out of our Hammers - The West Ham WayTwo West Ham players started for England's Under-20s on Friday. Not as a reward for being promising. Due to opportunities in a team that is fighting for promotion

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West Ham's right-back dilemma | Who starts - Veltman or KWP? - The West Ham WayBy The_BoleynBoys on X The RB slot at the club is probably our most competitive position. KWP – experienced now, could play in the lower end of the PL without a doubt. Veltman – even more experienced than KWP and spent 6 years in the Brighton side who we’ve seen go from strength to strength....

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Southampton need to ensure they don't repeat Dom Ballard mistake with Moses SesaySouthampton, to the outsider looking in, have always come across as a club willing to give youngsters a chance in the first team. The likes of Adam Lallana and

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Southampton legend weighs in as excessive Tonda Eckert punishment loomsTonda Eckert's individual punishment for his involvement in Spygate still hasn't been confirmed. The FA hearing into the controversial German took place on Thu

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Tuchel wants players who want England? He's got one at West Ham - The West Ham WayThomas Tuchel has made his feelings clear. Players who miss training miss out

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International break is a HUGE opportunity for this West Ham midfielder - The West Ham WayWest Ham have had a hectic start to the season, but they are now a week into an almost three-week international break. An international break doesn’t mean a break for everyone, however, for obvious reasons. Some of our players are representing their countries in the Nations League or other tournaments. Mads Hermansen, Dinos Mavropanos, and...

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Can Danny Ings rediscover his Southampton prime at his shock new club?Danny Ings is a household name in the English game. The 34-year-old has played 240 times in the Premier League for a wide array of clubs, including Southampton

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Young West Ham star poised to sign new deal at the club - The West Ham WayWest Ham are planning to offer midfielder Mohamadou Kante a new and improved contract, according to The Athletic. The 20-year-old, who signed from Paris FC, has been a revelation for us so far this season in the Championship, and the club wants to reward him for his growing importance to the first team. The Frenchman,...

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Only one Championship player has created more chances than Southampton’s Finn AzazFinn Azaz is certainly up there as being one of the more entertaining Southampton attackers Tonda Eckert has at his disposal. Indeed, when you remove the seven

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Why Finn Azaz would dread this Southampton manager choice if Tonda Eckert leavesFinn Azaz hasn't had a fantastic time away from Southampton so far during the international break. The Republic of Ireland disappointingly lost 1-0 to Kosovo i

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Southampton’s CEO was wrong - the Saints are preparing for life without Tonda EckertWith Tonda Eckert potentially facing a lengthy ban, Southampton have a replacement in mind for their head coach.

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West Ham's huge £40 million surprise this season - The West Ham WayWest Ham defender Maximillian Kilman is proving his haters wrong this season. When West Ham were relegated, the defence, especially in the first half of the season was a huge reason for this. Mavropanos and Kilman was a weak partnership in the Premier League they just couldn’t keep the ball out of the net. In...

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West Ham Really Can't Give Disappointing Winger "Another Chance" - The West Ham WaySomehow, Maxwel Cornet is still at West Ham. And somehow, there are still fans that believe he should be given another chance under Nuno Espírito Santo. Mind you, the number of Hammers fans of that opinion has greatly diminished in recent seasons. In his four years (FOUR YEARS) at West Ham, Cornet has done very...

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West Ham given path to owning the London Stadium - The West Ham WayWest Ham appear to have finally been given a green light to put forward a proposal to own the London Stadium. In what has no doubt been the long term overall objective, it’s appears the fact we have seen changes at the top of the club – notably Karren Brady no longer there, appears to...

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Piroe or Pablo? | Who is the right partner for Taty Castellanos - The West Ham WayNuno Espirito Santo has yet to decide his starting strike partnership at West Ham.

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Southampton’s best-kept secret just blew up on the international stageThe international break has officially kicked off. While Southampton continue to wait nervously for the final FA verdict on Tonda Eckert, one specific Saints p

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Robson’s Hammers give night to remember - The West Ham WayJoel Kerr made it a European night to remember as our Under-21s opened their Premier League International Cup campaign with a hard-earned 2-0 win over VCF Mestalla at Chigwell Construction Stadium

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Southampton beat Brentford, Monaco and Lille to this Chelsea trialistYunus Linton came on for Southampton's under-18s against Reading on Saturday. Five minutes later he helped carve out Marley Parry's goal.

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What is next for Amanda Staveley & West Ham? - The West Ham WayThis week it's anticipated that Companies House will rubber stamp the changes in the West Ham ownership following the sale of the Gold family shares, but where does the leave Amanda Staveley?

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Where Tonda Eckert’s potential Spygate sanction ranks among football’s longest bansA bombshell update involving the ongoing Spygate scandal was revealed on Wednesday night. The Sun reported that sources from Southampton have a 'real concern'

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West Ham Striker On Fire After Returning Home - The West Ham WayWest Ham’s Niclas Füllkrug is on fire in the Bundesliga. No, that’s not a new type of injury the German has sustained – although I wouldn’t put it past him. The 33-year-old has been in great form at Werder Bremen since his loan move from the Hammers in August. Following his return to Bremen, Füllkrug...

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Could West Ham sign this former PL club legend on a free transfer? - The West Ham WayWest Ham United could make a move for former Brighton player Solly March.

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Frozen out West Ham midfielder could still have a big part to play - The West Ham Waydescription

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The Southampton star branded a "winner" who is only just getting startedPlaying for your country is a milestone every professional player wants to tick off. Cyle Larin has managed to lead the line for Canada a colossal 94 times, du

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Make-or-break time for Southampton's struggling star after the international breakLeo Scienza would hobble off the Racecourse Ground pitch with a worrying injury during Southampton's 2-1 defeat to Wrexham just before the international break.

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Hammers punch-up is welcome after it lacked at the Den - The West Ham WayThe news that West Ham had a rumble with the Millwall players & staff in the tunnel after the game was welcome in a way, especially after seeing very little of it on the pitch

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Was relegation a blessing for West Ham? - The West Ham WayThe Championship has given our Hammers clarity, hunger and early momentum. It did not gift us a fairy tale. Blessings are earned after the fall — not handed out with the drop

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Another Southampton star has come out in support of Tonda Eckert ahead of FA hearingSouthampton remain firmly behind Tonda Eckert, even as a FA hearing hangs over the controversial tactician. Indeed, the Saints' CEO, Phil Parsons, has come out

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The Southampton misfit who has been handed a surprise international call-upSeveral Southampton players are preparing to link up with their international teams right now, as the long three-week break, away from domestic Championship act

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One Appearance- What is the point of West Ham's latest signing? - The West Ham Waydescription

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West Ham United's surprise star is crucial for promotion hopes - The West Ham Waydescription

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Why this Southampton academy gem could be the next James Ward-ProwseJames Ward-Prowse's return to Southampton is sticking out as an inspired transfer decision already. For only £800k, the Saints have won themselves a classy and

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Southampton star facing heartbreak over potential Tonda Eckert exitSouthampton fans will be keeping their fingers crossed that the FA will take a lenient approach with Tonda Eckert's individual Spygate sanction. Football Insid

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Could Southampton look towards this promotion expert if Tonda Eckert is banned?Nobody quite knows what Tonda Eckert's fate will be. This week, an FA hearing will take place that will decide what the Southampton manager's individual punish

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The brand new Southampton youngster who could be the next Tyler DiblingA wide array of Southampton youngsters keep impressing this season, whether that's at their boyhood club, or out on loan. Moses Sesay is now officially off the

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Gallagher can’t find the spit, so Hammers star in line to be cleared? - The West Ham WayDermot Gallagher has looked at the Castellanos–Marschall flashpoint and says there’s no clear evidence it happened

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The in-house Southampton options who could step up to replace Tonda EckertSouthampton stumbled to a 2-1 defeat on the road at Wrexham last time out. This was a very disappointing way to wrap up Championship action for the three-week

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Should West Ham's Millwall game changer be a guaranteed starter? - The West Ham Waydescription

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Jarrod Bowen has been robbed once again by Thomas Tuchel - The West Ham Waydescription

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The future of West Ham's hero at Millwall away - The West Ham Waydescription

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Tonda Eckert doesn’t trust this aspect of Southampton’s team after late Wrexham defeatSouthampton lost late at Wrexham, and the state of their squad was a defining issue.

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This Southampton striker scored twice at Wolves while Larin was misfiring at WrexhamCyle Larin had five shots at Wrexham and buried none. The night before that, at Wolves, a Saints forward scored twice.

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Three weeks off - and West Ham must then be ready for serious battle - The West Ham WayNuno says the international break will be useful. Fine. Use it. Millwall showed exactly why our balance still isn’t right — and QPR won’t wait for us to figure it out on the pitch

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One game for Kanté — and Hammers cult hero is born at The Den - The West Ham WayConfirmed: our French midfielder only misses QPR. That red was ugly — and exactly what we needed

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Southampton should have held onto this striker who keeps impressingCyle Larin struggled throughout Southampton's 2-1 defeat to Wrexham on Saturday. Going into the clash at the Racecourse Ground, the potent Canadian had seven C

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Is this unnoticed detail behind Southampton's Championship away day misery?Southampton's home form this season is in a league of its own in the Championship. The Saints boast the only 100% record in the entire division, with a breatht

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Southampton locked in transfer battle for January target to boost defence numbersBefore you know it, the January transfer window will be back open. Indeed, we aren't far off October now, and when Championship action returns, we'll already

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Journalist reveals when Tonda Eckert FA hearing could happen during Southampton breakTonda Eckert couldn't pick up one more Championship win as Southampton manager just before the international break. Wrexham would rain on the Saints parade, as

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Five key lessons from Southampton’s late 2-1 loss against WrexhamSouthampton lost late on in Wales as Wrexham beat them 2-1 in a wasteful performance.

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This Southampton star can no longer be deemed undroppable after WrexhamSouthampton's away day woes in the Championship this season continued on as they lost in the last minute at Wrexham on Saturday. Heading into the match, there

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Southampton have one player they cannot afford to lose and it is not LarinJames Ward-Prowse scored his first Saints goal in 1,210 days at Wrexham on Saturday. He also covered more ground than anybody on the pitch.

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Simon Jordan has spotted the one precedent that could save Eckert at SouthamptonTonda Eckert's FA hearing lands this week. The verdict should arrive before Portsmouth turn up at St Mary's on the 11th of October.

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Southampton player ratings: Wasteful Saints sunk by late Wrexham winnerTwo-thirds of the ball, 19 shots and nothing to show for it. Every Saint who featured rated after a heartbreaking last-minute shocker.

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West Ham should be worried about Mavropanos and Kilman - The West Ham Waydescription

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Southampton's Eckert says Wrexham's Spygate advert is 'not particularly funny'Tonda Eckert watched the Firefox advert on Thursday night and was not particularly amused.

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'Silence them early' | Millwall vs West Ham instant starting XI reaction - The West Ham WayNuno Espírito Santo has made five changes to the team to face Millwall this afternoon. It’s almost time for the big one. The players are at the Den, and the starting lineup is official. These are the eleven players that will represent West Ham from the start against arch-rivals Millwall. The starting XI: Hermansen; Walker-Peters,...

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Team News | Millwall vs West Ham - The West Ham WayWest Ham today head south of the river for the renewed Dockers Derby to take on rivals Millwall at the Den

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“More bothered” | Insider says result more important for West Ham v Millwall clash - The West Ham WayWest Ham must focus on getting all three points today at Millwall and carry on the momentum built of late

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The head-to-head stats overwhelmingly back Southampton to beat WrexhamSouthampton fans won't want the disruptive three-week international break to come into effect as their beloved Saints have been phenomenal across recent Champio

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Southampton will have to savour this match with potential of it being Tonda Eckert’s lastA three-week international break looms, as does the Football Association and their Tonda Eckert verdict.

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This excellent Southampton star needs a well-earned rest following sensational formDivin Mubama's England U21s callup, which was confirmed today, now means Southampton have seven players on international duty during the upcoming international

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The extended international break hits Southampton at the worst possible timeSouthampton have one more Championship clash this weekend to look forward to before there is a long pause of second-tier action. The Saints travel to Wrexham t