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October 8, 2026

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[ October 8, 2026 ] Ludek Miklosko Remembered: The West Ham United goalkeeper who was my first hero Opinion
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[ October 6, 2026 ] A slow start makes way for a more promising goal rush Opinion
[ October 5, 2026 ] Why our smart summer signings give me real hope for this season Features
[ October 4, 2026 ] How West Ham fans are helping to change the world for the better Features

How strategic patience is replacing past transfer chaos

August 11, 2026 ExWHUEmployee 0

Looking at our recruitment situation this summer, I’d like to explain the difference between this window and others. In the past, West Ham would identify a position they wished to recruit for and come up

Rebuild, retention, and navigating our new Championship marathon

August 10, 2026 David Blackmore 0

A new chapter begins in East London After a summer dominated by the global spectacle of the World Cup in North America and deep soul searching at home, the reality of our new Championship journey

Why the harsh reality of Championship relegation must ignite an immediate squad revolution

June 19, 2026 Lucy Farrell 0

It’s over, it’s finally over. The season that dragged on, keeping the tension right down to the last 90 minutes. So we spend the next season in the Championship, which I think we probably all

ExWHUemployee: ‘Embracing the Championship reset as we look to rebuild after our devastating drop’

June 10, 2026 ExWHUEmployee 0

The 2025/26 Premier League campaign will be remembered as one of the most disappointing in West Ham United’s modern history. After 14 seasons in the top flight, we were relegated on the final day, finishing

Pub Talk: Relegation post-mortem as our writers look ahead to the Championship rebuild

June 10, 2026 Blowing Bubbles 0

Looking back to August, what were your expectations for this season in the league? Gary Pitty: I’m always hopeful that West Ham will have a decent season. Maybe mid-table. However, in respect of last August,

George Parris: ‘History repeats itself as we prepare for a grueling Championship rebuild’

June 9, 2026 George Parris 0

It’s funny how history tends to repeat itself. Our 2026 relegation comes exactly three years after our European triumph in Prague – mirroring how we fell into the second tier in 1989, just three years

Relegation reality check and the long road back to the Premier League

June 8, 2026 David Blackmore 0

It was a devastating campaign. We were comfortably the third worst team over the season, and our relegation was thoroughly deserved. Despair on the pitch and protests in the boardroom The warning signs were there

Lucy’s Last Word: ‘West Ham relegation battle means we only have ourselves to blame’

May 20, 2026 Lucy Farrell 0

Whatever is to come in the next week, ultimately we’ve only got ourselves to blame. The good performances, team spirit, decent points, Player and Manager of the Month nominations, all came too late, regardless of

ExWHUemployee: ‘All on board the Great Escape train as current rebound mirrors 2007 revival’

May 12, 2026 ExWHUEmployee 0

West Ham United have long specialised in Premier League survival stories, often delivering drama right to the final stages of the season with the odd exceptional season thrown in. As the 2025/26 season heads into

Pub Talk: ‘I have seen a team that is battling hard to stay up and a desire that was missing in the past…’

May 10, 2026 Blowing Bubbles 0

Since our last issue, we’ve played Wolves, Palace and Everton. What did you make of our performances and these results? Gary Pitty: I think that the three games against were all similar to be honest.