September 2023 #138

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In this issue:
Big Interview with Julian Dicks: ‘Fans have been with me through it all, and never turned on me’
ExWHUemployee: ‘It’s an exciting time to have Noble, Steidten and Moyes working together’
Claret&Hugh: ‘I doff my cap to Moyes, Steidten and Sullivan for our summer signings’
George Parris: ‘We’ve started well but have tough games before our European adventure begins’
We look at our new signings and ask: ‘Will they all be a success in the Premier League?’
Keeper debate: Whilst Fab might be annoyed, Moyes has to look to the future
We celebrate the arrival and impact of James Ward Prowse
We hear from three Southampton fans who explain why they think JWP will be a saintly Hammer: ‘He may have left us, but the Saints will never, ever leave him’
We hear from Dutch West Ham fan Arjan Drissen on his hopes for our two signings from the Netherlands: ‘Alvarez will shine and Kudus can add firepower if he stays fit’
Backroom staff: There’s balance on the pitch but what about behind the scenes?
Konstantinos Mavropanos: Could a spoonful of Dinos be the medicine for any defence woes?
From tormenting Palace to his Spurs stunner, there are many reasons why we will remember Lanzini fondly: ‘Manu was a gem that shone brightly for us over eight years’
Flynn chose his boyhood club but now sees himself back in the Championship playing for Southampton: ‘Do you think Downes regrets picking West Ham over Palace?’
Concerns over facial recognition cameras being used at home games: The West Ham United Supporters’ Trust will be keeping an eye on the police watching us
We used our home shirt in 30 league games last season and we’re likely to reach similar numbers this campaign: Want value for money? Buy a home shirt and pray it’s worn in Dublin!
‘He came, he saw and like other strikers before him, he failed’: There is no doubt Italy’s number nine is talented but like Haller, Scamacca didn’t click at West Ham
Is Declan Rice already proving his worth at the Emirates? We hear from two Gunners fans on how our former captain is settling at his new club
The reaction from Arsenal fans to Rice’s transfer and first few games have left a bitter taste: ‘Victory over the Gunners and their arrogant fans would be sweet’
“Our Golden era had finally arrived but our new dawn ended too soon”: We look at the 60s and early 70s for our next feature on our FA Cup exploits over 100 years
And much, much more