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What history tells us about our chances of bouncing back to the top

September 28, 2026 Brian Penn 0

In 107 years as members of the Football League, we have been relegated on only seven occasions. During that time we have never played outside of the top two tiers – a feat achieved by

The Billy Bonds Years: ‘To lose the title in the last minute was as disappointing as it was typical’

March 9, 2026 Robert Banks 0

Those of us who remember the 1990-91 season often think of it as a time of thrilling football and a triumphant return to the First Division under the heroic leadership of the legendary Billy Bonds.

Family-man Diop was taken too soon as Irons lose another star

December 8, 2020 James Jones 0

Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse, football loses yet another one of its genuinely nice guys. Former Hammer Papa Bouba Diop, sadly passed away at the end of November following a long

West Ham Ladies midfielder Lindsey Morgan staying on until Ladies are promoted

November 18, 2012 David Blackmore 0

During the summer of 2011, Lindsey Morgan decided the upcoming season would be her last and aimed to leave on a high with the West Ham Ladies securing promotion. Fast forward to the end of

West Ham Ladies striker April Bowers hoping for a shower of goals

November 7, 2012 David Blackmore 0

West Ham Ladies striker April Bowers has vowed to fire her side towards promotion this season. The 18-year-old bagged the winner in the Ladies’ league game against Tottenham Hotspur which was also her first game

Opposition View: “Thanks for smashing up Cardiff!”

August 29, 2012 Nigel Davies 0

As a Swansea City fan I really must take this opportunity to congratulate West Ham – not on winning the Play Off Final and gaining promotion back to the Premier League but for absolutely obliterating

High hopes ahead new West Ham Ladies campaign

August 17, 2012 David Blackmore 0

West Ham Ladies kick off their Premier League Southern Division campaign against Millwall Lionesses on Sunday and forward Becky Merritt cannot wait for the season to start. The 26-year-old has already bagged two goals in

West Ham need to strengthen

August 16, 2012 Vinny Ryan 0

You can be sure we are in for an eventful season. It wouldn’t be West Ham if it wasn’t.

Give Sam Allardyce a chance at West Ham!

August 15, 2012 Nathaniel John 0

So here it is, the promised land, the Premier League, the English top flight, back where West Ham belong. But hang on, haven’t we been here before?

We must win our mini-league to stand any chance of survival in the Premier League

August 15, 2012 Gary Steer 0

We fall into the largest mini-league and potentially the most exciting one – the bottom half relegation scrap. It is filled with teams who can beat each other on their day.

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