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Pub Talk: Our team remember Ludek Mikloško as well as debating promotion, Fulham and October fixtures

October 10, 2026 Blowing Bubbles 0

What are your memories of Ludo Mikloško? Meirion Williams: Ludo gave us great stability and safe pair hands at the back, confidence in the defenders in front of him. I only saw the big man

Why James Ward-Prowse was doomed by a lack of long-term vision

September 27, 2026 Meirion Williams 0

What do you do when you have a problem like Maria? Those of you of a certain age will recognise that song/phrase. If you don’t, I suggest looking out for a film called The Sound

The Saints seal of approval: Why Walker-Peters and Fernandes are perfect Hammers

October 6, 2025 Liam Dempsey 0

When Southampton were relegated from the Premier League last season, it presented a prime opportunity for others to acquire our talent and West Ham took it, securing two of our most popular and consistent performers:

Diouf & Walker-Peters: The tactical shift that could unlock Potter’s West Ham System

August 2, 2025 David Blackmore 0

While the summer transfer window is a time of endless speculation and rumour, I was genuinely excited with the arrivals El Hadji Malick Diouf and Kyle Walker-Peters. These two dynamic full-backs represent more than just

Is this the most boring Premier League season in history?

April 16, 2025 David Blackmore 0

Could this Premier League season go down as the most boring in its history? The bottom three have been cut adrift for such a long time and I’m calling it now, Ipswich and Leicester will

How will the Foxes, Tractor Boys and Saints get on this season?

August 2, 2024 Meirion Williams 0

Last season was a disappointing time for the then newly promoted teams with all three making an unwelcome return to the Championship after just one season in the Premier League. This was only the second time

Opposition View: “The Saints have got every chance of staying in the Premier League”

March 30, 2023 Olivia Elliott 0

Currently in the bottom three, where has it all gone wrong for Southampton this season? This season has been way below standard as it is but it really went downhill when we appointed Nathan Jones,

COVID-19 continues to impact the Premier League and distort the table

February 9, 2022 Blowing Bubbles 0

Despite the relaxation of rules in relation to COVID-19 in the UK, it is still causing major disruption within the Premier league. Last month I addressed the issues that the pandemic was having on the

Phil Parkes: Injuries to key players held us back but Moyes’ Boys are still fighting

January 11, 2022 Phil Parkes 0

If someone had said to us before the start of the season that by the end of 2021, we’d be in the last 16 of the Europa League and fifth in the league, most West

George Parris: We need to look at the bigger picture after December’s dip in form

January 10, 2022 George Parris 0

With two games in a week coming up against Leeds, I wanted to start my column by asking you a question: Would you take a win in the cup over the league? I’m sure there

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Pub Talk: Our team remember Ludek Mikloško as well as debating promotion, Fulham and October fixtures

Why James Ward-Prowse was doomed by a lack of long-term vision

The Saints seal of approval: Why Walker-Peters and Fernandes are perfect Hammers

Diouf & Walker-Peters: The tactical shift that could unlock Potter’s West Ham System

Is this the most boring Premier League season in history?

How will the Foxes, Tractor Boys and Saints get on this season?

Opposition View: “The Saints have got every chance of staying in the Premier League”

COVID-19 continues to impact the Premier League and distort the table

Phil Parkes: Injuries to key players held us back but Moyes’ Boys are still fighting

George Parris: We need to look at the bigger picture after December’s dip in form

West Ham’s Championship start: Goals, defensive frailties and a promotion push

Pub Talk: Our team remember Ludek Mikloško as well as debating promotion, Fulham and October fixtures

‘West Ham’s point at Millwall should spark a fight for points’

Ludek Miklosko remembered by George Parris: A true Hammers legend and gentle giant