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Edvin Austbø and West Ham United: Why the young Norwegian must win over Hammers fans first

October 12, 2026 Milly Thomson 0

‘I hope I am good enough they have to sell me’. There are some things in football that supporters know are true but would rather not hear said out loud. Edvin Austbø may have just

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

October 11, 2026 Holly Worthington 0

The international break feels like a great time to take stock of the season so far. Despite a worrying start, I’m feeling surprisingly comfortable and dare I say it, I’m really enjoying the Championship. I’m

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

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

October 9, 2026 Lucy Farrell 0

With an international break comes reflection, and while September wasn’t plain sailing, there was plenty to keep us entertained and hopeful. Six goals against Wrexham provide a boost The euphoria of hitting six goals past

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

October 9, 2026 George Parris 0

When news reached me of Ludo’s passing, it hit me right in the heart. Like everyone across the West Ham family, my thoughts immediately turned back to the incredible man and teammate we were all

Ludek Miklosko Remembered: The West Ham United goalkeeper who was my first hero

October 8, 2026 ExWHUEmployee 0

My first ever game was West Ham v Portsmouth on 29 August 1990, and Ludek Miklosko was in goal. I was so impressed by him. He was a giant of a man with a real

Remembering Ludek Miklosko: The West Ham United goalkeeping hero who became a true Hammers legend

October 7, 2026 David Blackmore 0

One of the things I love about putting this magazine together is the range of opinions, memories and stories that our writers bring to every issue. But occasionally, something happens that means we have to

Irons Supporting Foodbanks: Helping our community through another season

September 30, 2026 John Ratomski 0

With the extra home games this season in the Cup and Championship, we hoped to see an increase in matchday donations to support our foodbanks. Supporting West Ham foodbanks on matchdays However with these generally

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

Why a painful relegation convinced this exhausting 23-year season ticket journey to continue

June 18, 2026 Meirion Williams 0

Two songs come to mind at the moment. The first one is the Bob Dylan classic ‘The Times They Are Changing’ and the second one is another classic, this time by the Clash, it’s ‘Should