David Moyes was full of praise for Tomas Soucek’s performance after the match winner’s strike proved enough as West Ham boosted their push for a Champions League spot following a 1-0 Premier League victory over Wolves.The Hammers boss had said before the game that he would like more goals from Michail Antonio and Soucek before the pair linked up for the hosts’ only goal of the ...Full Story »

Tomas Soucek scored the only goal of the game as West Ham’s push for a Champions League spot was handed a boost following a 1-0 Premier League victory over Wolves.David Moyes had admitted before the match he would like more goals from Michail Antonio and Soucek, before the pair linked up for the Hammers’ only goal of the game.Antonio heeded his manager’s words, playing in Souce...Full Story »

West Brom are hopeful goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will be fit for Monday’s visit of Swansea in the Sky Bet Championship.Baggies boss Steve Bruce revealed on Friday that the England international had a sickness bug but it is not Covid-19 related and he is expected to feature at the Hawthorns.Daryl Dike (hamstring) and Matty Phillips (foot) remain sidelined but Dara O’Shea made his f...Full Story »

West Ham have granted Ukrainian winger Andriy Yarmolenko compassionate leave so he will miss the visit of Wolves.Vladimir Coufal is out after groin surgery and fellow right-back Ryan Fredericks has a groin strain, so Ben Johnson will come in.Manuel Lanzini is back in training after an Achilles problem but Arthur Masuaku and Angelo Ogbonna are still recovering from a knee injuries.Nelson Semedo i...Full Story »

Chris Wilder has urged Middlesbrough’s players to keep on going after a seventh consecutive home win lifted them back into the Sky Bet Championship’s top six.Boro came from behind to beat West Brom, who are still searching for a first win under Steve Bruce, 2-1 on Teesside.The Baggies took the lead in the 28th minute when Jayson Molumby pounced on a loose ball in the area during a di...Full Story »

Marcus Tavernier helped turn possible defeat into victory for Middlesbrough with an assist and a goal against West Brom at the Riverside.Tavernier laid on a brilliantly worked equaliser for Paddy McNair on the hour before he scored the winner himself nine minutes later to seal a 2-1 win and prevent Steve Bruce from enjoying his first success as West Brom manager.Jayson Molumby, on loan from Brig...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder could hand Riley McGree his first start for the club in the home game against West Brom.McGree, signed from US side Charlotte FC in January after his loan spell at Birmingham, made his second appearance off the bench in Saturday’s defeat at Bristol City.Fellow midfielder Matt Crooks will start a two-game ban after reaching 10 yellow cards this season and McG...Full Story »

West Brom boss Steve Bruce warned his players that their second-half performance in the 2-0 defeat at Luton was unacceptable.After a goalless first period, the Hatters claimed all three points courtesy of efforts from Cameron Jerome and Allan Campbell, stretching the Baggies’ winless run to five games.A clearly annoyed Bruce said: “Our reaction to conceding the first goal was not eno...Full Story »

West Brom’s search for a first win under manager Steve Bruce continues after they were beaten 2-0 by fellow play-off hopefuls Luton.Goals from Cameron Jerome and Allan Campbell did the damage for the Hatters.Luton went close early on. A fine move released centre-half Tom Lockyer on the right and his low cross was backheeled goalwards by Admiral Muskwe but goalkeeper Sam Johnstone gathered ...Full Story »

David Moyes admits West Ham need to improve if they are to stay in the race for the top four.The Hammers were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle after another patchy performance.Defender Craig Dawson headed them into the lead from an Aaron Cresswell cross – the Hammers’ 11th goal scored from a free-kick this season and a seventh assist of the campaign for the left-back.Two goals...Full Story »

Newcastle’s revival continued with a hard-fought point in a 1-1 draw at top-four hopefuls West Ham.Joe Willock’s scruffy equaliser cancelled out Craig Dawson’s header as the Magpies made it six Premier League games unbeaten.It was another important point in Newcastle’s survival bid and was all the more impressive given they were without arguably their two most important p...Full Story »

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma could return to the squad for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Newcastle after recovering from illness.The defender withdrew from the team to face Leicester last weekend after feeling unwell in the warm-up and was replaced by Issa Diop, but is back in training and in contention.Manager David Moyes was otherwise keeping his cards close to his chest over &ldq...Full Story »

That is the view of former model and east London pet rescue charity founder Celia Hammond, who believes her efforts have been “undermined” by the Hammers star. Kurt Zouma has been told he should face the ‘full weight of the law’ after his cat-kicking Credit: Rex David Moyes was heavily criticised for picking the star after the video emerged Credit: Rex The Sun exclusiv...Full Story »

West Brom manager Steve Bruce admits he must find a way to win but insists they can still achieve their promotion dream after a goalless draw against Blackburn in his first home game in charge.Bruce, 61, received a warm reception from The Hawthorns crowd but Albion have now gone more than six hours of football without scoring as he picked up his first point since taking charge.“We’ve...Full Story »

Steve Bruce’s first home game in charge of West Brom ended in a 0-0 draw against promotion-chasing rivals Blackburn at The Hawthorns.Bruce, 61, enjoyed a warm reception from the home supporters but he was reminded how difficult his task will be after his side failed to break down a determined Rovers side.West Brom had the better of the chances as goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski denied Andy Carr...Full Story »

WEST HAM fans have been blasted for a 'vile' Kurt Zouma chant in the wake of the defender's cat-kicking shame. Zouma is at the centre of an animal cruelty storm after footage emerged of him KICKING and SLAPPING his pet moggy. Kurt Zouma was initially in the West Ham line-up to face LeicesterCredit: AFP Hammers fans have been condemned for their 'vile' chantCredit: Twitter His name was loudly...Full Story »

West Ham’s week of controversy ended with some relief after Craig Dawson scored a late equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw against Leicester after Kurt Zouma pulled out in the warm-up at King Power Stadium.Dawson salvaged a point in the first minute of time added on after Jarrod Bowen put the Hammers ahead, but Youri Tielemans’ 45th-minute penalty equalised before Ricardo Pereira’s he...Full Story »

David Moyes didn't come out of the Kurt Zouma situation as well as he would have hoped, with his decision to select the French defender in his starting XI on Tuesday being roundly criticised, yet the West Ham United boss will not budge from his position and Zouma will therefore retain his place. Having been filmed kicking a cat, Zouma has been roundly condemned and even had his pets taken awa...Full Story »

West Brom are without Jake Livermore against Blackburn after failing with an appeal to get his red card overturned.The midfielder starts a four-game ban having been sent off in the 2-0 defeat at Sheffield United on Wednesday.Defender Dara O’Shea has returned from a broken ankle and is likely to be in the squad on Monday.Striker Daryl Dike remains sidelined with the hamstring injury he suff...Full Story »

Leicester remain without several key players for the visit of West Ham.Jamie Vardy, Jonny Evans, Wesley Fofana, Timothy Castagne and Ryan Bertrand are all out for Brendan Rodgers.Youri Tielemans and Harvey Barnes could be recalled after being second-half substitutes in the 2-0 defeat at Liverpool on Thursday.Kurt Zouma will be available for West Ham despite the ongoing furore about mistreating h...Full Story »