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West Ham United FC

West Ham United is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. Known also by their nickname ‘The Hammers’, West Ham was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC, but in 1900 became West Ham United. West Ham’s home stadium is the Boleyn Ground Stadium at Upton Park which seats 35,300 fans. West Ham is known for its intensely loyal and dedicated fanbase – fans are famous for their singing and chanting at matches.

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Pals to keep Zavon Hines's feet on ground

06.11.09
West Ham's players have promised not to let Zavon Hines success go to his head... more

Mark Noble talks up West Ham ahead of Everton game

06.11.09
West Ham midfielder Mark Noble admits their last-minute victory over Aston Villa was one of the most emotional moments of his career... more

Mick McCarthy: We will have a go against Arsenal

06.11.09
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy will have no regrets whatever the outcome of the Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal... more

Zavon Hines full of beans as he satisfies hunger for a win

05.11.09
Substitute Zavon Hines was West Ham's matchwinner against Aston Villa and could now be set for a run in the team after England striker Carlton Cole suffered a hamstring strain... more

Sunderland fine Kenwyne Jones

05.11.09
Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones has been fined by the club for his sending-off against West Ham... more

Upton spark still burns for Steve Clarke despite the perilous times ahead

04.11.09
West Ham assistant insists he doesn't regret joining the club even though they are struggling on and off the pitch... more

Alan Curbishley is on Hull's radar

04.11.09
Alan Curbishley has emerged as a candidate for the Hull job should they decide to part with manager Phil Brown... more

Abou Diaby's learning how to curb his enthusiasm

04.11.09
Frenchman revelling in midfield role for Arsenal now that he’s controlling his attacking instincts... more

Problems mount for Gianfranco Zola ahead of vital Aston Villa clash

03.11.09
West Ham and Aston Villa have injury problems ahead of their Premier League clash at Upton Park... more

West Ham to pay Alan Curbishley compensation

03.11.09
Alan Curbishley today won his case for wrongful dismissal against West Ham after claiming he had no option but to resign last year... more

The big interview: Harry Redknapp

03.11.09
Exclusive: Spurs boss dismisses idea he’s a wheeler-dealer and reveals himself to be a family man whose idea of happiness is an evening with his wife... more

The only way is up for bullish Jack Collison

02.11.09
Jack Collison remains confident that West Ham will get out of trouble, even though goal difference is the only thing keeping his side off the bottom of the Premier League... more

Terrible Tottenham still living in a fantasy world

02.11.09
Even before the match started, Harry’s jokers always knew they lacked the urgency, commitment, skill, passion, fight and tactics to beat their great rivals ... more

Jeff Winter hopes players and referees will learn from red weekend

02.11.09
Former top referee Jeff Winter hopes the weekend's record number of red cards in the Barclays Premier League will not be repeated... more

Battling Valon Behrami's pledging not to do a runner from Upton Park

30.10.09
West Ham have run into a lot of trouble this season but Valon Behrami says he won't desert them... more

Cesc Fabregas: We’ve got to find the killer instinct to see off Spurs

30.10.09
Arsenal captain says Gunners must learn from mistakes that cost them victory at West Ham... more

Gianfranco Zola draws more pleasure from a share of the spoils

26.10.09
Two gigantic questions hung over Upton Park when this fixture began, and despite much of the journey being aimless, circuitous and mind-numbingly dreary we arrived at both answers in the end... more

Players dedicate hard-fought draw with Arsenal to Gianfranco Zola

26.10.09
Matthew Upson claimed West Ham's battling display against Arsenal proves the team are united firmly behind manager Gianfranco Zola... more

Arsenal shoot themselves in the foot as they throw away victory

21.10.09
Gael Clichy has warned his Arsenal team-mates not to show the complacency that cost them victory against AZ Alkmaar when the Gunners travel to West Ham... more

West Ham call for caution as new takeover bid emerges

19.10.09
West Ham fans have been warned not to become too excited at the prospect of another takeover bid... more

Why David Sullivan bid is best news in last 20 years for West Ham

15.10.09
Whatever David Sullivan gives to his next club, especially if that turns out to be his first sporting love West Ham, it won't be empty promises... more

David Sullivan in takeover talks with West Ham

14.10.09
David Sullivan has held preliminary talks with West Ham about investing in the cash-strapped Premier League club... more

David Sullivan fears that West Ham could go under

13.10.09
David Sullivan fears that West Ham could go bust unless the club are taken over within the next couple of months... more

West Ham and Millwall go into extra time

12.10.09
West Ham and Millwall were today given an extra week to answer Football Association charges over the crowd trouble that marred their Carling Cup tie ... more

Is Gianfranco Zola losing his spark at Upton Park?

06.10.09
After finishing ninth in his debut season as a manager, the Italian is finding life in the West Ham hot-seat harder the second time around ... more

Gianfranco Zola denies rift in backroom team but can't hide from truth

05.10.09
West Ham boss angry over rumours of trouble behind the scenes and upset by a lack of belief amongst his players in bid to get out of the bottom three... more

Gianfranco Zola gets tough with West Ham players

02.10.09
Gianfranco Zola has revealed how he has been forced to add a harder edge to his management style this week as West Ham prepare for their massive match with London rivals Fulham... more

Find these fans who invaded West Ham pitch during riot

02.10.09
Police have released photographs of football fans wanted for questioning over violence at the West Ham match against Millwall last month... more

Tevez will celebrate goals against Manchester United

30.09.09
Carlos Tevez has warned Manchester United there will be no repeat of his restrained goal celebrations should he ever score against them... more

West Ham left in sorry state by classy Carlos Tevez

29.09.09
Carlos Tevez earns respect of Gianfranco Zola after his restrained goal celebrations, but the Italian was less than impressed with West Ham's performance... more

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  • Facts
  • The highest attendance for a league match was on 17 October 1970 against Tottenham Hotspur (Division One): 42,332 fans attended
  • The West Ham United crest features a claret background with a yellow castle and two crossed hammers.
  • West Ham played the Bolton Wanderers in the first ever FA Cup final to be held at Wembley Stadium.
  • West Ham have won the FA Cup three times, in 1964, 1975 and 1980.

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