Tag Archives: West Ham

lovelondonscenes – 100

Posted on July 26, 2015 by John S

Appropriate, perhaps, to return to the Olympic Stadium for the 100th lovelondonscenes. We were there yesterday to watch some athletics – the Sainsbury Anniversary Games, part of the Diamond series of international competition. I enjoyed the opportunity, too, to see … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (134) – #SlavenIsAHammer!

Posted on June 9, 2015 by John S

So West Ham have their new manager. It’s Slaven Bilic, who played for the Hammers in the mid-nineties and has had an impressive managerial career so far, notably when managing the Croatian national team – his team. I’m really pleased … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (132) – Quins’ and Hammers’ seasons splutter to a close

Posted on May 19, 2015 by John S

It’s been a bit of a damp squib of an end to the football and rugby season, at least if you support West Ham and Harlequins. Both have had little to play for, for some time now, and it shows. … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (127) – Managerial madness at the Irons and Bees

Posted on February 22, 2015 by John S

By which I mean the madness directed at the managers… Now, regular readers of this blog will recall that I’ve not been a big fan of Sam Allardyce at West Ham. Last season, I was in the Sam out camp, … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (123) – Premier League half time report

Posted on January 8, 2015 by John S

Just past the halfway point in the Premier League season; time for a few thoughts on what’s gone on so far. Top two predictable, rest pretty crazy. Chelsea and Man City are streets ahead of anyone else. Chelsea, in particular, … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (122) – A Hammer at Stamford Bridge

Posted on December 30, 2014 by John S

On Boxing Day, I was invited by my good friend Dave – the Big Man – to Chelsea to see my team, West Ham, to take on the League leaders. I was a little more optimistic than usual – after … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (121) – Today was a good day!

Posted on December 8, 2014 by John S

Yeah, as Ice Cube once sang, today was a good day. If you support Harlequins and West Ham, like me. Let’s start with Quins, because I was there, at the Stoop today.  European Champions Cup, against Leinster (in terms of … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (120) – The West Ham renaissance

Posted on October 25, 2014 by John S

This is not a blog I expected to be writing. And I know things could could change very quickly. But… West Ham are in the top four and playing brilliantly! Today we beat Man City, last season’s Premier League champions, … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (117) – “The Wasteland”, West Ham style

Posted on August 17, 2014 by John S

So West Ham’s season has started in the expected grumpy mood. 1-0 home defeat to Tottenham, after playing against 10 men for much of the game. Big Sam lamented the missed chances, but having invested a lot of money in … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (116) – Premier League predictions!

Posted on August 16, 2014 by John S

So, little more than a month since we were watching Germany dismantle Brazil in one of the most astonishing games in World Cup history, the Premier League is back. Time to forget about England’s mediocrity, the collapse of Spain, the … Continue reading →

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