Roshane Thomas

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West Ham Correspondent at The Athletic

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Michail Antonio could make his comeback next week

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

Steve McClaren initially pencilled in September for Michail Antonio's potential return to the Jamaica national team but the West Ham United forward targeted an earlier comeback. It was during a recent training session with Jamaica before the Unity Cup where Antonio convinced McClaren that his fitness merited a place in their 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup squad.
West Ham delay Michail Antonio contract decision until 'right and appropriate' time

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jessica Hopkins |Roshane Thomas

West Ham say they will delay their decision on Michail Antonio's future until a "right and appropriate" time. The club said in a statement on Monday morning that, as Antonio's current contract expires on June 30, he will be listed as a free transfer, for Premier League procedural reasons.
Ex-Arsenal player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas sentenced to four years for involvement in drug smuggling plot

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Daniel Taylor |Roshane Thomas

The former Arsenal player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in an attempt to smuggle 60 kilograms of cannabis into the United Kingdom. The 34-year-old will serve one year and seven months, having already served nine months on remand, before being released on license. The maximum sentence for cannabis importation in the UK is 14 years in prison.
West Ham United complete the £32.8m signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

West Ham United have completed the signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice on a five-year deal for £32.8million (€39m; $44.3m). The 25-year-old defender initially joined in August on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy. West Ham retaining their Premier League status ensured the clause was activated. Todibo, who has two caps for France, rejected a move to Juventus last summer. Team-mate Alphonse Areola also advised the defender to turn down a switch to the Italian side.
Summer window latest, key positions and available players

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

West Ham United have to sell before they can buy any new players ahead of the summer transfer window. A number of targets have been identified and head coach Graham Potter predicts an exciting window. But the club intends to sell several fringe players to enable Potter to continue building West Ham in his image. Potter took over mid-season and oversaw five wins in 18 league games, losing eight and drawing five.
West Ham's 2024-25 player of the season: Aaron Wan-Bissaka

4 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

Aaron Wan-Bissaka's relatives were elated when they found out he would be joining West Ham United because they knew it would end his struggles with isolation. The right-back moved to Manchester United for £50million ($67.4m at the current rate) in 2019 from boyhood club Crystal Palace. But during his five-year spell at Old Trafford, the defender felt secluded being away from family back in London.
One of their worst seasons in recent history

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

Many would have rejoiced when West Ham United's uninspiring season finally ended against Ipswich Town on Sunday. It has been a campaign of sackings (Julen Lopetegui), fights, appointments (Graham Potter), more sackings (Tim Steidten), a car accident and departures (of stalwarts Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski and Vladimir Coufal). The Athletic reflects on their 2024-25 efforts, culminating in a 14th-place finish, that caused more misery than joy. This season will be remembered as...
Transfer targets, Potter's behind-the-scenes changes and squad overhaul

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

At least West Ham United ended with a win. Graham Potter's side concluded their season with a 3-1 victory against relegated Ipswich Town, with the away enclosure applauding the players off the pitch at the final whistle. Goals from James Ward-Prowse, captain Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus sealed the victory, but it was only the team's fifth in the Premier League this calendar year. "As a team, we have to be better for sure," said Potter in his post-match press conference.
Ex-Arsenal player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas admits to involvement in £600k cannabis smuggling plot

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

Former Arsenal player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has pleaded guilty to being involved in a plot to smuggle an estimated £600,000 worth of cannabis. The 34-year-old, who had been playing for Greenock Morton, was detained by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in September after 60 kilograms of drugs were detected in suitcases which had arrived on a flight from Bangkok to Stansted Airport on September 2. Scottish Championship club Greenock terminated his contract after his charge.
'It looks bleak'

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

Thousands descended on east London to participate in the Hackney Half Marathon, while just a stone's throw away at the London Stadium, Morgan Gibbs-White and Anthony Elanga were running circles around West Ham United's defence. The Nottingham Forest duo were shining lights as their club pushes for Champions League qualification. During the 2-1 victory, West Ham endeavoured to keep a semblance of defensive calmness, but it proved futile, with Gibbs-White and Elanga tormenting them.