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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.
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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...
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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.
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2 weeks 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.
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2 weeks 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.
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“I was sad when I left West Ham and I didn’t want it to end this way. I’m aware that things can change very quickly in a footballer’s career. I wanted to stay there longer.” Interview with Thilo Kehrer #WHUFC https://t.co/dAaDtiXKHr
Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, Vladimir Coufal and Danny Ings deserve special send offs in the last home game of the season against Nottingham Forest. #WHUFC https://t.co/1XjmMjGceN
“I don’t know fully what was making him emotional, but the main thing for me at that time was putting my arm around him. I wanted to look after him.” Lucas Paqueta’s yellow card, the tears and his #WHUFC team-mates’ support. https://t.co/iTXRWoVi5L
