Roshane Thomas

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

It was an afternoon where Lucas Paqueta skilfully toyed with Liverpool in such fashion that he became their bete noire. Paqueta showed why he is an elegant footballer whose playmaking attributes surpass that of his West Ham United peers. This was a performance which highlighted why the 27-year-old was a sought-after talent before the Football Association's ongoing investigation into his alleged betting breaches.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas |Mark Carey

West Ham United head coach Graham Potter is closely guarded with transfer plans but even he could not contain his excitement for the summer - and it is no surprise when a proven goalscorer in Ligue 1 is emerging as their leading transfer target. Jonathan David, the Lille forward, is entering the final months of his deal and does not intend to sign an extension. Since joining Lille from Gent in 2020, the 25-year-old has scored 107 goals across 226 appearances.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

There may be a point where David Moyes enlists the help of debt collectors to retrieve the significant sum he claims he is owed two years on from Declan Rice's £105million ($134.6m) departure from West Ham United to Arsenal. After all, it has become a recurring theme for the ex-West Ham manager, now in charge of Everton, to remind people that Rice departed below his valuation.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Mario Cortegana |Roshane Thomas

The hearing into Lucas Paqueta's alleged spot-fixing has been put on hold and will not be concluded until at least May. The West Ham United midfielder was charged by the English Football Association (FA) in May 2024 with deliberately getting booked in four Premier League matches so he and/or his friends could benefit by betting on that happening. He denies any wrongdoing.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

James Tomkins was days into a week-long family holiday when he ruefully accepted his fate. In December, the former West Ham United, Derby County and Crystal Palace defender travelled to Spain for much-needed introspection. It had been four months since his release from Crystal Palace. It was a trip where the 36-year-old concealed his true emotions, but one which provided him with clarity over a decision that had been brewing.