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Roshane Thomas

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West Ham Correspondent at The Athletic

West Ham correspondent @TheAthleticFC

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  • 5 days ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

    West Ham United have confirmed that Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, Vladimir Coufal and Danny Ings will leave the club at the end of the season. All four players were part of the side that helped the team win the Europa Conference League under David Moyes in 2023.

  • 1 week ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

    "I cried when I left Liverpool. I didn't get a chance to say a proper goodbye to the fans, so I had to make a video on my social media. I was at home with my family and I just broke down after."Adrian, the former Liverpool goalkeeper, is reflecting on the moment he told loved ones his five-year spell at Anfield was coming to an end. The 38-year-old, who joined on a free transfer in 2019 from West Ham United, left in July, upon the expiry of his contract, to join Real Betis on a two-year deal.

  • 1 week ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

    Lucas Paqueta dejectedly gazed at the turf with tears streaming down his face. Frustrated, he lifted his jersey to wipe away his tears after being consoled by captain Jarrod Bowen. Paqueta's emotions took their toll, but this was the day his team-mates showed their unwavering support for the playmaker. During West Ham United's 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, Paqueta broke down after being cautioned by referee Michael Oliver for fouling Mikey Moore in the 73rd minute.

  • 1 week ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

    It is common practice for there to be tension in dressing rooms at football clubs but it is damning for West Ham United that bust-ups have been a regular theme under two managers this season. Julen Lopetegui, who replaced David Moyes in May 2024 upon the expiry of his contract, clashed with Jean-Clair Todibo, Alphonse Areola and Mohammed Kudus during his ill-fated eight-month spell as head coach.

  • 2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Roshane Thomas

    George Earthy's unwavering love for West Ham United is palpable as he passionately outlines what sets him apart in his bid to become a first-team regular under head coach Graham Potter. "It would mean a lot to me to be a first-team regular at West Ham," he tells The Athletic. "My family are West Ham crazy so to fully cement a place in the team would mean everything. I'm still a season ticket holder, so I know how it feels to be a West Ham fan.

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Roshane Thomas
Roshane Thomas @RoshaneSport
10 May 25

“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

Roshane Thomas
Roshane Thomas @RoshaneSport
9 May 25

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

Roshane Thomas
Roshane Thomas @RoshaneSport
5 May 25

“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