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Welcome to the Last Word on Football’s team of the decade series with today’s edition focusing on West Ham United. The Hammers experienced extreme highs and lows between 2010 and 2019. The club had relegation, European football, a stadium move, protests and leaving and returning managers. The Hammers started the decade with relegation to the […] READ MORE
Welcome back to the Last Word on Football’s Ligue 1 previews and predictions. We have reached the 25th round of games which includes a tasty clash between Lille and Marseille. As well, Paris Saint-Germain head to Amiens, Rennes travel to Reims and two sides battling for European football clash as Monaco host Montpellier. Ligue 1 […] READ MORE
Perennial under-performance gave way to complicated financial issues and, this summer, Marseille found themselves at a significant crossroad. Squad reinvention, changes to recruiting and a reassessment of revenue expectations were reason enough to believe that the storied French side was preparing for a period of transition. When the club decided to hire Andre Villas-Boas to […] READ MORE
Following a season of huge disappointment, some months into the 2016/17 campaign, an American sports investor named Frank McCourt purchased Olympique de Marseille. Immediate investment in the club earned the label of “Champions Project”. The goal of this project was to win Ligue 1 and eventually the Champions League, according to the new owner. His […] READ MORE
From the burning of shirts bearing “Payet 27” to 5-0 drubbings, West Ham United have had many problems this season. Indeed March and early April saw them lose five consecutive games in the Premier League, as the Hammers briefly flirted with relegation. Although they look safe now, there are certainly reasons why manager Slaven Bilic and […] READ MORE
Tottenham's attacking midfielder depth would be bolstered by either Dimitri Payet or Isco's transfer to the club. But, who is the best fit? READ MORE
Liverpool 2016-17: The season so far Liverpool currently sit in second place in the Premier League, but what has propelled the Merseysiders into this lofty position? Jürgen Klopp’s coaching influence is validated in the results achieved so far this season. Poor results against Bournemouth, Burnley, and Manchester United at home stand out as negatives in an otherwise […] READ MORE
2016 has been a fascinating year for football. From Leicester City‘s league title triumph at odds of 5000/1, to Portugal‘s shock victory in the Euro 2016 final, to the bizarre rise of Will Grigg on and off the field, the last 12 months have not been short of entertainment. This five-part series looks at 50 of the most captivating footballers […] READ MORE
A difficult season has continued to get worse for West Ham United. Saturday’s 4-2 defeat away to West Bromwich Albion has now seen the Hammers lose four consecutive matches across all competitions. Manager Slaven Bilic certainly appears frustrated and is left searching for answers to their defensive issues. “Again, the defending was not at the […] READ MORE
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