Tag: football
Dawson Own Goal Decisive In Hammers Defeat To United
An own goal from Craig Dawson at the start of the second half was the difference, as Manchester United beat West Ham 1-0 at...
West Ham – Hit or Miss?
It’s no secret that West Ham fans often finish the transfer window feeling envious of their rivals’ acquisitions and then question the board for...
A Noble Servant To The West Ham Cause
Mark Noble has signed a one-year extension to his West Ham United contract which will see him stay at his boyhood club until the...
Young Hammers Earn A Point Away To Liverpool
In this entertaining bout at Prenton Park on Friday night, West Ham U23s were unlucky not to beat Liverpool, even young midfielder Kai Corbett scoring his first...
Charlton Hoping To Keep Play-off Pace As Shrewsbury Travel To SE7
Charlton are back at The Valley on Saturday afternoon (3pm) when they face Shrewsbury Town, targeting back-to-back SE7 wins having had their first taste...
Remembering Glenn Roeder
Former West Ham and Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder sadly passed away on the 28th of February, aged 65, following a long-term battle with a...
HGL Podcast – Looking To West Ham’s Next Five
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In this edition, the HGL podcasters take a look at West Ham United's next five fixtures, in the wake of their recent breathtaking form....
“If You’ve Worked At A Place For 17 Years It’s In Your Blood.” –...
Martin Ling began his journey with Leyton Orient in 1996 when he joined from Swindon Town. He made over 150 games in his four...
Lingard, Dawson Strike In Hammers’ Win Against Leeds
Goals from Jesse Lingard and Craig Dawson sent West Ham back to fifth in the table, as the Hammers defeated Leeds United on Monday...
The Socially Distanced Game
As hosts of the World Cup in 2022 Qatar gets ready to make history in the Gulf region. They first must navigate through the...
Charlton Looking To End Home Struggles With Arrival Of Northampton
Charlton will be hoping to redress their SE7 woes when they host Northampton Town on Tuesday evening (7pm).
Lee Bowyer’s men extended their unbeaten run...
April Return For Orient In Women’s FA Cup
The FA have recently announced the Vitality Women’s FA Cup will resume after 29th March, with Leyton Orient WFC’s tie away to Hounslow Women...
Lingard Enjoying Career Revival In East London
Having fallen down the pecking order at Manchester United, the January window presented a good opportunity for Jesse Lingard to leave his boyhood club...
‘Happe’ Start For O’s Boss McAnuff
Interim Leyton Orient Manager Jobi McAnuff got off to the perfect start as The O’s picked up their first away win since November. Dan...
Lions Host Rovers In A Game Both Teams Will Be Eager To Win
The Lions are coming off a great victory on Tuesday night against Preston North End, where they rounded out 2-1 winners after the visitors...
Embleton Out And McAnuff In At The O’s
Leyton Orient have parted company with Head Coach Ross Embleton following a 3-1 defeat to Tranmere Rovers this weekend.
The defeat leaves the O's in...
Lions Host Lilywhites As Play-Off Push Continues
The Lions head into this week’s round of midweek matches in the midst of a recent dip in form. The South-East London side haven’t...
Finley Chung: ‘Watching Football For Me Is Different’
Sometimes, people have a disability or a challenge that no one knows much about. Individuals may seem completely normal, but the day-to-day activities some...
Hammers Sink Spurs to Go Fourth
West Ham survived a late Tottenham fightback to hold onto a 2-1 victory that sends the Hammers into the top four in the table.
During...
West Ham U23 Fail To Impress Against Blackburn Rovers
The Hammers U23's started 2021 with two defeats and a crucial win over relegation rivals Southampton 3-1.
Despite the victory over Southampton, the Hammers went...
“The Greatest Atmosphere I’ve Experienced Inside Brisbane Road” – Leyton Orient v Arsenal Remembered...
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“Capable of anything, TE-HOU-EEE!” exclaims Jon Champion. Brisbane Road erupts. Russell Slade, normally a mild-mannered figure on the touchline, sprints away in celebration, leaving...
West Ham U23s Look To Recover at Rovers
Last week’s demolition at the hands of Brighton’s U23 will be fresh in the minds of the young Hammers players as they look to...
New O’s Signing Freeman Focused On Playoff Push
Having navigated out of non-league, where he balanced a part time job as a care worker alongside turning out for seventh tier Histon.
Nick Freeman...
Why Troy Parrott’s Loan Spell Highlights A Key Issue At Millwall
Troy Parrott’s Millwall loan-deal was terminated on Transfer Deadline Day, with the 18-year-old striker joining League 1 outfit Ipswich Town for the remainder of...
West Ham Well Beaten By Clinical Man City
West Ham travelled to the City Academy Stadium to take on title challengers Manchester City where they were beaten 4-0
Despite an overall strong defensive...
Meeting Mo Kargbo – Ilford Wonderkid and UEL Student
On a cold Saturday evening in December, Ilford FC management and players each got in their respective cars for a journey home after a...
Harder ‘Happy’ With First Game In Charge Despite Defeat
West Ham were beaten 1-0 by in-form Tottenham in Olli Harder’s first game in charge on Sunday.
It was a first goal of the season...
The Only Way Is Up
As the festive season has come and gone once again, there is no better time for reflection on the season so far for West...
Roshane Thomas: “West Ham Can Challenge For Europe”
With West Ham defeating Leeds in a comeback victory, the East London based club sit at a more-than-comfortable fifth spot in the table. The...
West Ham Leave it Late Against Leeds
West Ham climbed up to fifth in the league, after coming back from an early Leeds goal, courtesy of a retaken penalty, to win...
Reflecting on the Impact of West Ham’s Stadium Move
West Ham’s 112-year association with the iconic Boleyn Ground came to an end in May 2016 with a memorable 3-2 victory over Manchester United....
Charlton Stage Stunning Second-half Comeback To Beat Wimbledon
Charlton staged a stunning second-half comeback to defeat AFC Wimbledon 5-2 at The Valley in Saturday's South London derby.
The Addicks earned a deserved lead...
Kamarai Swyer Signs First Pro Contract
Kamarai Swyer put pen to paper on his first professional contract with West Ham on his 18th birthday last Friday.
The young forward has had...
O’s Host Top Of The Table Exiles
Leyton Orient will be looking to get back to winning ways this Saturday when they welcome Newport County to Brisbane Road.
Following a 2-1 loss...
Gordon: “I Was Absolutely Gutted For The Boys”
In an interview with the UEL first team’s coach Ryan Gordon, we finally got a chance to have a look at how Ryan and...
West Ham U23s Look to Pick Up More Points Against Everton
After a successful 2-0 victory over a strong Manchester United side, West Ham U23’s will be looking to gain more momentum and another three points at...
Reflecting On West Ham’s Season So Far
We are now 10 games into the Premier League season and West Ham are set to endure their busiest period of the year, with...
Is It Affordable Being A Football Supporter In The Modern Era?
A subject in the game that is not explored or discussed as much as it could be is the affordability of football. Many supporters...
Charlton Welcome Wimbledon For South London Derby
Charlton will be seeking a return to winning ways when they welcome AFC Wimbledon to The Valley for a South London derby on Saturday afternoon (3pm).
Lee Bowyer...
Millwall need to get used to playing with fans again
Millwall welcomed 2,000 fans back to The Den on Saturday for the first time in what felt like forever for many of those lucky...
Roshane Thomas: Being A Football Journalist
Who is Roshane Thomas?
He currently works as the West Ham correspondent for The Athletic, a rising subscription based sports website that provides readers with...
West Ham 23s Crash Out
The young Hammers were left disappointed as they succumbed to a 3-0 loss to Peterborough United at the Weston Homes Stadium last night. This...
Hat-trick Hero Kerr Sinks Struggling West Ham
The Irons suffered a tough 3-2 defeat at Kingsmeadow at the hands of an unbeaten Chelsea team despite strong second half showing.
Fans were present...
Preview: Young Hammers Travel To Peterborough For EFL Trophy
The West Ham U21's travel to the Weston Homes Stadium tonight, to face Peterborough in the second Round of the EFL Trophy.
The U21's are...
Charlton Held To Dramatic Draw At Shrewsbury
Oliver Norburn’s stoppage-time penalty denied Charlton three points as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Shrewsbury Town at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
The...
Charlton Face Struggling Shrewsbury
Charlton will be hoping to bounce back after a disappointing midweek display when they travel to Montgomery Waters Meadow to take on Shrewsbury Town on Saturday (3pm).
The...
Ryan Inniss: The Childhood Charlton Fan Excelling Back Home
It's Tuesday 13th October 2020. Ryan Inniss arrives at Charlton Athletic’s New Eltham training ground smiling ear-to-ear as he readies himself to sign a two-year deal with his boyhood...
Charlton Falter In Fans’ Big Return
Charlton’s return to The Valley after three away games on the spin was a disappointing one as the Addicks suffered a 1-0 defeat to...
Heartbreak For Millwall As Stoppage Time Winner Sinks Plucky Lions
Millwall lost away to Blackburn Rovers 2-1, courtesy of a deflected strike from Championship top goal scorer, Adam Armstrong, in the first minute of...
Life As A Football Supporter During COVID-19
Linda Broughan is a lifelong Leyton Orient supporter with various links to the club, like many fans up and down the country her relationship...
Fans Return To The Valley
Charlton will welcome 2,000 fans back to The Valley on Wednesday night when they return to SE7 to host MK Dons (7:45pm) after three away games on the spin.
Lee...
West Ham U23s Finally Victorious
There were joyous scenes as West Ham United U23's earned their first win in the Premier League 2 this season, as they beat Manchester...
COVID-19s Impact On UEL Football
2020 has seen the world change before our very eyes, the Coronavirus has managed to shutdown parts of the world simultaneously – resulting in...
UEL’s Ryan Gordon Looking Forward To The BUCS South Division
Going into the 2020-2021 season UEL's Football 1st team has big expectations to live up to as the previous season saw them go undefeated...
Charlton Face Huge Clash Against Promotion Rivals Ipswich
Charlton face their third away trip in a week on Saturday afternoon when they travel to Portman Road for a crucial clash with Ipswich...
Deja-Vu For Lee Bowyer As Charlton Suffer Disastrous Defeat At Burton
Lee Bowyer likened Tuesday night’s 4-2 loss at Burton Albion to the 5-3 defeat his Charlton side suffered at Scunthorpe United during the 2018-19 promotion season.
Speaking after his side’s visit to the...
O’s Beat Bantams
Leyton Orient moved into the top half of League Two with a 1-0 victory over Bradford City at the Breyer Group Stadium on Tuesday...
Lee Bowyer Slams “Unacceptable” Performance After Charlton Lose At Burton
Charlton manager Lee Bowyer was left seething last night as his side’s eight-match unbeaten run was brought to a halt with a 4-2 defeat against a Burton Albion...
The East London Football Podcast: A Look At The Season So Far
Rising East's Charlton Athletic editor, Benjy Nurick, and Leyton Orient editor, Brendan Pitcher, take listeners on a tour of the two teams' seasons so...
Jamal Baptiste Signs First Professional Deal
Jamal Baptiste signed his first professional contract for West Ham on his 17th birthday on November 11. The young defender signed a two-and-a-half-year deal...
Young Hammers Fail To Capitalise On 10-Man Foxes
Both West Ham U23 and Leicester teams headed into this game at the King Power Stadium occupying the bottom places of the Premier League...
Millwall And Reading Look To End Their Winless Runs
Millwall welcome Reading to The Den on Wednesday evening (7pm) in a Sky Bet Championship clash.
The Lions head into this week’s midweek match in...
“Fatal” Covid Measures Taking its Toll on West Ham
According to West Ham Vice Chairman, Karren Brady, the club are losing £2 million per home match while no fans are allowed in stadiums.
Due...
O’s Set For Rovers Repeat
Leyton Orient are set to host Bristol Rovers in the second round of the Papa John’s Trophy.
The O's were given the home advantage for...
Charlton Seek Return To Winning Ways Against Burton Albion
Charlton will be looking to return to winning ways on Tuesday night when they travel to the Pirelli Stadium to face Burton Albion (7pm).
The Addicks came from behind to...
Orient Host Harrogate In League Two Clash
Orient welcome Harrogate Town to the Breyer Group Stadium this Saturday in a bid to avoid a fifth straight defeat.
Leyton Orient have endured a...
Charlton Look To Pick Up From Where They Left Off Against Gillingham
The Addicks will return to Sky Bet League One action on Saturday afternoon (1pm) when they travel to the Priestfield Stadium to take on 16th placed Gillingham.
Lee Bowyer’s men...
Josh Davison: The Addicks Youngster Hitting The Headlines With Woking
Charlton Athletic loanee Josh Davison scored his fifth goal in six games for Woking last night to continue his flying start to life with the National League side.
The...
O’s Looking To Bounce Back Against U’s
Leyton Orient will be looking to get back to winning ways when they visit Colchester this Saturday following three losses on the bounce to...
Young Hammers Look To Find Form Against Leicester
After a convincing 4-0 victory over Brighton Leicester City's U23s will be looking forward to playing host on Monday against Dmitri Halajko's West Ham who are still...
Hammers Squad Set Off For Internationals
The Hammers have nine players called up by their countries for the November international break. Although many players and coaches across many different leagues...
Marcus Maddison Stars As Charlton Beat Leyton Orient
Marcus Maddison starred as Charlton defeated Leyton Orient 3-1 in the Papa John’s Trophy at The Valley on Tuesday night.
The 27-year-old paired his first Addicks goal with an...
O’s Top Group Despite 3-1 Defeat
Leyton Orient secured a first-place finish in their Papa John’s trophy group, despite losing 3-1 to Charlton Athletic at the Valley
With qualification a certainty...
Reardon: “It Was More Than Just University Football For Us”
The University Of East London mens football team were destined for promotion to the Premier League of Uni football, before COVID-19 caused devastation.
Ryan Gordon's...
“Sport…At University Of East London Has Changed For The Better”
The football programme at the University Of East London has seen dramatic changes in recent times, both on and off the field.
The first team...
Lions Go Abroad To Fight For Euro Qualification
Shane Ferguson (Northern Ireland), Jon Dadi Bodvarsson (Iceland) and Troy Parrott (Republic of Ireland U21) will all be packing their bags as they hope...
Hammers U23’s Outshine Portsmouth Seniors
West Ham U21's secured top spot in Group 9 of the Papa John's Trophy (EFL Cup) with a 0-1 win away to Portsmouth at...
“This Club Deserves To Be In League One” — Determined Wright On Improving O’s
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Just over 13 years on from his professional debut, back at his local club, and with a rapidly growing home workout business under his...
Stoppage Time Drama as West Ham Beat Fulham
Fulham’s Ademola Lookman saw his injury-time Panenka penalty saved as West Ham dramatically beat their London rivals 1-0 on Saturday.
West Ham thought they had...
“Big Disappointment” As Young Hammers Suffer Another Defeat To Liverpool
West Ham U23's headed into this game hoping to grab at least a draw in their latest PL2 fixture against a top Liverpool team,...
A Summary of West Ham’s U23s Start To The Season
After an amazing unbeaten run last season in PL2 Division 2, earning themselves a promotion to Division 1, the young Hammers have been a shadow of themselves gaining two points in five games with...
Charlton Welcome Leyton Orient for ‘Stupid’ Cup Tie
Charlton's congested fixture list sees Lee Bowyer's side tasked with another midweek clash as they face Leyton Orient in the Papa John’s EFL Trophy...
Lee Bowyer Admits He’s “Pleased” After Charlton’s FA Cup exit
Lee Bowyer revealed he's “pleased in a way” as Charlton were knocked out of the FA Cup in the first round after Saturday's 1-0...
Dagenham Looking For FA Cup Upset
The Daggers have reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time in three seasons after defeating Hartley Wintney on the...
LOWFC’s Heria “Disappointed” At FA’s Decision To Suspend League
On Tuesday morning, in line with the government’s national lockdown, the FA confirmed the suspension of all “non-elite” sport until December 2.
The FA’s definition...
Embleton Blasts “Outrageous” Decision In Defeat To Forest Green
Leyton Orient's four-game unbeaten run came to an end on Tuesday night as they lost out 2-1 to Forest Green at The New Lawn.
Odin...
Hammers U23s Continue Poor Form vs Rams.
West Ham United’s U23 squad continued their tough start to the season on Monday night, travelling up to Loughborough to face an in-form Derby...
Charlton Return To SE7 Seeking Six On The Spin
Charlton Athletic will be hoping for yet another win when they host Fleetwood Town at The Valley on Tuesday night (7pm).
Lee Bowyer’s men extended their winning streak...
Addicks edge past Portsmouth to extend winning run to five
Charlton beat Portsmouth 2-0 at Fratton Park extending their winning streak to five. Goals from Jonny Williams and Chuks Aneke secured a fifth successive...
Millwall’s Lacklustre Perfomance Hand Huddersfield Comfortable Win
Millwall were handed their first home defeat of the season on Saturday as Huddersfield Town rounded out 3-0 winners, after a very good performance...
West Ham’s Turbulent Transfer Window Could All Be Forgotten
The 2020 summer transfer window was full of ups and downs for West Ham. It had it all - incomings, departures, potential ownership takeovers,...
Pre-Match: The O’s host Bolton Wanderers
Leyton Orient host Bolton Wanderers in their 10th game of the season. The match will see the two sides face off in their first league meeting...
Charlton Hoping For Fifth Straight Win Against Promotion Hopefuls Portsmouth
Charlton Athletic will hit the road again when they travel south to take on Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to make it five wins on the...
Wallace And Zohore Deliver Millwall Three Points
Millwall were without ‘gaffer’, Gary Rowett, for this one as him and the backroom staff at the club continued to self-isolate after a number...
Hammers Hoping To Extend Unbeaten Run
In the 5:30pm kick-off this Saturday, an in-form West Ham side travel to Anfield to face Premier League Champions, Liverpool.
West Ham with two wins...
Lee Bowyer Reflects On “good team performance” Following Charlton Victory Against Oxford United
Charlton manager Lee Bowyer was left “proud” of his players after the Addicks made it four wins on the spin by beating Oxford United...
Frustrated Lions Settle For A Share Of The Spoils
Millwall controlled the tempo of the game as they dominated the ball for vast periods of the first half and the SE16 side almost...
Charlton Hoping For Four Wins On The Spin As Oxford Arrive In SE7
Charlton Athletic will be looking to make it four wins on the spin when they take on Oxford United at The Valley on Tuesday night...
Dagenham Looking To Kick-Start Their Season
Dagenham & Redbridge will be hoping for a win on their travels to Maidenhead after finding themselves dangerously close to the relegation zone five...
Hammers U23s Fail to Find Their First Win
West Ham U23 headed into this fixture chasing their first victory of the season and looking escape the relegation zone after a torrid run...