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Razvan Rat, Romania

West Ham seal Rat signing

West Ham United have announced the signing of Romania captain Razvan Rat on a free transfer on a one-year deal.

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West Ham United's Kevin Nolan (left) is congratulated by his team mate after opening the scoring during the their clash with Reading at Upton Park. Pic: Clive Gee/PA Wire

Nolan hat-trick guides West Ham to victory over Reading

The Hammers secured 10th spot in the Premier League with a 4-2 win over Reading on the final day of the season.

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Emanuel Pogatetz, West Ham United

West Ham let Pogatetz leave and will decide on others after Reading game

Transfer news: West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed the club will not be extending on-loan defender Emanuel Pogatetz’s stay at the club.

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James Collins, West Ham United. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA

West Ham defender: Players enjoy working under Allardyce

James Collins was delighted to see Sam Allardyce sign a new contract at West Ham and believes the 58-year-old is the right man to take the club to the next level.

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West Ham United's Joey O'Brien (right) and Everton's Kevin Mirallas (top) battle for the ball

West Ham star: God and Big Sam have been my saviour

Hammers defender Joey O’Brien reveals his faith in God helped him come back from a career-threatening injury

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West Ham United were named as anchor tenants of the Olympic Stadium in March but Leyton Orient want a judicial review of the decision. Pic: Philip Toscano/PA Wire

Leyton Orient renew bid for Olympic Stadium review

The Brisbane Road-based club are hopeful permission for a review will be granted after oral hearing.

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Everton's Leon Osman (left) and West Ham United's Joey O'Brien (right) battle for the ball

West Ham look for big finish and revenge against relegated Reading

West Ham look for starring role against Reading after playing second fiddle to Everton

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Jack Collison, West Ham United

A year is a long time in football for West Ham star

One of West Ham’s play-off heroes, Jack Collison, made just his fifth start of the season at Everton on Sunday

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Hammers midfielder Gary ONeill (right), in action at Goodison Park on Sunday, hopes he has done enough to earn himself a new contract

Birthday boy O’Neil hoping for present of new Hammers contract

Midfielder O’Neil hoping he’s done enough to earn a new deal

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Message placed in match day programmes at West Ham United.

West Ham fans urged to consider fostering this match day

Hammers fans will be asked to throw their support behind a vulnerable young person when they open their match-day programmes this Sunday.

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West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

Sam Allardyce pens new West Ham deal

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has ended speculation about his future by signing a new two-year contract.

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West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce. Photo: Stephen Pond/EMPICS

Allardyce confirms new contract will be signed after Everton game

Sam Allardyce has revealed that he will finally put pen to paper on a new West Ham contract at the beginning of next week.

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West Ham United's Winston Reid celebrates after scoring his sides second goal against Millwall.

West Ham star is landslide winner of Hammer of the Year

West Ham defender Winston Reid was crowned as the top Hammer while Mo Diame collected three trophies on awards night

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West Ham United's Kevin Nolan is challenged by Newcastle United's Dan Gosling during the Barclays Premier League match at Upton Park, London.

Pinch punch the first match of the month is amazing for West Ham!

The Hammers record this season in their first match of the month has gleaned over half their points so far

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Winston Reid v Newcastle

Reid my lips: That ball did not cross the line insists West Ham star

Hammers defender is sure that he managed to keep out Papiss Cisse’s shot on Saturday

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West Ham United's Andy Carroll challenges Newcastle United's Fabricio Coloccini. Photo: Jon Buckle/PA Wire

Hammers coach praises ex-Newcastle duo after stalemate

West Ham assistant manager Neil McDonald felt Kevin Nolan and Andy Carroll proved there were split loyalties after a goalless draw against their former side Newcastle.

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West Ham United's Kevin Nolan is challenged by Newcastle United's Dan Gosling. Photo: Jon Buckle/PA Wire

West Ham and Newcastle in stalemate at Upton Park

Premier League: West Ham United 0 Newcastle United 0

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Tony Cottee

Tony Cottee Column: West Ham fans should give Pardew a good reception

Hammers legend Tony Cotte is expecting some applause for former West Ham boss Alan Pardew when he brings his Newcastle team to Upton Park on Saturday

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Winston Reid

West Ham star earns new deal at Upton Park

Hammers defender Winston Reid signs a two-year extension to his contract

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West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce (left) shakes hands with Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Allardyce bemoans lack of killer instinct but Carroll goal boosts Hammers transfer hope

West Ham United lost 2-1 at Manchester City but Andy Carroll’s late consolation raised talk of the present loan deal from Liverpool being turned into a permanent arrangement.

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Redbridge volunteer Krithika Subramanian helps with admin and other tasks at the centre

Redbridge’s Volunteer Centre hopes to encourage more people to help others with £75k grant

From youngsters fresh out of college to business men and women and retired folk, volunteering catches the mood of plenty in Redbridge.

But it is not a one-way street.

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Helen Mirren is shown around the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013. Picture: Keith Larby/iwitness

Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.

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