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Dwight Gayle, Peterborough United

Windfall for Daggers if Gayle leaves Peterborough

Daggers boss Wayne Burnett back Gayle to succeed in Premier League if move arises.

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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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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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Barkingside celebrate after winning the Essex Senior League Cup final against Bowers at Rush Green (Gavin Ellis/TGSPHOTO)

Barkingside on cloud nine in cup final

Essex Senior League Cup final: Barkingside 9 Bowers 1

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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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Barkingside players and backroom staff celebrate after clinching the runners-up spot in the Essex Senior League at the weekend. They face a cup final tomorrow night

Barkingside boss Frew seeking silver lining for season

Side boss Matt Frew looking for cup win to round off season

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Dagenham manager Wayne Burnett urges on his players in their last game of the season against York (Gavin Ellis/TGSPHOTO)

Hard work starts now for Daggers boss Burnett

Dagenham & Redbridge boss Wayne Burnett has a goalscorer at the top of his shopping list.

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Spurs Legends and celebrities take part in charity match at Leyton Orient

Stars take to the pitch for Haven House Children’s Hospice

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Forest pupils face the camera during their trip to St Georges Park for the national finals

Forest pupils produce fine effort at national finals

Forest School impress at the FA’s St George’s Park HQ in Burton

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Luke Wilkinson of Dagenham celebrates scoring against Morecambe at Victoria Road in January.Pic: Dave Simpson/TGS

Season of ups and downs for Daggers but one for Wilkinson to remember

Dagenham & Redbridge defender Luke Wilkinson talks about his thoughts on the season.

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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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Leyton Orient striker Kevin Lisbie visits students at Forest School in Snaresbrook.

Snaresbrook school pupils score visit from Leyton Orient striker Kevin Lisbie

Top Leyton Orient striker Kevin Lisbie inspired football-mad pupils at a Snaresbrook school on Thursday.

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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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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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Kate Winslet hosts fundraiser for homeless charity

A-lister Kate Winslet ramped up the glitz and glam to address the “heartbreaking” situation of youngsters living rough.

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