West Ham

West Ham picked up a welcome victory on Thursday as they beat AEK Larnaca 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League clash.

The 1,600 from West Ham expected a win and Antonio delivered it. Cornet’s terrific through-ball left Lucas Paqueta one on one with Piric, but the Brazilian disappointingly could not find a finish. A few West Ham fans may leave that party town with headaches, but not the players, nor the manager, after this controlled performance.

West Ham could opt to stick with David Moyes as their manager even if they get relegated to the Championship.The Hammers are locked in a relegation ba.

“But what’s the target? The target is to win the Europa Conference League and the target is to survive.” Moyes has come under fire for his side’s performances and despite reports linking a host of other managers with the West Ham hotseat, the Scot has held onto the job.

Thilo Kehrer starts despite illness in recent days with Maxwel Cornet on the bench but not expected to play as he continues his comeback from injury. Read More.

Time will help it but he’s not available for the game.” [Premier League](/topic/premier-league) form has given them less to shout about. “Micky is travelling with us,” Moyes said about Antonio on Wednesday.

How West Ham's players rated at the AEK Arena where David Moyes' side looked to record a Europa Conference League round of 16 first leg victory when they ...

Was on the wrong end of a few fouls early in the second half and gave Larnaca's left side something to think about when he was introduced. Came close to a perfect hat-trick at the start of the second half, seeing a left-footed shot crash off the inside of the post after good work from Benrahma and Lanzini. Really good on the ball and his cleverness and quick feet created a lot of West Ham's positives on the night. In a West Ham side the really lacked imagination in the opening half, Benrahma was arguably the only bright spark going forward, showing his potential threat when jinking past three Larnaca players and getting the game's first shot on goal in from a tight angle. Played most of the game as a right winger in Jarrod Bowen's absence before briefly switching to the left and then coming off towards the end. Provided a good assist for Antonio's second goal, his second of the game. Barring a mix-up at the back which he and Aguerd got away with midway through the second half, he had a really solid display in his first European start of the season. Although Moyes largely rotated the pack, captain Declan Rice was one of the few left in tasked with galvanizing the best out of a rotated team. Not his best outing though, and a second half booking for the former Swansea City man means he is now suspended for the second leg in a week's time. French centre-back Kurt Zouma came on against Brighton with Angelo Ogbonna taken off as an injury precaution but was back in the XI for his first start from suffering with a thigh injury and his first start in the Europa Conference League this season. Needed his defended in the first and final thirds of the game. His struggles continued in the second half and he was one of two players booked.

West Ham United manager David Moyes could remain in charge at the London Stadium even if the Premier League strugglers are relegated to the Championship ...

Having won their group before Christmas, West Ham progressed directly through to the last 16. A third also commented: "I think that after having a season ticket since 81 continuously, would absolutely be my lot. [Rio Ferdinand explains why he decided to stop speaking to Chelsea hero Frank Lampard](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/rio-ferdinand-frank-lampard-talking-29408651) [West Ham fan fights for life in Cyprus after 'fall from car where driver was on cocaine'](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-fan-fights-life-29402455) [Thirsty footy fans get booze delivered mid-journey aboard train with seconds to spare](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-fans-booze-train-29402149) [Fans think Declan Rice has fired back at Roy Keane criticism and called it 'laughable'](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/declan-rice-roy-keane-criticism-29378484) [West Ham donated £9,000 of club cash to Conservative party before David Sullivan rant](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/west-ham-donation-conservative-party-29370805) White added the latest target for Moyes for the current campaign is to survive in the top flight by finishing 17th or higher and to win the Europa Conference League. [Talksport ](https://talksport.com/football/1330223/tottenham-conte-pochettino-champions-league-man-utd-arsenal-europa-league-walker-fernandes/)host Jim White has claimed Moyes could remain in charge next year even if West Ham fail to beat the drop to the Championship. [West Ham fans don't know how to react after Jose Mourinho 'given remarkable job offer'](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/jose-mourinho-roma-west-ham-29409576)

David Moyes will remain at West Ham even if the club are relegated amid speculation that he could be sacked, according to sources.

We have a few players who have been in the Premier League for a long time and we know what it takes.” “We have had that meeting, we are in a relegation scrap. “We definitely know that we are too good to go down. “At the end of the day, it is about getting to that 40 point mark. It is so tight down there, with teams winning and coming out [of the bottom three], then losing and going back into it. Those are their targets.

The ex-Man United man has been touted as a potential successor to the under threat David Moyes.

And the 41-year-old is hoping for both his former club and manager to find success. “I think for me to comment on anything would be hugely unfair, and I wouldn’t do that. “What goes on, on the outside, goes on, on the outside. “We judge what we do here ourselves, and we’re our harshest critics in some ways, within the group. I’m looking forward to a big end to the season. His side are currently third in the Championship and favourites for a playoff place, following a run of six wins in their last seven.

The 30-year-old was not just any old trialist, though. He was Michalis Konstantinou, a striker who had starred in Greek football and was on his way to becoming ...

From there, he went on a nomadic journey across the United States, playing for NASL clubs Houston Hurricane and San Diego Sockers before moving indoors, literally, to Major Indoor Soccer League clubs Hartford Hellions, St. He made one appearance for the Senior South East Counties League side on 24 March 1973, but it was in the Junior section that Achilleos featured far more frequently. The trialist was replaced at the break, having failed to make much of an impact or, it turned out, earn a contract from manager Gianfranco Zola. After four seasons in northern Greece, he moved to Athens giants Panathinaikos in 2001 for an £8million fee. He played in 23 Junior League and Cup games and two in the Junior section of the London Youth Cup and by the end of the season he was a member of the teams that were successful in winning both the SECL Division Two Cup and the London Cup. The 30-year-old was not just any old trialist, though.

Match report as Michail Antonio nodded West Ham ahead before adding his second with a superb, curling effort in first-half injury-time in Cyprus; ...

"I was so close to the perfect hat-trick! I hope we're talking about semi-finals and finals this year, but first we've got to try and make the quarter-final." When it hit the post, I was devastated. That was another part of the disappointment, but overall, really pleased that we got the result. But once West Ham found their quality, it was only a matter of time before the goals came. In the first minute of three added on, a stunning finish gave West Ham their second. We got ourselves in a really good position." "Tonight I knew was going to be difficult," said West Ham boss David Moyes. They racked up 14 corners - West Ham had zero - but the Hammers' quality shone through at both ends of the pitch. There's something different about Europe, even in a small stadium like tonight, it's a great thrill to be involved at this level." He could have made it the perfect hat-trick shortly after the break too, but saw his left-footed shot clatter the post. I got a couple of kicks today and I think it just tightened up.

Sportsmail breaks down who West Ham could face in the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Europa Conference League. The Hammers face AEK Larnaca in the last-16 ...

Villarreal are another team still left in the competition. Despite their poor domestic form, the Hammers have enjoyed a successful spell in Europe so far. Lazio were drawn against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar for a chance to play in the last eight stages. West Ham are currently enduring a torrid season so far, yet they remain in the UEFA Europa Conference League... French side Nice are another team that West Ham could face in the next round of the competition. but who could they play in the quarter-finals if they get there?

Michail Antonio scored twice as West Ham United earned a 2-0 victory over AEK Larnaca in the last-16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Nevertheless, the second leg at the London Stadium next week should be a formality, while first it is back to the day job for West Ham and a crucial meeting with Aston Villa on Sunday. At one point a cat threatened to invade the pitch but, perhaps mindful that Kurt Zouma was back in the West Ham team, it changed its mind and ran off. But, after a day of sunshine and beer, the travelling support were in a far less mutinous mood on the Cyprus coast.

The visitors saw off Cypriot side AEK Larnaca 2-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

It was good to give it to him.” “I’m glad he has that in him because we needed it tonight. “Tonight I knew was going to be difficult,” added Moyes. “Then the next part is getting to the semi-finals. There’s been times when he’s held the ball up really well and not scored. “Not many managers and players get to back-to-back European quarter-finals.

Michail Antonio scored two first-half goals for David Moyes' side, who have now won all nine of their matches in the competition this term. It ...

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West Ham may hope Michael Carrick is tempted by the prospect of managing his boyhood club should the hierarchy take the decision to sack current manager ...

[The embattled 59-year-old](/sport/football/article-11822661/West-Ham-NOT-planning-rid-fire-David-Moyes-despite-4-0-loss-Brighton.html) has been at the club, albeit with an 18-month break where the east London club were managed by Manuel Pellegrini, since 2017, but he has struggled to keep a firm hold on the role in recent months. 'Carrick is certainly kicking backside and taking numbers at Middlesbrough. 'Would I replace David Moyes with Michael Carrick? West Ham 'make SHOCK swoop for Michael Carrick if they sack his former Man United boss David Moyes'... [the Hammers](/sport/teampages/west-ham-united.html) at the beginning of his career, is currently in his first permanent managerial role with Middlesbrough, and said to be looked upon favourably as a replacement for Moyes, as per [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/winters-weekend-wonders-classy-james-maddison-deserves-better-and-give-per-mertesacker-a-medal-g7cjrqqb9). West Ham may look to attract former player Michael Carrick should the club take the decision to break with manager

A video of a West Ham football fan has gone viral as he sniffs white powder off a bald man's head during a match.

West Ham supporters often relate themselves as “the Irons,” which is the club’s nickname in association with the Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company, whose workers formed Thames Ironworks F.C. More white powder is still visible on the man’s head after the act. A man, who is seen smoking in the video at the London Stadium, proceeds to dust powder on a bald man’s head.

West Ham United manager David Moyes is targeting another long run in Europe for West Ham after they put one foot in the quarter-finals of the Europa ...

It was good to give it to him." "Tonight I knew was going to be difficult," added Moyes. "Not many managers and players get to back-to-back European quarter-finals.

West Ham have banned a group of fans who appeared to be using drugs during a match at the London Stadium.A video posted on social media shows a man pu.

It’s not clear when the video was taken. “The club is disgusted by the contents of the video and acted swiftly to identify the offenders,” said a A video posted on social media shows a man putting a white powder on the bald head of a man in front of him, while another appears to sniff the white powder.

West Ham's fans here in Larnaca spent much of Wednesday evening revelling in the woe of one Antonio, gleeful cheers erupting from every bar along the ...

After the restart, Antonio raced clear onto Benrahma’s pass and set at goal with the kind of decisiveness so often lacking in his game. Said Benrahma went on one of his too-good-for-you runs but had no angle to work with when it came to a shot. In light of that result, and seven changes to the side, an incoherent start ought to have been no surprise.

The talking points from the AEK Arena after West Ham United's 2-0 victory over AEK Larnaca in the first leg of their Europa Conference League round of 16 ...

For much of Aguerd’s career in a West Ham shirt to date, either he or Zouma has been injured, only starting once previously together in January’s win over Everton. Sure, 2-0 may not be the flattering scoreline West Ham will have hoped for, but what it was a win, a clean sheet and strong advantage going into the second leg. The fourth and fifth of West Ham’s five substitutes saw ex-Olympique Lyonnais duo Lucas Paqueta and Maxwel Cornet come on and the duo combined for a nearly superb counter attack. West Ham then found themselves 2-0 up before the break in stunning fashion, considering they had struggled to remotely test their hosts for two thirds of the first half. His shot from the edge of the penalty just after the half-hour mark went wide and did not trouble Larnaca’s Kenan Piric. While still naming a strong side, Moyes made seven changes from the starting side that lost at Brighton five days earlier and of those included midfielder Manuel Lanzini, keeping one his record as one of only two players to have started all nine matches in the competition this season. Although Cornet played for just seven minutes, what West Ham got from him was a lot of signs to like and he almost added his fourth assist of the season, with a moment of magic in the second half. However, there was a surprise in the starting line-up when Moyes opted to hand Zouma his first European start of the season and his first game back in the starting side after missing five weeks of action with a thigh issue sustained on his first game back from knee surgery, his only previous start with Aguerd. The 24-year-old has seen five of his 11 West Ham starts this season come in the Europa Conference League this term, with four starts in the group stage and a fifth against Larnaca. Had it not been for landing on the wrong part of the inside of the far post, West Ham would almost certainly have a place in the quarter-finals and Antonio would have a first career perfect hat-trick. For the first time since West Ham signed Nayef Aguerd from Stade Rennais for £30million last summer, West Ham manager Moyes started Aguerd and Zouma together at the heart of the defence in a back four. Given a bit of time and space on the edge of the penalty area, Antonio’s second goal was one even Moyes was surprised about in his post-match press conference, but a goal he knew West Ham needed and perhaps Antonio needed after a hit and miss season so far.

It was not supposed to be like this. Successive top-seven finishes looked to have established the Irons as genuine Champions League challengers; European ...

[Join the debate in the comments section](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/news/west-ham-relegation-moyes-future-26417520#comments-wrapper). [HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/news/west-ham-relegation-moyes-future-26417520#comments-wrapper) Do West Ham need to sack Moyes? But if West Ham are to survive, is it time for Moyes to go? [West Ham](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/) could be lining up not in the Champions League next season, but the Championship. However, in trying to add the depth to ensure the club could maintain their league form alongside a Europa Conference League challenge, Successive top-seven finishes looked to have established the Irons as genuine Champions League challengers; European football at the very least.

Michail Antonio produced the magic moments as West Ham downed AEK Larnaca in the Europa Conference League.

Tomas Soucek (Rice 60’) 6 Jarrod Bowen (Benrahma 60’) 6 Struggling with injury when replaced. [Cyprus](/topic/cyprus) was decided by two fine first-half strikes from the Hammers forward. Moyes will hope the partnership finally becomes a fixture of his defence. Declan Rice 6

West Ham United have confirmed that they have suspended multiple season tickets after a video went viral involving a group of Hammers supporters at a recent ...

Then, another supporter snorts the powder off the bald man’s head, with multiple supporters shouting “Irons” after he does so. "In line with our zero-tolerance approach, details of the offenders were immediately passed on to the police, and all individuals had their season tickets suspended and are therefore unable to enter London Stadium and travel with the club for away fixtures. [West Ham ](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/)have condemned the video, stressing that it goes against their zero-tolerance policy and that details of the offenders have been passed on to the police, as well as multiple season tickets being suspended pending a further investigation made by the club.

Michail Antonio's two superb goals at AEK Larnaca have, if all goes to plan, set West Ham United on course for the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) ...

The Irons added to their pair of Group B victories over FCSB, Silkeborg and Anderlecht with another success at AEK Larnaca. He was level with Carlton Cole on 68 prior to Thursday’s tie. Antonio was unfortunate not to become just the second West Ham player to net a European hat-trick – and a perfect one to boot – when his left-foot shot cannoned back off the inside of the post moments after the interval.

The footage, which was uploaded to social media this week, shows one fan putting the powder on a bald man's head and another appearing to snort the contents ...

West Ham have banned a group of fans involved in a viral video, which showed one supporter appearing to snort suspicious-looking white powder off a man's head at the London Stadium The footage, which was uploaded to social media this week, shows one supporter putting the powder on a bald man's head and another appearing to snort the contents in front of a group of thoroughly entertained Irons fans. [West Ham](/sport/teampages/west-ham-united.html) have banned a group of fans involved in a viral video appearing to snort suspicious-looking white powder at the London Stadium.

A full look at West Ham United's current list of injuries after Thursday night's win over AEK Larnaca and ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against ...

“He had a plate inserted in his eye I believe. Moyes said on the injury that Downes could have to have a couple of stitches in his ankle following the issue picked up in the game. “He opened his ankle up a bit, he’s probably going to get a couple of stitches on his ankle, the bit when he went down,” Moyes told football.london . “He’s just come off with a calf there,” said Moyes after the win over Larnaca. [Hammers ](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/)play host to Villa at the London Stadium on Sunday and go into the game off the back of a 2-0 win over AEK Larnaca on Thursday night in the first leg of their Europa Conference League round of 16 tie at the AEK Arena. Coufal had been nursing the issue going into the win over the Tricky Trees, but the severity of it forced him off at half-time and has since seen him miss trips to Manchester United, Brighton and Hove Albion and AEK Larnaca.

It is now nine wins out of nine across qualifying and the Europa Conference League proper this season for the Hammers, 50 per cent more than they have managed ...

Having heard travelling West Ham fans turn at the Amex, Moyes must have been grateful for the chance to establish some distance from that humiliation with a midweek Mediterranean escape. A dizzying spell of four goals in 15 minutes to blow Forest out of the water was followed by a missed opportunity in the FA Cup at Old Trafford, and then that 4-0 mauling at Brighton. The Everton and Chelsea results were part of a four-game unbeaten run that seemed to be building small momentum before being halted by a lifeless derby showing at Tottenham, against a Spurs side there for the taking.

West Ham United goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has a chance to stake a claim for both the Hammers and the French national team in the coming weeks after Lukasz ...

We have to keep that momentum and that positive energy.” “Looking forward to that game and just be ready for it. “Tomorrow, fly back to London, it will be a long flight. “It was good tonight to not concede and to keep that clean sheet is obviously good for us, the defenders and as well, for the team. “For me obviously personally, it’s quite a good timing to have more minutes and to try to get to the national team.” West Ham United goalkeeper Alphonse Areola admits it is personally a good time for him to stake a claim for club and country after spending much of the past two seasons on the bench for the

In an interview published on Friday morning, Davide Frattesi told Gazzetta dello Sport that there is a 'difference in pace' between the football in Serie A.

Here maybe you take two or three minutes between one drill and another and it shows on the pitch. More than anything, you need to have the right state of mind.” Frattesi also revealed to la Gazzetta that Scamacca has been reporting back about the difference in intensity in training between Serie A and Premier League clubs.

Areola has been West Ham's cup keeper for the last 18 months, but an injury to first-choice Lukasz Fabianski means he has been thrust into the relegation ...

We want to play, we are competitors, but everyone wants to play in the Premier League and on the big stage. "Unfortunately for Lukasz, he had a bad injury and it didn't look good but I had to be ready. The most important thing for me is the team right now.

West Ham United midfielder Flynn Downes will be absent for the Hammers' Europa Conference League round of 16 second leg tie against Cypriot side AEK Larnaca ...

We hope he continues to develop and we’re happy for him.” Ogbonna has been carded twice since the start of the group stages and will serve a one-match suspension if booked next week against Larnaca in the second leg. The other player close to a ban in the Europa Conference League is centre-back Angelo Ogbonna, who was an unused substitute in the first leg. Speaking on it, Moyes admits it is a blow and said he decided to play him for the duration because he does not have him available next week. Downes will however miss next week’s second leg regardless of if he is injured or not after being booked in the second half, his third booking in this season’s Europa Conference League. [Hammers ](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/)midfielder started and played the duration of Thursday night’s 2-0 first leg victory in the round of 16 clash at the AEK Arena, despite describing himself as having a “chunky” ankle at full-time following a second half injury.

West Ham United have banned a group of fans over their actions in a viral video taken during a game at London Stadium.

"In line with our zero-tolerance approach, details of the offenders were immediately passed on to the police, and all individuals had their season tickets suspended and are therefore unable to enter London Stadium and travel with the club for away fixtures. “There is no place for this kind of behaviour." It added that there is no place for the kind of behaviour and the details of the offenders were “immediately” passed on to the police. "The club is disgusted by the contents of the video and acted swiftly to identify the offenders. The full statement from West Ham reads: "There is no place for this kind of behaviour. [West Ham](https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/23375630.video-shows-west-ham-fan-sniffing-white-powder-off-mans-head/) told the BBC that it is “disgusted” by the contents of the video.