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I am delighted for be back where I started. Sorry for the absence, a lot went on since my last Blog. The notable one for you is to tell you about a Facebook group I started a few years back. WOW! 4 years ago already.
Irish Hammers is a Facebook group that acts as a hub for the Many Irish West Hams in Ireland & Abroad, we share their individual groups be it county or province with the other groups, from Cork to Belfast & Connemara to Wexford and all those in between like Dublin, Clonmel & Athlone. We arrange meets for games that we cannot travel too, we share photos of matchday experiences, we let each other know of merch & socials too. While all the time enjoying the Craic. The current membership is close to 800 people from all over the place, we all have a bit of Irish in us, if only a pint of Guinness.
www.facebook.com/groups/289627405930862/
We are also an Official Supports Group with the club.
Short, but Sweet.......
We are back Baby!
⚽ West Ham United 3-1 Newcastle United: Match Report
West Ham United secured a vital 3-1 victory over Newcastle United on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the London Stadium in a Premier League clash.1 The win marked the first under new Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo and ended a long, winless run at home for the Hammers.2
West Ham United secured a vital 3-1 victory over Newcastle United on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the London Stadium in a Premier League clash.
Key Moments
Early Newcastle Lead: Despite Jarrod Bowen hitting the post just moments earlier, Newcastle took an early lead in the 4th minute through a well-taken goal by Jacob Murphy.3
Controversy: West Ham's frustration grew when a penalty awarded to them after Malick Thiaw's challenge on Jarrod Bowen was overturned by VAR after the referee consulted the pitchside monitor.4
West Ham Equaliser: The Hammers' persistence paid off in the 35th minute when Lucas Paquetá scored a superb equaliser from outside the box.5
Hammers Take the Lead: West Ham went into the break with an advantage after an own goal in the 45th minute when Newcastle defender Sven Botman inadvertently turned an Aaron Wan-Bissaka cross into his own net.
Late Sealer: Tomáš Souček wrapped up the three points in the 90th minute (+7), bundling home a rebound after a Jarrod Bowen effort, confirming the 3-1 scoreline.6 A Freddie Potts goal in the second half was disallowed for offside in the build-up.
Early Newcastle Lead: Despite Jarrod Bowen hitting the post just moments earlier, Newcastle took an early lead in the 4th minute through a well-taken goal by Jacob Murphy.
3 Controversy: West Ham's frustration grew when a penalty awarded to them after Malick Thiaw's challenge on Jarrod Bowen was overturned by VAR after the referee consulted the pitchside monitor.
4 West Ham Equaliser: The Hammers' persistence paid off in the 35th minute when Lucas Paquetá scored a superb equaliser from outside the box.
5 Hammers Take the Lead: West Ham went into the break with an advantage after an own goal in the 45th minute when Newcastle defender Sven Botman inadvertently turned an Aaron Wan-Bissaka cross into his own net.
Late Sealer: Tomáš Souček wrapped up the three points in the 90th minute (+7), bundling home a rebound after a Jarrod Bowen effort, confirming the 3-1 scoreline.
6 A Freddie Potts goal in the second half was disallowed for offside in the build-up.
Analysis and Reaction
The match was a tale of two teams in contrasting form, but West Ham's desire shone through. They displayed resilience and teamwork to come back from an early deficit and overcome several setbacks, including the disallowed penalty and goal.7 Lucas Paquetá was highlighted as the Man of the Match, delivering a strong performance marked by his brilliant goal and immense work rate in midfield.8
In contrast, the performance was a "horror show" for Newcastle United, as described by manager Eddie Howe. Despite dominating possession (62% to West Ham's 38%), the Magpies lacked energy, creativity, and were toothless in attack for much of the game, registering an xG of only 0.54.9 The defeat ended a brief run of good form for Newcastle and extended their winless streak on the road in the Premier League.
West Ham United celebrated a much-needed victory, their first Premier League home win in 248 days, offering a glimmer of hope under their new management.10 Newcastle United will look to regroup after what was described as comfortably their worst performance of the season.
The match was a tale of two teams in contrasting form, but West Ham's desire shone through. They displayed resilience and teamwork to come back from an early deficit and overcome several setbacks, including the disallowed penalty and goal.
In contrast, the performance was a "horror show" for Newcastle United, as described by manager Eddie Howe. Despite dominating possession (62% to West Ham's 38%), the Magpies lacked energy, creativity, and were toothless in attack for much of the game, registering an xG of only 0.54.
West Ham United celebrated a much-needed victory, their first Premier League home win in 248 days, offering a glimmer of hope under their new management.
Match Data Summary
Team Goals Goal Scorers West Ham 3 L. Paquetá (35'), S. Botman (OG, 45'), T. Souček (90'+7) Newcastle 1 J. Murphy (4')
Statistic West Ham Newcastle Ball Possession 38% 62% Total Shots 14 14 Shots on Target 8 4 Corner Kicks 7 6
I'm forever blowing bubbles, Pretty bubbles in the air, They fly so high, Nearly reach the sky, Then like my dreams, They fade and die.Fortune's always hiding, I've looked everywhere, I'm forever blowing bubbles, Pretty bubbles in the air....... UNITED!!!!!!!!!!!UNITED!!!!!!!!!!!UNITED!!!!!!!!!!!
| Team | Goals | Goal Scorers |
| West Ham | 3 | L. Paquetá (35'), S. Botman (OG, 45'), T. Souček (90'+7) |
| Newcastle | 1 | J. Murphy (4') |
| Statistic | West Ham | Newcastle |
| Ball Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Total Shots | 14 | 14 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 6 |
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