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The West Ham Syndrome

Andrew
West Ham United
Premier League
FA Cup
Black History Month
Football Finance
Parachute Payments
Mark Noble
Halloween
Gianfranco Zola
Emotional Experience
Transfer Market
Wage Bill
Chris Weatherspoon
Bobby Moore
London Stadium
Football
Tyrone Mears
Simone Zaza
Arthur Masawaku
Kieran Dyer

Welcome to The West Ham Syndrome, a podcast about West Ham, but with a bit of a twist. Look, we know there are already loads of brilliant Hammers pods out there, but this one’s going to be a little different. We’re not just here to ride the highs and lows of every matchday. Don’t worry, we’ll still talk about the games, because that’s what we all live for, but our focus is more on everything else ... more

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In this episode of The West Ham Syndrome Podcast, we’re doing something slightly different.

Instead of focusing on matchdays, players, or club politics, we’re heading back to the 1990s to revisit a memorable crossover between West Ham United and the... more

West Ham United are ranked 20th in Deloitte’s Football Money League, placing them among Europe’s highest-revenue clubs. And yet, as this season has shown, they remain firmly entangled in a relegation battle. How can a club with elite-level revenues s... more

In this episode, we’re joined by Peter O’Prey – lifelong Hammer, retired teacher, and the founder and Chairman of the Belfast Hammers.

Growing up in Belfast during the height of the Troubles, Peter reflects on what life was like in a deeply divided ... more

In this episode of The West Ham Syndrome, we look back at the 2000/01 season, a campaign that didn’t end in disaster or success, but still feels important when viewed in hindsight.

Under Harry Redknapp, West Ham came into the season following a top-... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Weatherspoon
Football Finance Writer at The Athletic
Episode: Episode 17: West Ham and the Financial Impact of Relegation (Interview with Chris Weatherspoon)
Peter O'Prey
Founder and chairman of the Belfast Hammers Supporters Group and author
Belfast Hammers Supporters Group
Episode: Episode 16: "The only religion is West Ham". The Belfast Hammers with Peter O'Prey
Rob Banks
Lifelong West Ham supporter, author, and creator of a West Ham history YouTube channel.
Episode: Episode 14: An Irrational Hatred of Luton - Author Rob Banks on Seasons, Rivalries and Supporting the Hammers
Martin Godleman
Stadium announcer for West Ham and author
West Ham United
Episode: Episode 12: Martin Godleman (Matchday Annoucer and Author) on Giving West Ham Its Voice (Part 1)
Mick Clifford
Lifelong hammer collector, storyteller, and author of 'Playing for the Shirt: 100 West Ham United Match-Worn Shirts'
Episode: Episode 11: Inside West Ham’s Greatest Match-Worn Collection with Mick Clifford
Levi Tippett
Research assistant in the Communications, Media and Culture Department
University of Stirling
Episode: Episode 10: Identity, Heritage & the Case for a West Ham Museum (with Levi Tippett)
Callum McNaughton
Former professional footballer and co-author of 'Inside the Academy', now a coach.
Juventus Academy Boston
Episode: Episode 9: Inside West Ham's Academy with Graduate Callum McNaughton
Paul Brand
Author, writer, and West Ham fan
Pitch Publishing
Episode: Episode 8: Inside the Hopes, Highs and Heartbreaks of West Ham's Academy with Paul Brand
John Ratomski
Founder of Irons Supporting Foodbanks
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Episode: Episode 7: Interview with Irons Supporting Foodbanks

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Max Portman
Co-host and creative mind behind various engaging discussions about West Ham United, including its culture and fan narratives.
Andrew
Co-host known for his insightful commentary and passionate relations to West Ham's rich history and cultural connections.

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Episode 17: West Ham and the Financial Impact of Relegation (Interview with Chris Weatherspoon)
Q: What key indicators would you look at to assess a club's overall financial health?
You should look at cash flow, wages as a proportion of revenues, and working capital to assess financial health.
Episode 17: West Ham and the Financial Impact of Relegation (Interview with Chris Weatherspoon)
Q: How exposed do you feel West Ham is if they were to get relegated with their current financial obligations?
If they were to get relegated, it would depend on their ability to sell players to alleviate financial pressures due to liabilities.
Episode 17: West Ham and the Financial Impact of Relegation (Interview with Chris Weatherspoon)
Q: Do you think that relegation is becoming a more severe consequence over time?
The severity of relegation is harder to determine due to the existence of parachute payments, but the drop in revenues is significant.
Episode 18: Renford Rejects - the West Ham episode
Q: Had you ever watched Renford Rejects?
No, I hadn't.
Episode 16: "The only religion is West Ham". The Belfast Hammers with Peter O'Prey
Q: How is the group growing and changing while keeping the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement?
Peter reflects that the group has seen an increase in numbers and diversity, aided by significant events like the European Conference Final, and emphasizes that solidarity against sectarian divides has been pivotal to their identity.

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