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The West Ham Syndrome

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

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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This week, Andrew and Max are joined by journalist and author Christopher Lepkowski to discuss his book The Slum Sport, which tells the story of the 1985-86 football season - the year that came closer to producing a West Ham title than anything befor... more

Well. Here we are.

In what is easily their least enjoyable recording session to date, Andrew and Max sit down to make sense of the unthinkable - West Ham United's relegation to the Championship after a season that was, in truth, a long time coming. more

In 2015, with West Ham's move from the Boleyn Ground to the London Stadium announced, photographer and creative director Joseph Fordham set himself a task: to collect 112 portraits and personal accounts from fans, players and club figures - one for e... more

We're back! Season 2 of The West Ham Syndrome is here and we're kicking things off with a special episode marking the 20th anniversary of the 2006 FA Cup Final.

On 13 May 2006, West Ham United faced Liverpool at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in ... more

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

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Andrew Jenkin
Co-host of The West Ham Syndrome Podcast
Max Portman
Co-host of The West Ham Syndrome Podcast

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West Ham and the Financial Impact of Relegation (Interview with Chris Weatherspoon) | Season 1: Episode 17
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.
West Ham and the Financial Impact of Relegation (Interview with Chris Weatherspoon) | Season 1: Episode 17
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.
West Ham and the Financial Impact of Relegation (Interview with Chris Weatherspoon) | Season 1: Episode 17
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.
Renford Rejects - the West Ham Episode | Season 1: Episode 18
Q: Had you ever watched Renford Rejects?
No, I hadn't.
"The only religion is West Ham". The Belfast Hammers with Peter O'Prey | Season 1: Episode 16
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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A show centered on West Ham United that treats the club as more than just match coverage, leaning into the off-pitch stories, history, culture, and community surrounding the team. Episodes explore everything from fan culture and heritage to behind-the-scenes moments, with guests ranging from historians and authors to stadium announcers, memorabilia collectors, academy insiders, and fans who have built charitable initiatives around the club. The tone blends nostalgia with thoughtful analysis, often pairing personal anecdotes with broader debates about football's impact on identity, community, and memory. The series frequently revisits era-defining moments, celebrated milestones, and hidden narratives that shape what it means to support West ... more

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