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West Ham's away-ticket distribution has drawn questions after supporters challenged how many seats from the reported 1,774-ticket Millwall allocation reached normal sales. Ticket-office sources say distribution followed arrangements agreed with the Fan Advisory Board, and the club rejects deliberate withholding. A public breakdown has been suggested, but none is announced here.
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West Ham say Divine Mukasa's 25-yard opener against Wolves is up for the EFL Championship Goal of the Month award. Voting closes on 12 October, with the winner due on 16 October. The club's article conflicts with its supplied summary on the award year.
West Ham says 85% of verified eligible respondents to its preliminary consultation favour changing the club crest, according to its announcement quoted by Claret&Hugh. A design agency will develop possible options before a later supporter vote.
Tomáš Souček has returned to match action after his ankle ligament injury, playing 65 minutes and scoring a penalty in West Ham’s 2-0 private training win over Wycombe. His competitive return is still to be confirmed.
Claret&Hugh reports that Flamengo still owes West Ham a significant part of the reported £36 million fee for Lucas Paquetá. The club's president is said to have raised concerns about future payments amid a revenue shortfall. The report does not establish that an instalment has been missed.
West Ham interim chief executive Karim Virani has begun discussions over naming rights for the London Stadium after calls for Sadiq Khan to help bring potential partners together. No sponsor or agreement has been reported.
Sir Geoff Hurst has received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall in recognition of his sporting achievements, with Mark Noble representing West Ham at the ceremony.
Edvin Austbø says West Ham and their promotion target were the right fit, though the young winger already sees the club as a step towards an even bigger stage.
West Ham have condemned a chant about Manor Solomon as offensive and divisive after the club said it contained an anti-Palestine message and was heard among some away supporters at Burnley. Supporters have been urged not to repeat it.
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