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The 2013–14 season was
West Ham United West Ham United Football Club is a professional Association football, football club based in Stratford, London, Stratford, East London, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football league system, English f ...
s second campaign in the
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since being promoted in the 2011–12 season. It was West Ham's 18th Premier League campaign overall. As well as competing in the Premier League, West Ham took part in the
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and the League Cup, entering at the third and second rounds respectively. They were eliminated in the third round of the FA Cup following a 5–0 away defeat by
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. They reached the semi-finals of the League Cup before losing 9–0 on aggregate to
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. West Ham finished in 13th place in the league.
Sam Allardyce Samuel Allardyce (born 19 October 1954) is an English football manager and former professional player. Allardyce made 578 league and cup appearances in a 21-year career spent mostly in the Football League, as well as brief spells in the North ...
took charge of his third full season as West Ham manager.
Kevin Nolan Kevin Anthony Jance Nolan (born 24 June 1982) is an English former professional footballer and coach, who manages Northampton Town. He has represented England at under-21 level. After growing up in Toxteth, Liverpool, Nolan signed for Bolton ...
captained West Ham for the third season running.


Season summary

* 21 May 2013: West Ham announced the signing of
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captain, left back
Răzvan Raț Răzvan Dincă Raț (; born 26 May 1981) is a Romanian former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He made a name for himself in Romania at Rapid București, with whom he won two national titles, one national cup and one supercup ...
, making him the first signing in this transfer window. * 21 May 2013: West Ham and
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agree on a £15 million deal to bring
Andy Carroll Andrew Thomas Carroll (born 6 January 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Championnat National 2 club Bordeaux. He has played in the Premier League and English Football League for Newcastle United, Preston No ...
to Upton Park, with the striker yet to agree personal terms. * 22 May 2013: The Club announced that experienced striker
Carlton Cole Carlton Michael George Cole (born 12 October 1983) is an English football coach and former professional Association football, footballer who played as a Striker (association football), striker. He scored 52 goals in 288 Premier League appearanc ...
would not be offered a new contract. He was released together with young professionals Eoin Wearen, Jake Larkins, Jack Powell and Declan Hunt. Scholars Cheye Alexander, Nigel Seidu and Josh Siafa were also released. * 5 June 2013: West Ham announced the signing of
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goalkeeper Adrián. * 18 June 2013: West Ham target Andy Carroll passes a medical ahead of a move to the club. Co-Chairman David Gold tweeted that Carroll had passed the medical "with flying colours". Carroll signed the following day on a six-year contract for a fee of £15 million. * 19 June 2013: West Ham announced the permanent signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool, for an undisclosed, club record fee. * 20 June 2013: The club announced the signing of
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youngster Danny Whitehead. * 1 July 2013: Winger Robert Hall left the club to become a player at
Bolton Wanderers Bolton Wanderers Football Club ( ) is a professional association football, football club based in Horwich, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in EFL League One, League One, the third level of the Englis ...
. * 13 August 2013: West Ham announced the signing of Liverpool winger
Stewart Downing Stewart Downing (born 22 July 1984) is an English former professional footballer. He played most of his career as a winger or left-back He is currently the assistant coach for Leeds United's U21 squad. Downing started his career at Middlesbro ...
. * 17 August 2013: West Ham open their season with a 2–0 home win against newly promoted
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. On target were
Joe Cole Joseph John Cole (born 8 November 1981) is an English football coach and former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or winger. He was long touted as a child prodigy and as the hottest prospect in English football, wi ...
and captain
Kevin Nolan Kevin Anthony Jance Nolan (born 24 June 1982) is an English former professional footballer and coach, who manages Northampton Town. He has represented England at under-21 level. After growing up in Toxteth, Liverpool, Nolan signed for Bolton ...
. New signing Stewart Downing makes his debut, coming on as a substitute in the second half. * 24 August 2013: Stewart Downing starts for the first time as West Ham share the spoils with Newcastle in a 0–0 draw at
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. * 27 August 2013:
Ravel Morrison Ravel Ryan Morrison (born 2 February 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for UAE Second Division League club Precision. Morrison rose through the youth ranks at Manchester United where he was considered as one of their ...
scores his first competitive goal for the club as West Ham beat League Two opposition
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in the League Cup second round. * 27 August 2013: French midfielder
Alou Diarra Alou Diarra (born 15 July 1981) is a French former professional association football, footballer. He was a List of France international footballers, France international from 2004 until 2012. As of the 2022–23 season, he is the manager of ES T ...
suffers a serious knee ligament injury and is likely to miss the rest of the season. * 31 August 2013: West Ham lose their first game of the season at home to
Stoke City Stoke City Football Club is a professional association football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The team competes in the , the second level of the English football league system. Founded as Stoke Ramblers in 1863, the cl ...
, 1–0.
Elliot Lee Elliot Robert Lee (born 16 December 1994) is an English professional Association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Wrexham A.F.C., Wrexham. Lee started his career at West Ham United F.C., West Ham United, where he was Lo ...
makes his Premier League debut for the club. * 5 September 2013: West Ham win the
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in
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.
Mark Noble Mark James Noble (born 8 May 1987) is an English former professional Association football, footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the sporting director of Premier League club West Ham United F.C., West Ham United. A fan of the c ...
scores the only goal, a penalty, against
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. * 9 September 2013: West Ham announce that striker Andy Carroll has suffered a new injury during his return to full training, and will be out of action for longer than was expected. * 10 September: The Hammers confirm the signing of Croatian forward
Mladen Petrić Mladen Petrić (; born 1 January 1981) is a retired professional Association football, footballer who played as a Forward (association football), forward. During his career, he played for Grasshopper Club Zürich, Grasshopper, FC Basel, Basel, B ...
on a free transfer. * 15 September: A 0–0 draw to
Southampton Southampton is a port City status in the United Kingdom, city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England. It is located approximately southwest of London, west of Portsmouth, and southeast of Salisbury. Southampton had a population of 253, ...
sees West Ham remain unbeaten away from home so far this season. Ravel Morrison makes his first Premier League start for the club. * 19 September 2013:
Leyton Orient Leyton Orient Football Club, commonly referred to as Orient, is a professional association football club based in Leyton, Waltham Forest, London, England. The team compete in EFL League One, the third level of the English football league system. ...
fail in their bid to win a judicial review into the decision to grant West Ham the tenancy of the
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. * 21 September 2013:
Mark Noble Mark James Noble (born 8 May 1987) is an English former professional Association football, footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the sporting director of Premier League club West Ham United F.C., West Ham United. A fan of the c ...
, having scored a penalty for West Ham to put them 2–1 ahead against Everton, becomes their first player to be dismissed this season after a second booking. Everton won 3–2 with late goals from
Leighton Baines Leighton John Baines (born 11 December 1984) is an English football coach and former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He is currently the assistant manager of Premier League club Everton. Baines started his career with Wigan ...
and
Romelu Lukaku Romelu Lukaku Bolingoli (; born 13 May 1993) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a Striker (association football), striker for club SSC Napoli, Napoli and the Belgium national football team, Belgium national team. Lukaku began h ...
. Ravel Morrison scored his first Premier League goal for the club in the same game. The defeat leaves the Hammers without a win since the opening day of the season. * 24 September 2013: West Ham defeat
Cardiff City Cardiff City Football Club () is a professional association football club based in Cardiff, Wales. It currently competes in , the third tier of the English football league system in the 2025–26 season following relegation. Founded in 1899 a ...
3–2 in the League Cup fourth round. After going ahead 2–0 from goals from Ravel Morrison and Matt Jarvis, Cardiff fought back to level at 2–2. A
Ricardo Vaz Tê Ricardo Jorge Vaz Tê (born 1 October 1986) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a forward. During his career, Vaz Tê played for English clubs Bolton Wanderers, Hull City, Barnsley and West Ham United, Greek club Panion ...
header late into the game proved to be decisive and sent West Ham into the next round, where they will face
Burnley Burnley () is a town and the administrative centre of the wider Borough of Burnley in Lancashire, England, with a 2021 population of 78,266. It is north of Manchester and east of Preston, at the confluence of the River Calder and River B ...
. * 28 September 2013: A 1–0 loss to newly promoted
Hull City Hull City Association Football Club is a professional association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. They compete in the , the second level of the English football league system. They play their home ...
saw West Ham's run without a win stretch to five games. This was the club's first away defeat of the season and left them just one point above the relegation zone. * 6 October 2013: West Ham win their first away game of the season with a 0–3 victory against
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. This was their first win at
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since 1999. * 14 October 2013: The club announce the re-signing of previously released striker
Carlton Cole Carlton Michael George Cole (born 12 October 1983) is an English football coach and former professional Association football, footballer who played as a Striker (association football), striker. He scored 52 goals in 288 Premier League appearanc ...
. The 30-year-old signed a three-month contract with a view to extend it in the future. * 19 October 2013: West Ham suffer a third-straight home defeat at the hands of
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. An acrobatic Ricardo Vaz Tê effort halved the deficit to 2–1, but
David Silva David Josué Jiménez Silva (born 8 January 1986) is a Spanish former professional Association football, footballer who played mainly as a Midfielder#Central midfielder, central or an Midfielder#Attacking midfielder, attacking midfielder and o ...
finished late on to secure the three points for City. * 27 October 2013: A 0–0 draw away to
Swansea City Swansea City Association Football Club ( ; ) is a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. It competes in the EFL Championship, the second tier of the English football league system. Swansea have played their home matches at ...
saw West Ham pick up their sixth away point of the season. Carlton Cole came on as a second-half substitute in his first appearance since re-joining the club. * 29 October 2013: The Hammers advanced to the fifth round of the League Cup for the first time in three years by beating Championship leaders
Burnley Burnley () is a town and the administrative centre of the wider Borough of Burnley in Lancashire, England, with a 2021 population of 78,266. It is north of Manchester and east of Preston, at the confluence of the River Calder and River B ...
2–0 at
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. * 2 November 2013: West Ham gain a point from a 0–0 draw against
Aston Villa Aston Villa Football Club (commonly referred to as simply Villa) is a professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, England. The club, founded in 1874, compete in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. The team have p ...
. The result saw them pick up their first point at home since the opening day's win against Cardiff City. * 9 November 2013: A 3–1 defeat away to
Norwich City Norwich City Football Club is a professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk, England. The club competes in the Championship, the second tier of English football. The club was founded in 1902. Since 1935, Norwich have played their h ...
left the club one point above the relegation zone.
Ravel Morrison Ravel Ryan Morrison (born 2 February 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for UAE Second Division League club Precision. Morrison rose through the youth ranks at Manchester United where he was considered as one of their ...
scored the only goal for West Ham. * 23 November 2013: West Ham are defeated at home by London rivals Chelsea, 0–3. Former player
Frank Lampard Frank James Lampard (born 20 June 1978) is an English professional football manager and former player who is the manager of English club Coventry City. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, one of Chelsea's greates ...
scores two with
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adding the third. * 30 November 2013: Carlton Cole scores his first goal since his return to the club in a 3–0 home win against
Fulham Fulham () is an area of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London, England, southwest of Charing Cross. It lies in a loop on the north bank of the River Thames, bordering Hammersmith, Kensington and Chelsea, London, Chelsea ...
. * 3 December 2013: A midweek trip to
Selhurst Park Selhurst Park is a football stadium in Selhurst, in the London Borough of Croydon, England, which is the home ground of Premier League club Crystal Palace. The stadium was designed by Archibald Leitch and opened in 1924. It has hosted interna ...
sees the Hammers lose 1–0.
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player and former West Ham striker
Marouane Chamakh Marouane Chamakh (; ; born 10 January 1984) is a former professional association football, footballer who played as a Forward (association football), forward. He is described as a prototypical Forward (association football)#Target forward, targ ...
gets the only goal. * 7 December 2013: West Ham are defeated 4–1 by
Liverpool Liverpool is a port City status in the United Kingdom, city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the River Mersey, Mersey Estuary, near the Irish Sea, north-west of London. With a population ...
at
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. Three own goals are scored, including two by Joey O'Brien and
Guy Demel Guy Roland Demel (born 13 June 1981) is an Ivorian former professional footballer who played as a defender. He has been assistant coach of the Ivory Coast national football team since January 2024. He could play in several positions including ...
;
Martin Škrtel Martin Škrtel (born 15 December 1984) is a Slovak former professional Association football, footballer who played as a centre-back. Škrtel previously played for FK AS Trenčín and FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, Zenit Saint Petersburg, before join ...
was at fault for the other.
Kevin Nolan Kevin Anthony Jance Nolan (born 24 June 1982) is an English former professional footballer and coach, who manages Northampton Town. He has represented England at under-21 level. After growing up in Toxteth, Liverpool, Nolan signed for Bolton ...
saw straight red and picked up a three-match ban. * 14 December 2013: A bottom of the table clash between
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and West Ham ends 0–0 at Upton Park. * 18 December 2013: West Ham defeat Tottenham for the second time at White Hart Lane this season, this time in the League Cup quarter-finals. Late goals from
Matt Jarvis Matthew Thomas Jarvis (born 22 May 1986) is an English former professional Association football, footballer who played as a Midfielder#Winger, winger. Jarvis began his professional career with Gillingham F.C., Gillingham, making his English F ...
and
Modibo Maïga Modibo Maïga (born 3 September 1987) is a Malian professional association football, footballer who plays as a Striker (association football), striker. A full international for Mali since 2007, he was part of their squads at the four Africa Cup ...
secured a 1–2 win and sent the Hammers into the semi-finals to set up a two-legged tie against Manchester City. * 21 December 2013: Carlton Cole scores his 50th league goal for West Ham in a 3–1 defeat by Manchester Utd at
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. * 26 December 2013: West Ham lose to
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1–3 placing them in 19th place and in the relegation zone. * 28 December 2013: West Ham draw 3–3 with
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at Upton Park. Also in the news was the release of
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n forward
Mladen Petrić Mladen Petrić (; born 1 January 1981) is a retired professional Association football, footballer who played as a Forward (association football), forward. During his career, he played for Grasshopper Club Zürich, Grasshopper, FC Basel, Basel, B ...
by the club. He had been at the club three months. * 1 January 2014: Fulham defeat West Ham 2–1 at
Craven Cottage Craven Cottage is a football stadium in Fulham, West London, England, which has been the home of Fulham F.C. since 1896.According to the club'official website The ground's capacity is 29,589; the record attendance is 49,335, for a game agains ...
in a match that sees Kevin Nolan sent off for the second time in a month, banning him for four matches. * 5 January 2014: West Ham are knocked out from the FA Cup after losing 5–0 to
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest Football Club is a professional association football club based in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football league system, English football. Founde ...
. * 8 January 2014: West Ham suffer a second heavy defeat in a row in losing 6–0 to Manchester City in the semi-final of the Capital One Cup. This was their heaviest defeat of the season and
Sam Allardyce Samuel Allardyce (born 19 October 1954) is an English football manager and former professional player. Allardyce made 578 league and cup appearances in a 21-year career spent mostly in the Football League, as well as brief spells in the North ...
's heaviest defeat as West Ham manager. * 11 January 2014: West Ham win their first game of 2014 with a 0–2 away victory to Cardiff City. Carlton Cole got the first with Mark Noble adding a second deep into injury time.
Andy Carroll Andrew Thomas Carroll (born 6 January 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Championnat National 2 club Bordeaux. He has played in the Premier League and English Football League for Newcastle United, Preston No ...
provided the assist for Noble's goal in his first appearance for the club this season. James Tomkins was sent off for a second bookable offence and picked up a one-match ban. * 21 January 2014: Manchester City win the second leg of the League Cup semi-final 0–3 to complete a record aggregate score for a semi-final, at 9–0. * 25 January 2014: West Ham sign
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duo
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and
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on loan until the end of the season. * 29 January 2014: West Ham earn a point at
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against London rivals Chelsea in a 0–0 draw. * 1 February 2014: Kevin Nolan scores twice with Andy Carroll setting up both goals in a 2–0 home win against Swansea City.
Winston Reid Winston Wiremu Reid (born 3 July 1988) is a New Zealand former association football, footballer. He is most known for his time as a Defender (association football), defender with club West Ham United F.C., West Ham United and captaining the N ...
makes his return from injury. Andy Carroll is sent off for violent conduct. * 4 February 2014:
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rejects West Ham's appeal against Andy Carroll's red card and his three-match ban is upheld. * 8 February 2014: With no Andy Carroll, Kevin Nolan scores a brace for the second consecutive match, against Aston Villa, propelling West Ham out of the relegation zone. * 11 February 2014: A 2–0 home win against Norwich City gives West Ham four consecutive clean sheets, the first time this has occurred since December 1985. * 19 February 2014:
Ravel Morrison Ravel Ryan Morrison (born 2 February 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for UAE Second Division League club Precision. Morrison rose through the youth ranks at Manchester United where he was considered as one of their ...
is loaned to
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for 93 days, meaning he will be eligible to play for them in the Championship playoff final if they reach it; the loan includes a clause allowing West Ham to recall him after 28 days. * 22 February 2014: West Ham win their fourth-straight match, against
Southampton Southampton is a port City status in the United Kingdom, city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England. It is located approximately southwest of London, west of Portsmouth, and southeast of Salisbury. Southampton had a population of 253, ...
, with goals from Matt Jarvis, Carlton Cole and Kevin Nolan. The win places West Ham into tenth in the Premier League table, their highest position since September. * 1 March 2014: The club's winning run comes to an end after a late
Romelu Lukaku Romelu Lukaku Bolingoli (; born 13 May 1993) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a Striker (association football), striker for club SSC Napoli, Napoli and the Belgium national football team, Belgium national team. Lukaku began h ...
goal secures all three points for Everton at
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. * 8 March 2014: Andy Carroll scores his first goal of the season versus Stoke City, but it is not enough as West Ham lose 3–1. * 14 March 2014: Manager Sam Allardyce is named
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for February 2014, the fifth time he has won the award. * 22 March 2014:
Wayne Rooney Wayne Mark Rooney (born 24 October 1985) is an English professional Manager (association football), football manager and former Association football, player who was most recently the head coach of EFL Championship club Plymouth Argyle F.C., Pl ...
scores a brace which sees the Hammers defeated 0–2 by Manchester United at Upton Park. * 26 March 2014: A penalty and an own goal help West Ham see off Hull City 2–1 at Upton Park. Despite the win, the players were booed off at full-time. * 31 March 2014: West Ham beat Sunderland 1–2 at the
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thanks to goals from Andy Carroll and
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. The win puts the club nine points clear of the relegation zone with six games left to play. * 6 April 2014: Two Liverpool penalties see off West ham 1–2 at the
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. * 15 April 2014: Despite taking a 1–0 lead through Matt Jarvis, West Ham are beaten 3–1 by Arsenal at the
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. * 18 April 2014: West Ham youth team striker Dylan Tombides dies aged 20 from
testicular cancer Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system. Symptoms may include a lump in the testicle or swelling or pain in the scrotum. Treatment may result in infertility. Risk factors include an c ...
. * 19 April 2014: A 0–1 defeat by Crystal Palace is the club's ninth home loss of the season. * 26 April 2014: West Brom defeat West Ham 1–0 at
The Hawthorns The Hawthorns is an All-seater stadium, all-seater association football, football stadium in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, with a capacity of 26,688. It has been the home of EFL Championship, Championship club West Bromwich Albion F.C. ...
. * 3 May 2014: West Ham beat Tottenham for the third time this season. A 2–0 home victory also sees
Stewart Downing Stewart Downing (born 22 July 1984) is an English former professional footballer. He played most of his career as a winger or left-back He is currently the assistant coach for Leeds United's U21 squad. Downing started his career at Middlesbro ...
's first goal for West Ham and ensures West Ham a place in the
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. * 6 May 2014: Mark Noble is crowned Hammer of the Year for 2013–14 whilst Ravel Morrison wins Goal of the Season for his solo effort against Tottenham in October 2013. *11 May 2014: West Ham are defeated in their final match 2–0 by Premier League champions Manchester City. The club finished 13th.


Final League table


Squad


Results


Pre-season


Guadiana Trophy

West Ham announced on July 31 that they would take part in the
2013 Guadiana Trophy The 2013 Guadiana Trophy was the 13th edition of the competition and took place between 5 and 7 August 2013. It featured Sporting Clube de Portugal, Sporting CP, West Ham United F.C., West Ham United and S.C. Braga, Braga. Braga won its first G ...
. Also taking part were
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sides
Sporting CP Sporting Clube de Portugal (), otherwise referred to as Sporting CP or simply Sporting (particularly within Portugal), or as Sporting Lisbon in other countries,
and
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. West Ham finished the two-day tournament in second, behind Braga.


Other matches

West Ham announced on 28 August that they would play a friendly game against Spanish Primera Division side
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Premier League


Results by matchday


Football League Cup


FA Cup


Statistics


Appearances and goals

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Overview


Goalscorers


League position by matchday


Transfers


Summer


In


Out


Winter


In


Out


References


External links


West Ham United FC Official Website
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West Ham United F.C. seasons
West Ham United West Ham United Football Club is a professional Association football, football club based in Stratford, London, Stratford, East London, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football league system, English f ...
West Ham United West Ham United Football Club is a professional Association football, football club based in Stratford, London, Stratford, East London, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football league system, English f ...