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      Thousands of West Ham fans line streets to cheer Europa Conference heroes at bus parade and say farewell to Declan Rice

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      THOUSANDS of West Ham fans lined the streets to cheer on their Europa Conference League heroes. The Hammers secured their first major trophy in over 50 years thanks to Jarrod Bowen’s 90th minute winner in Prague.
      West Ham players given a hero’s welcome back to East LondonCredit: AFP
      Match winner Jarod Bowen meets fans before the paradeCredit: PA
      Fans line the street at the parade in front of the statue of Bobby MooreCredit: PA
      Supporters were in party mood
      Hammers followers packed the streets and made the most of any view they could get
      The winners’ bus heads through the streets near their old Upton Park ground
      West Ham stars pose with the trophy as they head homeCredit: Instagram / @westham
      David Moyes’ men were given a hero’s welcome upon their arrival back home and fans came out in their numbers to celebrate the moment with them.
      The specially-commissioned open top bus travels from the old home at Upton Park to a reception at Stratford Town Hall.
      This is the club’s first success in Europe since Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters and Alan Sealey won the European Cup-Winners’ Cup at Wembley in May 1965.
      Moore, who would go on to lift the World Cup for England the following year, and his team-mates were greeted by fans from the balcony of East Ham Town Hall.
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      This time, it was led by manager Moyes and club captain Rice, who may have played his last game in claret and blue.
      Hammers owner David Sullivan told talkSPORT: “I think it has to be [his last game].
      “We promised him he could go. He set his heart on going. You can’t ask for a man who has committed more to us this season.
      “In due course, he has to get on and we have to get a replacement – or several replacements.
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      “It’s not something we want to happen. We offered him £200,000-a-week 18 months ago. He turned it down.
      “It’s cost him £10million to stay at West Ham in that time (in lost wages). And he wants to go.
      “You can’t keep a player who doesn’t want to be there.”
      Declan Rice may have played his last West Ham gameCredit: PA
      Manager David Moyes getting involved in the celebrationsCredit: Reuters
      Declan Rice holding the trophyCredit: Reuters More

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      Leeds and Leicester forced to play EXTRA GAME next season due to West Ham’s Europa Conference League success

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      WEST HAM’S Europa Conference League triumph means Leeds and Leicester will be forced to play an extra game next season.The Hammers beat Fiorentina 2-1 on Wednesday evening to lift their first major trophy since 1980.
      West Ham won the Europa Conference League in Prague on Wednesday nightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Leeds went down after a dismal end to the seasonCredit: Getty
      And the result has repercussions for two of the Premier League’s relegated sides.
      Leeds and Leicester both dropped down to the Championship on the final day as Everton clinched safety.
      And now they face an additional game to go with their 42 league matches in the 2023/24 campaign.
      This is because West Ham’s win over Fiorentina secured David Moyes’ men Europa League qualification – meaning eight English sides will be in European competition next season.
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      Ordinarily, the Premier League teams that finish 18th and 19th in the previous campaign are given an automatic bye through to the second round of the Carabao Cup.
      But the Irons’ triumph on Wednesday evening means Leeds and Leicester will have to play in the first round.
      Ordinarily, 70 teams enter in round one, with the winning 35 joining 13 Premier League clubs and the two relegated ones that finished 18th and 19th the previous season in a 50-team round two.
      That then leaves 25 for round three where the remaining seven Premier League teams join to create the last 32.
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      But in the 2023/24 campaign that is not possible because of the eight teams in European competition – Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle in the Champions League; Liverpool, Brighton and West Ham in the Europa League; Aston Villa in the Europa Conference League.
      As a result, it means the Carabao Cup’s first round needs to be balanced by the additions of Leeds and Leicester.
      Eight English teams in Europe also has the potential to negatively impact the Premier League’s coefficient and their hopes of securing a fifth Champions League spot.
      From next season, the two leagues with the highest average coefficient score will get an extra place in the Champions League.
      But with three teams in the Europa League, it means each win will be worth fewer coefficient points.
      The Premier League will therefore be relying on positive performances across the board in order to ensure they finish in the top two leagues and receive an additional Champions League place.
      Leicester have also dropped down to the second tierCredit: Getty More

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      West Ham’s Europa Conference League win is bad news for Man City’s Treble hunt as terrible omen revealed

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      WEST HAM’S Europa Conference League triumph has thrown up a bad omen for Manchester City.David Moyes’ men clinched the Hammers’ first major trophy in 43 years on Wednesday evening after they beat Fiorentina 2-1 in Prague.
      West Ham won the Europa Conference League trophy on Wednesday eveningCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Hammers’ triumph has brought to light a stat that Man City fans will not want to seeCredit: EPA
      The victory was a historic one for the East London outfit, but has foreshadowed an ominous stat for Pep Guardiola’s side.
      The last time West Ham claimed a European trophy was in the 1964/65 season.
      That was the Uefa Cup Winners’ Cup after they beat 1860 Munich in the final.
      In the same campaign, Inter Milan claimed the European Cup for the second successive year.
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      Man City face Inter in the Champions League final on Saturday.
      And the omen from 58 years ago does not bode well for the Premier League winners.
      Man City are seeking to win Europe’s premier competition for the first time in their history.
      Yet despite not having won it before, they head into the clash with Inter as the overwhelming favourites.
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      And if they manage to clinch victory, they will become just the second English side to secure the Premier League-FA Cup-Champions League Treble.
      Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United achieved the feat in 1999, but it has not been completed since.

      Man City moved one step closer to the Treble by beating local rivals United in the FA Cup on Saturday – winning 2-1 at Wembley.
      They had already scooped a third successive Premier League title and fifth in six years earlier this month. More

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      Watch heartwarming moment David Moyes hands his dad, 87, his winner’s medal after landing first major trophy as manager

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      DAVID MOYES gave his dad his winner’s medal after claiming the Europa Conference League.West Ham beat Fiorentina late on to secure Moyes’ first major trophy as a manager.
      David Moyes celebrated with his dad after winning the Europa Conference LeagueCredit: Rex

      His father David Snr watched on from the stands, just as he did in the previous round, and the 87-year-old congratulated his son pitchside.
      Moyes, 60, was delighted to see his dad and quickly took off his medal to place it around his neck.
      The pair posed for photos as the Hammers boss beamed from ear to ear.
      Moyes partied on the pitch in front of the travelling West Ham fans before continuing his celebrations in the dressing room.
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      He danced around and sung along to ‘I’m Gonna Be’ by the Proclaimers, as one of his players sprayed champagne at him.
      Moyes stormed the pitch after Jarrod Bowen’s late winner and shared his delight after finally getting his hands on silverware.
      He said after the match: “This is fantastic.
      “I’ve had a long career in football and you don’t get many moments like this. Thankfully tonight we’ve had a great time and we got the result we wanted. The game probably didn’t go to plan the way we wanted. But in the end, winning finals is the important thing.
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      “I would have to say so [proudest moment of his career].
      “The moments you get to celebrate with your family and everybody here, and to win in the last two minutes in the game, it’s a great feeling.” More

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      West Ham Conference League winning hero looks totally unrecognisable as a kid on the terraces of football minnows

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      THIS West Ham Conference League hero looks totally unrecognisable as a kid in glasses on the terraces at Hereford United.The Hammers ended 43 years of European pain as they beat Fiorentina in last night’s dramatic final.
      This West Ham star looks completely different as a kid in the terracesCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      He loved going to watch Hereford United in actionCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Jubilant fans filled the streets to celebrate their epic victory.
      The win was made even better after a painful Premier League season.
      And even boss David Moyes couldn’t resist joining in as he dad-danced on the pitch afterwards.
      West Ham’s players are sure to go down in the history books after achieving the incredible.
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      But one of their superstars looked totally unrecognisable after a throwback picture emerged of him online.
      The youngster could be seen with mates waving his arms on the terraces of Hereford United — now Hereford FC.
      He looked to be loving life as he donned a white home shirt, completing the look with a pair of glasses.
      Have you guessed who it is yet?
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      Yes, that’s right!
      It’s none other than West Ham’s Conference League final winner Jarred Bowen.
      The 26-year-old pounced in the 90th minute of yesterday’s game in Prague, firing home an excellent finish to send the Hammers wild.
      Back home, partner Dani Dyer paid a gushing tribute to her man.
      Posting a picture of Bowen giving a post-match interview, she wrote: “So proud.”
      The player is Europa Conference League winner Jarred BowenCredit: Getty More

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      Dani Dyer shares gushing tribute to boyfriend Jarrod Bowen after West Ham’s triumphant Europa Conference League win

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      DANI Dyer has shared an adorable tribute to her footballer boyfriend Jarrod Bowen following West Ham’s Europa Conference League win.The former Love Island star gushed over Bowen for bagging a last-minute goal and securing the London club their first major trophy in 43 years.
      Dani’s sweet tribute to her Jarrod Bowen – her boyfriend and father of her twinsCredit: Instagram
      Dani Dyer’s three children – Santiago, Summer and Star – in West Ham kitsCredit: danidyerxx/Instagram
      The Hammers stormed to victory thanks to BowenCredit: Getty
      Wednesday night’s game against saw West Ham beat Fiorentina 2-1 thanks to Bowen’s heroic 90th-minute goal.
      The couple recently welcomed twin daughters and Dani watched from the sofa at home with her newborns as her beau’s club stormed to victory.
      While the players exploded in wild joy on the pitch, Dani took to Instagram to share her happiness with her 3.7million followers.
      The mum-of-three posted a picture of his post-match interview and wrote: “So proud,” alongside a crying-face emoji and trio of love hearts.
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      Earlier in the day, the 26-year-old had wished Jarrod luck with an adorable story showing the footballer holding his new baby daughters.
      “Good luck tonight daddy we love you so so much, so proud of you every single day,” she wrote.
      More heart-warming stories followed with pictures of the twins in mini West Ham United outfits – showing their support for their father.
      The babies, Summer and Star, were born on May 22 and their two-year-old brother Santiago was also sporting a matching burgundy and blue outfit.
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      Their support clearly worked as West Ham proudly lifted their first European piece of silverware since 1965 after a tense and difficult final.
      In the 90th minute, with extra-time looking nailed on, Bowen managed to deliver the moment which will be likely watched time and time again.
      Dani and Jarrod first went public with their relationship in December 2021, which made her West Ham supporting father Danny Dyer incredibly pleased.
      They first revealed their relationship to The Sun, with Dani saying: My dad thinks Jarrod’s a lovely guy.
      “He’s invested in all of the West Ham players – because he supports the team and follows some of them, he’s like: ‘They’re all my friends.’ I’m like: ‘Right, OK, Dad.’ 
      “But he’s always been such a big football fan. As soon as Santi was born, the West Ham babygros were coming in from Grandad.
      “That was the first thing everyone bought me, actually, and I was like: ‘I need vests. And could anyone bring some nappies round?’”
      Dani moved in with boyfriend Jarrod in November after putting her £750k home on the rental market.
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      She moved into the Essex pad in the summer of 2021, around the same time her ex-partner and father to her son Sammy Kimmence was jailed for three and half years.
      Jarrod relocated to London during the pandemic, when he signed to West Ham from Hull City.
      Another post from Wednesday as Dani cheered on her beau at home with the kidsCredit: instagram
      The gorgeous couple pictured together on a pitch before Dani gave birthCredit: Dan Weir / MatchDay Images Limited More

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      Jubilant West Ham fans take to the streets to celebrate after triumphant Europa Conference League win over Fiorentina

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      JUBILANT West Ham fans took to the streets last night to celebrate  after their club won its first major trophy in 43 years.Fans threw their arms into the air as Jarrod Bowen netted a last-gasp winner to crown the Irons champions of the Europa Conference League.
      West Ham fans shed tears of joy after their team won their first European trophy in 58 years last nightCredit: AFP
      Supporters took to the streets to commemorate the massive momentCredit: AFP
      The streets were coloured maroon and blue following the winCredit: AFP
      Supporters collapsed in tears at full-time after the 2-1 victory over Italy’s Fiorentina.
      After captain Declan Rice took his place in West Ham history alongside legendary trophy-winning skippers Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds, fans filled the streets of Czechia’s capital – as well as back in London.
      Footage showed supporters cheering at the top of their lungs and leaping on top of each other in excitement.
      Others were seen collapsing in tears at full-time as the Irons were crowned champions.
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      Many tore their shirts off as they screamed in celebration, while others had their phones in their hands – capturing the historic moment.
      Adults and children alike cheered for their beloved team, closing their eyes with their arms around one another.
      In Prague, where West Ham fans had earlier been ambushed by Italia ultra hooligans, the streets overflowed with Hammers.
      Back home was no different, with maroon and blue shirts spilling out of pubs.
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      Inside Prague’s bars, fans leapt onto tables, kissing each other as tears streamed down their faces.
      Many could be heard singing: “West Ham are massive everywhere we go.”
      Others chanted: “2-1 to the cockney boys”.
      The Europa Conference League final took place at the 19,300 capacity Fortuna Arena, with West Ham receiving a ticket allocation of just 5,000.
      Just hours prior to the match, supporters had been attacked in what was dubbed an unprovoked brawl.
      Black-clad hooligans in hoodies and masks could be seen hurling chairs and flares toward a bar full of Irons fans.
      Around 300 West Ham supporters, including families, had been drinking at the pub when they were ambushed by a gang of 100 yobs brandishing chains, belts, and bottles.
      People were said to have been raced to hospital, while local police arrested the yobs on the ground.
      After the match, as celebrations spilled into the streets, West Ham fans clashed with cops in riot gear.
      A flare was let off in the crowd with one eye-witness saying “all hell broke loose”.
      Trouble also broke out during the match in the city’s Fortuna Arena as West Ham fans hurled plastic pint pots at a Fiorentina player.
      Cristiano Biraghi had blood pouring from his head after being struck as he went to take a corner.
      The referee was also handed a disposable vape thrown from the crowd.
      The game was West Ham’s first European final for 47 years — but concerns were raised beforehand about the prospect of trouble.
      The stadium holds just 20,800 — with a mere 4,890 seats allocated to West Ham supporters.
      However, an estimated 20,000 were in Prague, many heading to the fan zone.
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      Many praised the reception from the Czechs and mingled with celebrity supporters such as TV chat show host James Corden, 44.
      It was West Ham’s first European trophy in 58 yearsCredit: Rex
      Celebrations will no doubt go on long into the nightCredit: PA
      These fans couldn’t contain their excitementCredit: Rex
      This young fan was clearly delightedCredit: Rex
      Fans were over the moon at the winCredit: PA
      Pubs in Prague erupted when the game neared its endCredit: PP.
      It was a big day for West Ham fansCredit: AFP
      West Ham fans will remember this day for years to comeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd . More

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      Jarrod Bowen pushes off pitch invader who tries to gatecrash Europa Conference League final hero’s interview

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      WEST HAM hero Jarod Bowen had to tell a pitch invader where to go after his post-match interview was gatecrashed. The winger scored a dramatic last-minute winner against Fiorentina as the Hammers became Europa Conference League winners.
      Jarod Bowen had to tell a pitch invader where to go after his post-match interview was gatecrashed
      A jubilant Bowen was about to be interviewed by BT Sport when a West Ham fan ran over to him.
      But the forward was not interested as he shoved the pitch invader away and told him to go away.
      The fan was singing an X-rated song about Bowen’s girlfriend and former Love Island star Dani Dyer.
      Said Benrahma put the Hammers ahead from the spot just after the hour mark but Giacomo Bonaventura levelled on 67 minutes.
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      And the game looked to be heading for extra-time before Bowen was slipped through on goal.
      The England international coolly slotted past Fiorentina stopper Pietro Terracciano to win the game.
      Bowen was almost lost for words when he finally got round to speaking.
      He said: “I obviously dreamed of scoring but to score the winner in the last minute. It’s what you always say you want to do.
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      “To do it in front of these fans. I thought I was going to cry. I’m just happy.
      “We had a dream, we haven’t had the best season, myself included, but to give these fans this moment, I’m over the moon.
      “I think in my position you make that run ten times you might get that ball once. As soon as you get it you’ve got to put it away.
      “Never [have I felt like this in my life]. This is the biggest game of my career.
      “The emotion, there was time for one more chance. I’m just so happy. I’m over the moon.
      “I’m thinking of the party tonight. Listen to it. Listen.”
      Jarod Bowen with the trophy on a special night for the HammersCredit: Getty More