Hammers News was launched in January 1987 as a very modest tabloid newspaper, with just two spot colours. In 1991, full colour was introduced to the covers and centre pages, but it was not until August 1994 that the title adopted its very successful magazine format, with every page printed in full colour.
The magazine has increased its circulation from a mere 4,000 in the beginning to today's average of around 15,000 copies per month . . . and an overall readership of more than 40,000!
Hammers News has gained a well-earned reputation as one of the most impressive, authoratitive magazines in the football publishing sector. It's well-balanced editorial content and contemporary design combines the obvious strength and authority of an official club magazine - with exclusive access to the players and management - with a refreshingly candid approach to the views of the Hammers players and supporters, whose critical opinions are to be found in every issue.
Find out more about Hammers News Magazine by visiting their website: www.hammersnews.com
LATEST ISSUE - MAY 2002
MICHAEL CARRICK - PASS MASTER
Back in the side after weeks sidelined by injury, England
midfielder Michael Carrick talks exclusively to Danny Francis about
what it's like playing for Glenn Roeder, his thoughts on the
press treatment of his close friend Joe Cole, his lingering
World Cup hopes and much more...
PAUL GODDARD
A former favourite who's now commanding respect as Glenn
Roeder's trusted
No.2, 'Sarge' talks to Steve Blowers at length for the
first time about his vital behind-the-scenes role and what it's
been like returning to Upton Park as a coach.
TOMAS REPKA
West Ham's Mr Mean Machine gives his first major interview. As
well as
reflecting on his first season with the Hammers, our Czech mate
also gives Nicola Lagzdins the lowdown on his likes and dislikes in
our latest offbeat Q&A session…
Also in this month's action-packed issue:
WHO'S OUR PLAYER OF THE SEASON?
Yes, it's that time of the year again, when our readers get the
chance to vote for the Hammers News Magazine Player of the Season.
We nominate the five contenders for our annual award and the rest
is up to the fans.
TONY COTTEE COLUMN
Hammers legendary goalscorer TC continues his monthly column and
this time he has some strong words for Paolo Di Canio following the
Italian's public show of anger at being substituted at Fulham
recently.
POSTERS
Double page posters of The Boleyn Ground - see our spectacular view
through the camera lens of Arthur Griffiths for the first time -
and Sebastien Schemmel, plus a single-pager of former striker David
Cross.
Our regular columnists...
Robert Banks, author of West Ham 'Till I Die, brings his own
unique brand of fan's insight and humour to the pages of
Hammers News Magazine. Read him every month... And also Darron
Kirkby, former Editor of The Water in Majorca fanzine, Sally
Roberts and Chris Brown is back with his Diary for the month...
Your chance to win...
This month we're giving away three pairs of his and hers
limited edition timepieces designed by Klaus Kobec for West Ham
United. The gents watches retail for £79 each and the ladies
watches for £69, so they're well worth winning! See the
latest issue, answer three questions and you could be a
winner...
And then you simply mustn't miss this...
VINTAGE CLARET - IAN BISHOP
Neale Harvey meets up with the former midfielder and club captain
who talks for the first time about those those gay rumours and how
they affected his friendship with former club-mate Trevor Morley.
'Bish' covers a wide range of fascinating subjects, so you
wouldn't want to miss one of the most compelling interviews
ever published by any club magazine.
JUNE 2002 ISSUE
On sale from May 10.