Declan Rice [Archive]

OwlsFan

29/12/2016, 9:04 AM

Arsenal are interested in him apparently https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2324674/arsenal-transfer-news-gunners-eyeing-move-for-west-ham-startlet-declan-rice/

Olé Olé

29/12/2016, 10:29 AM

Never realised this lad was English-born (or else reared-he has an English accent). Hope that doesn't present an issue down the line. He has been fast-tracked into our under 21 squad but, in fairness, that's more representative of him captaining West Ham under 23 side.

TheOneWhoKnocks

06/03/2017, 5:50 PM

Has signed a new long-term professional contract at West Ham.

http://www.essexlive.news/west-ham-united-defender-declan-rice-talks-after-penning-first-long-term-professional-contract/story-30174343-detail/story.html

tetsujin1979

15/04/2017, 1:14 PM

On the bench again today: https://twitter.com/WestHamUtd/status/853231434193960961

tricky_colour

16/04/2017, 3:38 AM

Blimey, is this going to be one of those threads?

Is this him??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujmhPMAPblE

He was born in ireland according to this

http://www.squawka.com/news/rice-signs-first-professional-deal-with-west-ham/711433#M6iWftMLE9y6jJQj.97

Captain of the u23's at 17 is seriously impressive!

Olé Olé

16/04/2017, 8:21 AM

Yeah, he definitely has an English accent and has been with West Ham a while I.e. pre-16.

If he were to have switched he'd have been on the radar of England for a while as he's clearly a standout at West Ham given how he's been elevated to under 23 captain and senior squad at such a young age.

I'd be interested to hear some more about his background. There's nothing online that I can see.

liamoo11

16/04/2017, 10:06 AM

Was let go by Chelsea at 14/15 so fair play for battling back

tetsujin1979

16/04/2017, 10:38 AM

According to this interview with him, he qualifies through his grandparents: http://www.thewesthamway.co.uk/2017/03/06/getting-know-declan-rice/

The experience playing for Ireland u21’s was incredible, really didn’t expect to get the call up but it was a dream come true to play for them. My Nan and Grandad are Irish, so that is how I qualify to play for them.
Also, his dad played at semi professional level, and his brother was also at Chelsea

Olé Olé

16/04/2017, 10:56 AM

According to this interview with him, he qualifies through his grandparents: http://www.thewesthamway.co.uk/2017/03/06/getting-know-declan-rice/

Also, his dad played at semi professional level, and his brother was also at Chelsea

Cheers Tets. "Dream come true" does it for me.

Stuttgart88

16/04/2017, 1:00 PM

I dunno. He said them not us. That opens itself to TOWK forensic / linguistic scrutiny and I fear there'll only be one result.

tetsujin1979

19/05/2017, 11:47 AM

set to feature on Sunday: http://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/may/19-may/bilic-rice-could-feature

CraftyToePoke

19/05/2017, 4:04 PM

Can he feel a bit unlucky not to be in the squad ? Referencing 26yo Long after two apps at Burnley and those only end of season and due to injuries to others. Also with O'Dowda, Forrester and particularly Byrne having made these gatherings previously.

tetsujin1979

19/05/2017, 4:44 PM

Long at least has had a decent amount of appearances at senior level, at Cork and out on loan. O'Dowda had three seasons at Oxford behind him. Rice is only making his senior debut.

TheOneWhoKnocks

19/05/2017, 7:13 PM

Michael Harriman made a Premier League appearance with QPR. The young lad on loan at Limerick from Sunderland made a Premier League appearance.

Rice has a long road ahead of him yet.

TheOneWhoKnocks

21/05/2017, 3:51 PM

89th minute sub.

DannyInvincible

24/05/2017, 12:10 AM

Aidan Fitzmaurice claims that Rice "is said to be committed to playing for Ireland but it's thought that this call-up to the senior panel is a move by the FAI to fend off any attempt by England to 'sign' [him], as happened with Jack Grealish": http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/west-ham-teenager-declan-rice-called-into-ireland-senior-squad-by-martin-oneill-along-with-cork-duo-35747101.html

For what it's worth, Rice will remain eligible to play for England until he makes his senior competitive debut for us, so I don't see why a call-up to a training camp would necessarily fend off English interest.

CraftyToePoke

24/05/2017, 1:55 AM

DannyInvincible

24/05/2017, 2:12 AM

According to this (http://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/players/west-ham-teenager-declan-rice-13080166) piece, he qualifies through "the percentage rule"...

The youngster, who qualifies for Ireland through the percentage rule, managed to get a couple of minutes off the bench during the 2-1 won over Burnley on Sunday and has reportedly impressed Slaven Bilic a lot during his time training with the first team.

:laugh:

tetsujin1979

24/05/2017, 9:12 AM

I read he qualifies through parentage but does anyone know yet more detail on that if he is he 2G or 3G etc ? With Liam Kelly there were various versions, even one that he was Irish born doing the rounds till his actual senior call up so I guess we will know more in the coming days.

According to this (http://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/players/west-ham-teenager-declan-rice-13080166) piece, he qualifies through "the percentage rule"...

:laugh:

meanwhile, further up the same page

According to this interview with him, he qualifies through his grandparents: http://www.thewesthamway.co.uk/2017/03/06/getting-know-declan-rice/

Also, his dad played at semi professional level, and his brother was also at Chelsea

tetsujin1979

24/05/2017, 4:12 PM

interviewed on the FAI's YouTube channel
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Olé Olé

24/05/2017, 5:11 PM

interviewed on the FAI's YouTube channel
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Seems gutted.

Charlie Darwin

24/05/2017, 5:49 PM

For what it's worth, Rice will remain eligible to play for England until he makes his senior competitive debut for us, so I don't see why a call-up to a training camp would necessarily fend off English interest.
Quiet, he doesn't know that!

gastric

25/05/2017, 1:49 AM

Quiet, he doesn't know that!

Well he certainly will know now! This info will probably now be used in some newspaper in the next few days, particularly with many leagues seasons ending.

Closed Account

28/07/2017, 7:32 PM

Friendly today.
http://sj.uploads.im/t/7JTZz.jpg

mark12345

28/07/2017, 7:42 PM

Friendly today.
http://i68.tinypic.com/2nbf0wk.jpg
Rice received an 8 out of 10 rating, joint top along with Pedro Obiang in Hammer's 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen. Reporter said he looked very assured and comfortable in his surroundings

CraftyToePoke

28/07/2017, 7:53 PM

His midfield surroundings yes ?

mark12345

28/07/2017, 10:51 PM

His midfield surroundings yes ?

He's a central defender is he not?
Speaking of midfield, still looking for evidence of involvement by Josh Cullen

mark12345

28/07/2017, 11:03 PM

He's a central defender is he not?
Speaking of midfield, still looking for evidence of involvement by Josh Cullen

Rice unlucky not to score with a close range header. Cullen actually did start for West Ham.

liamoo11

29/07/2017, 11:49 AM

He's a central defender is he not?
Speaking of midfield, still looking for evidence of involvement by Josh Cullen

Rice played defensive midfield. Think that is where he started his career at Chelsea. West Ham did that with Oxford as well remember when he played midfield against arsenal in first game of season few years back even though he is mostly a centre half I think.

tetsujin1979

30/07/2017, 10:51 PM

Declan Rice: Irishman tells how he became surprise package of West Ham's pre-season: http://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/players/declan-rice-exclusive-irishman-tells-13405009

Diggs246

31/07/2017, 11:19 AM

Lets hope he keeps it up, fresh blood needed badly

Closed Account

01/08/2017, 4:10 PM

On the bench for 5.30 kickoff today:

West Ham United: Adrian, Zabaleta, Reid ©, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Obiang, Fernandes, Arnautovic, Snodgrass, Ayew, Martinez
Subs: Hart (GK), Byram, Cresswell, Fonte, Rice, Makasi, Holland, Chicharito, Masuaku
Read more at https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/august/01-august/team-news-chicharito-set-hammers-debutreid-returns#5L0Kp0VM2xsfkUiK.99

samhaydenjr

02/08/2017, 1:52 AM

Closed Account

04/08/2017, 3:36 PM

Started on the bench today v Man City.

Came in for Noble at half time and wearing no. 41 (he's not wearing no.6 as I saw somewhere)
http://i.imgur.com/77dj5Z4.png

liamoo11

04/08/2017, 4:25 PM

Started on the bench today v Man City.

Came in for Noble at half time and wearing no. 41 (he's not wearing no.6 as I saw somewhere)
http://i.imgur.com/77dj5Z4.png

Saw this on eurosport he played well defensive mid broke up play very tidy on ball and passed it well. Looked like he could cover the ground well to me. If his long term future is centre half he will be of the footballing variety

Colbert Report

13/08/2017, 4:18 PM

Just came on for Noble at the 60 minute mark away to Manchester United, wearing #41.

liamoo11

13/08/2017, 10:05 PM

Great to see hopefully west ham don't bring in too many new signings. His versatilit may give him a good chance of been on the bench alot. He is still under 19s for us this season. Not often one of our under 19s is involved ayvfirstvteam level in premier league regularly

liamoo11

19/08/2017, 1:13 PM

Best of luck to him in his first start

Colbert Report

19/08/2017, 7:06 PM

Anyone watch the West Ham Southampton match? Saw he was subbed off on 75 minutes, does anyone know how he played?

IsMiseSean

20/08/2017, 12:32 PM

Anyone watch the West Ham Southampton match? Saw he was subbed off on 75 minutes, does anyone know how he played?

Saw the highlights on MOTD. Danny Murphy gave him a positive mention in his analysis.

Diggs246

20/08/2017, 12:45 PM

MON could call him up to replace Cunningham. If he wanted to have an excuse. That way it doesnt look like a mistake not calling him up in the first place

samhaydenjr

21/08/2017, 12:46 AM

5-minute runout against Moldova, perhaps?

DeLorean

28/08/2017, 7:09 AM

Lost possession for Newcastle's first goal on Saturday and was visibly a bit shook up after it. Fair play to Joe Hart though, who made an effort to console him.

https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/08/hart-rice-2.jpg?strip=all&w=742&quality=100

johnnyc

28/08/2017, 9:25 AM

West Ham fans react on Twitter to Bilic subbing Rice after his error.

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/08/27/west-ham-fans-react-to-decaln-rices-performance-against-newcastl/page/1/

DeLorean

28/08/2017, 10:07 AM

Two ways of looking at that I suppose, but I'd be inclined to assume he was protecting him rather than punishing him.

Closed Account 2

25/10/2017, 8:51 PM

He's played very well tonight in a West Ham back line that's generally lacked cohesion. He's headed a lot of crosses out, Spurs's second goal got a nick off him but it was unlucky rather than an error.

BonnieShels

26/10/2017, 3:17 AM

interviewed on the FAI's YouTube channel
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Only just saw this now. Very positive. There's not a bang of Grealish off him thankfully.

Two ways of looking at that I suppose, but I'd be inclined to assume he was protecting him rather than punishing him.

Nice positive spin on that. Good call.

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He's definitely a paddy with a name like that anyway!

paul_oshea

26/10/2017, 8:33 AM

WHat BS? He was out of the side for ages, that's hardly protecting him :rolleyes:

BonnieShels

26/10/2017, 11:09 AM

WHat BS? He was out of the side for ages, that's hardly protecting him :rolleyes:

Unlike you DeL has a tendency to look for the good in people.

Will he be as successful as you as a result? No!

Will he go to as many Ireland games as you? No.

Will he be accepted into the inner-sanctum over on YBIG? God no!

He also could never pull off a manbag just like you, but God man, he's a positive soul and I won't stand here while you cast aspersions on him.