The Final match of the 2011-2012 Season:
The Play-Off Final
Saturday 19 May 2012

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14 May 2012

Calling all OzHammers!

I am delighted to report that FaceBook has now become a far better way of contacting and managing meetings for OzHammers throughout the country.
FaceBook pages have now been magnificently setup by fans in each of these cities and therefore it is best that management is co-ordinated locally.
This Saturday we have a terrific chance to return to the Premiership and I urge all or you, as if I have to, to attend one of the cities to join your Hammers family.
Regular venues have been established in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth and you are welcome to attend any of these for the Play-Off Final KO Midnight (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) 11.30pm Adelaide and 10pm in Perth.
The Venues are all displayed at http://www.ozhammers.com/?page=venues

Sydney Hammers
The plan is to meet at Cheers Bar in George Street from 5pm, have dinner and a few drinks there to calm the nerves and then at 9pm walk across to the Royal which will be decked out in Claret and Blue.

Kickoff at Midnight

Royal Exhibition Hotel (REH)
86 - 88 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
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Sydney Hammers FaceBook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/155260081170066/

Melbourne Hammers
Venue: Bridie O'Reilly's
62 Little Collins Street,
Melbourne
W: http://ltcollinsst.bridieoreillys.com.au
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Meet from 10.00pm.
Join the Melbourne Hammers facebook group at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/melbournehammers
For updates join the Melbourne Hammers FaceBook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/melbournehammers

Brisbane Hammers
Pig 'n' Whistle Pub
123 Eagle St, Brisbane, QLD 4000
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Brisbane Hammers will be there from 9.30-10 pm.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/212094778807576/

Perth Hammers
Charles Hotel
509 Charles Street, North Perth, Perth, WA 6006
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http://www.facebook.com/groups/231289110254538/

Adelaide Hammers
The Rosemont Hotel
160 Hindley Street (corner of Morphett & Hindley Streets)
Adelaide SA 5000
P: 08 8221 5156
E: manager@rosemonthotel.com.au
W: http://www.rosemonthotel.com.au

http://www.facebook.com/groups/208135339261338/

West Ham v Hull City 28 April, Upton Park
I was at the final match of the season on 27 May and can report that we played VERY well until it became apparent that Southampton would win easily against Coventry thereby rendering our result meaningless.
Big Sam then took Cole off and rested Vaz Te as well to ensure their fitness for the playoffs. After that Baldock and Maynard struggled but it was academic. The performance was totally dominant up to 60 minutes.
Cole's second goal was a brilliant piece of football and a terrific exhibition of control. This is what makes Carlton so frustrating as he has the ability but is so inconsistent.

OzHammers Future
The various above FaceBook pages and the wonderful people in each city have really taken control now of their respective cities so my job is done!
I started this endeavour in May 2004 when we first appeared in the PlayOff Final and I purchased the TV rights to that match.  Now, as we do it all again 8 years later, we have so many more people involved and better technology to spread the word.
From time to time I will post some news and I'll remain a hub for collecting members and then directing them to the FaceBook pages but I really think that others are now better placed to promote gatherings.  I wish them well.
Therefore, I am 'moving on' and will dedicate far less time to the OzHammers website and trust that I have inspired many to maintain the love of the Hammers in Australia. 
I am now working hard on a M&A and Corporate Advisory role and this is consuming far more of my time. By all means contact me if I may assist!
COYI!
DPL

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