After over a month off to recharge their batteries, James and Will are back to get the We Are West Ham Podcast underway for the new season.

Having missed out on a huge chunk of the summer, the lads catch up with some obligatory mundane chat, including James' story how he managed to get third-degree burns on a stag do in Spain and Will's hatred of proper tennis but love for the exhibition type.

Then the real discussion begins, as the lads discuss pre-season so far and, of course, all the latest transfer rumours - it appears we're about to end a three-year wait for a striker signing!

Despite the season being less than two weeks away, there's loads to discuss this week, including the decision to streamline the podcast format a little bit.

All of the above and so much more in this week's episode. We're delighted to back in your ears and hopefully the feeling is mutual!

Come on you Irons!

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