27 May 2018
Manuel Pellegrini has produced a fascinating article in which he looks back over his years in the game and declares: “It’s a source of pride for me to have been at all those clubs and to have left them with a style of play.” However, there’s a warning for the West Ham board when he […]
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27 May 2018
Reports in Italy claim West Ham are in talks with Inter Milan over a permanent deal for midfielder Joao Mario. The player now seems increasingly certain to leave, with Inter making clear they have already found a replacement. A deal has been agreed to sign Argentine attacker Lautaro Martinez, The new player is a striker, a […]
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27 May 2018
Robert Snodgrass is heading back to West Ham having sent what sounds like a final farewell message to the Aston Villa fans. Villa had wanted to sign him permanently but after their devastating play off loss to Fulham at Wembley that is now very unlikely. And Snodgrass – speaking on Instagram made his disappointment clear after […]
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27 May 2018
Manu Lanzini is set to stay at the club with Manuel Pellegrini ready to make him the club’s main man. The Argentine playmaker -who was just a kid at River Plate when Manuel Pellegrini was in charge of the Buenos Aires outfit – is keen to remain under the South American regime now moving in […]
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27 May 2018
Mark Noble is relishing the prospect of working under Manuel Pellegrini’s brand of attacking football and looking forward to his first meeting with the new boss on the return to pre-season training. Noble – talking to the club website – said: “As captain, I am looking forward to welcoming the new manager to the Club when […]
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27 May 2018
Malaga’s sporting director Mario Husillos is to become the Director of football at West Ham. Social media rumours suggested this afternoon that Eduardo Macia had been appointed as director of football but Claret and Hugh has learnt that is not true. A Hammers insider told us: “Mario Husillos is/will be the director of football. The manager will […]
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27 May 2018
Declan Rice knows how to keep it together at the tender age of 19 better than many twice his age and more. We’ve seen him demonstrate that on the pitch and now he has reacted to a club owner in the perfect fashion after David Gold claimed he could become a future ENGLAND REGULAR. It […]
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27 May 2018
As overhead goals Gareth Bale’s goal against Liverpool last night Saturday was pretty special. The former Spurs man showed great technique in hammering home his effort soon after arriving as sub for Real Madrid. The world and his wife, which included Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard described it in terms that did the […]
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27 May 2018
West Ham continue to be linked with Barcelona’s Marlon Santos. The 22 year old central defender is also fancied by Leicester City but reports claim the Hammers are favourites following the arrival of new manager Manuel Pellegrini. The 22 year old made three appearances for Barca before moving on loan to Nice and according to Mundo […]
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27 May 2018
Carlton Cole reckons Manuel Pellegini is set to take the club to that famous “next level.” The Hammers cult hero and ambassador is thrilled with the appointment and told the official site: “It’s exciting times. We’ve got a world-class manager, one of the best in the Premier League now in my opinion. We know what his […]
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27 May 2018
Manuel Pellegrini has returned to Santiago in Chile to take some time out with his family before the pre-season programme begins. All the players and the majority of West Ham coaching staff are on their Summer holidays at the moment and are not due to return until the first week of July. Players on World Cup […]
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26 May 2018
West Ham missed out on a £1m promotion bonus as Fulham beat Aston Villa in the Championship Final, the result means Villa are less likely to fork the £12m valuation the Hammers previously put on their player. Villa lost 1-0 at Wembley today despite Hammer Robert Snodgrass playing for the full 90 minutes. Snodgrass is […]
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26 May 2018
West Ham will remain in Europe for their pre-season and not have a long haul tour of the US, Middle East or Asia. The world cup finals in Russia will not finish until Sunday 15th July in Moscow and with players having another two weeks rest they might not be released until the beginning of […]
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26 May 2018
The West Ham home and away kits were released on Friday to a mixed reaction from supporters. Some love them, some hate them and many are indifferent! The Hammers Umbro home kit reminds some of the eighties kits while others point out the lack of Sky blue. The Away kit is far more radical with […]
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26 May 2018
West Ham will be keeping a keen eye on Robert Snodgrass this afternoon as he heads into the Championship Play off final against Fulham at Wembley Stadium. This may be his final appearance in a Villa shirt after scoring eight goals in 43 appearances and providing numerous assists. The Hammers wrote a clause into the […]
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26 May 2018
West Ham has signed up two experienced players. Seventy-one year-old Billy Bonds from Woolwich, London can play right back, defensive midfield or centre back and has great leadership skills. He is described as a future captain and manager while 69-year-old Trevor from Barking can play on the right wing or the centre of midfield. They bring […]
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Pellegrini on Pellegrini and a cash warning
Report: West Ham in talks with Inter Milan
Sad ‘farewell’ message as Iron misses out
Lanzini loves the South American connection
Noble can’t wait to work with a winner who entertains
