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Arnautovic thumb scan clear

Marko Arnautovic could feature for West Ham in their Friday Night Football clash against Leicester after a scan revealed he did not break his thumb in last Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Watford.

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Newham discusses London Stadium ownership in secret

Newham council is tonight discussing their continued part ownership of the London Stadium. The Newham cabinet led by West Ham fan Sir Robin Wales is holding the cabinet meeting at Newham townhall this evening which started at 5 pm. On a packed agenda is item No.17 to discuss Newham Legacy Investments which owns 35% of E20 stadium in return […]

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Youngsters handed big chances

Academy boss Terry Westley will send out one of his youngest teams in tonight’s Premier League International Cup clash against Benfica at Billericay. Two fifteen year olds, Will Greenidge and Josh Akotcha, will be handed a chance to impress in a game although the  Hammers  cannot now advance to the later stages. However, Benfica can, and […]

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Match Preview: West Ham United U23s vs SL Benfica B: Premier League International Cup Group F Matchday Three

In the third round of Group F matches for the 2017/2018 Premier League International Cup, Benfica B travel to Essex to face off with Terry Westley’s U23s in an exciting European clash. The Hammer starlets go into the eagerly-awaited matchup off the back of a magnificent run-ending 1-5 defeat to Derby County at The London Stadium on Friday night, meanwhile, the Portuguese youngsters were bested 3-4 by Penafiel last time out, balancing the scales …

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Where Are They Now? Blair Turgott

Highly and widely regarded as the future talent of West Ham United, Blair Turgott had a lot of weight to carry on his shoulders during a long spell with The Hammers Academy. But, why did the youngster’s career in Claret & blue end so prematurely? Will the bright starlet ever be able to fulfil his true potential? And, more importantly, where is he now? Blair Turgott Born in South London and joining his…

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David Moyes hopeful Marko Arnautovic is fit for Leicester

David Moyes is hopeful Marko Arnautovic will declare himself fit to play against Leicester City on Friday night. The Austrian injured his hand when Marvin Zeegelaar trod on it on Sunday.

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Matchday Twelve’s Premier League Review: Arsenal Gun Down Sorry Spurs As Moyes Tastes Defeat On Hammers Debut

Alas, The Premier League finally came back into our lives at the weekend after what was yet another unbearable International Break and what an enthralling Game Week Twelve it turned out to be as The Gunners took The North London bragging rights in a ding-dong Derby and the David Moyes era began without a bang at Vicarage Road. Inspired Arsenal Race To Unlikely Spurs Victory Arsene Wenger’s Gunners pulled off a shock victory live on Sky Sports in the Saturday …

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Boo…hiss – where the board have got it wrong!

ClaretandHugh is delighted to welcome Mike Manera of ‘Mike on Monday’ fame as out latest exclusive blogger. Mike is claret and blue to his backbone and in his first piece for us addresses the burning issues facing the club. Welcome aboard Michael! Boo! Hiss! Naughty people our board. They are very far from prefect…. But […]

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Arnautovic ready for Leicester!

Marko Arnautovic is set to play against Leicester City on Friday night. The Austrian will have his damaged hand well wrapped and presumably receive pain killers in order to take his place after learning that there was no break to his thumb. We have learned this afternoon that he was taken off against Watford after […]

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Hammers social club problems laid bare

West Ham United Supporters’ Club problems have been laid bare with the release of a report and minutes from an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on 5th November. The Hammers social club reveal that had £4,240 remaining in their bank balance in July this year but that has since dwindled down to just £1,044 in […]

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Salah tops Power Rankings

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has topped the Sky Sports Power Rankings this week.

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Poll: Is player abuse acceptable?

Following this morning’s blog about fans abusing players on social media and during the match, we ask the simple question in today’s Claret and Hugh poll of whether abuse of West Ham players is acceptable during 90 minutes of football. Is it right to give abuse to West Ham players during the game? ;

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West Ham fans urged to quit calling emergency services

Ringing 999 because @WestHamUtd have lost again and you aren’t sure what to do is not acceptable! It is a complete waste of our time. #999foremergenciesonly — Force Control Room (@EPControlRoom) November 19, 2017 Essex Police have urged West Ham fans to stop calling 999 after poor results. Essex police tweeted “Ringing 999 because West […]

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Cottee explains why some fans are in uproar

Tony Cottee has attempted to explain why a section of fans are responding in fiery fashion to what’s going on at the club. And he said: “I don’t think they know who they want. There is so much frustration at the football club. “What you have got to understand from a West Ham fans point […]

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Player abuse – It doesn’t help!

West Ham fans waited to ambush Andy Carroll as he came out of Vicarage Road ground on Sunday to give him verbal abuse after the two-nil defeat. It came after away fans booed players during the game and sung ‘You’re not fit to wear the shirt’ during the game. Many West Ham players are constantly trolled […]

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Moyes eyes up central defender

David Moyes is this morning reported as being keen to sign Reading central defender Liam Moore in the  January transfer window. Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is also keen on the 25 year old but the Hammers boss wants the England under-21 international who can also play at right back. Moyes has already identified the back line […]

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Antonio’s ‘gaffe’ after Watford defeat

Michail Antonio is the latest player to be caught out on social media by liking the wrong thing at the wrong time. The injured Hammer of the Year will have done himself no favours in the Hammers dressing room by ‘liking’ a Twitter comment describing the team’s performance at Watford as a “shambles.” Out with […]

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Moyes odds slashed

David Moyes has seen his odds slashed as being the next Premier League manager to be sacked. After one defeat, some High Street firms have cut his odds from 40/1 to 25/1 against the chop. The manner of defeat against Watford at Vicarage Road has had an effect in the minds of the odd makers […]

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Andy Carroll must be stopped before he does real damage

MARTIN SAMUEL – CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: This business with Andy Carroll cannot go on. Someone is going to get hurt. And not hurt like Marvin Zeegelaar of Watford was, either.

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Poll verdict on Hammers fate this season

A small majority of West Ham fans believe the club will finish the relegation places at the end of the season. The latest ClaretandHugh poll – asking where the club will be positioned at the end of the campaign – shows that 38 per cent ( 541 votes) reckon they are booked for a place […]

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The Hammers Loan Report: Disappointment for Burke, Cullen, And Oxford As Snodgrass Tastes Sweet Victory

After Domestic Football returned in the wake of a cruelly dull International Break, it’s that time of the week once again to check in with our loan stars at their various clubs both in England and on The Continent as there was more frustration for Reece Burke, Josh Cullen and Reece Oxford and joy on the road for Robert Snodgrass. Reece Burke and Josh Cullen (Bolton Wanderers) After both being recalled by…

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Arnie, Antonio, Ayew, Collins updates

Marko Arnautovic will have has hand scanned following what looked like an agonising injury against Watford at Vicarage Road but and looks certain to miss the clash against Leicester City on Friday night. The early indication was that Arnautovic had suffered a broken thumb, which could keep him on the sidelines for several weeks. The […]

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Player Ratings: Watford vs West Ham United

Let’s analyse player performance from yesterday’s Vicarage Road disappointment, as David Moyes’ Hammers side remained in the bottom three heading into a very tough run of fixtures indeed. Joe Hart: 6/10 Fresh off the back of a clean sheet and positive performance for England against Brazil, the shot-stopper would continue his dismal club form with again with yet another afternoon to forget. Hart always looked as though he would be beaten when Marco…

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Main Talking Points: Watford vs West Ham United

It’s now time to take an in-depth look at some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of yesterday’s 2-0 defeat at Vicarage Road, as the David Moyes era got off to the worst possible start. A New Manager But The Same Mistakes For Moyes It was clear for the Footballing World to see yesterday in Hertfordshire that little has changed at West Ham United from the Slaven …

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West Ham fans warned against 999 emergency calls during Premier League crisis

The Hammers have traded Slaven Bilic for David Moyes, but their top-flight struggles continue and supporters are getting increasingly concerned

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10 weekend learning: Fabregas and Hazard duo perfection

10 THINGS WE LEARNED – RALPH ELLIS: Sportsmail picks out some highlights from an action-packed football weekend in the Premier League and beyond.

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