A brilliant double save was enough to ensure that Joe Hart collected the Man of the Match award from last night’s dreadful game between England and Slovenia. That was a morale booster for the Hammers keeper who has been under keen scrutiny since his move to the London Stadium but it’s not enough to keep […]
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Hart hits back: “You think I care…?”
Posted on 06 October 2017.
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Seven games in – every Hammer and manager rated
Posted on 06 October 2017.
With the international break boring the living hell out of us all ClaretandHugh has taken the opportunity of rating the Hammers first teamers and managers over the first seven League games. Here’s how we see em along with the manager. Hart: With the exception of Palace, the Hammers have conceded more goals at 13 than […]
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World Athletics could return to London Stadium in 2027
Posted on 06 October 2017.
The UK will bid to host nearly 50 major events in 19 sports over the next eight years, including the return of the IAAF World Athletics to Stratford. According to elite funding agency UK Sport, the events would attract over seven million paying fans and have an economic impact of more than £440million to host […]
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PL clubs could see yearly rights rise
Posted on 05 October 2017.
Premier League clubs could see the value of their international broadcasting rights rise by as much as 15 per cent a year over the next decade, Sky Sports News understands.
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Hammers eye up surprise managerial candidate
Posted on 05 October 2017.
Cand Exclusive Burnley boss Sean Dyche is set to become a surprise runner in the West Ham managerial race if the Hammers decide not to renew Slaven Bilic’s contract next summer. The Croatian boss can save himself with a rapid rise up the table and were he to turn the team’s fortunes around with a […]
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Hammers Big Six cash support “very marginal”
Posted on 05 October 2017.
West Ham’s support of the top six clubs in the TV cash row that is threatening to destabilise the Premier League is starting to crumble. Any defection by the Hammers would come as a big blow to the clubs wanting wanting a bigger slice of overseas television rights. The Irons have always been considered as […]
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Lewin’s injury update
Posted on 05 October 2017.
Head of Medics Gary Lewin is certainly not having an international break as he and his team continue to work hard to get the squad up to full fitness in time for Burnley. And speaking to the official site he has given an update on the position concerning key players. He reports: “These two weeks […]
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Are the boos as bad as they first appear?
Posted on 05 October 2017.
I’ve seen a lot of comments on social media suggesting that those who booed West Ham this weekend against Swansea are “plastic fans” and didn’t deserve to go to the game and back the team. How can they be plastic fans? I have only been a season ticket holder at the club for five years and over the past few games it has been perhaps the most frustrating to watch West Ham play. Our excuse last season for …
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West Ham ace Lanzini’s extra training sessions in fight for full fitness ahead of crucial clash at Burnley
Posted on 05 October 2017.
West Ham star Manuel Lanzini is being put through his paces by physio Gary Lewin in a bid to build up his fitness ahead of the crucial Premier League clash at Burnley. The Argentine ace has been sidelined for a spell with a niggling knee problem but made a return in the 1-0 top flight win over Swansea on Saturday at the London Stadium. The victory, secured thanks to a last-gasp …
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Idle Thoughts on Dress Code
Posted on 05 October 2017.
“Twelve months ago the West Ham United Football Club came into being. A palpable idea was attached to it, and it rang in the ears of the West Ham sport-loving public like the old ballad of “Chevy Chase” upon those of Sir Philip Sydney, stirring their hearts as with the sound of the trumpet. Much was expected of it, and when the fever heat of enthusiasm cooled down the people realized…
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Blowing Bubbles Exclusive: Pele on his love for Bobby Moore and joining West Ham
Posted on 05 October 2017.
Legendary three-time World Cup winner Pele has teased West Ham fans with the thought that he could have teamed up alongside close friend and adversary Bobby Moore in claret and blue. Pele resisted the advances of Europe’s finest clubs in the 1960s and 70s to stay with his beloved Santos, before a stint with New […]
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Yellow Submarine Sink U23s In Group F Thrashing
Posted on 05 October 2017.
Terry Westley’s U23s were downed by a sublime Villarreal B Side in Group F of The Premier League International Cup last night, to leave the starlets with little chance of progressing. The visitors, who defeated Benfica B on Matchday One, got off to a flying start and never really gave our young Hammers time to recover as promising striker Adrian Dalmau netted three times. From the start, Terry Westley had made four changes to the Side that…
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Legend Pele’s West Ham Mooro tease
Posted on 05 October 2017.
Legendary three-time World Cup winner Pele has teased West Ham fans that he could have teamed up alongside close friend and adversary Bobby Moore in claret and blue. Pele resisted the advances of Europe’s finest clubs in the 1960s and 70s to stay with his beloved Santos, before a stint with New York Cosmos, and […]
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Premier League clubs missed their chance to keep Christmas Eve special | Barry Glendenning
Posted on 05 October 2017.
West Ham v Newcastle, a 560-mile round trip, has been mooted for a Super Sleigh Bell Sunday on the night before Christmas, along with Arsenal v Liverpool The almost total lack of regard in which broadcasters hold football fans is no secret, so it should have come as no surprise to learn that Sky Sports is proposing to reschedule Arsenal’s home match against Liverpool for Christmas Eve in what the Football Supporters’ Federation has described as “a …
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Bilic’s old mate jumps to his defence
Posted on 05 October 2017.
Slaven Bilic has been given a boost by the bloke who brought him to West Ham – former boss Harry Redknapp. Despite some screaming for his head on social media, Redknapp reckons the manager’s critics need to take a coser look at their boss’ record this season. Writing in the Daily Mail, Redknapp said: “You […]
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‘Hart needs more nastiness’
Posted on 05 October 2017.
Joe Hart needs more nastiness when playing in goal for England and should shout at his defenders like Peter Shilton did, says Stuart Pearce.
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Hornets join Hammers in race for defender
Posted on 05 October 2017.
West Ham – having scouted SPAL defender Francesco Vicari – have now been joined by Watford who ran the rule over the centre back at a recent game. Hornets scout Paolo De Toffol looked the player over at the Stadio Paolo Mazza in Ferrara on Sunday following a visit by Hammers scouts a few weeks […]
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Furious fans hit back at “crazy” idea
Posted on 05 October 2017.
The Premier League are considering an idea to show televised football on Christmas Eve and West Ham’s fixture against Newcastle could be involved. But is that really the greatest idea in the world on a night when friends and families are focused on kids, food, travel, presents and keeping the excitement of the big […]
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Hammers defeat but plenty of upsides
Posted on 05 October 2017.
Terry Westley saw his under 23s beaten 3-0 by Villareal at Dagenham last night but was happy to see his team challenged in a different way during the Premier League International Cup. Striker Adrian Dalmau’s hat-trick killed off our youngsters but despite the scoreline we had our chances with two shots cleared off the line. […]
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Hart will pass an England hero tonight
Posted on 05 October 2017.
Joe Hart will pass Gordon Banks when he wins his 74th cap against Slovenia at Wembley tonight. And that would put him just one behind former Arsenal keeper Dave Seaman’s appearance total. Peter Shilton is still way out in front with a massive 125 caps. Hammers No 1 keeper Hart admits he is also still […]
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Newcastle in court over Demba Ba transfer
Posted on 05 October 2017.
Newcastle United have been accused of making “secret” payments to agents and players including in the transfer of Demba Ba. A report in the Mirror this morning reveals the Tyneside club are fighting accusations the club “systematically abused” the tax system. A court heard yesterday that HM Revenue and Customs are investigating striker Ba’s transfer […]
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Premier League clubs unable to agree on fees as Facebook weighs up broadcast bid
Posted on 04 October 2017.
A new TV deal would see a percentage of the global revenue divided based on league position but no vote was taken due to a lack of support
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Cuppa With Geo & Gonzo
Posted on 04 October 2017.
It’s been a couple of weeks since our last Cup of Tea (well not literally of course because I live on the stuff) and as ever there is much to discuss. Christmas Eve fixtures, managerial links, the three biggest flops and successes of the start to the season as well as our usual Q&A all […]
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The 100 worst strikers in Premier League history: 40-21
Posted on 04 October 2017.
After 25 years the Premier League has seen its fair share of great goalscorers. But it has also witnessed a fair amount of mediocrity in its time.
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Bilic: I see no lack of effort – the players want it”
Posted on 04 October 2017.
West Ham United’s board are tonight again being reported as being behind manager Slaven Bilic despite heavy speculation still linking him with the axe. ClaretandHugh reported several days ago that the board intended to stick with the Croat until the end of the season and now the London Evening is saying the same. The Standard […]
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Martin Peters being robbed of World Cup memories
Posted on 04 October 2017.
Photo courtesy: Getty – contributor Sir Geoff Hurst is deeply concerned that the part Martin Peters played in in England’s World Cup triumph is being erased from his mind forever by the evil disease -Alzheimer’s . Peters played a major part in the victory over West Germany 51 years ago when between them Moore, Hurst […]
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