Simone Zaza’s father Antonio who is also his agent has told Italian website Calcio Mercato that was a huge mistake for his son to join West Ham. Speaking about his son’s time as a Hammer he said: “It was a huge mistake, Simone was still concerned by the penalty he missed with Italy at the […]
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Zaza blames weather and formation for West Ham failure
Posted on 03 October 2017.
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Match Preview: West Ham United U23s vs Villarreal U23s: Premier League International Cup Group F Matchday Two
Posted on 03 October 2017.
In the second of their European adventures, Terry Westley’s U23s face the exciting prospect of welcoming Villarreal to the Chigwell Construction Stadium on Matchday Two of the Group Stages of the Premier League International Cup. Our youngsters go into the clash off the back of an impressive 1-2 victory in the North East over Sunderland, whereas Villarreal travel to London after a 2-2 draw away to CD Ebro. When? The tie is scheduled for tomorrow …
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Opinion Piece: The Jewel In The Rough: Manuel Lanzini’s Rise To Claret & Blue Prominence
Posted on 03 October 2017.
It has now been over two years since we picked up Argentina International midfielder Manuel Lanzini from the far East and you only had to listen to the reception he got during Saturday’s home victory over Swansea City to pinpoint just how far he has come since then. Today, we look back at his short spell in a Hammers shirt so far and map his career up until this date to display just how far…
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Slav expects improvement and knows it sounds shallow
Posted on 03 October 2017.
Slaven Bilic admits talking about improvement being on it’s way all sounds a bit shallow but he does believe things will soon be on the up with performance levels improving. Speaking to the official site he said: “Points-wise, since the last international break, which we went into with zero points after three games and conceded against […]
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The 12 minutes that should give Bilic no choice but to make West Ham decision
Posted on 03 October 2017.
One debate that has been on the lips of many West Ham fans so far this season is whether Aaron Cresswell should be permanently replaced with Arthur Masuaku in the starting XI. Cresswell hasn’t been at his best since that injury he picked in pre-season last summer and he has really struggled to be the […]
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Seven game stats – three systems and 17 players used
Posted on 03 October 2017.
With the international break upon us Claretand Hugh has taken a long look at the systems and players used by Slaven Bilic over the first seven Premier League games of the season. We are very grateful to new CandH stats man Chris Jones who has produced what we believe are some highly interesting and revealing facts and figures […]
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West Ham move was a ‘huge mistake’ for Simone Zaza
Posted on 03 October 2017.
The father of Simone Zaza admits his son made a massive mistake by joining West Ham in 2016, blaming the British weather and Slaven Bilic’s tactics for the striker’s miserable stay.
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Bilic claims all at peace with Sakho
Posted on 03 October 2017.
It seems peace has final broken out between Slaven Bilic and Diafra Sakho. There have been numerous stories of apparent unrest between the pair but the manager has now spoken publicly about the “issue” and clams the striker has “balanced his head.” He told the official site: “Sakho, there have been stories about him in the […]
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Bilic’s long list of exit door players
Posted on 03 October 2017.
A stray comment within a long conversation last night got me thinking about the lack of stability we have seen enter our playing squad over the last two and a bit years. Stability is usually the key to good practices in any walk of life – without it things can go wrong in a heartbeat and it […]
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Hammers linked with Brazilian midfielder
Posted on 03 October 2017.
Italian football website Calcio Mercato claims that West Ham is interested in the Brazilian defensive midfielder Matheus Jesus. Fiorentina, Schalke 04, and Watford are all said to tracking the 20-year-old. Jesus signed a five-year contract with Portuguese club Estoril in June 2017 but is currently on loan to Brazilian club Santos until December 2018. The report claims […]
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Hammers speak on that Carroll/Everton link
Posted on 03 October 2017.
West Ham have made it clear there has been no inquiry for Andy Carroll from anywhere. The Sun ran a story several days ago claiming Everton boss Ronald Koeman saw the striker as the answer to his problems up top after selling Lukaku. It created a huge buzz between fans at both clubs but it […]
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Security search queues are still a problem
Posted on 03 October 2017.
Some Hammers missed kick-off on Saturday after due to lengthy search queues at bridges leading to the London Stadium. A new security search procedure was introduced at the beginning of the season partly in response to an increased terrorist threat. All supporters are now checked at each of the five bridges to the Stadium island […]
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WATCH & VOTE: PL Goal of the Month
Posted on 03 October 2017.
Leroy Sane? Kevin De Bruyne? Harry Kane? Watch our pick of the Premier League goals from September and vote for your favourite.
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The 100 worst strikers in Premier League history: 80-61
Posted on 02 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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Sakho hints at Hammers exit
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Diafra Sakho is a man of few words these days and although he is becoming more and more a part of the Hammers story he clearly feels no need to prove anything to anybody. A goal and an assist against Cheltenham Town in the League cup was followed by an off the post assist for a […]
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Westley’s Quina hopes…plus Academy news
Posted on 02 October 2017.
CandH Exclusive Academy boss Terry Westley has everything crossed that brilliant teenager Domingos Quina commits his future to West Ham next month. The 17 year old hits 18 in November at which stage he can agree to a long term deal and, as one of the most sought after players around, it would represent a […]
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Matchday Seven’s Premier League Review: The League Leaders Foil Antonio Conte’s Blues As The Hammers Steal A Late Victory Over The Swans
Posted on 02 October 2017.
It’s now time to break down the huge chunks of another enthralling Premier League weekend as we look back at all of the action, with The League Leaders dealing The Blues a blow and our Hammers stealing a late victory over The Swans. Super Spurs Unstoppable At The John Smith’s Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur thrashed a sorry Huddersfield Town Side in Sky Sports’ early kick-off in Yorkshire in an impressive rout. …
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West Ham could be forced to play on Christmas Eve
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Sky Sports are planning to screen two Christmas Eve Premier League games for the first time. One is planned to be shown on Sunday at 4pm and speculation is that will be Arsenal v Liverpool but West Ham v Newcastle has been mooted for the possible lunchtime spot on Christmas Eve. Liverpool fans have already reacted […]
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Oxford set to stay in Germany despite reports
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Reece Oxford is happy and settled in Germany and stories that he will be on his way back to West Ham in January look wide of the mark. Academy boss Terry Westley has told ClaretandHugh that he has no idea where the story that he is set to return to the East End has come […]
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Player Ratings: West Ham United vs Swansea City: Premier League Matchday Seven
Posted on 02 October 2017.
It’s now time to analyze how our Claret & Blue stars performed in deeper detail from Saturday’s pivotal triumph over Swansea City, as the Players did it the hard way to ease pressure on Slaven Bilic. Joe Hart: 8/10 Saturday’s result meant a fantastic month in Claret & Blue for the shot-stopper as he kept three clean sheets in four Games after suffering without one for 20. Hart saved well from…
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Main Talking Points: West Ham United vs Swansea City: Premier League Matchday Seven
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Let’s take a look at some of the main points of discussions from Saturday’s dramatic win over Swansea City, as Slaven Bilic completed his mission in a must-win clash to climb out of the bottom three. “Outcast” Sakho The Unlikely Hero In Stratford Many Hammers will only need to cast their minds back a couple of weeks and Diafra Sakho was a name that the masses thought they would …
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Sakho The Saviour Sinks Sorry Swans
Posted on 02 October 2017.
A remarkable late winner from forward Diafra Sakho was enough for Slaven Bilic’s Hammers to steal a vital three points at The London Stadium on Saturday afternoon, a win that may just have saved the Croat’s Job. The visitors, Paul Clement’s Swansea City, were devastated to concede so late after putting up a stern and respectable performance, but have now slumped to three defeats in four Premier League Games. …
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Masuaku aims to give Bilic a selection headache
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Arthur Masuaku has told the official club website he is not frustrated about his lack of starts but aims to give Slaven Bilic a selection headache. He also claims the left wing is his best position. Speaking to WHUFC.com he said “I feel good and, in my opinion, I just have to keep focused even when […]
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Sakho voices his frustration at lack of playing time
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Hammer Diafra Sakho voices his frustration about being on the bench says he is enjoying the little time he has been on the pitch. He admits he was close to leaving in the Summer but says he will now wait and see what happens in the January transfer window. Sakho was quoted in the Daily Express by […]
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Premier League best XI so far
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Kane? Lukaku? Richarlison? We use the Sky Sports Power Rankings to see who makes the best Premier League XI so far…
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Joe Hart is desperate for success in his England career
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Goalkeeper Joe Hart says he has ‘failed’ in his England career until now. The 30-year-old made his England debut in June 2008 and has 73 caps, winning 45 times and losing on eight occasions.
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