James Collins has given the ‘three at the back’ Hammers set-up a big thumbs up! The central defender – delighted with the victory over Huddersfield Town – explained that the defenders really like the formation. He said: “We played it for the last ten games of last season and a few before that without conceding […]
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Ginge backs the ‘new’ system
Posted on 13 September 2017.
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Report: Carvalho still wants Irons move
Posted on 13 September 2017.
A new report has emerged this morning that William Carvalho still wants to to move to West Ham. It follows ClaretandHugh’s report of yesterday (Tues) that the Irons are refusing to rule out the possibility of a new approach to Sporting Lisbon for the midfielder in January. Mirror reporter Darren Lewis – who followed the […]
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LISTEN: The Debate podcast
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Ian Wright and Alan Pardew joined Kelly Cates to discuss Frank de Boer’s sacking by Crystal Palace and Roy Hodgson’s appointment as his successor.
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Payet gets his just deserts
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Marseille has slumped down to 10th place this week in the French Ligue 1 following back to back defeats against Monaco and Rennes. Dimitri Payet has never regained the form he once enjoyed at West Ham and Marseille now have just 7 points and a goal difference of -3 after 5 games. The Frenchman himself […]
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Irons keep an eye on Carvalho
Posted on 12 September 2017.
West Ham are keeping an eye on William Carvalho and refusing to rule out a possible move for the Sporting Lisbon midfielder in January. Despite the unpleasant war of words between the two clubs, Slaven Bilic remains keen on the player and a move for the player could be on the cards. The pantomime theatricals […]
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Matchday Video:Defiant Bilic Bounces Back
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Our first home game of the season seemed an awful long time in coming and it was fantastic to see so many familiar faces on the pre-match boats and in the ground. I’ve had a season to get to know a few of the people around me and it was good to see that so […]
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Relieved Hart: “We needed to perform”
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Joe Hart made no bones about his relief at finally keeping a clean sheet! His last one came for Torino against Sassuolo on January 8 and he said: “It’s about time. I have kept plenty for my country. Whether we keep a clean one or not, as long as we win I am not too interested.” He is […]
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Slav gets a “change nothing “message for WBA
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Slaven Bilic has received a message from an old mate: “Change nothing for the game against West Brom at the weekend.” Tony Cottee – speaking exclusively to ClaretandHugh can see no room in the side for Marko Arnautovic who is looking for a return to action after suspension. But Cottee said: ” Slav and the […]
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Slav’s Post Match Presser
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Excerpt from: Slav’s Post Match Presser
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Main Talking Points: West Ham United vs Huddersfield Town: Premier League Match Day Four
Posted on 12 September 2017.
It’s now time to analyze yesterday’s pivotal victory over Huddersfield Town in far greater detail, as we go over the Main Talking Points from a drizzly but magical night at The London Stadium. Home Comforts The Winning Formula For Hammers It was good to finally be back home, wasn’t it Hammers? Even if The London Stadium is shrouded in controversy at the moment, playing in front of our own fans was something that we …
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Player Ratings: West Ham United vs Huddersfield Town: Premier League Match Day Four
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Player Ratings: West Ham United vs Huddersfield Town: Premier League Match Day Four 12th September 2017 Let’s take a look at how each featuring squad member performed in last night’s 2-0 victory over Huddersfield Town, as goals from Pedro Obiang and Andre Ayew restored harmony in East London. Joe Hart: 7/10 There is no doubting that yesterday evening’s encounter was the England No1’s easiest game in Claret & Blue so far, as he kept his first clean sheet for the club…
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Ginge and C&H speak to Talksport about Hammers win
Posted on 12 September 2017.
West Ham centre back James Collins took time after the West Ham win against Huddersfield at the London Stadium to speak to Andy Goldstein and Jason Cundy on the Talksport radio Sportsbar late night to give his thoughts on the home win. Listen below Claret and Hugh Associate Editor Sean Whetstone also spoke to Talksport this […]
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Andy Carroll vows West Ham are behind boss Slaven Bilic
Posted on 12 September 2017.
The Hammers lifted some of the pressure on manager Slaven Bilic with a 2-0 win over Huddersfield on Monday night to collect their first points of the season.
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Ayew Fires Hammers To Vital Victory In London Stadium Return
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Match Report: West Ham United vs Huddersfield Town: Premier League Match Day Four 12th September 2017 A fluky effort from Pedro Obiang and a late Andre Ayew poach proved enough to ease the pressure on Slaven Bilic in Stratford last night, as we picked up our first points of the Premier League campaign against David Wagner’s men. Bilic opted for an experimental five at the back formation for his must-win mission, and it would succeed in keeping an in…
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Carroll: We’re still behind Bilic
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Slaven Bilic still has the backing of his West Ham players, according to Andy Carroll.
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Don’t celebrate too much, Ayew warns West Ham after win…with WBA up next
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Andre Ayew has warned his West Ham team-mates not to get too carried away with the victory over Huddersfield… and to prepare for a big battle next up at West Brom. Slaven Bilic’s side chalked up their first Premier League win of the campaign in last night’s crucial 2-0 win over the Terriers at the London Stadium, thanks to second half goals from sub Ayew’s strike and Pedro Obiang’s deflected shot. The hard-fought triumph …
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Noble update
Posted on 12 September 2017.
The “was he dropped or was he injured?” mystery surrounding Mark Noble was persisting this morning (Tues) following the Hammers victory over Huddersfield. And it seems that it may have been a mixture of both after the skipper failed to appear in the squad at all for last night’s crucial game. We understand that Noble […]
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Big questions for Slaven Bilic
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Much better and more to come – that’s the verdict on a badly needed victory over a Huddersfield team which had made a decent start to the season but were made to look distinctly ordinary last night. Slaven Bilic decided on three at the back – which has always brought us more success – and […]
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West Ham boss Slaven Bilic feared same fate as De Boer
Posted on 12 September 2017.
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic insists his relationship with chairman David Sullivan is fine. But that did not stop Bilic fearing he was heading for the same fate as Frank de Boer at Crystal Palace
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VOTE: PL goal of the weekend
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Who scored the best Premier League goal of the weekend? Watch our picks and then vote for your favourite.
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Ince gets on Carroll’s case
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Paul Ince just can’t help himself it seems. Sadly the former Hammer appears to be trying to make a name for himself in the mainstream and social media these days – currently at our club’s expense. Late last week he was taking a pop at the board and following last night’s game it was the […]
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Happy Ayew makes the difference
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Andre Ayew made the difference as the Hammers grabbed their first win of the season – setting up the first goal against Huddersfield and scoring the second. There was plenty of moaning going on as Chicharito was withdrawn and the £20 million signing thrown on but it proved a fine piece of thinking from the […]
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Bilic had De Boer fate in mind
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Slaven Bilic insists his relationship with West Ham chairman David Sullivan is fine but feared he was heading for the same fate as sacked Frank de Boer, had his side lost to Huddersfield.
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Out-of-contract European stars
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Lionel Messi, Isco, Andres Iniesta and Arjen Robben are among a host of stars that could be available on a free transfer next summer.
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West Ham 2-0 Huddersfield: Bilic enjoys slice of luck
Posted on 12 September 2017.
MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE LONDON STADIUM: There may not be a scruffier goal scored this season but, right now, West Ham will take it. Beggars can’t be choosers and this was good fortune.
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West Ham battle past Huddersfield to ease Bilic’s fear of following De Boer
Posted on 11 September 2017.
Second-half goals from Pedro Obiang and André Ayew sealed West Ham’s first win of the season and alleviated the pressure on Slaven Bilic. The West Ham manager admitted the sacking of Frank de Boer by Crystal Palace earlier on Monday had been “in the back of my mind” before the match. On the night, West Ham United did not look like a team of experienced, expensively recruited players. Their style was disjointed, their shape questionable…
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