Manchester City are set to hold out for a £25 million minimum fee for Hammers target Kelechi Iheanacho. The City academy product is the more likely permanent arrival than Chelsea’s Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi at this stage with the striker position at Stamford Bridge remaining confused. Iheanacho signed a new contract signed last year, the club […]
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Hammers goalkeeper set to leave this Summer
Posted on 17 June 2017.
West Ham goalkeeper Raphael Spiegel seems set to leave the club this summer Reports in Belgium media say “24 year old Spiegel will fly off to Belgium on Monday to take medical tests with Excel Royal Mouscron. The Swiss goalkeeper is contracted with the Hammers until mid-2018” West Ham signed the then teenage goalkeeper from Swiss […]
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Hammers defender “interest” off the radar
Posted on 17 June 2017.
Reports of Hammers interest in defenders continue to emerge despite the club’s continued assurances that a striker is their sole interest this summer apart from a wide and speedy midfielder. Our supposed interest in Sunderland defender Lamine Kone. was first reported in November of last year ahead of the club buying Jose Fonte and has once […]
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Speedy winger could join Hammers soon pending medical
Posted on 17 June 2017.
West Ham are poised to complete the signing of Adama Traore from Middlesbrough in a £8m deal. David Sullivan is reported to have held talks with the 21-year-old winger on Friday according to the well placed Ken Dyer of the London Evening Standard and says the transfer could be completed soon pending a medical. Traore […]
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West Ham player released by mutual consent
Posted on 17 June 2017.
West Ham have released full-back Stephen Hendrie by mutual consent. The 22-year-old, who joined from Hamilton in 2015, has had loan spells at Southend United and Blackburn Rovers where he made eight appearances last season. Hendrie progressed through Hamilton’s youth system and made his senior debut for the club aged 16 in July 2011. The […]
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Let’s Discuss: Goalkeepers
Posted on 16 June 2017.
In the next episode of our new series Geo sits down with Tom and Danny to discuss the goalkeeping situation at West Ham. Is Adrian our number one? Should Randolph be sold? Is Joe Hart worth the inflated wages that are widely reported? Should we even be looking to improve that position at all?
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4-2-3-1, four new faces, no Noble… West Ham’s Dream XI for the 2017/18 season
Posted on 16 June 2017.
The summer transfer window is well underway now and West Ham United are being persistently linked with players. There seems to be a handful of new transfer rumours each day as the Hammers seek to improve the options in our squad and mount a better campaign for next year. West Ham finished 11th in the […]
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22-year-old defender leaves West Ham by mutual consent
Posted on 16 June 2017.
Stephen Hendrie has been released by West Ham United after failing to make an impact in East London, according to The Daily Mail. Stephen Hendrie was tipped for big things when West Ham won the race to sign him in 2015, snapping him up from Hamilton Academical on a pre-contract agreement. When the Scotsman arrived, […]
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Memorial Garden Neglected
Posted on 16 June 2017.
The Boleyn Ground Memorial Garden was in a sorry state today when West Ham season ticket holder Nigel Kahn paid his respects to Green Street. Developers had promised to keep the garden in good order as part of the original agreement when the land was sold to Galliard homes for £38m, that responsibility was passed on to […]
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West Ham target admits that he would be keen on move to the club
Posted on 16 June 2017.
Amid reports linking West Ham United with a move for Joe Hart, the Manchester City goalkeeper has reportedly said that he is keen to move to the London Stadium, according to The London Evening Standard. Joe Hart is clearly out of favour at Manchester City and does not have a future at the Etihad Stadium. […]
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Speculation fuelled as bets are suspended over West Ham signing 21-year-old winger
Posted on 16 June 2017.
Twitter was sent into frenzy last night after Bet Victor suspended bets on Adama Traore to West Ham. West Ham fan Jamie Norwood tweeted Bet Victor asking for a price on Adama Traore moving to West Ham. @SkyBet @BetVictor @Betfair Can i get a price on Adama Traore to sign for West Ham please? #RequestABet […]
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Birmingham City planning audacious £7.5m swoop to land West Ham’s top target
Posted on 16 June 2017.
West Ham United have been linked with Henry Onyekuru for a while now and the deal has been progressing slowly. And now the Hammers could be in danger of missing out. Championship outfit Birmingham City have launched an audacious swoop to try to sign Henry Onyekuru, according to The Daily Mail. The Blues, who are […]
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West Ham drop out of the race to sign in-demand £15m defender
Posted on 16 June 2017.
According to The Daily Star, West Ham United are no longer interested in signing Chris Smalling. Chris Smalling was thought to be one of West Ham United’s top targets this summer but it appears that the East London outfit are ready to abandon their pursuit of the Manchester United centre half to focus on other […]
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Greatest XI: The Left Backs
Posted on 16 June 2017.
Julian Dicks 1988-1993 & 1994-1999 326 Apps The current Assistant Manager was first signed by John Lyall for £300,000 in 1988 and after a slow start quickly established himself as a both a first team regular and a fans favourite. A cultured left-back whose combative nature perhaps overshadowed his undoubted talent. Throughout both spells with West Ham Dicks won plaudits for his wholehearted approach and was very unlucky not to receive international recognition. During Dicks first spell West …
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Video: Traore analysed as Irons close in
Posted on 16 June 2017.
With the bookies suspending betting on Adam Traore joining West Ham we thought it miht be the moment to take a look at the speedy Middlesbrough winger. The 21 year old Spaniard has been on the Irons radar for some time and the club have admitted to Claretandhugh that he is among those they have […]
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Bookies suspend betting on player joining West Ham
Posted on 16 June 2017.
Betting has been suspended on Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore joining West Ham in the summer. The former Barcelona player who has been linked to the Hammers in recent days is looking for an exit from relegated Boro. West Ham supporter Jamie Norwood tweeted bookmakers BetVictor asking for a price for Adama Traore joining the Hammers. Bet […]
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5,000 West Ham season tickets go on sale
Posted on 16 June 2017.
Around 5,000 season tickets will go on sale to the 55,000 waiting list today after the relocation window shuts. The Hammers have modelled that approximately one in three on the season ticket waiting list will take up the offer to purchase season tickets meaning the first fifteen thousand in the list are likely to get […]
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London Stadium owners spent £3.3m on legal fees
Posted on 16 June 2017.
A freedom of information request submitted by ClaretandHugh has revealed the staggering amount of taxpayers money spent by Stadium owners London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) and E20 Stadium LLP in external legal services relating to the London Stadium. The LLDC spent a staggering £1,834,550.02 excluding VAT getting external legal advice and creating the 99-year Agreement […]
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Valencia interest growing
Posted on 15 June 2017.
West Ham are ready to cut their losses on Enner Valencia by taking a 50 per cent loss on the striker. The Ecuador international cost the Hammers £12 million but with two years left on his deal reports have emerged that Porto are ready to give him a route out of his Hammers hell. Slaven […]
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Zabaleta ready for Man City clash
Posted on 15 June 2017.
Pablo Zabaleta believes the pre-season clash against his former club Manchester City in Iceland on August 4 is the prefect preparation for the Irons new season. The match in the national stadium in Reykjavik will be a great event for the locals and give the Hammers the opportunity to show just how ready they are […]
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West Ham release Scottish defender Stephen Hendrie
Posted on 15 June 2017.
West Ham have released full-back Stephen Hendrie by mutual consent. The 22-year-old, who joined from Hamilton in 2015, has had loan spells at Southend United and Blackburn Rovers.
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Five summer signings that could boost Irons
Posted on 15 June 2017.
By guest writer Charlie Fellowes Slaven Bilic endured a turbulent past Premier League campaign with West Ham United, despite having enjoyed much success the season prior. Keen conversations are taking place on who the Hammers need this summer so may I add my two pennorth! The London club’s move to the Olympic Stadium from their […]
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Everton look to spend £72m as Man City try and raise £100m
Posted on 15 June 2017.
SIMON JONES – TRANSFER COLUMN: As well as £72million moves for M’Baye Niang, Davy Klaassen and Jordan Pickford, the Toffees are also targeting Malaga’s Sandro Ramirez.
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At a Glance: The Hammers’ 2017/18 Fixture List
Posted on 15 June 2017.
This morning the Premier League fixtures were released and I was eager to see what hand we had been dealt for the forthcoming season. Fingers were crossed for a generous start, nice weather fixtures against the seaside clubs and most of all a decent run in. Sadly, I was disappointed on all three counts! The opening day fixture away against Manchester United gives me mixed feelings. It will add to our list of walk in the park, opening …
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Premier League pre-season 2017: a full list of all the clubs’ friendlies
Posted on 15 June 2017.
From Tanzania to Tennessee here is a rundown of the 20 clubs’ friendly fixtures before the season starts on 12 August All dates and kick-off times BST. All information correct at time of publication Related: Stadiums of the future: a revolution for the fan experience in sport Related: Premier League fixtures: full club-by-club list for the 2017-18 season Continue reading…
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Nigerian Striker could face work permit challenge
Posted on 15 June 2017.
Henry Onyekuru could face a challenge to obtain a work permit as he does not automatically qualify on the percentage of senior international matches for his national team. In order to automatically qualify for a work permit, the player must have participated in a certain percentage of senior international matches for his national team. Generally, that […]
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