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Sixty percent of season tickets to renew

Over 31,000 West Ham season ticket holders have yet to renew at the London Stadium with just 35 days to go until the deadline. West Ham claimed an 18% renewal rate on the first day of the renewal period in March and Claret and Hugh have been told that since then it has further increased to […]

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HMRC raid: The French connection

Following well-publicised raids at Newcastle and West Ham by HMRC officials this morning it appears the investigation could centre around Marseille transfer activity and payments to agents. West Ham purchased Dimitri Payet and Alou Diarra from Marseille in recent years and rumours suggest it is these deals are being looked into closely. Chelsea has also […]

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HMRC raid: DS and KB been there before and no charges

David Sullivan and Karren Brady  could be forgiven a  mental exclamation of “been there, done that, got the t-shirt” when HMRC officers  arrived at the London Stadium at 8 am. For the pair were questioned and later cleared by the City of London fraud squad on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and false accounting in 2008 […]

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Fraud arrests as football clubs raided

Newcastle United and West Ham’s grounds are being searched by revenue and customs officials.

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‘Payet for sure!’: West Ham fans speculate on reasons for HMRC raid

West Ham’s debut season at the London Stadium has certainly not been boring, with off-field issues now taking centre stage. The Hammers’ facilities at the London Stadium were raided by HMRC this morning, as part of a widespread investigation into tax fraud in football. A statement issued by HMRC revealed 180 officers had been deployed […]

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West Ham issue statement after HMRC raids

West Ham have dominated the headlines this morning, after it was confirmed HMRC had raided the Hammers premises. The London Stadium and Rush Green were raided by police officers this morning, who also raided Newcastle United and are in attendance in France as they investigate tax and national insurance fraud. West Ham were approached by Football.London regarding […]

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‘What’s the point?’: West Ham fans react to concerning transfer rumour

West Ham’s need for a wealth of summer transfer activity has been made abundantly clear with their struggles this season, although not all links are going down well. Slaven Bilic’s side have been linked with a host of potential signings across European football, with a familiar name appearing once again: Jonathan Cafu. The Brazilian winger, […]

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Win tickets to watch Stoke vs West Ham courtesy of EA Sports

Just answer the question below to be in with a chance of attending the game between the Potters and Slaven Bilic’s side

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BBC report HMRC raid – West Ham named

The BBC website is currently carrying this report: “Several men working within professional football have been arrested over a suspected income tax and National Insurance fraud. HMRC said 180 of its officers had been deployed across the UK and France. It said investigators had searched a number of premises in the north east and south […]

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Defoe option – the latest!

West Ham have cooled considerably on the possibility of signing Jermain Defoe. The former Hammer was in flying form earlier in the season but has scored only once in the last eight games since February. The club have had the striker checked out regularly and took a particularly close look at him during the 2-2 […]

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Newcastle and West Ham raided in HMRC tax investigation into transfers

• Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley arrested in HMRC investigation • Offices at St James’ Park and London Stadium raided on Wednesday The offices of Newcastle United and West Ham were raided on Wednesday morning as part of an HMRC tax investigation into football transfers with Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley arrested just two days after the team clinched promotion to the Premier League. A statement issued by the HMRC stated: “HMRC has arrested …

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Newcastle United and West Ham face HMRC transfer proble

Newcastle United managing director Lee Charnley has been arrested and the club is under investigation by HM Revenue and Customs over their transfer dealings.

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Stoke 0-0 West Ham recap

Continued here: Stoke 0-0 West Ham recap

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West Ham, Newcastle raided

Offices at Newcastle and West Ham have been raided as part of an investigation into suspected tax and National Insurance fraud, Sky sources understand.

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Tyler’s stats: Joy at Anfield

Martin Tyler brings you the best stats around ahead of the next set of Premier League fixtures.

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Reid’s international team mate in Hammers frame

West Ham has reportedly reignited interested in signing Winston Reid’s International team mate Chris Wood, according to calciomercato.com. The Hammers were linked with the Leeds striker back in January. The 25-year-old has gone on to score 25 goals in the Championship this season, making him the league’s top scorer, and his form has once again […]

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Hammers linked with Brazilian winger chase

West Ham is claimed to be the latest club to join the pursuit of Jonathan Cafu. The 25-year-old Ludogorets winger is a target for a number of Premier League sides. After 10 goals in 24 league outings for the Bulgarian club, Cafu is ready to seek a fresh challenge and the Hammers could be one […]

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West Ham’s Pre Season European Tour

With the London Stadium out of bounds, this summer due to the World Athletics Championships West Ham will do a mini tour of Europe pre-season. Previous negotiations to play in Australia or the Asia Trophy in China and Hong Kong came to nothing and instead the Hammers will travel much closer to home by staying […]

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Gonzo launches “A beer with the boys”

Top man Gonzo – of ClaretandHugh’s partners Hammers Chat  – has launched his latest video series – ‘A Beer with the Boys’ – where  you the punters have  your say on all things West Ham. In this first edition Gonzo opens up with an ind depth discussion on Slaven Bilic’s future and along the way […]

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‘Make it happen!’: West Ham fans in love with concept kit teased by co-chairman

West Ham fans will be forgiven for looking ahead to next season despite their being four games remaining in the Premier League. The Hammers status in the top-flight is not mathematically secure yet, as they sit seven points above the drop-zone, but a run of three games undefeated should see them safe. A wealth of […]

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Referee appointment for West Ham’s trip to Stoke brings good omen

West Ham’s status in the Premier League is still not mathematically secure, as they sit seven points above Swansea City with four games to go. The Hammers need a points swing in their favour to secure their status in the top-flight, which could be handed to them this weekend if they beat Stoke and Swansea […]

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West Ham coach hits back at youngster’s criticism after starring performance

West Ham have a reputation as a haven for young, developing talents and the situation is very much the same in the current environment. The Hammers have regularly handed youngsters a route to the first-team, whilst also sending players out on-loan to earn vital experience. Martin Samuelsen is one player who’s undergone those experiences this […]

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Chelsea London Stadium groundshare update

The chances that West Ham could ground share with Chelsea or Spurs have been described as extremely unlikely despite reports in a tabloid last week.  The Sun newspaper claimed Chelsea were holding talks with West Ham over moving to the London Stadium for three years while they rebuild Stamford Bridge. However, a stadium insider described […]

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Hammers ace Collins tells West Ham stars: Deliver strong finish and build for new season

James Collins has challenged his team-mates to build on the creditable 0-0 draw with Everton and ignite a push up the Premier League table with a win over Stoke at the weekend. Slaven Bilic’s men gained a point from the stalemate against Ronald Koeman’s troops at the London Stadium, and they go to the bet365 Stadium on Saturday to take on Mark Hughes’ side. And Collins believes the fact that the Hammers shave taken five points from the past three games gives…

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Adrian Feels The Frustration and League One ‘Keeper A Target For Bilic

Adrian: “We could have got more” Our Spanish goalkeeper Adrian San-Miguel has felt the disappointment of the players and fans after our frustrating 0-0 draw with the Toffees on Saturday. The 30-year-old shot-stopper made his first team return in the draw after six months of being kept out of the side by Darren Randolph, Adrian had this to say in a post-match interview: “We played very well, it was a tactical game, but at …

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‘He should shut up!’: West Ham fans react to star’s views on required signings

West Ham face a major challenge ahead of them this summer, as the Hammers look to rejuvenate their ranks to compete next season. Slaven Bilic’s side have struggled in their maiden campaign at the Olympic Stadium, sitting seven points above the relegation zone with four difficult fixtures remaining. Although the status of the East London […]

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