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Win tickets to watch Hull City vs West Ham courtesy of EA Sports

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

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SHOW SOME RESPECT: A JOINT STATEMENT FROM CLARET & HUGH and WHTID

By Hugh Southon How ironic that a man once regularly described as a ‘Judas’ should be responsible for this joint statement from the owners of Claretandhugh and WestHamtilidie – Hugh Southon and Iain Dale. But quite simply the Sunderland striker ( soon to return home to the Irons?) has shown behaviour over the last few days […]

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Sportmail’s Andy Hooper wins top photography award

Sportsmail’s Andy Hooper picked up another award last night for his work at the Rio Olympics. Hooper won Best Olympic Picture at the Picture Editors’ Guild Awards in London.

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Hammers hero says “Give Slav a new deal NOW”

Tony Cottee wants the West Ham board  to do three things over the next few months – give Slaven Bilic a new deal, sign Jermain Defoe on a two year deal and grab Michy Batshuayi on loan with an option to buy! He believes any talk of sacking the manager is madness after one of the most […]

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Switch to London Stadium ‘too big’ and has caused West Ham woes, says ex-Hammers star

West Ham’s move to the London Stadium from Upton Park is “too big a jump” for the Hammers and is behind the club’s miserable first season at their new home. That’s according to former player Paul Konchesky, who believes the switch from the Boleyn Ground to the former HQ of the London Olympics was one which hasn’t suited West Ham. Slaven Bilic’s side have produced some indifferent performances at the London Stadium, some of which have meant the club sit in 12th…

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Hammers after Stam, Byram wants more league action and Tyman deal over the summer?

Could Stam be the man? It has been rumoured this week in The Sun that David Gold and David Sullivan could be lining up Reading manager Jaap Stam as a summer replacement for Slaven Bilic. The former Manchester United legend has enjoyed a superb season with the Berkshire club who currently sit fifth in the Championship playoff spots. Bilic has come under pressure from fans after our recent poor form, we are without a win in five League games. Stam was …

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Red hot Irons prospect likened to Modric

West Ham’s Domingos Quina as been in and around the first team dressing room all season and is the biggest shout in the game to break into the big time very soon. And in his first major interview the former Chelsea kid revealed: ” Chelsea knew I was leaving. I was training on my own […]

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Well that was an enjoyable international break, wasn’t it?

Well that was an enjoyable international break, wasn’t it? A pointless friendly defeat in Germany and gaining 3 points against a team who aren’t even in the top 100 of the world rankings. I suppose one good thing came out of the international break, at least West Ham didn’t lose. Small mercies and all that. So what have we actually learnt from these 2 England games? Not much I’m afraid. Qualification to the World Cup …

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Aaron Cresswell: West Ham are ‘fully behind’ Slaven Bilic

Slaven Bilic has come under pressure after West Ham lost three straight Premier League games for the second time this season, sliding to 12th in the table and nine points above the relegation zone.

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Lanzini makes a Noble point

Manuel Lanzini has clearly been watching some of the criticism aimed at captain Mark Noble and has decided to make his point. The captain is certain to return from the injury sidelines this weekend with Pedro Obiang out for the rest of the season. That will no doubt bring out the knockers again but Lanzini […]

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Slav faces up to board’s ‘six defeat and out’ policy

David Sullivan and David Gold have one thing in mind when deciding whether or not to sack a manager. They have always worked on the principle that six straight defeats is unsustainable and currently we are on three with matches against Hull, Arsenal, Swansea and Sunderland to come. Given the nature of the opposition – […]

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Hammers eye Bundesliga midfielder

West Ham are this morning being reported as lining up a summer move for Hoffenheim midfielder Steven Zuber. However they will face competition from Italy and Spain where  Juventus are keen, along with Valencia and Sevilla Spanish publication Estadio Deportivo claim that the Hammers are keeping tabs on the Switzerland international, with his club rating him at […]

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Cresswell’s rallying call for Slav

Aaron Cresswell has given the most forthright backing of manager Slaven Bilic yet! The manager remains under some pressure but the left back and former ammer of the Year has made it clear the dressing room is bang behind him. He told Sky Sports News HQ: “If you ask any of the players, they would […]

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Slamming the board on this issue is utterly crazy

Nobody has any argument with the fact that by and large the summer signings were rubbish…it’s a given and has now been done to death – we move on and loo k to the summer window. However, some of the outrage I read on Twitter is totally totally ridiculous and the fact that the club […]

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​The Importance of Being Able to Keep Track of Live Football Scores

The Importance of Being Able to Keep Track of Live Football Scores

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Cresswell: We support Bilic

Aaron Cresswell insists Slaven Bilic has the full support of the West Ham dressing room, amid speculation the Hammers manager could be replaced in the summer.

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Cresswell targets 40-point mark

West Ham United need to dispel any thoughts of Premier League relegation by reaching the 40-point mark as soon as possible, according to left-back Aaron Cresswell.

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Giroud reckons he’s put Carroll in shade

  Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud insists his scorpion kick is a more worthy January of the month goal than Andy Carroll’s scissor kick wonder goal. The  France striker, 30, said: “Andy Carroll’s goal is magnificent, but maybe people won’t remember it in two years’ time.” Giroud earned big praise  for his effort against Crystal Palace […]

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New hope for forgotten Hammers striker

Jonathon Callieri could well be told he is wanted at the London Stadium at the end of the season. Many had seen it as a foregone conclusion the striker would be on his way at the end of the campaign but manager Slaven Bilic still believes he may have a future at the club. The […]

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Key £5.53m-rated summer target wants West Ham move, PL rivals to miss out

Jermain Defoe wants a move back to West Ham if Sunderland are relegated this season, according to The Sun. Despite being 34-years-old, Defoe remains one of the top-flight’s most prolific goal scorers, netting 14 goals in 28 appearances for the Black Cats this term. That has obviously led to a number of sides showing an […]

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DG research shows Irons League status over seven decades

Exclusive David Gold has sent a reminder to his relentless critics on Twitter that Rome wasn’t built in a day and nor will West Ham go to the next level overnight. He’s buried himself into some heavy research centred on Hammers finishing positions over his 70 years as a fan of the club and come […]

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Trapped in the House – Karren had a nice cup of tea!

Karren Brady has spoken of being trapped inside the Houses of Parliament as the horrors of London’s latest terror attack unfolded outside. The Hammers co chairman was involved in a meeting at the House when all hell broke loose. She revealed: “I was with the British Paralympic Association in a room where Baronesss Tanni Grey-Thompson was […]

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West Ham and sleeve sponsorship opportunities

Manchester City became the  first Premier League club to announce a sleeve sponsorship deal recently, which will undoubtedly lead to number of other Premier League clubs looking to take advantage of yet another lucrative revenue stream ahead of next season. This is the first time clubs have been allowed to sell sponsorship anywhere other than […]

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Giroud: Goal against Palace leaves a mark on history

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud was pipped to the January goal of the month award by West Ham’s Andy Carroll and it has clearly left a sour taste in the France international’s mouth.

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CandH follower’s call for dignity and respect

ClaretandHugh makes no apologies at all for posting another blog on Jermaine Defoe given the nature of the emotions expressed within it from one of our website followers. He announces himself merely as  ‘John’ but his expressions of approval for Jermain Defoe and his feelings for young Bradley Lowrey touched a big nerve over here […]

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Lanzin’s tribute to skipper Noble as he homes in on milestone 400th game for West Ham

West Ham star Mark Noble could well feature in the side that faces Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday – and if he does he will then be one game away from making 400 appearances for his beloved Hammers. Skipper Noble was given extended rest by manager Slaven Bilic after coming under fire from some disgruntled fans following some below par performances. He missed out entirely when Leicester City won 3-2 at the London Stadium last time the Hammers…

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