I have supported this club under 12 managers and I genuinely believe that Slaven Bilic is the most passionate I’ve seen. And he is most certainly the biggest and most likeable personality to ever hold the reins of our mighty Hammers. Only very special people make it onto my personal FB cover page. He just […]
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No Irons boss can beat Slav for visible passion
Posted on 17 February 2017.
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Antonio coy on contract talks situation
Posted on 17 February 2017.
Four weeks ago Slaven Bilic indicated to reporters that a new deal for Michail Antonio was imminent but more recently the Hammer has been coy about his contract position He told Sky Sports “Right now, nothing is really happening on the contract talks. We’ll just see how things go. At the moment my head is not […]
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Noble wants to Finish Career at Club
Posted on 17 February 2017.
After so many years in the claret and blue, it should be no great surprise to hear the Hammers skipper say, “I want to end my career with West Ham.” Mark Noble has been a mainstay of the Hammers side ever since his debut back in 2004 against Southend in the League Cup. Noble is nearing 400 appearances for the Hammers, a feat only 18 other players have achieved and said it would feel “funny” to turn out for another side. …
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FA Cup fifth round team news, odds and stats
Posted on 17 February 2017.
As the Emirates FA Cup returns for the fifth round fixtures, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on the key clashes.
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“No force in the world” would have stopped Slav!
Posted on 17 February 2017.
Slaven Bilic has admitted he has only himself to blame for the £8k fine he will be forced to pay as a result of ‘beating up’ a TV mic. Writing in his Evening Standard column the manager says however that he would have done the same even had “my brother or my late father had refereed […]
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Gold gives good news ahead of Watford
Posted on 17 February 2017.
West Ham chairman David Gold has given his 173,000 followers on twitter some good news by suggesting Andy Carroll, Arthur Masuaku, Sam Byram and Andre Ayew will all be available for the Watford game on 25th February. Gold posted a message on social message to say: “We should be able to put out a strong squad against […]
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Well done West Ham as kids become Irons for life
Posted on 17 February 2017.
West Ham has its knockers – even from within the fan base but that’s okay – we pay our money and we are allowed to moan – goes with the territory. We all do it – it’s permitted. Some loathe the board, some aren’t keen on the manager, others make their feelings known about signings, […]
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Hammers first teamer heads for new contract talks
Posted on 16 February 2017.
WEST Ham fear that Adrian may turn down a contract offer this summer in order to advance his Spain international chances. The club have an option on his present deal which is worth around £30k a week and in the absence of top class keepers are interested in keeping both him and Darren Randolph. The […]
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New Game Honours Football Players through the Decades
Posted on 16 February 2017.
New Game Honours Football Players through the Decades
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Hammers deny “defender on move” story
Posted on 16 February 2017.
West Ham denied rumours that they are ready to sell Arthur Masuku back to Olympiacos. Speculation arose this morning in the national media that the £6 million signing had proved a flop and that the Irons were ready to move him on with his former club having first refusal. It seemed the unlikeliest of tales […]
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Hammers fitness updates
Posted on 16 February 2017.
Head of Medical and Sports Science Stijn Vandenbroucke has given his latest fitness update on the official website and reports in the main good news all the way. He said: “We got Andy Carroll fit enough to face Middlesbrough and then also to face Southampton, but the West Bromwich Albion game came too quick and […]
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West Ham Dubai update
Posted on 16 February 2017.
West Ham have taken the whole squad out to Dubai with them with the exception keeper Raphael Spiegel and Gokhan Tore who has returned to Turkey to recover from his operation. The list of those who flew to the middle east includes Arbeloa who has not been seen since the Arsenal 5-1 defeat at the […]
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Great news on Big Phil
Posted on 16 February 2017.
Phil Parkes has come through successfully on the heart procedure which we reported here a couple of says back. Big Phil is a huge CandH‘s favourite and spoke to us on the eve of his hospital visit. Now his daughter Marie has revealed on her Facebook page that her Dad has been through surgery and […]
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Carroll, Cresswell eye Watford
Posted on 16 February 2017.
West Ham are hoping to have Andy Carroll and Aaron Cresswell available for their Premier League match away at Watford on February 25.
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Lanzini mystery solved
Posted on 16 February 2017.
ClaretandHugh can confirm there are absolutely no issues with Maun Lanzini having returned to Argentine rather than join the rest of the squad in Dubai. Manu celebrated his 24th birthday yesterday and Slaven decided to let him travel home to be with his family for a couple of days. The plan now is that the […]
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Irons unlikely to sell player as speculation starts
Posted on 16 February 2017.
Speculation the Hammers are ready to sell Arthur Masuaku back to Olympicaos appears to be wide of the mark given the player’s difficult recent injury issues from which he is now recovering. Stories this morning claim Slaven Bilic is keen to sell the 23-year-old, and his former side in Athens have first refusal on any future […]
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Lanzini misses Dubai training trip
Posted on 16 February 2017.
Manuel Lanzini has not joined the first team in Dubai for five days of warm weather training and has instead been given time off ‘for family reasons’ Claret and Hugh understand. He is thought to have returned to his native Argentina where he appeared on TV saying he would like to return to his former […]
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Young Hammers grill Slav & Nobes
Posted on 16 February 2017.
Junior Hammers interviewed Slaven Bilic and Mark Noble yesterday at the family fun day. Mark Noble revealed James Collins is his favourite team mate as he says Ginge makes him breakfast and coffee in the morning. Meanwhile Slav joked if he could have any player in the world he would choose Modric over Messi. Noble […]
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The Big interview with Mark Noble
Posted on 16 February 2017.
European Sports Journalist Graham Hunter has interviewed West Ham captain Mark Noble for his Big Interview podcast series. Mark tells how he established as himself as a first team Premier League footballer and captain of the club he has supported since he was a kid. The skipper also talks about what that role really means […]
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Antonio unsure over new deal
Posted on 16 February 2017.
Michail Antonio is unsure whether he will sign a new contract at West Ham, but insists his head has not been turned.
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More good news as Sakho flies out
Posted on 15 February 2017.
West Ham’s front line strikers Andy Carroll and Diafra Sakho were both on the plane for Dubai as the Irons headed for their warm weather training break. Co chairman David Gold had revealed earlier today the Senegal striker was “running free” and ” set for a return in mid March” but it’s particularly good news […]
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Gold has just ONE Payet regret
Posted on 15 February 2017.
David Gold has just one regret at selling Dimitri Payet – the FEE! The Hammers co chairman opened up on his feelings during an interview with Sky Sports and got straight to the point. He said: “My only regret I suppose is that he was sold for £25m and I think he was worth more. […]
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West Ham boss Bilic and No 2 Jurcevic both fined £8,000
Posted on 15 February 2017.
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic and his assistant Nikola Jurcevic have both been fined £8,000 after admitting Football Association misconduct charges.
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West Ham’s beloved Upton Park as you’ve never seen it
Posted on 15 February 2017.
These pictures show the scale of the transformation planned for West Ham United’s former home Upton Park after the club’s move to the London Stadium in the summer.
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Slav hears FA verdict
Posted on 15 February 2017.
Slaven Bilic has been hit with an £8,000 fine by the FA for his microphone throwing outburst. The Mirror reports Bilic slammed the TV audio equipment to the ground following Gareth McAuley’s last minute equaliser. Assistant Nikola Jurcevic has also been fined the same amount for misconduct after being sent to the stands after a […]
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West Ham put on family fun day at the London Stadium
Posted on 15 February 2017.
Having taken his improper conduct fine on the chin, West Ham boss Slaven Bilic was back smiling again as the club put on a family fun day for fans at the London Stadium on Wednesday.
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