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Bilic invited back to Besiktas

Besiktas president Fikret Orman has revealed that the club have invited Slaven Bilic to the Vodafone Arena inauguration ceremony. Speaking at the pre-inauguration press conference president said: “We will be inviting Bilic, Daum, Toshack, Milne, Lucescu and former players to the ceremony as well.” Bilic coached Besiktas over two seasons before joining West Ham last […]

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Raise a glass to the Hammers family – that’s US!

By Scott Alsweiller How nice at this stage of the season that we can all breath a healthy sigh of relief. We’re safe from the relegation most pundits were predicting for us and we’ve seen just how good this squad is, led by the tireless Mark Noble, and managed by Slaven Bilic – a man […]

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Hodgson: Noble fanfare is like calls for Grant Holt

The boss of the Three Lions says it will be difficult for uncapped players to break into his plans prior to the European Championship this summer

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Should Sullivan give Slav deal now? fans verdict

David Sullivan has announced that he’s likely to hand Slaven Bilic a new contract – probably next January. He says that he has to be assured that the manager is not a “one season wonder” so will bide his time on the decision. Is he right? ClaretandHugh’s readers have been offering their opinions at https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/  […]

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Official Trailer of Bo66y

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of England’s 1966 World Cup win, Bo66y is a new film revealing story of triumph and tragedy behind British football’s greatest hero, Bobby Moore. With spectacular archive footage including film from the ’66 World Cup that’s never been seen, the golden era of English football is vividly brought to the big […]

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Video: Payet/Batshuayi partnership

Another great video from the guys over at @WestHamSocial We NEED the Payet/Batshuayi partnership 😍 pic.twitter.com/tWbKXdjOKH — West Ham Goals (@WestHam_Goals) January 25, 2016 Share This:

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This video shows just how incredible West Ham’s new home is…

Not long now. Not long until the West Ham we all love changes for the better – I can’t wait. As we begin the countdown to the end of this season and anticipate a potential top four finish and our first FA Cup trophy since 1980, we’ve also got one eye on the incredible new

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Harry Redknapp admits to language barrier difficulties as NONE of his new Jordan players speak any English

Manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that he and long-term ally Kevin Bond have a tough task in managing the Jordan national side, as none of their players speak English.

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Mark Noble v England midfielders

This graphic shows Mark Noble stats against those midfielders selected for England.   Share This:

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Official: Spurs are not a big club!

Of course, we have known this fact for many years but the London Evening Standard confirmed it so it must be true! right? The  Evening standard published a table of West Ham results this season against the big clubs. They included Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and bizarrely Everton but omitted Spurs from the […]

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Poll: Here’s the striker Hammers fans want

Exclusive West Ham fans have given Christian Benteke a massive thumbs down as the club’s major summer signing. Extraordinarily, the Liverpool striker attracted only 10 votes (0.58 pc of the vote) in a ClaretandHugh poll asking fans which of six selected strikers they would like at the club next season. Everton’s Romelu Lukaku was way […]

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Gold clears up OS issues

David Gold has cleared up any issues surrounding the Olympic Stadium capacity and hinted that that the club may eventually go for a 66k capacity. With the waiting list growing to around 50k the co chairman has revealed that the 66,000 is the ultimate limit at the club’s new home With the subject under keen […]

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Bilic must prove his worth

Slaven Bilic will be offered a new contract by West Ham in January after he has proved he is not a “one-season wonder.”

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Slaven Bilic to get new West Ham deal once he proves he is no ‘one-season wonder’ 

West Ham are planning to reward manager Slaven Bilic with a new contract – but want to make sure he is not a ‘one-season wonder’ first.

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West Ham’s David Sullivan: Slaven Bilic must prove he is no one-season wonder

• West Ham joint chairman says club are planning to offer Bilic new contract • Sullivan says talks will not open until January 2017 at the earliest West Ham are planning to reward manager Slaven Bilic with a new contract – but want to make sure he is not a “one-season wonder” first. West Ham joint chairman David Sullivan told the Mirror : “I will give Slaven a new deal in January. …

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DS making sure Slav not “one season wonder”

Slaven Bilic will get his new deal at West Ham just as we told you on Tuesday but it won’t be until next January. David Sullivan – as we indicated through our own sources in our own story  – wants to ensure “he is not a one season wonder.” He said: “I will give Slaven […]

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West Ham’s Mark Noble says chances of Euro 2016 England call are ‘very slim’

• Noble in good company with West Ham great Billy Bonds over internationals • Noble prepares for testimonial after Roy Hodgson overlooks him for friendlies Having been overlooked by Roy Hodgson again, at least Mark Noble is in good company with another West Ham United stalwart. Billy Bonds was a permanent fixture in a claret and blue shirt for 21 years, never won an England cap and was forced to withdraw with a rare …

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Noble sends out fans appeal

Mark Noble has made a personal plea to fans to 0vercome transport problems to support his testimonial on Easter Monday. Nobes has lined up a list of legends like no other to play his Hammers team  but is aware that fans will need to make special arrangements to get to the Boleyn. The eagerly awaited […]

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Season ticket holders must commit for two years

The news that West Ham have increased capacity has also bought fresh news that new Hammers season ticket holders at the Olympic Stadium will need to commit for two season rather than one. The 6,000 additional seats will soon go on sale from the 4th April at the Stratford reservation centre but with those lucky […]

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West Ham sign Lanzini permanently

West Ham take up their option to sign on-loan midfielder Manuel Lanzini permanently from United Arab Emirates club Al Jazira.

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Irons issue Carroll assurance

West Ham have no intention of moving Andy Carroll on despite their hunt for a £25 million striker this summer. The Hammers though have made it clear to ClaretandHugh this afternoon they are “in no hurry” to bring their big summer signing to the club declaring: “We are going to make sure we get this […]

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Sky Sports Now podcast

What a week on Sky Sports Now. With England building up to friendlies against Germany and the Netherlands – we’ll hear from former international Paul Merson on the importance of these games.

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Mark Noble set for testimonial game against West Ham All-Stars XI

Mark Noble hopes his West Ham testimonial season ends with swan dives in his kitchen – but is not expecting an England call-up for Euro 2016. He leads West Ham against an All-Stars XI on Monday.

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West Ham complete permanent Lanzini signing

The Argentine playmaker has completed his transfer to the high-flying east Londoners from Al-Jazira for a fee in the region of £9.4million

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Benteke to West Ham? The fans react

Christian Benteke is being widely touted as a big Irons target this summer. No sooner than the story broke than the Liverpool striker spoke out about his treatment at Anfield and his unhappiness with manager Jurgen Klopp. That normally suggests a player ho may be cashing in on the publicity generated from the transfer talk […]

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Borg joins Aston Villa

West Ham youngster, Oscar Borg has joined Aston Villa on a two and a half year contract after being released by West Ham.  The 18 year old has been previously dubbed as the new Gareth Bale and two years ago the Hammers fought off keen interest from Manchester United when he was just 16. He […]

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