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Felipe Anderson considers Neymar to be ‘a joker’ not a diver and West Ham the right club for him

The Hammers' Brazilian midfielder is enjoying his time in England and claims an iconic countryman is not the dramatic egotist some consider him to be

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Hammer returns home

Hammer Martin Samuelsen has returned home by joining Norwegian Eliteserien club FK Haugesund on loan until 30 June 2019. The 21-year-old had been on loan at Dutch Eredivisie side VVV-Venlo, but has now gone back to his birth town where he grew up in search of more regular game time. Samuelsen played 12 times for Venlo in […]

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Hammers line-up looks set for Fulham

Manuel Pellegrini is never an easy boss to read when it comes to team selection but with playmakers on the way back we are likely to see a Hammers team more in his image than previously this season. However, tomorrow night we will probably see the team that started the Palace game – with the […]

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Supporters’ board meeting details revealed

The West Ham United Official Supporters’ Board have published extensive minutes of their second meeting on WHUFC.com. The official minutes cover a meeting held at the London Stadium club store on 6th February which discusses a wide range of topics including the Billy Bonds stand ceremony, the Claret pitch surround, commissioning a new statue, catering managed by […]

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Six Hammers on likely exit list

West Ham are set to see a possible exit of SIX players in the summer as Manuel Pellegrini looks to raise cash for reinforcements. ClaretandHugh understands that Arthur Masuaku, Pedro Obiang, Carlos Sanchez, Chicharito and Lucas Perez are all players the boss may be ready to lose as he looks to the future. Andy Carroll is […]

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West Ham midfielder Felipe Anderson on his difficult upbringing in Brazil

West Ham midfielder Felipe Anderson has opened up on his difficult upbringing in Brazil, revealing there were times when 'we didn't have enough food on the table'.

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Pelle sees no fear in Lanzini

Manuel Pellegrini having hinted that Manu Lanzini could be in the squad for Fulham tomorrow night (Fri) believes the brilliant midfielder will return without fear. After nine months on the sidelines the manager has seen all the right signs from the creative midfielder and declared: “Seeing Manuel working during the last two weeks for me […]

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Video: West Ham v Fulham Press Conference

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Poll: Will West Ham win, lose or draw against Fulham?

West Ham are looking to complete a league double over Fulham for the first time since 2009. Fulham are winless in their last nine Premier League away games against West Ham (D4 L5), since winning their first such game back in November 2001 (2-0). West Ham are looking to win three home Premier League London derbies […]

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Anderson opens up on his life

Felipe Anderson can remember when there was never enough food on the family tables and watching his parents arguing about their debt problems. And in a human interest feature reported on the BBC website @ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47240426 he reveals how despite his obvious talent for the game buying a pair of football boots was an impossibility. He […]

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Anderson’s form in stats

West Ham winger Felipe Anderson has been one of the standout stars in the Premier League this season – but in what areas does the Brazilian excel?

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WSL: Man City comeback beats Everton

Manchester City had to come from behind to defeat Everton 3-1 and maintain their two-point lead at the top of the Women's Super League.

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‘I was called monkey on the pitch’: Michail Antonio on racist abuse

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: The anguish is written all over Antonio's face as he recalls a moment he simply cannot forget 'I was 13 and one of the boys on the other team called me a monkey'.

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Moore, Hurst and Peters to be honoured with statue

West Ham plans to commission a new statue honouring Bobby Moore, Martin Peters and Geoff Hurst as a replacement for the Champions Statue which will stay in Green Street. Karren Brady told West Ham United Official Supporters’ Board Members in early Feb that planning permission has been granted and that the Club had set aside […]

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West Ham legends to be honoured on season tickets

Billy Bonds, Sir Trevor Brooking and Bobby Moore will all be honoured on season ticket access cards later this year. Karren Brady told the West Ham United Official Supporters’ Board that from next season, each Season Card will carry a photo of the relevant legend, depending on which stand that supporter is sitting in. Brady added Juniors […]

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Further delays on London Stadium Wi-Fi

London Stadium Wi-Fi will suffer yet another delay after the change of ownership of operators London Stadium 185. Members of the West Ham United Official Supporters’ Board were told that E20 has spoken to a Wi-Fi provider and will provide an update as soon as possible about the installation at London Stadium. Discussions can now […]

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Pellegrini expectations clear after Malaga

Like most bosses before him Manuel Pellegrini is convinced the break in Malaga was a very good decision at this point of the season. Now comes the acid test as relegation threatened Fulham arrive at the London Stadium without a win on the road all season. And although the words “we pay all teams respect” […]

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Regionals: Blanc on Chelsea shortlist

A round-up of the top stories and gossip making the back pages of Wednesday's regional newspapers.

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Lanzini set for West Ham return

West Ham playmaker Manuel Lanzini is in contention for a long-awaited first appearance of the season against Fulham on Friday, live on Sky Sports.

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Lanzini could return against Fulham

West Ham playmaker Manuel Lanzini is in contention for his first appearance of the season against Fulham on Friday night.

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West Ham handed double injury boost by Manuel Lanzini and Samir Nasri

Argentine forward Manuel Lanzini is expected to make the bench for the fixture at the London Stadium after being out for seven months with a knee injury.

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Pellegrini: Rice’s heart with England

Manuel Pellegrini says West Ham midfielder Declan Rice opted to play for England rather than Republic Ireland because his heart lies with the country of his birth.

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Repka jailed again for past drink drive offences

Former West Ham defender Tomas Repka has been handed a new nine-month jail sentence for drink driving. The latest sentence comes just two weeks after Repka was convicted of fraud and sentenced to 15 months in prison. On Tuesday, the Prague court turned two previous suspended sentences for drink driving into jail terms because of […]

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New hope for Nasri and Lanzini

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has told reporters that Lanzini and Nasri maybe in the matchday squad list for Friday. The gaffer didn’t mention whether Fabian Balbuena is likely to be in the first team squad or not. Speaking at Rush Green during his pre-match press conference Pellegrini told the media “For this game we have […]

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Repka handed nine-month jail sentence

Former West Ham defender Tomas Repka has been handed a nine-month jail sentence for drink driving.

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“Sensational” Oxford sets out to prove Irons wrong

Reece Oxford has set out to prove West Ham wrong in sensational style at Augsberg. After making an indifferent start to his loan spell at the Bundesliga club, the young central defender wowed the club and its supporters with an amazing show against Bayern Munich. Reports have emerged that the Hammers youngster was in sensational […]

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