When West Ham United appointed Manuel Pellegrini this summer it was met with widespread approval from fans. On agreeing to replace David Moyes at West Ham, Pellegrini became the highest profile manager certainly in the club’s modern history and the only one with an English top flight league title on his CV. But for Hammers […] The post Comment from new signing proves just what a coup Manuel Pellegrini is
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Comment from new signing proves just what a coup Manuel Pellegrini is for West Ham
Posted on 17 July 2018.
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Pellegrini’s approach to formations
Posted on 17 July 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini has displayed a clear preference for the 4-2-2-2 formation throughout his career although it is often mistaken as a 4-4-2. His teams hold a fairly deep defensive line. He prefers two big, strong and solid centre-backs with two defensive midfielders in front of them to provide a sold shield. Pellegrini likes his teams […]
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Newham decision to loan London Stadium £40m was flawed
Posted on 17 July 2018.
An independent report into the £40m loan made by Newham council to fund the London Stadium has criticised former Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales and his administration claiming they ignored warnings and financial advice that the London Stadium business was seriously flawed. The report highlights that the final decision to invest £40 million of taxpayers […]
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Now is not the time for West Ham fans to re-open poisonous can of worms
Posted on 17 July 2018.
West Ham United have been turning heads with their transfer business this summer. The penny looks to have finally dropped for Hammers co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold after the angry protests which marred last season and money is being spent. Many West Ham supporters feel betrayed over promises and pledges made when the club […] The post Now is not the time for West Ham fans to re-open poisonous can of worms appeared first on Moore…
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Mad Mike’s pleads: ‘Don’t be the new Matt Jarvis Felipe’
Posted on 17 July 2018.
Mike’s back after all the excitement and is as overjoyed as any of us with what’s going on at our club. He’s thrilled with the new signings but reckons Armolenko could be a bit of a Scrabble nightmare and adds that but for the fact “it’s not” Fabian Balbuena would at one time have been […]
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West Ham ace urged to stay and fight for his place
Posted on 17 July 2018.
Plenty of changes have taken place at West Ham this summer but the club have made a major decision in regards to their options between the sticks. Claret & Hugh report that Manuel Pellegrini has urged Adrian to remain at the London Stadium this summer to fight for first-team opportunities. The Hammers signed Poland international Lukasz […]
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Furious Irons say Arnie rumour “100% untrue”
Posted on 17 July 2018.
Reports that Marko Arnautovic is being hawked around Serie A clubs have this afternoon been condemned by the Irons who have made it clear the Hammers ‘top man’ is 100 per cent not for sale under any circumstances.” For the second tome this summer the Hammer of last season is being linked with a move […]
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West Ham prepared to double wages of defensive target
Posted on 17 July 2018.
West Ham have been extremely active in the transfer market so far this summer but their business is far from complete. A recently injury sustained to Winston Reid, leaving the New Zealand international sidelined for the first few months of the 2018-19 season, means West Ham are eyeing further defensive recruits. The Hammers have already […]
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Transfer Talk: Hazard in for Ronaldo?
Posted on 17 July 2018.
The latest episode from the second series of our Transfer Talk podcast is here!
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‘Anderson gives West Ham new dimension’
Posted on 17 July 2018.
West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini believes the signing of Felipe Anderson gives his team a “new dimension”.
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Championship side remain keen on West Ham outcast
Posted on 17 July 2018.
West Ham’s summer activity in the transfer market so far has largely orientated around new signings, though that could change in the coming weeks. After spending heavily to land eight new faces at the London Stadium, exits are likely as Manuel Pellegrini looks to balance the books in east London. January addition Jordan Hugill is […]
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West Ham’s defensive target plays down chances of transfer
Posted on 17 July 2018.
New West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini continues to eye defensive additions ahead of the 2018-19 Premier League season but looks set for disappointment in one particular chase. The Hammers have been widely attributed with interest in Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles, who impressed for the Magpies last season as Rafael Benitez’s side eased towards safety […]
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Pellegrini backs Anderson to provide extra edge
Posted on 17 July 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini believes West Ham’s record signing Felipe Anderson gives his team a “new dimension”.
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Championship side braced for West Ham bids for £20m-rated defender
Posted on 17 July 2018.
West Ham continue to eye new defensive recruits ahead of the 2018-19 Premier League season and they have identified a target in the Championship. The Daily Mail states recently relegated West Brom are bracing themselves for bids from West Ham and Burnley for the services of £20m-rated Craig Dawson. 28-year-old Dawson has been identified by the […]
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Hernandez and Instagram model girlfriend Sarah Kohan soak up sun
Posted on 17 July 2018.
Javier Hernandez is recovering from his World Cup exploits by relaxing in the Miami sunshine with his girlfriend Sarah Kohan. Kohan, an Instagram model, looked loved up with Chicharito.
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Irons fans give verdict on 2018/19 finishing position
Posted on 17 July 2018.
A big majority of happy Hammers fans reckon the club are destined to finish in either seventh or eighth position this season. With the summer spending all but over there’s huge optimism that this time real progress is on the cards at the London Stadium. ClaretandHugh’s latest poll asked where the supporters though we would […]
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Hammers ‘target’ interests three PL clubs
Posted on 17 July 2018.
Brazilian international Bernard – in whom the Hammers ended their interest a month ago on account of his personal terms – looks set for a move to the Premier League. The free agent is reported to have an opportunity of joining Arsenal, Liverpool or Everton but won’t come cheap if he sticks by the £200k […]
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Irons get big boost for Liverpool clash
Posted on 17 July 2018.
The Irons this morning received a big boost when learning that Liverpool look certain to be without four key players for the opening game of the season at Anfield. The Liverpool Echo reports that manager Jurgen Klopp will be giving the quartet an extended break after their World Cup endeavours and that they look certain […]
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Hammers could spend over £200m on signings
Posted on 17 July 2018.
West Ham could spend up to £209m on the seven new incoming players this summer over the next five years. That is the incredible estimate when taking into account transfer, add-ons, signing on and agents fees together with wages and bonuses over the life of each players contract. West Ham could end up paying £108m […]
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London Stadium consultants rake in thousands
Posted on 17 July 2018.
Consultants employed by London Stadium owner London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) are raking in thousands while the stadium continues to make massive losses. Last year, LLDC appointed a retail restructuring consultant called Alan Fort to be the Stadium’s Chief Restructuring Officer. A freedom of information request from Claret and Hugh has revealed his contract with the stadium […]
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Top strikers in last year of deals who could tempt ‘Pelle’
Posted on 17 July 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini would have no shortage of strikers entering the final year of their current deals were he to try bringing in extra cover up front. Whilst – as reported – he will give Michail Antonio – plenty of opportunity to prove himself, there remain some targets who would not only provide top cover but […]
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Hammers target signs new deal with his club
Posted on 16 July 2018.
Newcastle’s Jamaal Lascelles is to remain at the Toon and thus confirmed that West Ham’s big business has all been done. The defender was at the centre of a £25 million bid by the Irons but has now committed himself the Tyneside outfit after it looked – at least for a while – that he […]
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Pellegrini studies the striker options
Posted on 16 July 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini wants to take a good look at Michael Antonio before he makes any decision on the player and that could delay any departure – should he decide on that – until January AT LEAST! The manager is having to decide whether to look for a back-up striker to Marko Arnautovic and Chicharito or […]
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Balbuena’s high ambitions
Posted on 16 July 2018.
South American’s and West Ham have often been a decent mix and new boy Fabian Balbuena is hoping he will be one of those who follows what has often been a successful tradition. In his first inteview he declared: “The South Americans that played here have always left a good impression, like both Tevez and [Javier] Mascherano, […]
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Lascelles focused on Newcastle
Posted on 16 July 2018.
Jamaal Lascelles says he is concentrating on playing for Newcastle United next season despite interest from West Ham.
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West Ham see £18m bid for defensive target rejected
Posted on 16 July 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini’s defensive overhaul is far from complete, as West Ham eye further attacking additions. West Ham are looking to complete a deal to sign 31-year-old centre-back Marcelo from Lyon, though The Daily Mail states the Hammers have seen an £18m bid rejected by the French side. Lyon only signed the experienced defender for £6m last summer […]
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