Plenty of changes are expected at West Ham this summer but experienced Spain stopper Adrian is hoping he’ll be given his chance to shine. The 31-year-old spent the majority of last season as understudy to Joe Hart, on-loan from Manchester City, but forced his way into the side on a number of occasions. However, it’s […]
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West Ham ace hoping to become a regular in the side next season
Posted on 24 May 2018.
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Ex-West Ham man criticises Pellegrini appointment
Posted on 24 May 2018.
Everyone at West Ham seems content with the appointment of former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini but it seems it’s not a view shared by everyone in football. Former West Ham manager Harry Redknapp has criticised the appointment of the Chilean boss, suggesting that the Hammers should have instead looked towards two Englishmen in the […]
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Pellegrini plots busy summer ahead at West Ham
Posted on 24 May 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini seems to have plenty of plans up his sleeves for West Ham, after being named as the new manager this week. The experienced boss inherits a side that has underperformed in the past two seasons at the London Stadium, flirting with relegation, and will hope to push the Hammers back into the top-half […]
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Pellegrini could move for Manchester City starlet
Posted on 24 May 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini could try to sign Manchester City youngster Phil Foden on loan for West Ham, according to reports. The Daily Mirror amongst others claims the Chilean could be interested in the possibility of bringing the teenager in on loan. Foden made 5 Premier League appearances totalling 45 minutes for Pep Guardiola’s side over the course of the season. […]
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West Ham join chase for West Brom striker
Posted on 24 May 2018.
According to John Cross in the Daily Mirror West Ham have joined the battle to sign West Brom striker Salomón Rondón. 28-year-old Rondón is available for £16m thanks to a clause in his contract following West Brom’s relegation and they may have to sell to balance the books. West Ham’s interest comes from incoming boss Manuel […]
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New West Ham shirts designs confirmed
Posted on 24 May 2018.
A mistake on West Ham’s official club store yesterday evening has revealed the details of the new Hammers home and away shirts before their planned release on Friday. Descriptions of the two 2018/2019 shirts were briefly displayed on the club’s own website before they were hurriedly deleted. The new home shirt is described as Claret […]
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West Ham will back new boss Manuel Pellegrini with record funds
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini, whose two-year contract was announced on Tuesday, wants to sign five players to avoid a fight for survival and instead push for Europe next season.
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We’ll probably spend more money in this window than ever
Posted on 23 May 2018.
West Ham Chairman David Gold told Talksport listeners that West Ham were ready to spend more this summer than ever before. Gold told Jim White “You can’t put a figure on [what Pellegrini has to spend this summer] because you don’t know the players who are going to leave, therefore that will add to the […]
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Italian to join Pellegrini at West Ham
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Enzo Maresca will leave Sevilla this summer to join West Ham on three-year deal reports in Italy claim. Maresca, who has been alongside Vincenzo Montella at Sevilla this season has some experience of the Premier League having played for West Bromwich Albion during his playing career. The former Italian midfielder has spent time with Pellegrini before, […]
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Collins to leave West Ham
Posted on 23 May 2018.
James Collins has confirmed he will be leaving West Ham this summer and says he is “heartbroken” by his exit from the club.
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‘Team Pellegrini’ basic wage deals hits £11m
Posted on 23 May 2018.
West Ham’s financial commitment to Manuel Pellegrini goes much further than his £8 million basic personal terms because the cost of his back up team is also involved in the deal. And ClaretandHugh has established that totals another £3 million a year when the manager’s number two, goalkeeping coach, fitness coach and recruitment director of […]
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West Ham defender James Collins ‘heartbroken’ at leaving the club
Posted on 23 May 2018.
West Ham defender James Collins confirms he will leave the club at the end of June once his contract expires. Collins was informed via email earlier this month that his deal wouldn’t be extended.
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James Collins says goodbye
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Hammer James Collins said goodbye on social media today saying “It’s official I will be leaving West Ham on June 30th. Heartbroken’ The centre-back was given a glimmer of hope that Manuel Pellegrini might offer him something as the new incoming manager but his post on Instagram confirms he has reached the end of his […]
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‘Heartbroken’ Collins confirms West Ham departure
Posted on 23 May 2018.
West Ham’s James Collins says he is ‘heartbroken’ after confirming he will leave the London Stadium this summer.
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West Ham eye England international in £75m spending spree
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini has arrived at the London Stadium and has plenty of work ahead of him to rebuild a struggling West Ham side. Defensive reinforcements are being eyed and, with a reported £75m to spend in the market, The Daily Mirror states Pellegrini is ready to move for Burnley’s James Tarkowski. 25-year-old Tarkowski excelled for the Clarets […]
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West Ham to sanction departure of young defender this summer
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini has plenty of work ahead of him at West Ham and could raise his transfer kitty this summer with significant exits. A number of sales have been mentioned in the press, raising funds for the Chilean manager to spend in the transfer market, and a young defender could be amongst them. The Times reports […]
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Derby starlet is not Pellegrini’s first signing
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Club insiders have rubbished reports that Derby County’s Luke Thomas is close to becoming Manuel Pellegrini first signing. Reports this afternoon suggested the Hammers have made an offer of £1.2million for the 19-year-old, who was the young player of the year at Pride Park for the 2017/18 season, however, a club source said ‘it was […]
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West Ham could look to sign experienced stopper after Pellegrini arrival
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini has arrived at West Ham and one of his first pieces of business to complete is identifying a new first-choice goalkeeper. Joe Hart returned to Manchester City after a disappointing loan spell at the London Stadium, while experienced Spain stopper Adrian has also fallen short of expectations. That has left the Hammers in […]
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West Ham favourite urges supporters to get behind new boss
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Optimism around West Ham has lifted following the appointment of experienced manager Manuel Pellegrini, who succeeds David Moyes at the London Stadium. The Hammers have endured a difficult few seasons following the departure from Upton Park and the hope is that Pellegrini can restore the feel good factor at the club, pushing the east London […]
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West Ham to hand Pellegrini whopping £75m transfer budget
Posted on 23 May 2018.
West Ham have ticked the first piece of business off their hefty summer check-list after appointing experienced boss Manuel Pellegrini as the club’s new manager. The Chilean arrives at a club that has plenty of work to do during the close season though, as the Hammers endured a difficult campaign where they spent most of […]
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David Gold breaks silence on James Collins email
Posted on 23 May 2018.
West Ham Chairman David Gold gave a 14-minute interview to Jim White on Talk Sport radio today covering a number of topics Asked by White if the club verbally told Collins he was being released before sending him an email, Gold said: “Oh absolutely. I spoke to James after the [Everton] game. What the league and […]
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Decision justified as new boss arrives!
Posted on 23 May 2018.
CandH blogger Allen Cummings explains why he had no option but to renew his season ticket – it’s in the blood you see 🙂 So the deal we’ve all, or most of us at least, been eagerly anticipating is finally done. Pellegrini is the new ‘Manu’ on the block. No wonder […]
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Pellegrini turns back on Iron backroom connection
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini will snub the recent tradition of involving an ex Hammer in his backroom team at the London Stadium. With the likes of Teddy Sheringham and Stuart Pearce involved under Sam Allardyce and David Moyes, it was possible that the Chilean boss may bring in another former Iron. But he clearly sees that as a […]
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Gold: Hammers prepared to spend big
Posted on 23 May 2018.
David Gold says West Ham plan to provide new manager Manuel Pellegrini with more transfer funds this summer than in any previous transfer window.
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Hammers ready to let four go
Posted on 23 May 2018.
West Ham will bid to offload their not so fab four to boost Manuel Pellegrini’s summer transfer kitty. The club are ready to wave goodbye to Sam Byram, Edimilson Fernandes, Jordan Hugill and Andy Carroll as they try to ensure the boss has around £1oo million to spend this summer. Injury-prone Byram and Carroll could collect […]
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Hammers close in on striker
Posted on 23 May 2018.
West Ham are closing in on the signing of highly-rated teenager Luke Thomas. He could become the first signing of Manuel Pellegrini’s reign although he has been regularly scouted for several months by the club. According to some sources a £1.2m offer has been lodged by the Hammers and the move could be confirmed in […]
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