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Premier League revenues may have hit record levels – but player wages are soaring, too, reveals a study into football finances. 

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They were standing under a scaffold, each with an arm round the other’s neck, and Princess Karen knew which was which in a moment, because one of them had ‘DUM’ embroidered on his collar, and the other ‘DEE.’ ‘I suppose they’ve each got “David” round at the back of the collar,’ she said to herself. They stood so still that she quite forgot they were alive, and she was just…

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We’re back with our weekly show which see’s the fans send in their videos and give their opinions on all things West Ham. This week I had the expected opinions on our recent striking targets and of course the link with Stoke wideman Marko Arnautović but a certain Robert Snodgrass also came in for a bit […]

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I do wonder whether we have learnt our lessons from last Summer and whether the individuals in charge of the transfers have realised just how much the market has changed in a year. Last year we chased Carlos Bacca who failed to give us an answer in a situation which has all the hallmarks of the current […]

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West Ham will play Fulham in Austria in nine days time. Fulham announced their final plans for their pre-season campaign, announcing an additional friendly against West Ham. The Lilly whites will fly out to Graz in Austria next Tuesday 18th July and the game will take place at the Sportzentrum Graz-Weinzodl, home of Grazer AK […]

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West Brom boss Tony Pulis is showing a keen interest in Andre Ayew according to well informed Black country newspaper the Express and Star. Indeed the ‘ paper says that the Baggies boss is now ready to make a bid for the club’s current record signing who cost the Irons £20 million last summer from […]

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Watford have added former Hammers goalkeeping hope Sam Howes to their Development Squad. The 20 year old stopper was pushed into the shadows at the Hammers by outstanding young prospect Nathan Trott who has seen as one of the new big things at the Irons. Trott has now firmly established himself as the club’s U23s […]

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West Ham United have officially announced that Pedro Obiang has signed a new long-term contract until summer 2022. The Spanish midfielder has been rewarded for a fine 2016/17 season, during which he caught the eye with his outstanding all-round qualities and scored his maiden goal in Claret and Blue. And the player has declared to […]

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THE TRANSFER COLUMN: Liverpool target Naby Keita is to hold further talks with his club Red Bull Leipzig this week after they reiterated their desire to keep him this summer.

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Which young players could have a breakthrough season in the Premier League in 2017/18?

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According to The Sun, Everton are close to signing Olivier Giroud. Olivier Giroud was considered to be one of West Ham United’s main transfer targets this summer as the Hammers look to bring in a goal scoring striker to solve the crisis up front. With Arsenal closing in on a deal for Alexandre Lacazette, Olivier […]

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West Ham will continue to concentrate  on their major striker targets before making a £15 million move for Burnley’s Andre Gray. The club has admitted the 26 year old is a target but believe they have more difficult negotiations on hand before offering Gray the terms he requires. Olivier Giroud, Javier Hernandez, Kelechi Iheanacho and […]

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Hammers fan Sean Phillips will make his professional boxing debut at the Copper Box in London this Saturday 8 July. The West Ham supporter told Claret and Hugh he has been a Irons fan for as long as he can remember telling us this evening: “I’ve supported West Ham for as long as I can remember, […]

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Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette is reported to be a medical away from joining Arsenal and that will see the way paved for Olivier Giroud’s departure. Assuming the BBC report is correct, and there is no reason to suspect otherwise, the Giroud deal could be very much on and if that’s the case the Hammers board […]

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Quina and Portugal get off to winning start Our young midfielder Domingos Quina helped his Portugal side to a 0-1 win over hosts Georgia in their first game of the 2017 European U19 Championship on Sunday. The starlet played 72 minutes for Helio Sousa’s men before being replaced by Miguel Luiz, as the Portuguese narrowly edged past the Georgian’s at The Tengez Burjanadze Stadioni. Quina showed bright flashes for the team in light and dark blue, but…

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West Ham’s New head of medical Gary Lewin has already been hard at work for four weeks to prepare for the coming season. Lewin started work at Rush Green a few days after the announcement of his appointment on 30 May. Pedro Obiang, Sam Byram and Angelo Ogbonna all returned early to the training ground to […]

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West Ham United have been actively searching for at least one new striker this summer but there could be an attacking departure first. According to HITC Sport, West Ham United striker Ashley Fletcher is on the radar of Watford and Burnley. Watford and Burnley both consolidated their status as a Premier League club last year […]

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West Ham player Michail Antonio married his partner Debbie Whittle over the Summer in a private family wedding. The ceremony took place at Hoar Cross Hall near the villages of Hoar Cross and Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire. The player held a stag do in Las Vegas in which he took a physio but says he didn’t […]

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Robert Snodgrass is seemingly surplus to requirements at West Ham United. After joining in January 2017, Snodgrass has failed to live up to expectations and a string of disappointing displays have cast doubt over his future. Indeed, West Ham are ready to sell him just six months after buying him from Hull, according to The […]

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West Ham United’s joint chairman David Gold appeared on talkSPORT yesterday to discuss the transfer situation in East London. During the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast radio show, David Gold played down rumours which linked West Ham with a move for Jack Wilshere. Jack Wilshere is likely to be available for transfer this summer. If promised a […]

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West Ham fans appear to fancy the prospect of Arthur Masuaku starting the season ahead on the Hammers international Aaron Cresswell. Masuaku was outstanding when replacing the Hammers England international when called up by Slaven Bilic last season although the former Hammer of the Year ended the season in excellent form. However, the  24 year […]

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David Gold has declared publicly what ClaretandHugh has been telling it’s followers for several weeks this summer – ignore speculation on any West Ham signing apart from front men! The media has been full of rumours that any number of midfielders will be on their way to the club – including bookies’ favourite Jack Wilshere. […]

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Aaron Cresswell is thrilled that Pablo Zabaleta has joined the club recalling his “fantastic ” record at Manchester City. The Hammers’ England international declared: “Watching him throughout his time with Manchester City, which was nearly a decade, the things Pablo Zabaleta did for that club were fantastic, winning Premier League titles cups and the like. He […]

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The London Stadium Desso Grassmaster million pound pitch has survived the June music concert season of four music gigs which saw up to 300,000 concert goers trample and drink on top of the multi-purpose pitch. Depeche Mode, Guns N’ Roses and Robbie Williams all played there over four summer nights with heavy equipment, light rigs, […]

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Papa Alioune “Badou” Ndiaye is heading to the Premier League, according to his current vice-president. Osmanlispor chief Ender Yurtseven claims the Senegalese no.10 who has reportedly been tracked by a number of English clubs including  West Ham is leaving the Turkish side this summer. Everton and Crystal Palace are also said to be interested in the […]

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Hammers goalkeeper Nathan Trott has been included in the England U19s squad for the upcoming UEFA European Championship next month. The 18-year-old was a key figure for West Ham’s U23s last season and his form was rewarded by the national selectors in March when he was called-up for the three Elite Round qualifiers against Spain, Norway and Belarus. […]

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