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Lacazette says “No” to us – fans react

ClaretandHugh was the first site to break the news today that the chase for Alexandre Lacazette is dead. We were told by a senior insider that  he has made it 100 perc cent clear through his agent that he has no interest in joining us. Here’s how CandH Facebook Forum members at https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ reacted to the […]

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Bilic raves about England’s defender!

Slaven Bilic lavished so much praise on Chris Smalling after the England v Slovakia, he started a few conspiracy theories running. The Hammers boss is known to be in the market for a central deender but Smalling – Manchester United’s England man? Hmm. Following the game he said: “Smalling’s great on the ball, can pass […]

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Hendrie could be off to join Rovers

West Ham defender Stephen Hendrie is close to joining Blackburn Rovers on a season loan says the Daily Mail. The 21-year-old left-back had a spell on loan at Southend United last season but has yet to make a senior appearance for West Ham after joining for £1m from Hamilton. Hendrie made five appearances for the […]

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Irons rumours rated at a glance

ClaretandHugh’s Rumour Rater has been busy today with a number of reports emerging of possible targets. Here – in a few words – is the story and how the rater assesses its worth.Nice midfielder Nampalys Mendy reported to be at centre of an £11 m plus bid from Hammers. Rumour Rater 4/10 AC Milan not willing to […]

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Oxford linked with Magpie season loan

Reece Oxford is in line for a season-long loan to Newcastle United in the Championship according to the Sun newspaper. The 17-year-old has been linked with transfers to Manchester United , Manchester City and Arsenal in the past, but is now touted for a move to the relegated Magpies. Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez  si claimed […]

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West Ham Premier League fixtures revealed

The waiting is finally over. The fixture list for the 2016/2017 Premier League season have been officially released. West Ham’s season starts with Chelsea away for the first game on Saturday 13th August subject to any Sky or BT picks. Our first home game at the Olympic Stadium is against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday 20th […]

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Sakho swap deal has big snags

Diafra Sakho is today being named as the possible Irons bait in a swap deal for West Brom’s Saido Berahino. ClaretandHugh revealed several days ago that the Baggies striker was a target for the Hammers and with doubts surrounding Sak’s situation at the Hammers this one was always likely to arise. Sunderland’s interest is likely […]

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Payet’s agent breaks silence on Dimi’s future

Dimi Payet’s agent, Mark McKay has told Sky Sports News today that Dimitri Payet is ‘happy at West Ham’ adding it would take “ridiculous money” to sign the West Ham midfielder in this summer transfer window. Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have all been linked  with interest or bids for the 29-year-old, […]

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Report: Winger agrees three year deal

Algerian international Sofiane Feghouli is expected to join West Ham this summer after agreeing terms to a three-year deal. According to French source L’Equipe, the former Valencia winger has opted for a move to East London with the Hammers. It’s understood that the 26-year-old had a sit down with Slaven Bilic, who showed the most desire […]

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The Ultimate Final Game Video

Our partners over at hammerschat.com have released their farewell Boleyn video and it’s certainly original. This video was recorded at the last ever game at Upton Park and includes some exclusive footage. Covering all the usual match-day stop-offs like Nathans and Queens, into the stadium and finishing with Winston Reids winner this really does cover the […]

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Bilic on transfers: “We are not panicking”

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has admitted that West Ham made attempts to bring in new signings prior to Euro 2016 but found it “impossible” to conclude any deals. The Hammers are thought to have made a £31 million offer for Alexandre Lacazette only for it to be turned down, they then made a £16m […]

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Gold gives Olympic Stadium update

David Gold has dismissed rumours that the Olympic Stadium building programme is twelve weeks behind schedule and could be late for the start of the beginning of the Premier League season which starts on Saturday 13th August. Asked by one West Ham supporter “Is it true the OS is 12 weeks behind? and might not […]

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Mardonna is a Hammer

Diego Mardonna is obviously a secret Hammer and maybe also a watch salesman. West Ham chairman David Gold tweeted out “Watch out, Maradona has become a West Ham fan, not before time. dg” Share This:

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Valencia scores as Ecudor draw with Peru

West Ham’s Enner Valencia was on the scoresheet for Ecaudor last night, who came from 2-0 down to secure a draw with Peru in the Copa America.

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New Home West Ham shirts in shops

A new image of the 2016/2017 Home West Ham shirt has appeared on the internet today. The image is claimed to have been taken in an Umbro shop in Thailand although there is no official confirmation of this. The new shirt is displayed in the shop along side last season’s home kit. West Ham have […]

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Irons monitor Reds midfielder

West Ham are monitoring Juan Mata’s position following Jose Mourinho’s arrival at Manchester United. The former Chesea boss axed the midfielder when he was at Stamfrd Bridge and is being widely tipped to do so again since arriving at Old Tafford. ClaretandHugh reported yesterday that West Ham were aware that a top Euro 2016 Finals […]

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Hammers interested in Arsenal’s Theo Walcott

West Ham are scouting out the possibility of signing Arsenal’s Theo Walcott as the Gunners look to sign Jamie Vardy.

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Walcott rumour – Sullivan jnr responds

Speculation that Theo Walcott is the subject of a £25 million West Ham inquiry from the Irons is well wide of the mark. The rumou factory has been throwing up the Arsenal striker’s name for weeks but co chairman David Sullivan has made it crystal clear on several occasions that he wants a 20 goal […]

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Create your own West Ham & England legends t-shirt with Art of Football

As is the norm during the build up to a major tournament, many of us are stocking up with retro England shirts that we can wear down the pub with pride during each Three Lions game. But why not go for something different for Euro 2016 and design your own, complete with five West Ham

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“We look better with Collins at the back”

Big Ray Winstone knows what he’s on a bout when it comes to the Hammers and here he discusses what he reckons we need this summer. This frst appeared on West Ham FC Tv and is well worth a watch! Share This:

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FM16: What happened when West Ham signed Carlos Bacca?

The club has made it no secret that a ‘big name’ striker is high on it’s transfer priority list this summer. That’s led to a whole host of strikers being linked with us, the latest being AC Milan and Colombia hitman Carlos Bacca. So, just as we did last season during our search for a

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West Ham targets to join rivals

West Ham summer target Jamie Vardy could reportedly become an Arsenal player within the next 24 hours if paper reports are to be believed. Last night, it emerged that negotiations with the 29-year-old  were being fast-tracked after the Gunners triggered the release clause in his contract. According to the Daily Mail, talks have progressed at […]

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West Ham reveal pictures of their new VIP lounge areas at their new home

West Ham United’s vision of their new home at the Olympic Stadium has moved a step closer to completion after the club revealed the spectacular VIP spaces at the heart of the iconic new ground. 

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Turkish right back available on free transfer

Fenerbahce full-back Gokhan Gonul has received interest  from West Ham according to reports in Turkey. His agent,  Ahmet Bulut was quoted in the Turkish media as saying: “Other than Besiktas there have been five offers which have come from England and Spain.”   A report in www.aksam.com.tr claims the Hammers reached an agreement-in-principle with the right-back whose contract […]

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Should he stay or should he go? Fans respond

The constatnt rumour-mongering over Reece Oxford’s future has become one of the more annoying issues of recent weeks as Manchester Unted continue to be linked with a bid. The idea that United or anyone other club would pay £10 million or more seems pretty absurd but still the chattering goes on.   Here’s what fans […]

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Great vine: Eye eye – Dimi’s about!

When you’re about to cross it in & Patrice Evra tells you to look top corner 👀⚒ @dimpayet17 https://t.co/WT8dJdxYy7 — West Ham Social (@WestHamSocial) May 31, 2016 Share This:

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English Premier League Table

# Team P
1 Arsenal 64
2 Liverpool 64
3 Manchester City 63
4 Aston Villa 56
5 Tottenham Hotspur 53
6 Manchester United 47
7 West Ham United 44
8 Brighton & Hov… 42
9 Wolverhampton Wanderers 41
10 Newcastle United 40
11 Chelsea 39
12 Fulham 38
13 AFC Bournemouth 35
14 Crystal Palace 29
15 Brentford 26
16 Everton 25
17 Luton Town 22
18 Nottingham Forest 21
19 Burnley 17
20 Sheffield United 14

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