This is a tough one but it’s the sort of game from which we must take something if we are going to fulfil those top six ambitions we’ve heard about all season long. And let’s recall the words of that old song as far as the Irons are concerned tonight: “When the going gets tough, […]
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Leroy: Let’s go get this mob tonight
Posted on 02 March 2016.
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Hammer of the year results are in
Posted on 01 March 2016.
On Monday we asked you “Who would get your Hammer of the year vote based on performances to date this season?” A massive 1,710 of you responded to the poll. Unsurprisingly 947 of you representing 55.38% says Dimitri Payet should be crowned Hammer of the year this season! However an encouraging 18.83% (322 people) disagreed […]
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Hammers must stop Spurs title charge
Posted on 01 March 2016.
Spurs are the Premier League title favourites, according to Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri. They are two points behind leaders Leicester with 11 games remaining. “Tottenham are strong in every situation,” said Ranieri today “Everyone is speaking about Leicester but nobody about Tottenham,” he said. “Tottenham, in my opinion, are favourites. When they defend and when […]
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Boleyn Ground redevelopment fate still undecided
Posted on 01 March 2016.
Campaign group Boleyn Development 100 want all the properties built on the site of the Boleyn Ground to be 100% social housing, in response to the lack of affordable homes available in Newham and to turn the former football pitch into a public park. “It’s a massive plot of land, and there’s a housing crisis […]
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Celtic keen on West Ham left back
Posted on 01 March 2016.
According to reports in Scotland, Celtic are weighing up a move for West Ham’s left back, Stephen Hendrie as a replacement for Emilio Izaguirre. The Scottish Daily Record claims the former Hamilton defender is on the Hoops’ radar as the Honduran international looks set to quit Parkhead in the summer for a move to the […]
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Michail Antonio may base celebration on Homer Simpson but unlike character West Ham star is a workaholic, says Slaven Bilic
Posted on 01 March 2016.
Winger Antonio emulated The Simpsons star by spinning around on the floor with his legs flailing after scoring against Sunderland on Saturday.
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Bilic: Antonio is no Homer
Posted on 01 March 2016.
West Ham’s Michail Antonio should not be compared to Homer Simpson because he works too hard, says Slaven Bilic regarding his midfielder’s animated weekend celebrations.
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Pundits: Spurs to stumble
Posted on 01 March 2016.
The Soccer Saturday pundits are expecting West Ham to inflict a blow to Tottenham’s title hopes in Wednesday night’s London derby.
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Merson predicts London ‘Cup final’ stalemate
Posted on 29 February 2016.
Sky pundit Paul Merson has predicted a draw on Wednesday night as West Ham take on Spurs under the famous Boleyn ground lights one last time: Speaking on the Sky sports website Merson says: “This could be the hardest game Tottenham have got left to play this season (I know they play a North London […]
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Antonio’s celebration inspired by Homer Simpson
Posted on 28 February 2016.
Michail Antonio has confirmed his bizarre goal celebration was inspired by cartoon character Homer Simpson. “I watched The Simpsons Movie the other day and I saw Homer do it, and I thought it looked hilarious so I’ll do it if I score,” Antonio told WHUFC.com “It was all planned, I told Nobes, I told Reece […]
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Hammers travel 10,000 miles to watch West Ham
Posted on 27 February 2016.
Members of the Brisbane Hammers have travelled over 10,000 miles to make their pilgrimage to the Boleyn Ground today. Five members of the Australian Brisbane hammers have made the long haul flight together with a Sydney Hammer and a Kiwi hammer. They will be meeting up with Brisbane Hammers that are already in London for Irons […]
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FA Cup trip to Old Trafford confirmed for Sunday
Posted on 26 February 2016.
Our FA Cup quarter-final match against Manchester United has been officially confirmed for Sunday 13th March at 4pm. The sixth round tie with the Red Devils will be screened live on BT Sports the broadcaster announced this afternoon. Adults will have to pay up to £55. Adult Season ticket holders will need to fork out […]
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‘Whoever has been West Ham manager has had a bit of stick’
Posted on 25 February 2016.
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce will head back to Upton Park on Saturday insisting he will not be the last West Ham manager to find himself in the firing line.
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Kouyate verdict
Posted on 23 February 2016.
Chiek Kouyate’s red card at Blackburn has been overturned. A statement on the FA website reads: Cheikhou Kouyate’s one-match suspension for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity has been withdrawn with immediate effect following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing today [Tuesday 23 February 2016]. West Ham United’s claim of wrongful dismissal in relation to their Emirates […]
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Blackburn 1-5 West Ham – The loudest the Payet song has ever been sung
Posted on 22 February 2016.
It was certainly a memorable away day for myself, putting five past a poor Blackburn outfit, with Dimitri Payet stealing the show once more. Greeted by high winds and the smell of Burgers, there was a real sense of optimism amongst the fans outside the ground, not only to win, but to progress to the
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Why the Hammers should still be fifth!
Posted on 19 February 2016.
Here is a table to capture the hearts of all Irons. The Hypothetical Premier League, uses video referees to get the big calls right and adjust scores accordingly and it, has Slaven Bilic’s men flying high in FIFTH place. If you thought the Hammers had been robbed by the refs this season then it appears […]
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Noble breaks West Ham testimonial record
Posted on 17 February 2016.
Mark Noble is on target to break a new West Ham record for the largest ever attendance of a Hammers testimonial match. We understand that very few tickets remain for the match in honour of Nobes on the 28th March and the game looks set to sell out completely. Our source close to the ticket […]
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Obiang threat to Song deal – the fans react
Posted on 15 February 2016.
A big debate is going off over at ClaretandHugh’s facebook group on whether Pedro Obiang will wreck Alex Song’s hopes of a permanent deal. Word on the Hammers grapevine is that Pedro is now ahead of the Barelona loanee for a starting spot. Here’s some random thoughts from CandH members. Come and join then @https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ […]
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25,000 to miss out on OS season ticket
Posted on 13 February 2016.
West Ham appear to have all but confirmed a story Claret and Hugh published earlier this week. We understand that there are now 34,000 fans on the Olympic Stadium OS season ticket priority waiting list with just 9,000 seats available. In the club’s official stadium newsletter released this week West Ham confirm that “upward of 98 […]
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Norwich City vs West Ham United: Team news, kick-off time, probable line-ups, odds and stats for the Premier League clash
Posted on 12 February 2016.
Get the latest team news and stats ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash between Norwich City and West Ham United at Carrow Road
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Video Blog: Talk a Good Game – Canaries v Irons
Posted on 12 February 2016.
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Spurs looking to hijack Batshuayi deal
Posted on 12 February 2016.
Reports from France suggest Spurs are in advanced talks to sign West Ham’s summer target striker Michy Batshuayi. The 22-year-old has scored 21 goals in 46 appearances for Marseille and was subject to intense speculation in the January transfer window linking with West Ham, Stoke, Newcastle as well as Tottenham. Despite Marseille’s insistence they want to […]
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Were West Ham right to offer Payet a new deal?
Posted on 12 February 2016.
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West Ham’s £10m summer signing Angelo Ogbonna leads rise of unhailed Hammers
Posted on 10 February 2016.
It was a night for West Ham heroes of the unsung variety and a reminder that a summer of fine recruitment did extend beyond signing playmakers like Dimitri Payet and Manuel Lanzini.
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Payet ponders range of contract packages
Posted on 10 February 2016.
Dimitri Payet has been offered a wide range of improved pay deals and is now facing ‘make your mind up time.’ After the club had revealed in an official website statement yesterday that talks had been initiated with the playmaker’s agents, ClaretandHugh has discovered that he is being ‘spoiled’ for choice But one thing is […]
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Dimi: “My future is here for many years”
Posted on 09 February 2016.
Dimi Payet has sent a brilliant tweet assuring the fans that he wants to stay at our club for many years. Fair play to West Ham and its media department it has moved quickly to quash rumours of unrest surrounding the player. After being hit by stories in the Fleet Street’s gutter press suggesting that […]
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