Former Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola has claimed the team needs to be performing far better under Slaven Bilic. Zola – who managed the club between 2008-2010 said: “I think it’s a club that deserves to always be in the top half of the table, in my opinion. “They have great supporters and a very good […]
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Former Hammers boss hits out at poor form
Posted on 29 September 2017.
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Richard Scudamore caught in £1bn Premier League scrap
Posted on 28 September 2017.
CHARLES SALE – SPORTS AGENDA: Scudamore needs to persuade another five clubs to switch their support in time for the expected vote at the PL summit next Wednesday.
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Throwback Thursday Article: 1999: “The Academy of Football” Create A Night To Remember In East London
Posted on 28 September 2017.
In this week’s edition of our weekly throwback segment, we hear from Tom, 67 and a lifelong Hammer about the “Academy of Football” in its heyday and an iconic night at Upton Park. “Born in East London in the early sixties, I was brought up on a life of West Ham United and playing out in bomb-damaged houses with my mates. A huge element of my beloved club back in those days was youth talent and bringing the latest crop …
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Hammers discuss new manager rumour
Posted on 26 September 2017.
German coach Thomas Tuchel is today being reported as having rejected advances from West Ham to become a potential runner in a race to replace Slaven Bilic. The Hammers, however, immediately rubbished the idea when ClaretandHugh approached its top source this afternoon (Tues). Mirror Sport revealed last month that the Hammers were already considering alternatives […]
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Idle Thoughts on Wembley
Posted on 25 September 2017.
When I was complaining to my namesake James, in my local Paddy Power shop, about the Carabao Cup draw against Tottenham, he responded by pointing out that at least we’ll get to Wembley! Ah yes, Wembley. I’ve never been to the new Wembley, and it’s well over 30 years since I last went to the old Wembley. Suffering as I do from claustrophobia, I found any journey on the Underground to be…
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Report: Hammers look at managerial names
Posted on 24 September 2017.
West Ham are this morning reported as having added German coach Thomas Tuchel (right) to that of Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri should they sack Slaven Bilic. The 44 year old Tuchel managed Borussia Dortmund for two years. In his first season at Dortmund, Tuchel led the club to the quarter-final stage of the Europs League where […]
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Brady wouldn’t mind Spurs winning Title
Posted on 23 September 2017.
Karren Brady wouldn’t mind seeing Spurs win the Title but only after the Hammers have beaten them. The vice chairman has taken to her Sun column to declare: “Yes, I have had my ups and downs with them, some would say downs and downs, but I’ve ditched my distaste along with with the rubbish in […]
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Young Iron’s amazing moment
Posted on 21 September 2017.
Nathan Holland saw his dream come true when he stepped out for his first team debut against Bolton on Tuesday evening. The young wing star is being expected to make a big name for himself and this was the first step on a massive learning curve He told the official site: “Since I joined the […]
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Rice sets heart on Mooro/Bonzo Cup heroics
Posted on 20 September 2017.
Declan Rice has his heart set on emulating Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds. The teenager has started both Caraboa Cup matches this season and is now eyeing a run all the way to Wembley on Final day. He may have to be part of a successful team at the famous stadium before that by perhaps […]
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Obiang injury blow
Posted on 20 September 2017.
Mark Noble is on standby to take over from Pedro Obiang in the Irons midfield on Saturday. Obiang is understood to have pulled a muscle in the game against West Brom and was not even on the bench for the game against Bolton Wanderers last night. And ClaretandHugh learned today that the injury – whilst […]
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Fears over Collins injury
Posted on 17 September 2017.
James Collins is tonight at the centre of speculation that he has suffered damage ligament to his ankle and is heading for a scan in the morning. The Ginger Pele suffered the injury in the first half and looked likely to come off to avoid further damage but played on until half time and was […]
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West Ham escape relegation zone
Posted on 17 September 2017.
West Ham have escaped the relegation zone for the first time this season thanks to Manchester United beating Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford this afternoon. It made it three losses in a row for the Merseyside team who have replaced West Ham in the eighteenth spot in the league table on a goal difference of […]
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Spurs fans get the West Ham treatment
Posted on 17 September 2017.
Spurs fans are experiencing the same treatment from Wembley Stadium stewards as West Ham supporters experienced at the start of the Premier League season at the London Stadium last year. In fact, many of the non-football fan stewards who work at the London Stadium also work at Wembley. Yesterday this video below went viral on social media […]
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Newham residents to watch Bolton cup game
Posted on 15 September 2017.
Newham residents have been offered thousands of free tickets for the League Cup game between West Ham and Bolton Wanderers next Tuesday after thousands of London Stadium season ticket holders decided not to take up the offer of buying cheap tickets for the 3rd round of the Carabao Cup. Newham council are entitled up to 100,000 […]
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Poll result: Who should skipper the Hammers?
Posted on 15 September 2017.
Winston Reid has run out a clear winner in a poll to decide who should skipper the Hammers in the absence of Mark Noble. ClaretandHugh held the poll after Noble missed Monday’s game against Huddersfield and will be sidelined for Saturday’s trip to West Bromwich Albion. With fierce competition for places when everybody is fit […]
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Bilic: Win a stepping stone
Posted on 14 September 2017.
Slaven Bilic is hoping West Ham’s first Premier League win of the season over Huddersfield can inspire the club’s climb up the table.
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Joe Hart gets up close and personal with a lion
Posted on 13 September 2017.
Rather than celebrating with a night on the town or taking in a nice meal, however, the England goalkeeper took to the Big Cat sanctuary in Ashford, where he was pictured feeding a lion.
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Slav’s Post Match Presser
Posted on 12 September 2017.
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Happy Ayew makes the difference
Posted on 12 September 2017.
Andre Ayew made the difference as the Hammers grabbed their first win of the season – setting up the first goal against Huddersfield and scoring the second. There was plenty of moaning going on as Chicharito was withdrawn and the £20 million signing thrown on but it proved a fine piece of thinking from the […]
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Slav delivers his victory verdict
Posted on 11 September 2017.
Relieved Slaven Bilic was delighted to grab the club’s first three points of the season declaring: “The lads did everything we asked of them.” Speaking to BBC Sport he said: “I am really pleased with how we acted in a difficult situation. After three defeats your confidence is a bit down but the lads did […]
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How we rated the Irons v Huddersfield
Posted on 11 September 2017.
Niall McDonald is back on duty handing out the marks for the Irons performances Hart: Had perhaps his quietest ever first half. Didn’t make a save until 53 mins but was ready for it 7 Zabaleta: Got stuck in and marauded forwards from the start. Always goes down well 7 Reid: Looked […]
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Bilic: Sakho issue is not black and white
Posted on 11 September 2017.
“Yeah, Diafra wanted to go,” Slaven Bilic has confirmed to Sky Sports an interview which will shown before tonight’s game. “But also, that issue is not quite black and white. Did he have permission, permission on paper or just a form or an SMS? I don’t know. The fact is he wanted to go there. He did […]
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Newcastle fans fear Rafael Benítez is ready to answer West Ham’s £6m call | Louise Taylor
Posted on 10 September 2017.
Hammers are thought likely to trigger the disillusioned Newcastle manager’s release clause if the mounting pressure on Slaven Bilic ends with the sack In football parlance, Rafael Benítez faces a late fitness test before Sunday’s trip to Swansea, City but is rated doubtful. Newcastle United’s manager has spent the last week recovering from surgery to clear infection from an old hernia repair, yet, despite being in considerable discomfort, he did not forget about a …
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Huddersfield Preview
Posted on 09 September 2017.
It’s time to get back on track and focus on getting three valuable points in what has become a vital game for West ham and in particular manager Slaven Bilic. In this video two of our most regular contributors have sent in clips giving their opinions on the Monday night fixture at the London Stadium. […]
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Slav set to go for it in a big way
Posted on 09 September 2017.
Slaven Bilic looks certain to send out his most attacking team of the season as the Irons look to grab the first win of the season at the LS on Monday night. And that could mean unleashing Andy Carroll on Huddersfield where local newspapers have been making it clear that the Terriers could be unfortunate […]
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Bilic breaks silence on rejecting two players
Posted on 08 September 2017.
Slaven Bilic was asked about his version of why he turned down two players offered to him. David Sullivan made an official website statement after the transfer window closed in which he said “Grzegorz Krychowiak and Renato Sanches were both offered to the manager before their switches elsewhere, but he told us that he is […]
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