The FA are set for a collision course with UEFA once more with West Ham’s FA Cup quarter-final replay against Manchester United pencilled in to clash with the Champions League.
Posted on 22 March 2016.
The FA are set for a collision course with UEFA once more with West Ham’s FA Cup quarter-final replay against Manchester United pencilled in to clash with the Champions League.
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Posted on 22 March 2016.
Former Hammer David Cross reckons Slaven Bilic’s Way is better than the regularly mentioned “West Ham Way.” Crossie made a rare visit to the Boleyn for the FA Cup replay against Liverpool and will be back for a final time following an invite from the club for the last game of the season. In a […]
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Posted on 20 March 2016.
Sam Allardyce’s repair job should not go unappreciated but under his successor, Slaven Bilic, West Ham have consistently played without fear despite their disappointment at a 2-2 draw with Chelsea Although West Ham United left with regrets over missed chances and grievances over a highly debatable late penalty , the loss of two precious points could not dampen the pride they took from a performance that demonstrated how far they have come since they visited Chelsea on Boxing Day in…
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Posted on 20 March 2016.
We won’t labour it any further except to say this! Perhaps we have become so used to honesty from our new manager that it came as an unpeasant moment when Guus Hiddink gave his entirely predictable and WRONG view on that late penalty. He said: “I was happy with the late penalty decision. It’s difficult […]
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Posted on 18 March 2016.
The dates for this year’s FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley Stadium have been confirmed.
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Posted on 17 March 2016.
West Ham are likely to be setting the price of tickets for the Manchester United FA Cup replay at around £30- £35. It’s important to stress that no final price has been arrived at yet but the club have pledged to keep the cost of entry lower than that charged by the Old Trafford club […]
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Posted on 17 March 2016.
David Gold has revealed following ClaretandHugh’s exclusive story that the club has received planning permission to increase the Olympic Stadium capacity to 60,000, that a further 6,000 seats may become available. CandH broke the news as early as 6pm last night (Wed) and later Gold suggested on Twitter that the further 6k seats could become […]
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Posted on 15 March 2016.
One West Ham supporter received the following Email from West Ham this week. Presumably the supporter is the West Ham priority waiting list. “Dear Supporter, Please see the attached stadium map. IF you have yet to purchase seats for the 2016/2017 season please contact me urgently. We only have Band 4 seats available at £499 […]
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Posted on 15 March 2016.
Winston Reid is sounding confident he’ll be fit for the Chelsea match. The central defender was taken off during the course of the match against Manchester United after he had felt some discomfort to his hamstrings. But the player gave a relatively upbeat report on his condition today declaring that hopefully he would be better […]
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Posted on 15 March 2016.
Andy Carroll aims to bury a disappointing season with a triple dream. The injury-ravaged striker reckons it’s possible that this could be the best experience of his career as he looks at a treble to die for. He said: ““I have three things to aim for with the club pushing for top four, the FA […]
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Posted on 15 March 2016.
The boys from Hammers Chat are providing some high interest video blogs – the highlight being the trip from the Boleyn to the Olympic Stadium. Now the lads have laid their Irons credentials on the line in this latest video blog which will make great viewing for all followers. Here they take an emotional look […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Video blog: Gonzo and Geo take an emotional look at the Boleyn and re-live their lives as Hammers
Posted on 15 March 2016.
West Ham are expected to formally announce the signing of Havard Nordtveit after Borussia Monchengladbach confirmed the midfielder is moving to England in the summer.
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Posted on 14 March 2016.
Should West Ham have had a penalty at Manchester United? Should United’s equaliser have counted? Why was Gabriel not sent off for his challenge on Troy Deeney? And did the referee make the right decision on Diego Costa’s clash with Gareth Barry?
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Posted on 14 March 2016.
Manchester United’s excuse finding under pressure boss Louis van Gaal ridiculously claimed that Dimi Payet dived in a bid to win yesterday’s match. Mind you, he had little if anything to say about his team’s equaliser which should have been ruled out at a stroke after goalkeeper Darren Randolph was clearly fouled in the build-up. […]
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Posted on 13 March 2016.
French National coach, Didider Deschamps says he remains open minded about a recall to the France national side for West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet. He told the French media: ‘Dimitri has always been good with his club,’ said Deschamps. ‘That was already the case at Marseille. ‘For the national team, he made good entrances, he […]
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Posted on 13 March 2016.
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Posted on 13 March 2016.
By Hugh Southon I can’t remember a time when such a wave of belief has surrounded West Ham on a trip to Manchester United. Despite the bookies still making United favourites, virtually everybody I speak to believes this is the Irons moment and there has never been a better time to meet the old foe. […]
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Posted on 12 March 2016.
Ray Stewart scored the only goal via the penalty spot in a FA Cup quarter-final against Aston Villa on 8th March 1980 to continue their road to Wembley. The sixth round match was watched in front a Boleyn Ground crowd of 36.393. Villa fans claim to this day they were robbed after Stuart Pearson tricked […]
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Posted on 11 March 2016.
Claret and Hugh has been told tonight that the Hammers Premier League home game originally scheduled for tomorrow against Watford will be moved to Wednesday 20th April with 7.45pm kick off. The club and Premier League have yet to officially announce the date but sources close to club revealed preparations are already in place to hold […]
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Posted on 10 March 2016.
West Ham co-owner David Gold gets so nervous watching West Ham he ‘barely eats’ and doesn’t relax until West Ham go two goals to the good, according to his daughters. In a joint interview with Blowing Bubbles Monthly, West Ham United heiresses Jacqueline and Vanessa Gold lift the lid on what their father is like […]
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Posted on 10 March 2016.
Here is a magnificent journey captured by ClaretandHugh’s partners Hammers Chat between Upton Park and the Olympic Stadium. Every aspect of the move we are about to make is captured in this quite outstanding video fronted by Gonzo in the company of Geo. They takes us from the nostalgia of the Boleyn through Green Street before […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Video Blog: Amazing journey from Upton Park to Stratford – jump aboard…this is not to be missed
Posted on 10 March 2016.
West Ham are looking into the possibility of increasing the Olympic Stadium capacity to 60,000 before they move in next season as a result of high ticket demand.
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Posted on 09 March 2016.
West Ham Away supporters are set to benefit from a £30 cap on tickets in the Premier League from next season. Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to cap the price of away tickets at £30 for the next three seasons. The debate over the rising cost to attend top-flight fixtures has been a hot topic for some time […]
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Posted on 08 March 2016.
A reminder that West Ham Ladies will be playing Spurs Ladies under the Boleyn Ground lights this evening with a kick off of 7.45pm. Tickets are available for a fiver on the gate with Kids for a quid! Good luck to the girls tonight! Kick-off is at 7.45pm, with entry available through the Betway Stand […]
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Posted on 06 March 2016.
Slaven Bilic looks set to have every major weapon in the Irons armoury ready to fire at Manchester Unitd next weekend as we step further down the glory glory road. The manager as a full week available to plot the downfall of LVG’s outfit and he looks likely to be welcoming back all his major […]
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Posted on 05 March 2016.
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