Slaven Bilic reckons the Irons have bought a “complete player” in Marko Arnautovic who will be a huge asset to the Hammers over the forthcoming years. Discussing the club’s record signing the boss said: ““Marko was at Inter Milan and Werder Bremen not without a reason, he was there because he was a big talent […]
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Bilic had ‘Arnie’ watched “week in week out”
Posted on 28 July 2017.
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Sorry Mr Carroll but I’ve had enough of you!
Posted on 25 July 2017.
I’ve reached the end of my tether with Andy Carroll. In 2013 we made him our record signing investing £15.5m in the striker, made him our top earner with a basic of £85,000 per week and an overall package understood to be closer to £100,000 per week. We have been patient, we have been tolerant, […]
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How will Javier Hernandez fare at West Ham?
Posted on 25 July 2017.
The perception of Hernandez – or ‘Chicharito’ (‘little pea’) as he is more commonly known – is of an old-fashioned poacher of a centre-forward. But can he find the goals to match?
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Hernandez makes DS an unlikely Hammers hero
Posted on 24 July 2017.
David Sullivan tonight finds himself in the unaccustomed position of being a Hammers fans hero. He will accept that with the same unworried shrug as when a vociferous section were calling for his head a few weeks ago and claiming the club was heading for relegation if he didn’t get his finger out. One thing […]
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Hammers Quina stance keeps PSG at bay
Posted on 23 July 2017.
Top Hammers prospect Domingos Quina will be back in training over the next few days after being given a ten day break following his involvement on international duty for the Portuguese under 19 team. And despite reports that Paris st Germain are looking in his direction the Hammers have no intention of letting the 17 […]
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CandH puts focus on the Academy
Posted on 22 July 2017.
The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed the section “Academy news” appear on the ClaretandHugh header as we approach the new season. And this reflects the growing importance of the academy to the club with prospects such as Declan Rice, Josh Cullen, Nathan Holland, Reece Burke, Quina and the other lads making their advance on […]
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West Ham v Fulham Highlights
Posted on 20 July 2017.
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Young Irons told to make it count against Fulham
Posted on 20 July 2017.
West Ham’s youngsters have been told to “get off on the right foot” and “make an impact from the start” if they are called on for tonight’s match against Fulham in the second Hammers pre-season friendly. Academy director Terry Westley was delighted with the way his youngsters performed in the opening pre-season against Sturm Graz […]
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January boost for Hammers
Posted on 19 July 2017.
The Africa Cup of Nations finals are set to be expanded to 24 teams and moved to dates in June and July but will continue to be held every two years after recommendations on the tournament at a symposium in Morocco on Wednesday. The decision must still be ratified by the Confederation of African Football’s […]
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Adrian hits back at Sullivan’s praise for Hart
Posted on 19 July 2017.
West Ham goal keeper Adrian has shown his passion for the Hammers by hitting back at comments by West Ham Chairman David Sullivan on the official club website in which he said he was looking forward to being reunited with the ‘best goalkeeper’ he has worked with in Joe Hart. Adrian posted on his official […]
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PL rivals ready to pounce on Adrian
Posted on 19 July 2017.
Palace and Newcastle are today being reported as considering moves for West Ham Adrian. The Spanish keeper has been suggested as a Newcastle target for several days but the announcement that Joe Hart has finally joined the Irons on a one year loan has raised the intensity of the speculation Adrian, 30, finished the […]
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Hart passes West Ham medical
Posted on 17 July 2017.
Joe Hart has passed his medical ahead of his loan move from Manchester City to West Ham, according to Sky sources.
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Valencia officially leaves West Ham
Posted on 13 July 2017.
This morning West Ham finally confirmed that Enner Valencia has joined Mexican Liga MX club Tigres UANL for an undisclosed fee believed to be between £6m and £7m. The 27-year-old departs east London after three seasons, during which he scored ten goals in 66 appearances. Valencia joined the Hammers for £12m after a prolific 2014 season […]
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Slaven Bilic: ‘The money in football is absurd’
Posted on 12 July 2017.
Slaven Bilic has described the money in football as “absurd” West Ham have not spent any money on transfer fees so far in this transfer window and manager Bilic has made an interesting comparison of the amounts that modern players earn in relation to the music industry. Speaking to Nova TV, the West Ham manager […]
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Valencia has the longest medical in history
Posted on 12 July 2017.
There is still no official announcement about the transfer of Enner Valencia to Mexican team Tigres despite undergoing medical tests since last Friday. An official tweet from Tigres said on Friday “Enner Valencia arrives to the city to undergo medical exams and chat with the Tigres’ directors,” There has been no official comment since Friday on the […]
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Your Shout: The Fans Have Their Say
Posted on 11 July 2017.
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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Hammers put midfielder story straight
Posted on 10 July 2017.
Speculation that West Ham are closing in on Senegal midfielder Badou N’Diaye is untrue The club has been widely linked with the £8.5million player who it is claimed also interests Crystal Palace but we have been told the Selhurst Park club have the field to themselves. We were told the only circumstances under which he – which […]
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From McCarthy To Zaza: The Plight Of Gold And Sullivan’s Striker Signings: Part Two
Posted on 08 July 2017.
Last week we touched on such dreadful forwards as the likes of John Carew and Benni McCarthy, but just who will make the list of Gold and Sullivan’s worst striker signings in the post-promotion era? Modibo Maiga Modibo Maiga will go always go down in history as one of the few West Ham players to have ever been questioned by fans as to whether he was actually a professional footballer. Sam Allardyce signed Maiga in summer 2012 for an …
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Here’s the odds on us signing our targets
Posted on 04 July 2017.
The bookies – we are told never get it wrong – but when it comes to novelty bets such as where a player is going to end up in the summer transfer market that may not hold true. We’ve taken a look at the prices of players joining West Ham after days of speculation in […]
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Newham’s London stadium losses continue
Posted on 03 July 2017.
Newham Legacy Investments (NLI) which owns forty percent of the London Stadium lost another £2.5m in the financial year up to April 2017 new figures released by the council this morning. The latest £2.5m loss is on top of a reported £41.6m loss last year for the company setup by Newham Council. NLI now have […]
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Hammers eye Confederations Cup marksman
Posted on 03 July 2017.
The Hammers are being linked with yet another new name as the summer transfer window warms up. The Mirror claim that we are now looking at Mexico and Benfica marksman Raul Jimenez who is also reportedly a target for Liverpool. According to this morning’s report the Irons have a long-standing interest in the 26 year […]
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Report: Hammers chase Hernandez
Posted on 01 July 2017.
West Ham are tonight being reported as trying to sign Mexico striker Javier Hernandez – better known as ‘Chicarito.’ According to the Mirror, the former Manchester United striker is understood to be open to a return to England with the Irons ready to hand him he opportunity by meeting the £13 million release clause in […]
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Hammers still aiming for top two targets
Posted on 01 July 2017.
West Ham still have Kelechi Iheanacho and Michy Batshuayi at the top of their target list of strikers and remain intent on getting one or the other or both “if its humanly possible.” Although they remain keen on Olivier Giroud as a third choice, in a perfect world the Manchester City and Chelsea strikers would […]
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West Ham want Koln’s Modeste
Posted on 30 June 2017.
West Ham are in talks to sign Anthony Modeste from Cologne, according to Sky sources.
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City’s Iheanacho valuation revealed
Posted on 29 June 2017.
Manchester City have put a £25m valuation on Kelechi Iheanacho and will battle the Hammers on the size of a buy back clause. The Irons have revealed to ClaretandHugh they ant a 50 per cent clause inserted into any deal but media sources are claiming Pep Guardiola wants it set at 40 per cent. However, […]
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Head groundsman quits London Stadium
Posted on 27 June 2017.
The head groundsman of the London Stadium is quitting the London Stadium just after the first home game of West Ham’s season he has confirmed this evening. Posting on social media Greg Bolton announced this evening: “Just to confirm, I will be leaving my role as Head Groundsman at London Stadium mid-September. Also, like to confirm […]
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