West Ham are closing in on the signing of highly-rated teenager Luke Thomas. He could become the first signing of Manuel Pellegrini’s reign although he has been regularly scouted for several months by the club. According to some sources a £1.2m offer has been lodged by the Hammers and the move could be confirmed in […]
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Hammers close in on striker
Posted on 23 May 2018.
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Pellegrini arrival recalls Pardew’s foul mouthed outburst
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Former Hammers boss Alan Pardew may feel that salt is being rubbed into his Manuel Pellegrini wounds following the announcement that the 64 year old is to take over the role he once held. For it was back in 2014 that the now out of work Pards was forced to apologise to the man for […]
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Miserable Harry is not excited about appointment
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Former West Ham player and manager Harry Redknapp says he is not excited by the appointment of Manuel Pellegrini and says they should have appointed someone English like Eddie Howe or Sean Dyche. “You can’t tell me there’s not some good young managers about in the Championship who’ve done great jobs, who do deserve an […]
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Manuel to music by Canning Town Len
Posted on 22 May 2018.
The day would not be complete without Manuel Pellegrini getting a special greeting from the main West Ham man. A very confused Canning Town Len has weighed in with his own special ‘ello geezer to the ‘Argie bargy’ man recently arrived from China. He has learned too he tells us that Manuel likes to play […]
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Official: It’s Pellegrini
Posted on 22 May 2018.
West Ham has officially confirmed the appointment of Manuel Pellegrini as the Club’s new First Team Manager. Joint-Chairman David Sullivan told WHUFC.com: “I am delighted to welcome Manuel Pellegrini to West Ham United. He is one of the world’s most respected football coaches and we look forward to working with him. “It was important that we […]
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An excited Mike on Monday
Posted on 21 May 2018.
Yes it’s the close season and in West Ham’s case that’s probably cause for excitement enough after the campaign we suffered. But our favourite Hammers funny man Mike Manera is even more than excited with the Pellegrini appointment seemingly just a few hours away. He’s equally pleased that his arrival will bring the Hammers Manuel […]
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Hammer returns from Germany
Posted on 21 May 2018.
Hammer Reece Oxford has returned from Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany after his loan came to an end. Oxford announced the news on social media saying “My time at Borussia Monchengladbach has come to an end and I would like to thank all the staff, players and fans for supporting me and making me feel so welcome. I’ve […]
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Canning Town Len joins CandH and talks Marcel Pelegrino
Posted on 20 May 2018.
Len finally has HIS say on the manager situation. Remember, Len is just a cartoon character, and shouldn't be taken too seriously. pic.twitter.com/S6VSz031I0 — Canning Town Len (@CanningTownLen) May 19, 2018 It’s a big day for Canning Town Len – the most confused Hammer in the East End. The bloke with the golden verbals has […]
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New boss to decide Ginge’s future at West Ham
Posted on 20 May 2018.
Everybody loves The Ginger Pete and everybody believes everything they want to believe. – that’s football But if ever you needed convincing there was a media campaign against the Hammers you need only look to the headlines of their coverage of the Collins e-mail gate affair – notably by the red tops. It all arose […]
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Bookies suspend betting on Pellegrini
Posted on 19 May 2018.
Bookmakers are no longer taking bets on the next permanent West Ham manager. Manuel Pellegrini was the odds-on favourite at 1/5 yesterday but Bookies have closed their markets today considering it almost a done deal. Hebei China Fortune announced today that Pellegrini will cease to be their manager from midnight tonight. His team won 2-1 in his […]
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Report: Pellegrini has quit Hebei China Fortune
Posted on 19 May 2018.
Reports have emerged in China that Manuel Pellegrini has left as manager of Hebei China Fortune. If confirmed it now appears to be an odds on bet that the former Manchester City boss will be installed as the Hammers boss next week. A statement from the Chinese club reprinted in the form of a tweet […]
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Report: Ginger Pele dumped by email
Posted on 19 May 2018.
Talksport presenter Georgie Bingham claims this morning that West Ham defender James Collins was dumped by the club via email following the end of his contract quoting his source as Tony Cascarino. Bingham claimed “Cas has it on good authority that not only has James Collins been released by West Ham after 11 years without […]
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Pellegrini excitement – fans can take huge credit
Posted on 18 May 2018.
That Manuel Pellegrini is on his way to London and expected to arrive on Monday for an interview at West Ham United is massive and for the first time in months I’m excited. There is no doubt that the former Manchester City boss – and architect of same of the most beautiful football you could […]
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Report: Adrian gave West Ham a Moyes ultimatum
Posted on 18 May 2018.
A report in the Spanish media today claims that West Ham goalkeeper Adrian gave the West Ham board an ultimatum that he wanted to leave if David Moyes was to stay in charge after the Summer. Spanish media outlet Estadiodeportivo says Adrián made it clear to the club that if Moyes continued he would look […]
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Former managerial target signs two year contract
Posted on 18 May 2018.
Paulo Fonseca, who was interviewed for the West Ham manager’s job on Monday evening, has signed a new two-year contract at Shakhtar Donetsk. Shakhtar officially announced on Thursday night that the 45-year-old had committed his future to the club. Shakhtar president Rinat Akhmetov said on the club website: “Paulo Fonseca is at Shakhtar and I’m delighted […]
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Report: Hammers ready to make formal Rafa approach
Posted on 17 May 2018.
West Ham are tonight as reported as being ready to make a formal approach for Rafael Benítez. According to The Guardian we are now giving serious consideration to triggering the £6m release clause in the Spaniard’s Newcastle contract. The report follows David Sullivan’s official website statement claiming the club would have a PL and European experienced […]
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PL and Euro bosses – are these on Sullivan’s list?
Posted on 17 May 2018.
So the guessing game on who will become the new Hammers boss reached new levels this evening when David Sullivan announcing the Board are extremely confident of appointing a high-calibre first-team manager, who has a proven record both in the Premier League and European football. There’s a few candidates if we are to believe that and […]
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Moyes post mortem drags on as Rafa hopes rise again
Posted on 17 May 2018.
It’s always easy to be wise after the event but the David Moyes passing has raised the usual West Ham post mortem which refuses to go away. It’s now well known that just a few hours after David Gold had gone public with his hopes of a” Moyes stay” the axe was reported to have […]
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Midfielder’s perfect ending
Posted on 17 May 2018.
Pedro Obiang has apologised to the Hammers fans for the suffering they were made to endure last season. But he was delighted to step onto the pitch again for the final heart-warming result against Everton on the final day. Speaking to West Ham TV the midfielder said: It was a perfect way to end the season. […]
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Brady’s ‘keyboard warrior’ blast so out of order!
Posted on 12 May 2018.
“We have some problems at the London Stadium caused to a degree by the terms of our lease, which we are tackling, but also by malcontents and keyboard warriors.” Karren Brady May 12, 2018 Karren Brady eh? Maybe she reckons West Ham United is an extension of The Apprentice – a programme I […]
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Will the Hammers hit top 10: The analysis
Posted on 12 May 2018.
West Ham’s hopes of reaching the ‘coveted’ top ten in English football rely on a highly optimistic set of results from the final day fixtures. On paper – in normal circumstances – you would expect at least four of them to probably go our way which would see us finish in 11th. That would be […]
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Reflections on a season gone wrong
Posted on 10 May 2018.
By Clive Budd West Ham United Football Club’s turbulent season is finally drawing to a welcome close. Fans, owners and players have been getting on each others’ backs and after some awful performances, everybody wants to put this campaign behind them and come back stronger next season. West Ham have gone through their fair share […]
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Moyes makes plans to progress as Irons manager
Posted on 19 February 2018.
By Jonathon Longdon According to reports David Moyes, wants to sign a pre-contract agreement with 21-year-old Jonathan Bamba before his contract comes to end in the summer. It’s part of a Moyes plan to rebuild the claret and blues in the close season. There’s a long way to go before West Ham can call Bamba […]
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Where can the Hammers expect to finish ?
Posted on 21 July 2017.
by Carl Sampson When West Ham appointed Slaven Bilic to take the club forward, they were clearly looking to finish higher than 11th in the league which was last season’s finishing position. The move to the Olympic Stadium was tough but in fairness few clubs make immediate successful transitions to new stadiums without a hiccup. […]
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Cup of Tea with Geo & Gonzo
Posted on 21 June 2017.
We’re back again to discuss the weeks goings on at West Ham United in our live show at 8:40pm this evening which you can view here on Claret & Hugh. Nordtveit, Reece Oxfords loan move to Germany, season tickets, the kit launch and of course all the transfer rumours will go under the microscope whilst myself […]
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Let’s Discuss: The London Stadium
Posted on 19 June 2017.
In the third part of our new series Geo talks with season ticket holders Nick and Tom as they discuss their experiences of the first season in West Ham’s new home.
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