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The agent of former Hammers striker Johnny Carew has declared he is “not terribly surprised” to see that the former West Ham and England  boss has landed himself in trouble over transfers. He has admitted he had felt “uncomfortable”dealing with Allardyce over the deal that brought the player to the club in 2011. Norwegian striker Carew […]

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      Emotional Pete Ellis says his final farewell to love of his life        As we awake on this autumnal Wednesday morning, a heartbreaking reality is  about to set in… the demolition of the Boleyn ground finally begins. We have seen the branding hauled down over recent weeks, and have even […]

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Saven Bilic cancelled his players’ day off, after their defeat to Southampton according to a Daily Mail report. West Ham’s squad were due to have the Sunday away from training, but Bilic called them in to work. Bilic is determined to find a solution, as he is reportedly aware of the pressure which is building […]

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The Football Association has confirmed former West Ham manager, Sam Allardyce has left his position as England manager by mutual consent. In a statement, the FA said: “Allardyce’s conduct, as reported today, was inappropriate of the England manager.  “He accepts he made a significant error of judgement and has apologised. However, due to the serious nature […]

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West Ham look to be clear of any problems over the Enner Valencia’s transfer to the club  following Sam Allardyce’s  comments over third party ownership. And the early indications are that they are okay on the loan of Jonathon Callieri from South America. All reports are currently suggesting that the former Irons boss has or […]

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Amanda Jacks from the Football Supporters Federation (FSF) received emails from 127 supporters following a plea for London Stadium supporter feedback on this site and others. Amanda summarises the feedback and her meeting with key stakeholders below: “Last Monday I met with representatives from Newham Council, London Stadium 185 and Westfield Stratford City having sent your feedback […]

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Swansea boy John Hartson has told Claret and Hugh West Ham’s record signing Andre Ayew is worth about “half of the £20 milion fee the club paid for him.” Speaking exclusively to the site Hartson said: “Personally I think the Swans did well. For me Ayew is worth about £10 million!” Hartson is a regular […]

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Slaven Bilic’s future is coming under increasing pressure with concerns growing about relaxed standards at the club’s training ground claim the Daily Mail this morning. The newspaper claims that West Ham players have been allowed to bring their children to training and it has led to concerns about a soft environment at the Hammers state […]

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West Ham fans have sent a clear and overwhelming message to the West Ham board: “Don’t you dare sack Slaven Bilic.” Despite four straight League defeats and five in all this season, the manager remains massively popular with the vast majority of fans . The vote quickly passed the 1,000 mark required to make it […]

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  The two Davids have issued the following statement to the official website which we are happy to to reproduce here: There is no question that this has not been the start to the season that we were looking for but rest assured we are doing everything we can to fix the situation. The facts […]

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Slaven Bilic needs to win at least one of the next  three games if he is to survive as West Ham manager. He has now lost his last four and five in all as the season has degenerated into a total shambles and with three “winnable” games ahead, we have learned he has to get […]

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Diafra Sakho is now pain free and will be ready to make his Irons return after the international break. The controversial Senegal striker has had a recurring back problem which was created when away on international duty and  led to a big row between club and country. However, he has not helped himself after seeking […]

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Manuel Lanzini suffered heavy bruising following a first half challenge against Southampton. The playmaker was subbed at half time to the surprise of many with Sofiane Feghouli taking his place. There were suggestions the Argentinian had been removed from the action because he wasn’t at his best but a club insider denied that to ClaretandHugh […]

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We put the spotlight under returning defender Winston Reid as ClaretandHugh’s Brian Neil Gay continues his PlayerWatch series. Here’s the Kiwi’s blow by blow involvement and Brian’s verdict. 1st Half 00:00 lines up in the CB right side position with Nordveit on his right, Ogbonna on his left 01:30 – Reid had filed in for […]

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That’s four defeats on the trot and 14 goals conceded and however much we love the manager as a bloke it has to be said: “How long can he survive?” A personal assessment would tell me that were he to lose the next  that would have to be the end regardless of the loyalty the […]

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Daily Mirror journalist Neil Moxley claims that West Ham have been offered the services of left back Kevin Constant who is a free agent. Moxley claims: “The Eastenders have also been offered free agent Kevin Constant. The ex-AC Milan defender is training with Nice after failing to get his six-month contract with Bologna renewed. Constant, […]

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West Ham are this morning reported to be tracking Cesc Fabregas. They are allegedly ready to offer him an escape clause out of Chelsea if he is unable to break into new manager Antonio Conte’s first-team on a regular basis. The former Barcelona and Arsenal star’s situation is apparently very muh under review following the […]

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West Ham captain Mark Noble has pre-recorded a message to fans on Sky Sports appealing for calm amongst fans at the London Stadium today. The midfielder told Sky: “It’s a fantastic stadium but first and foremost we need to sort out the differences among ourselves there, with the fans and the club. The board are doing everything […]

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David Gold clearly belives it’s impossible not to over emphasis the importance of Dimi Payet to the Hammers. Speaking ahead of tomottow’s game aainst Southampton he said: “We will be hoping to build on the midweek victory over the resilient Accrington Stanley and you cannot underestimate the importance that a win can do for a […]

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Hammers both past and present have unveiled plans for a £400million social housing project in Luton. Current skipper Mark Noble, former Academy graduate Rio Ferdinand and former Hammer Bobby Zamora hope to build 1,300 homes on a 22-hectare site near Luton, in partnership with Bedford County Council. Speaking to the Guardian, Noble said: “At first […]

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Former Hammer, Matthew Etherington has compared West Ham’s start to the season with his other former club Stoke. “Mark Hughes has done a fantastic job there,” Etherington told Talksport radio. “In patches Stoke have been doing ok and looking a decent team but defensively at the minute they’re just all over the place “It’s kind […]

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West Ham Vice Chairman, Karren Brady has used her football diary in The Sun newspaper to suggest the club is picked on by those jealous of the Hammers move to the London Stadium. The 47 year Baroness penned in the tabloid: “The club have been disappointed by recent defeats. We are doing everything possible to correct […]

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  Off the wall ClaretandHugh blogger Pete Ellis looks at the Irons week that was Masuaku and the Bilic sweats The curse of the West Ham United defender struck again this week. Arthur Masuaku is out for six  weeks, meaning an already nervous Bilic  is now sweating more than a 15 year old boy that’s […]

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There’s only one word to describe West Ham United at the moment – EMBARRASSING! Last week’s defeat at West Bromwich Albion was shocking…awful…possibly the most heartless performance I’ ve ever seen from a team in the  claret and blue. It horrified me and there is something very very wrong with the set up at the […]

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