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It’s been pretty obvious that far too much has been expected of Dimi Payet in the creativity department over recent weeks and it seems that the main man accepts that himself. He has been the first to admit that he has missed Manu Lanzini and hopefully as of tomorrow at Ewood Park everything will change […]

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David Gold has made his opinion clear on a former a Hammer who left the club under a big cloud. Told by a follower that bad boy Morgan Amalfitano was a “great player” Gold had no issues with making his feelings pretty clear. The French midfielder fell out with  Slaven Bilic early on and the […]

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Slaven Bilic may launch a major surprise at Blackburn tomorrow by handing exciting striker  Djair Parfitt-Williams a run out in fifth round clash. David Gold has revealed that the 19 year old is on the squad and it certainly isn’t outside the realms of possibility that the youngster could be called into the action. The […]

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I don’t have the slightest doubt that the Hammers will beat Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup at Ewood Park tomorrow even with some difficult injury problems. There’s a problem at right back and at centre forward which isn’t ideal but the squad will have far too much for Rovers if they approach the game […]

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Andy Carroll’s injury problems go on and on and it would be a seriously hard-hearted individual who didn’t feel sympathy for the club’s record signing. But the issue of whether the player should remain or sold – assuming a buyer could be found – has dominated West Ham related social media debates for months. And […]

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Slaven Bilic has revealed that FC Midtjylland’s scorer against Manchester United Pione Sisto was a serious West Ham target last summer. Sisto gabbed a 44th minute equaliser against ManchesterUnited last night before the Danes went on the beat the Premier League hotshots. And it emerge in an interview with ITV that Bilic had been very […]

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ClaretandHugh today launched a poll on whether the club should consider selling Andy Carroll and sparked the biggest debate ever seen at its Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ Here’s some early feedback from the members. O Moot discussion in a way because nobody is going to buy him. No choice but to carry on with the play/goal/injury/repair […]

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Mark Noble has hailed former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Tugay as his inspiration. Tugay scorer numerous long range goals and a cute pass – something which is becoming more and more a part of the Irons captain’s game. And talking to Sky Sports noble declared: “When I was a young kid I played against Blackburn, and he […]

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Mark Lawrenson has made one of his ultra rare prophecies. The BBC pundit reckons the Irons will score a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers and thus advance to the quarter finals of the FA Cup. Maybe the pressure from the Irons fans is is finally getting to the old boy who says we are a ‘decent […]

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With  Andy Carroll out of  the weekend FA Cup clash at Blackburn, ClaretandHugh blogger Peter Ellis has taken a look at his injury ravaged West Ham career. Here are his findings. Since permanently signing for the club AC l has played in a total of 44 league games out of a possible 102 (including sub appearances) – a return […]

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Michail Antonio looks certain to take up emergency right back services at Blackburn in Sunday’s fifth round FA Cup tie. With James Tomkins sidelined for another three weeks, Sam Byram Cup tied and Joey O’Brien again injured, the problems on the right side of the back four continue as they have done for weeks. And […]

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Michael Antonio likes Ewood Park! The high energy Hammers grabbed a couple there last season when with Nottingham Forect and admits he’s looking forward to his return this Sunday. He said: “Last time I played at Ewood Park I scored two goals so it’ll be nice going back there. One was a header; one was […]

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Darren Randolph has received a massive vote of confidence from Irons fans ahead of this weekend’s massive fifth round FA Cup clash against Blackburn Rovers. The No 2 goalkeeper has been a hero in the FA Cup run so far and despite Adrian being kept on the sideline the supporters believe Randolph should retain his […]

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Former Hammers manager Harry Redknapp is sad that West Ham will no longer be playing at the Boleyn Ground next season but says the new stadium will take them to another level. He says it would be fitting to way to celebrate the last season at Upton Park by winning the FA Cup this year. […]

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Exclusive West Ham are hoping the Martin Samuelsen will be ready to become a key member of the first team squad next season. Although the teenager has years in front of him his progress at Peterborough has excited the club ho believe he could well be ready to stake his claim next season. Although the […]

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Tony Cottee is thrilled with the Dimitri Payet deal declaring “it’s a huge statement of intent by the board.” And the former striker said: ” There a lot of football supporters that complain about the huge wages that players get these days, but I can’t imagine any West Ham fan moaning about the salary of Dimitri […]

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Mark Noble is on target to break a new West Ham record for the largest ever attendance of a Hammers testimonial match. We understand that very few tickets remain for the match in honour of Nobes on the 28th March and the game looks set to sell out completely. Our source close to the ticket […]

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Darren Randolph is set for another FA Cup outing against Blackburn Rovers but the ‘Adrian pressure’ is growing on boss Slaven Bilic. Randolph has been quite sensational so far and looked the equal of the No 1 on his FA Cup excursions but ClaretandHugh understands that the boss is having to think about his involvement […]

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West Ham midfielder Mark Noble is in the Sky Spors Fantasy Football Club studio this week – and you can be a part of the show and meet the skipper in person. Noble, who has made over 300 appearances for the Hammers, will join Paul Merson and Max Rushden to talk about his time at the […]

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ClaretandHugh has again been assured this afternoon that reports of Nikicia Jelavic’s transfer to China nrtting the club a transfer fee of £4 million are false. Various media outlets have claimed the Hammers sold the Croatian for £4 million but that was rubbished by a highly placed source at Upton Park. Such a fee would […]

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Irons fans will receive a big cash bonus should the club reach the semi finals and Final of the FA Cup. For according to reports this morning the FA is slashing ticket prices for both events as they bid to ease the pressure on fans’ pockets. Prices for the Final have been reduced by £5 […]

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Simone Zaza was heavily linked with a move to Premier League last month, with both West Ham and Palace reportedly keen on bringing him in on loan until the end of the season. The Hammers instead bought in Emenike on loan. His agent has broken silence now confirmed that interest, but he insists the 24-year-old […]

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“My transfer to West Ham came at the right time. It is like a blessing. I did not want to leave Al Ain but I think God ordained the move, it happened so fast and coming to the English Premiership is something I have always wanted,” Emenike told the Nation newspaper in Nigeria. “This move […]

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