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Slaven Bilic has addressed two key issues so far in the pre-Spurs press conference art Rush Green today. And he has not been shy in proclaiming that he’s delighted to see skipper Mark Noble available – although whether he starts will depend on how Pedro Obiang reacts to a pulled muscle over the next couple of […]

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West Ham are attempting to secure Ghanaian goalkeeper Joseph Anang a work permit to work in UK says Ghanasoccernet.  Anang started his youth career at his native Danbort FC before joining Ghanaian top-tier side Wa Allstars FC. The report claims the keeper made a big impression on both players and coaches alike while on trial with the Hammers […]

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West Ham are likely to be allocated an away allocation of 5,000 for the 4th round of the League Cup in October. Like the third round, against Barnsley, Spurs are unlikely to sell tickets in the upper tier of Wembley Stadium. Wembley’s lower tier holds 34,303 spectators with the middle titer holding a further 16,532 […]

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The Metropolitan Police and Premier League are set to enter talks on the best security measures available for the Carabao Cup clash between the Irons and Spurs due to take place on October 25 or 26. A heavy security presence can be expected and the Daily Mail reports Tottenham can expect to at least treble the 24,000 crowd […]

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Many were surprised that West Ham attracted over 35,000 to the Carabao Cup clash against out of form Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday night. Those who did go however watched the Hammers at their best although many of them were inside the stadium on the back of being given free tickets. Newham residents received the tickets […]

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Jack Wilshere still has his heart set on a Hammers move and the club is still watching developments surrounding him closely. Despite his injury record, the Irons may be ready to move in January but at nothing like the £20 million being asked by Arsenal. Wilshere is reported as having had no talks with the Gunners […]

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Police are facing a challenge after Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup draw set Tottenham and West Ham up for a midweek clash at Wembley Stadium.

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Diafra Sakho and Slaven Bilic have cleared the air and the West Ham striker is now ready to give his all for the club after his attempts to leave in the summer. The 27-year-old nearly moved to Rennes.

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Declan Rice has his heart set on emulating Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds. The teenager has started both Caraboa Cup matches this season and is now eyeing a run all the way to Wembley on Final day. He may have to be part of a successful team at the famous stadium before that by perhaps […]

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Slaven Bilic as a selection dilemma hanging over the involvement of Arthur Masuaku and Declan Rice ahead of the match against Spurs at the weekend. The manager made a point of drawing special attention to Rice’s performance against Bolton describing him as having the brain of a 30 year old and finding it impossible to […]

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West Ham have been drawn away to Spurs in the next round of the FA Cup with the high profile clash going ahead at Wembley. Phil Thompson pulled the Hammers No 10 out of the hat after Charlie Nicholas had drawn Spurs as the first ball. So Saturday’s match against the North Londoners could almost […]

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David Gold believes the Irons have every chance of getting a result against Spurs on Saturday insisting that he approaches every game with great hope because we have a very good squad. Gold watched what he described as a thoroughly competent performance against Bolton Wanderers – a game which gave the Irons their third clean […]

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Slaven Bilic believes that 18 year old Declan Rice has the brain and concentration of a 30 year old. There’s a rising confidence in the manager that the West Ham future is in great hands as he sees the youngsters making their way into the first team set-up. He watched delighted as a new crop […]

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Slaven Bilic is delighted with the attitude being displayed by Diafra Sakho both on and off the pitch. After running foul of some infamous summer incidents with Rennes the striker is back in favour with the boss who has heaped an unusual amount of praise on him. Bilic has never been entirely clear on the […]

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Mark Noble is on standby to take over from Pedro Obiang in the Irons midfield on Saturday. Obiang is understood to have pulled a muscle in the game against West Brom and was not even on the bench for the game against Bolton Wanderers last night. And ClaretandHugh learned today that the injury – whilst […]

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West Ham enter the hat for the last 16 of the Carabao Cup immediately following the end of the match between Manchester United and Burton Albion this evening. And the draw can be followed on Sky Sport with the Irons being number 10 ball. The other clubs who progressed into the next round on Tuesday […]

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West Ham’s record signing Marko Arnautovic has plenty of ability but needs to venture outside of his comfort zone more often, according to manager Slaven Bilic.

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Slaven Bilic watched Marko Arnautovic  produce a quality performance last night against Bolton but said – it’s not enough. The former Stoke Player was Bilic’s top choice to join the Irons in the summer and the club splashed out £24 million to make it happen. And Bilic has poured the pressure on him to ensure […]

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  Marko Arnautovic – having played the pivotal role in the victory over Bolton – is more than ready but warned: “It’s not only about Harry Kane.” The record signing was in outstanding form last night and commented: “I’m really pleased with this, how we played, how we acted. Of course, we can always improve, we […]

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Arthur Masuaku refused to be modest about his amazing 25 yard strike which crowned a great 3-0 victory for the Irons over Bolton. And he made it clear this was only a repeat of what he had done earlier in the week. Speaking to the official site after the game the left back said: “It’s a […]

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A great win over Bolton last night was seen only by at the time 35,000 odd inside the stadium. However thanks to Sky Sports here are the goals from the match and watch out for Arthur Masuaku’s third – it’s a pearler. Bolton were  awful but as the old saying goes: You can only beat what’s […]

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Mike recorded his thoughts on tonight’s League Cup game from his season ticket seat as the match drew to a close and Masuaku launched his brilliant goal into the top corner.    

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The third round of the Carabao Cup sees the heavyweights of the Premier League make their first appearance in the competition on a night featuring 11 fixtures. Follow live here.

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Team: Adrian, Byram, Rice, Ogbonna, Masuaku, Noble, Kouyate, Haksabanovic, Ayew, Arnautovic, Sakho Subs: Hart, Fonte, Cresswell, Quina, Antonio, Holland and Hernandes West Ham v Bolton EFL Cup Kick Off is 7.45pm No TV coverage or live online streams tonight! Channel 5 are the only TV broadcaster there tonight recording highlights for ITN. We will be […]

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This week Claret and Hugh associate editor Sean Whetstone spoke to Director of Football, Barry Fry about what it is like to be a manager under David Gold, David Sullivan and Karren Brady. What it is like to be sacked by them and his views of Sullivan as a director of football. Fry explained “I […]

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  By Dave Gilbert It seems a foregone conclusion. If Andy Carroll is fit, Andy Carroll starts! I can see Slaven Bilic making his the first name on the team sheet  regardless of how anyone else is playing or as we have seen,even if it means others not being in their right positions.To a certain […]

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