Blowing Bubbles is the one surviving fanzine for Irons fans in this country. Produced by a top team of journalists, the latest edition is the ideal Christmas presents with top features and stories from the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Bobby Zamora and new columnist in association with ClaretandHugh – the brilliantly outspoken Phil Parkes. We are […]
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CandH and Blowing Bubbles make fabulous offer
Posted on 07 December 2016.
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West Ham’s David Gold retweets photo of Will The Inbetweeners after being tricked
Posted on 07 December 2016.
West Ham chairman David Gold, 80, has been tricked into retweeting a photograph featuring the character Will McKenzie from the E4 comedy Inbetweeners by one of the club’s fans.
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West Ham fans’ beloved Upton Park starts to disappear as dramatic pictures reveal ruthless demolition
Posted on 07 December 2016.
The Hammers left their old home in May to move into the former Olympic Stadium in Stratford, leaving behind 112 years of history in order to move into their 60,000-seater new home.
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Grab a Boleyn site for free
Posted on 07 December 2016.
Ok it’s Christmas – always an emotional time of the year and none more so than for West Ham fans this season. Memories of the Boleyn just won’t go away as the ‘old lady’ disappears off the east end landscape for ever. But you can grab yourself a piece of history after ClaretandHugh learned that […]
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Sportsdirect undercuts club shirts by 40%
Posted on 07 December 2016.
West Ham proudly announced last week “Our Thames Ironworks kit is back in stock at Official Club Stores and officialwesthamstore.com – in time for Christmas!” They boasted “The commemorative kit, which sold out within weeks of its launch in the summer, mirrors the very first kit to be worn by Thames Ironworks FC, the Hammers’ forerunners.” The Adult […]
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Board warned on Slav: “Don’t pull the trigger”
Posted on 07 December 2016.
Hammers hero Tony Cottee has entered the Slaven Bilic debate and told the board: “Don’t panic and pull the trigger – you have to stick with your man.” He added: “Yes, there are many problems but I see nobody out there who can come in and sort things and it will do far more harm […]
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Gold’s great sadness
Posted on 07 December 2016.
David Gold has agreed that to place a stone in honour of Jack Howard at the London Stadium would be a really “nice idea.” Twelve year old Jack – always unfailingly smiling in the most desperate of circumstances – really put things into perspective as he staged his valiant but, finally, losing battle against cancer. […]
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The saddest pictures you will ever see
Posted on 07 December 2016.
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Please do this for Jack during Burnley game
Posted on 07 December 2016.
There are plans to hold a minute’s applause on the 12th minute of our next home game against Burnley. This will be in memory of 12 year old Jack Howard who sadly lost his battle with cancer. It would mean so much to the family and a fitting tribute to a brave little Hammer. Please […]
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West Ham fan attacked member of Arsenal’s media team during side’s defeat at the London Stadium
Posted on 07 December 2016.
Arsenal were left stunned on Saturday after a member of their media team was attacked by a West Ham fan. The encounter was marred after an Arsenal camera man was punched.
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West Ham United considering loan deal for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini
Posted on 06 December 2016.
West Ham United are considering a loan move for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini. The Belgium international is part of Jose Mourinho’s plans but has been on the periphery.
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Hammers linked with Manchester Utd flop
Posted on 06 December 2016.
The Telegraph’s Chief Football Correspondent, Jason Burt claims West Ham are planning to make a move for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini when the transfer window opens next month. The article say the Hammers believe they have been encouraged that Jose Mourinho might be willing to allow the Belgium international to leave. Slaven Bilic has […]
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Arsenal man attacked inside London Stadium
Posted on 06 December 2016.
The Daily Mirror Sport claims a supporter punched an Arsenal employee, who works as a cameraman for their in-house TV channel, on the London stadium concourse towards the end of Saturday’s 5-1 home defeat. They say West Ham have now called in the police to try to track down the culprit. Arsenal told the Mirror […]
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London Stadium appetite wears thin
Posted on 06 December 2016.
The appetite for London Stadium tickets to watch the Hammers appears to wearing thin despite claims of 50,000 supporters on a season ticket waiting list. Burnley failed to sell out their full away allocation for their game with West Ham on Wednesday 14th December with the opposition club returning unsold tickets after they failed to sell […]
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RIP Jack – you were the bravest of the brave
Posted on 06 December 2016.
All West Ham fans will be tonight mourning the passing of brave young Hammer Jack Howard. The 12-year-old passed away after courageous fight against illness which had been boosted by the support of thousands of fellow West Ham fans world-wide. After supporters and well-wishers raised more than £250,000, Jack travelled to California for pioneering treatment in […]
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Oxford to sign five year contract on his birthday
Posted on 06 December 2016.
Reece Oxford will sign a new five year contract on his 18th birthday next Thursday committing himself as a Hammer until 2021. The contract is believed to be worth over £5m to the youngster plus a signing on bonus. The new package is set to double his current £10,000 per week wages. The centre back […]
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Rush for exit creates scary LS issue
Posted on 06 December 2016.
Hammers fan and ClaretandHugh follower Robert Hargrave was involved in what could have been a scary moment at the London Stadium at the weekend as he and his wife tried to leave after Arsenal’s third goal. Rob – who has a seat in block 248 and enters and leaves through turnstiles J or K explained […]
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Video: Live Chat
Posted on 06 December 2016.
Join myself and Geo for a cuppa and a chinwag as we look at the comments on hammerschat and discuss all the latest topics on Claret & Hugh including Bilic, strikers, transfer window and much more
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Slav’s ‘soft’ training regime comes back to haunt him
Posted on 06 December 2016.
Growing concerns about the standards at the West Ham’s training ground include Slaven’s promise that Rush Green is family friendly for wives, girlfriends, kids and even dogs to visit to make the players feel at ease. Some now believe that regime is too soft and Bilic is sometimes too nice. Players have been allowed to […]
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Slav turns down two former Hammers
Posted on 06 December 2016.
Slaven Bilic has snubbed Rio Ferdinand’s offer to help out as a defensive coach at the training ground. The former Hammers defender had hoped he could assist the manager but we understand from sources at the club that has been rejected. As we reported earlier the manager himself has now taken over in that area […]
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Defender set for Irons return
Posted on 06 December 2016.
West Ham are poised to recall Reece Burke from his Wigan loan spell in January as cover for their problems at right back. Although Sam Byram is on his way back from injury the Hammers have been watching Burke closely at the Championship club Wigan where he has been performing well on the right side […]
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Hammers quartet on the mend
Posted on 06 December 2016.
Sam Byram’s return from injury has been pencilled in for the match against Swansea City on Boxing Day. The right back suffered a hamstring tear in the match against Middlesbrough and according to ClaretandHugh sources is making a good recovery which will see the player back in action within three weeks. Byram was stretchered off […]
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Blowing Bubbles at Christmas
Posted on 06 December 2016.
Former West Ham shot stopper Phil Parkes is convinced Slaven Bilic is the right man to steer the Hammers away from relegation woes and to a brighter future. In his first column for Blowing Bubbles Monthly, in association with ClaretandHugh, Parkes explains his position on the manager. “He loves everything to do with West Ham […]
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Leroy’s brutal verdict on Slav and Payet
Posted on 06 December 2016.
Right at the bottom of every problem Slaven Bilic has at the moment is Dimitri Payet. His dip in form, his body language and the fact that he looks overweight is the main issue because didn’t Slaven say last season that the team was built around him. If that’s the case – and there’s no […]
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Bookie and Allardyce creates fans storm!
Posted on 06 December 2016.
The bookies are weighing right into the middle of the West Ham managerial issue by naming Sam Allardyce as favourite to take over as manager. Fantasy of course Also on their list are the same old names as were being mentioned when the shamed former England manager was allowed to leave….McLaren, De Boer, Redknapp etc. […]
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WATCH: MNF Twitter Q&A
Posted on 06 December 2016.
Jamie Carragher shared his views on a wide range of topics in a special Monday Night Football Twitter Q&A.
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