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The oldest stand in the Boleyn Ground stadium is no more.  The East stand was the oldest and smallest stand in the stadium, being built in 1969 and holding just 5,000 seats due to its narrow width. It was still called the Chicken run by many, however the real ‘Chicken Run’ was an old wooden stand […]

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A planned protest organised by a group called “Fans not bans” failed to materialize on Saturday evening. The group who are calling for Karren Brady to be sacked asked for Hammers supporters to delay taking to their seats at the 5.30pm kick off against Arsenal yesterday. The majority of the 57,000 crowd were present for the […]

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Two West Ham supporters were assaulted while leaving the London Stadium after yesterday’s defeat yesterday evening. The lower risk category B game with Arsenal was largely trouble free inside and outside the stadium but the father and son claim they were assaulted just outside the turnstiles C close to the away segregation barrier. Police officers […]

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There were so many excuses for the defeat but for almost every one there was a valid counter view. However, in not reaching for one of them Slaven Bilic demonstrated why he retains the affection of a big section of Hammers fans including me. He could have pleaded injuries – his predecessor most certainly would […]

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The remaining season ticket holders in block 114 in the lower West Stand next to the away supporters were under close surveillance again during yesterday’s defeat against Arsenal. At least two people wearing grey wool hats spent the whole match taking video and close up still photos of supporters in the West Ham home troubled […]

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Dimi Payet is this morning being reported as target for Arsenal. The Sun declares that should the north Londoners still be flying high in January the French midfielder will become an attractive option for Wenger as he bids to put the finishing touch to a title winning campaign. Payet, 29, just fits the Arsenal manager’s […]

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The discussion has been raging since our last two horror results. Should Slaven Bilic continue as West Ham manager and if so for how long?. In this poll ClaretandHugh gives you various options as we present the most comprehensive vote on the issue. This is not an attempt at a sensationalist poll but one which […]

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Cheik Kouyate joined Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell on the injury list in training on Friday after suffering a slight injury. However, all three players – who have issues in the groin area – are expected to be back in action next weekend for the crucial trip to Liverpool as the manager comes under more […]

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West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says “things have to change” after his side’s 5-1 Premier League hammering at home to Arsenal.

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ClaretandHugh’s Niall McDonald has the unenviable job of rating today’s performances by the Irons. All the best with that one buddy! Randolph: Doesn’t seem to matter who we have in goal these days. Made a couple of sharp saves but still let in 5! 4 Reid: One of the few who seems to care, which […]

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Slaven Bilic delivered what almost sounded like a farewell speech following the 5-1 defeat by Arsenal. Standing in front of the BT cameras he declared the team lacked intensity not only in games but on the training field as well! It was an extraordinary admission from a manager who is under pressure in the biggest […]

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A late flurry of goals ended with Alexis Sanchez consigning the Hammers to a 5-1 defeat and the Croatian pulled no punches after the full-time whistle

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Slaven Bilic is now on the thinnest possible ice after a shocking 5-1 reverse by Arsenal at the London Stadium this evening. Followers of the ClaretandHugh forum are having their say over  at https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ O He has said the players aren’t showing the intensity in training, well sorry Slav it’s your job to kick them in […]

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  West Ham 1 Arsenal 5 It looks and feels like the moment of truth doesn’t it? Ok, we had  injuries and James Collins forced off with another after five minutes which brought forgotten man Alvara Arbeola into the game. But a 5-1 home defeat following a 4-1 defeat on Wednesday night bringing our goals against […]

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By Pete Ellis Another night to forget for West Ham as we made the most average Manchester United side in decades look like Barcelona, and picked up, yes you guessed it, more injuries. I have come to the conclusion that big Sam has been in cahoots with a witch doctor and put a curse on […]

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There has to be a reaction from the Irons this afternoon and I think there will be. I do not believe for a single second players are throwing in the towel as has been suggested by some this week after the Old Trafford defeat on Wednesday. There’s been some rubbish talked They weren’t saying that […]

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Pedro Obiang has told the squad it’s time to show serious character and admits it hasn’t always been there this season Speaking to the Guardian, the hugely impressive midfielder has also spoken of his frustration last season and talk of an Italian return. He said: “I was frustrated last year because I would have liked to […]

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Slaven Bilic has admitted he is “thinking about the transfer window” whilst remaining “totally focused on a very busy period.” He admits: “Losing Diafra Sakho is a big blow for us and we know what he can give us and what he did in those couple of games. But he will be back.”   However. […]

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Slaven Bilic is facing perhaps one of the biggest days of his West Ham managerial career. Today will determine several key factors: How will he cope with TWO of his most key players – Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell; Were the improved performances of recent weeks a false dawn; Can we take something from a […]

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By Sean Whetstone All of us are still be feeling sick to the stomach after that late capitulation against Tottenham – now the Gunners arrive at our place and there can be no repeats. We seriously need to shove it across Arsenal and avoid the North London sneers. Spurs were on the ropes and that’s exactly […]

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On Thursday the London Assembly opened a new investigation into the policing and security of the London Stadium. Those present as witnesses to give evidence were the CEO and a director of stadium owners E20 Stadium LLP and LLDC, the CEO of the operators London Stadium 185, the Met Police football commander, director from Westfield […]

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Former Hammers loanee right back Carl Jenkinson will not play for Arsenal today because “he has no confidence” according to boss Arsene Wenger. And that, in part, is down to him being  “quickly hammered by everybody on social media” with Wenger adding he hopes the player “doesn’t read it.” This is one of the frankest […]

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Arsene Wenger is ready is reignite interest in the West Ham star with a concrete bid when the transfer window opens, having lost Santi Cazorla for three months

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Paul Merson has taken a big pop at Dimi Payet’s attitude and told the French midfielder he owes the club adding: ““If it wasn’t for West Ham, nobody would have ever heard of Payet – he wouldn’t even be playing for France.” The Sky Sports pundit declared: ““I was impressed with Manchester United in midweek, […]

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West Ham boss, Sloven Bilic, is clearly a fully paid up member of the Andy Carroll fan club and ready to release him on Arsenal at the London Stadium.. Bilic has his fingers crossed for a repeat of the  heroics which saw AC score a hat-trick against Arsenal in this fixture last season and believes […]

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Gonzo just can’t help himself. Even when he hands the ‘mike’ to his daughter Chloe to interview young son Jakey for tomorrow’s game, there he is back seat driving and telling the little ‘un to face the camera. Jakey has very set ideas on precisely what’s wrong with the Irons – like the defenders, midfielders […]

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