We have no hesitation in doing this earlier than we should – congratulations on your eightieth tomorrow DG! And of course we have to say a huge “well done” on celebrating it by managing your first ever hole in one around the golf course in the grounds of your home. We as a site and […]
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Congratulations and thanks on your 80th DG
Posted on 08 September 2016.
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Watch out we’re watching you Zaza!
Posted on 08 September 2016.
The spotlight will fall very sharply on new striker Simone Zaza at the London Stadium on Saturday when ClaretandHugh will be tracking the Italian’s every move. Zaza has been on the Irons radar for a year and finally completed a highly expensive loan deal which will 99 pc become permanent at the end of the […]
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Gold admits he couldn’t guarantee Dimi staying
Posted on 08 September 2016.
David Gold admits that he was confident but couldn’t guarantee that Dimi Payet would be in the claret and blue this season. As the co chairman prepares for the clash with Watford he told ClaretandHugh exclusively: “It was the talking point of the summer of course particularly after his Euro 2016 performances. “I knew how […]
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Video: HC boys run rule over Irons/Hornets
Posted on 08 September 2016.
The Hammers Chat boys are tonight looking at the game against Watford team in what could well be the game to kick-start the Irons season. It’s our first 3pm Saturday kick-off since the Premier League started and should hopefully see the return of a few key players. We discuss our favoured starting line-ups, chew the […]
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David Luiz, Jack Wilshere, Claudio Bravo and the other stars preparing for EPL debuts
Posted on 08 September 2016.
Since the last round of fixtures a fortnight ago we have been treated to the frantic conclusion of a summer transfer window that saw English top-flight clubs shell out a combined sum in excess of £1billion.
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DG reckons it’s a Watford win or bust match
Posted on 08 September 2016.
David Gold has made it clear nothing less thn a win at the London Stadium at Watford on Saturday will be good enough. He really sees it as win or bust as the Irons bid to move on from a point a game status to at least a point and a half by winning. Speaking exclusively […]
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West Ham star Dimitri Payet fit to start against Watford, says boss Slaven Bilic
Posted on 08 September 2016.
Manager Slaven Bilic ran checks on his star playmaker while he was away with France over the international break and has welcomed Payet back with what looks like a clean bill of health.
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Dimi time as Slav gives the word!
Posted on 08 September 2016.
Dimi Payet starts – that’s the word from boss Slaven Bilic! Speaking to the media this morning the Irons boss declared: “I have just seen him before the press conference. He has not played for us since the opening game against Chelsea but he played 45 minutes for France in a friendly against Italy and then […]
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Who tops the PL injury table?
Posted on 08 September 2016.
The Premier League returns this weekend following the international break, but which sides are carrying the most injuries?
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Top Irons medic gives injury update
Posted on 08 September 2016.
Top Hammers medic Stijn Vandenbroucke has given an upbrat report on the returning international players revealing that “we have not suffered any injuries and all should be available for selection on Saturday against Watford. Head of Medical and Sports Science Stijn Vandenbroucke said: Dimitri Payet and Havard Nordtveit both played for their countries, France and Norway respectively, […]
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Michail to escape Bonzo fate?
Posted on 08 September 2016.
Michail Antonio sitting with his feet up waiting to appear against Slovakia – will have recalled Billy Bond’s England fate for many Irons fans who nearly 40 years ago missed out on becoming the best defender never to play for England. Then general manager at the Irons, Greenwood brought in new faces for the World […]
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Naples snub led Zaza to Irons
Posted on 08 September 2016.
Simone Zaza’s Dad, Antonio has revealed his son’s last minute move to the Irons on loan happened as interest from Italian giants Napoli suddenly went cold. He said: “There was a strong contact with Napoli, then we didn’t hear from them, and they did not even explain why.” Zaza has been on the Hammers radar […]
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FINAL POLL RESULT: West Ham’s standing issue
Posted on 07 September 2016.
West Ham fans have voted by a massive majority for those who are standing during games at The London Stadium to sit down. ClaretandHugh ran a 24 hour poll in which we asked the question: O The issue of standing fans in the London Stadium rumbles on. Should those who are on their feet sit down […]
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We don’t want your rejects – Irons fans speak out
Posted on 07 September 2016.
West Ham historically has been a club which has been ready to take on cast the cast offs from other London clubs of as they have headed into the twilight of their careers. ClaretandHugh argued those days were at an end if we could maximise our revenue with a 66,000 London Stadium capacity. No more […]
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Gentleman Ginge gets it so wrong and RIGHT!
Posted on 07 September 2016.
Gotta love Ginge…as nice a man as he is a tough defender. The story of how he managed to smash a thunderbolt wayward shot into a young Wales fan during a warm up for the FIFA World Cup qualifying tie with Moldova at Cardiff City Stadium has been well told but loses nothing in the […]
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Sak’s on his way back
Posted on 07 September 2016.
Diafra Sakho is well and truly on the comeback trail. It follows speculation the striker might have seen his West Brom move resurrected on transfer deadline day but that was never going to happen. ClaretandHugh was told a few minutes ago the player has come to terms with his life and is determined to make […]
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AC injury update
Posted on 07 September 2016.
Andy Carroll is unlikely to be back for the match at the Hawthorns on September 17. Some reports have declared the big man will be back in the squad by that date but club insiders believe that to be optimistic. The well respected website which charts Premier League injuries – PhysioRoom.com – has AC down […]
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Fletcher got “Bubbles” goosebumps
Posted on 07 September 2016.
Ashley Fletcher has impressed everybody during his appearances since arriving at the club but he may have been impressed even more by the Irons fans. Speaking to the official site he said: “It’s incredible, hearing 57,000 fans signing Bubbles it’s amazing, I got goosebumps the first time I heard it, I’d never heard it live before, […]
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Hammers best place on earth after ‘heaven!’
Posted on 07 September 2016.
Alvaro Arbeloa has explained how why West Ham was a more attractive option for him than AC Milan – indeed why is was the best place on earth after a Real Madrid. The new right back – still a couple of weeks away from fitnes told how he was in advanced talks with the Serie […]
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Let’s wave the reject days goodbye PLEASE!
Posted on 06 September 2016.
Remember the days when we bought the likes of Arsenal’s John Radford, Ian Wright, Teddy Sheringham and Jimmy Greaves and others who ended their days with us having given the best years of their careers to other London clubs. Then there was Mitchell Thomas, Ilie Dumitrescu – bothe from the Spurs who saw us coming […]
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Boleyn Book Competition
Posted on 06 September 2016.
We are running a book competition to win two copies of the excellent ‘Farewell to Upton Park’ which has been produced by Andy Hooper and the Daily Mail’s Lee Clayton. It’s a smashing homage to the Boleyn and all the pictures are exclusive and never seen before. To enter simply post your favourite picture (taken […]
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West Ham loan money against bumper TV deal
Posted on 06 September 2016.
West Ham have once again borrowed against future income from the Premier League TV rights. Papers filed with Companies House in August show West Ham borrowed from a company called Rights and Media Funding Limited formally called JG Funding. In theory the Hammers could borrow up to £100m which drawn down and used like an […]
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West Ham new boy Alvaro Arbeloa admits Real Madrid exit was like ‘leaving heaven’
Posted on 06 September 2016.
Arbeloa had vowed not join another Spanish club and kept his word despite the best efforts of Espanyol to sign him. But he admitted it was Milan that came close to landing him this summer.
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New boy can be a major hit
Posted on 06 September 2016.
David Gold has compared the arrival of Alvaro Arbeola’s London Stadium arrival to that of Stephen Carr’s when he was in charge at Birmingham City seven years ago. Arbeola’s sigature brought Slaven Bilic’s new players to a round dozen and Gold believes the 33-year-old will have a positive impact on the squad, just as Carr did […]
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Poll: Should football fans be allowed to stand?
Posted on 06 September 2016.
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Zlatan top PL player on FIFA 17
Posted on 06 September 2016.
Man Utd striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the best outfield Premier League player on FIFA 17 with a rating of 90.
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