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“Piranha hunt in packs – not for protection, but for overwhelming force. They’re organised, methodical. The first bite draws blood. The blood draws the pack” – Mr Goodman – Piranha Our enforced ‘vaycay’ was supposed to give us the opportunity to get all of our ducks in a row, regroup after a good win and make a charge to flatten the spirits of any red barons. It has been another tumultuous period in our…

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The veteran defender is thrilled to be back in the Premier League and even a nasty cut can’t stop him from “loving this game”

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There were some brilliant goals scored in the Premier League at the weekend, but which was your favourite?

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Pablo Zabaleta has lavished praise on Liverpool’s phenomenal front three. The Reds beat West Ham 4-1 at Anfield on Saturday, with Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane all on the scoresheet.  And Zabaleta believes that the club’s sensational trio are so good, they could score against any team in world football. He told the […]

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David Moyes handed out huge praise to Marko Arnautovic following the defeat at Anfield declaring: ““He’s doing a good job for us, he’s a real threat, we like him a lot and we’re really pleased with his work.” The manager added: “Marko has been really good, I’ve got to say, he’s been great. We’re demanding of […]

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West Ham will hopefully make up to £400,000 a week available for players wages in the summer transfer window. With Andre Ayew’s £80k a week off the wage bill and another  £60k weekly from Jose Fonte’s departure, they are also looking forward to losing  another £110k  from Joe Hart’s exit. That £250k  is a useful […]

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West Ham are preparing new deal for goalkeepr Adrian and teenager Declan Rice this summer. The club want to offer the Spanish stopper a three year deal with an option for a further two years whilst Rice is wanted on a long term deal. A Hammers insider tonight told ClaretandHugh that new deals are on […]

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David Bentley has warned other footballers they could end up skint if they are not careful with their money. The former England winger retired at the age of 29, after playing for the likes of Arsenal, Spurs, Blackburn and a loan spell at the Irons.  He now has money in a number of bars and […]

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Former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has revealed he should have left the club after his second season in charge. Bilic, who was sacked as West Ham boss in November last year, explained he didn’t start his third season from ‘zero’, as he had to face several off-field issues including three away games and many […]

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Angelo Ogbonna already has his eyes on West Ham’s clash with Swansea after the 4-1 loss at Liverpool on Saturday. The Hammers were well beaten by Jurgen Klopp’s men at Anfield, with the Italian playing the entire 90 minutes. Ogbonna insists he and his team-mates will learn from the defeat, though, and is hoping to […]

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The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is forecast to lose over £120 million over the next four years, according to the mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s draft budget proposals. Total expenditure on the London stadium will be in excess of £37 million while the forecast income will only peak at £6.9 million in 2021-22. In December […]

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West Ham away fans travelling to Wales next Saturday face travel disruption as buses replace trains between Bridgend and Swansea next weekend. Arriva Trains Wales say ‘Essential resignalling work is taking place between Bridgend and Swansea, closing all lines. Buses replace trains between Bridgend and Swansea, extending journey times by up to 30 minutes. Additionally, a reduced Great […]

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Hackney Wick FC will be moving into the community track next door to the London Stadium as West Ham’s new neighbours from the 2018/2019 season. The club announced “League table not looking good for us but take a look at our new home from 2018/19 whatever league we may be playing in. London Community Track […]

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Former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has told global TV viewers that the Hammers new home at the London Stadium isn’t a proper football stadium. Bilic was doing TV commentary for beIN Sports when speaking about the London Stadium said “It isn’t a football stadium” While still manager of West Ham he was more diplomatic telling Gary Lineker […]

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Winston Reid’s West Ham future looks uncertain after he again found himself on the bench at Liverpool yesterday. Despite having returned from injury , the former Hammers near ever present when fit has been unable to force his way into the team. He has suffered two spells of injury this season which has ruled him […]

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West Ham are reportedly scouting Ostersunds ace Saman Ghoddos. But they are not alone with several clubs now watching regularly following the striker’s fine performance against Arsenal in the Europa League. After the first leg at the Jamtkraft Arena, Gunners boss said: “Technically and  tactically I was impressed by him. According to ESPN Southampton, Leicester City, West […]

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A number of the Bobby Moore 25th anniversary Teeshirts given out to fans at Anfield yesterday have already been put up for sale on eBay overnight. One Bobby Moore teeshirt on the auction site has encouraged bids from 123 people with the highest bid currently at £40,000 here Others are on sale for between £12 […]

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In 2011, Evra was involved in a row with Luis Suarez which resulted in an eight-match ban and £40,000 fine for the then-Liverpool striker after he was found guilty of racially abusing his opponent.

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David Moyes refused to be unduly downbeat after the Liverpool defeat but believes the team shot itself in the foot. Speaking to the official site he said: “It was a tough day, but we played a good team in form, but we’ve done quite well against the top teams since I’ve been at the Club and […]

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Mohamed Salah equalled Luis Suarez’ goal haul from 2013-14 en route to a thumping Liverpool victory against West Ham and there were also victories for Huddersfield and Brighton.

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The dissatisfaction of some Hammer fans over the way the club is being run was evident during a 4-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield

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After many months out of the game , veteran Premier League defender Patrice Evra made his first appearance in a Hammers shirt and Daniel Danielli Leach tracked his every move. 10 – Holds the ball up well against Arnold and spins him before passing the ball to Arnautovic 15 – Wins a 50/50 header which […]

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One of the more recent questions from West Ham supporters is how much David Gold and David Sullivan actually invested in the club to get us to the proverbial next level. In January 2010 David Sullivan and David Gold paid £52.5m to purchase 50% of the shares valuing the club at £105m at that time. In […]

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ClaretandHugh’s Facebook member Sergey Novysh is this weeks guest ratings expert. A big hand for Sergey -this is no easy job! Adrian Made a couple of good saves, made a couple of average saves, and whilst conceding four could only really have fingers pointed at him for the third.6   Zabaleta Made a few good interceptions, […]

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Liverpool 4 Irons 1 There are times when you simply have to hold up your hands, pay credit to the opposition and move on – tonight is one of those times. Liverpool are in another world to West Ham United right now but no doubt there will be those who will use the defeat at […]

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With their immediate Champions League qualification rivals in action on Sunday, Liverpool seized the moment by beating West Ham.

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