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Diafra Sakho’s future is  on the line today with the unhappy striker set to meet boss Slaven Bilic for the first time since his training ground problems last Thursday. And given Slav’s refusal to entertain strops from players – as demonstrated by his treatment of Morgan Amalfitano soon after his arrival – there may be […]

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West Ham boss Slaven Bilic believes Andy Carroll’s hat-trick heroics against Arsenal have catapulted him back into the England reckoning.

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Andy Carroll celebrated his hat-trick heroics by spending time with his partner and young child following the six-goal thriller against Arsenal on Saturday.

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Andy Carroll scored the fifth fastest hat-trick in Premier League history as West Ham battled back to earn a point against Arsenal in a 3-3 draw at Upton Park.

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Premier League updates from the 12.45pm BST game at Upton Park Wenger: West Ham have ‘won the lottery’ with Olympic Stadium Live scoreboard! Follow all of the day’s goals and games And feel free to email rob.smyth@theguardian.com 1.25pm BST 39 min Carroll turns smartly 20 yards from goal and hits a fierce low shot towards the far corner. Ospina gets down smartly to his left and, although he can’t hold…

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Little did we know that after beating Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates on the opening day of the season, we would be meeting them at home with so much still to play for and so much on the line in April. If we manage to complete the double over Wenger’s men on Saturday it’ll boost

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The Irons board have rejected the chance to sign Alexandre Pato in the summer. Pato scored his first Chelsea goal of the season after making a debut against Ason Villa but fears he won’t be wated at Stamford Bridge next season when his loan spell ends. Representatives of Pato attempted to use his goal, albeit […]

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Slaven Bilic admits he has no answer to the refereeing controversies that have disfigured our season. Although he declares himself ” a friend of new technology” he says: “It has to be low profile. The game needs to flow. It is hard for the officials now.” Speaking to the Evening Standard he said: “Take the Champions […]

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Who remembers Florin Raducioiu? The Romanian arrived in East London from Espanyol in 1996 as one of several ‘bargains’ Harry Redknapp became known for during his spell as manager of the club. Raducioiu was signed for just £2.4m – and after just three goals in 12 first team appearances – was sent back to Spain just six months later

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The prototype of a Claret and Blue shirt with Billy Bonds name on it is now proudly hanging in the Olympic Stadium. A number of these shirts will hung  around the former Olympic Stadium as part of the continuing WestHamifcation of the stadium ahead of the Hammers move in August. Meanwhile the club has posted […]

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Arsene Wenger has revealed Arsenal scouted Dimitri Payet but they decided they didn’t need him as they had a number of existing creative attacking players and his age put them off. Wenger now claims Arsenal looked at Payet too but opted not to sign him due to the attacking talents already at the club. “I […]

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West Ham have told ClaretandHugh that a pre-season tour of the United States is a real  possibility but that they are also exploring other options. Reports arose yesterday with our pals at kumb.com that the club has provisionally booked friendlies against Houston Dynamo and Seattle Sounders, both of whom feature in the MLS (Major League Soccer). […]

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ClaretandHugh has learned that the Hammers will want a minimum of £50 million should any club launch a bid this summer. Since CandH published the story it has been repeated in the UK and national press but how have the fans responded to the club’s position. Here’s what some of the CandH followers have had […]

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Diafra Sakho has pulled out of a planned event at the club store in Lakeside at 2.30pm this afternoon for reasons unknown. The club were forced the post a tweet on their official twitter account after the event had already started saying: “Due to unforeseen circumstances Diafra Sakho is unable to attend today’s Lakeside Store […]

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The West Ham boss said Kouyate’s challenge on Palace substitute Dwight Gayle was not even worthy of a yellow card. Bilic successfully appealed the same player’s dismissal at Blackburn in February.

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MARTHA KELNER: West Ham are three points adrift of the Champion’s League places but they have not given up on the dream of mixing with Europe’s elite next season just yet, with Payet leading the charge.

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West Ham will appeal the red card handed out to Chiek Kouyate against Palace this afternoon. And they expect exactly the same result as they had when the midfield dynamo received his marching orders unfairly against Blackburn Rovers. Chairman David Gold told ClaretandHugh a few minutes ago: “We have decided to appeal the card – […]

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Slaven Bilic declared himself proud of the squad after the battling point against Palace. Speaking to West Ham TV he said: “Every time we play good football, especially when it comes together with passion and energy, I’m happy. “Make no mistake, we are at a stage where we are trying to win every game and […]

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RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT UPTON PARK: Another free-kick, another goal of quite astonishing beauty from Dimitri Payet. Sadly for Slaven Bilic, there is rather a lot more to this race for a top-four finish.

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Former Hammer, John Hartson has told the BBC Sport website that  West Ham will finish in the top four in the Premier League table this season. “West Ham are flying, and they do not look in danger of running out of steam despite the fact their season started weeks before everyone else’s did – on 2 July […]

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The 29-year-old has scored eight goals in his debut season in England since arriving in the summer and his manager hopes he can draw other top players to the club

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West Ham defenders James Collins and Sam Byram will play no part in the London derby with Crystal Palace on Saturday. Slaven Bilic has revealed.has taken a knock and the game will come too soon for James Collins recovering frm a hamstring However the pair are likely to be ready when the Irons  host Arsenal […]

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West Ham has added Wilfried Bony to their shortlist of strikers the club will work their way through if they cannot land Michy Batshuayi claim the Daily Telegraph The broadsheet claims Marseille striker Batshuayi is still West Ham’s top summer target, but the Irons will face considerable competition from rivals Spurs. The paper say Dimitri […]

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Claret and Blue is a new West Ham anthem composed and produced by Hammers Chats own music producer Alan ‘Avit’ Guest and performed by Pete Booker. In this exclusive preview Gonzo has produced a montage of his own pictures exclusively for Claret and Hugh to create an accompaniment for what could become a classic Hammers score. […]

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West Ham’s board will await Slaven Bilic’s summer shopping list before making any moves into the transfer mrket. Despite admitting having a list of  around a dozen possible striker targets the manager is expected to soon supply his priority list. David Sullivan has admitted he like Zlatan Ibrahimovac in a talkSport interview and Christian Benteke […]

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David Gold is thrilled that the Irons stars are pledging themselves to the club with Manu Lanzini, Dimi Payet and Cheik Kouyate all puting pen to paper on new deals. And he believes the board has made a statement adding:”We also have many talented young players like Antonio, Cresswell and Byram who want to be here with […]

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