West Ham are claimed to be in a race for Liverpool and Wales midfielder Joe Allen. The Daily Star claims that Swansea are ahead in the chase and that they have had an £8 million bid turned down before claiming the Irons are also involved. West Brom and Celtic too are named as admirers but […]
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Report: Irons in chase for Liverpool midfielder
Posted on 27 June 2016.
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Dimi thoughts for Darren as keeper despairs
Posted on 26 June 2016.
Dimi Payet showed himself the absolute top man again as he ran to his Hammers team-mate emotional Darren Randolph after the French sent the Irish home with a 2-1 Euros victory earlier this evening. Ireland had taken the lead after just two minutes, Robbie Brady scoring a penalty, before Antoine Griezmann struck twice scored twice. […]
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Randolph’s Irons future questioned
Posted on 26 June 2016.
One very significant West Ham related question was raised during commentary on the France/Republic game this afternoon. I can’t tell you who the commentator was as I take little notice of such things but after Darren Randolph had made a point blank second half save he said: “Darren Randoph…surely not to be West Ham second […]
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What BREXIT means to West Ham
Posted on 24 June 2016.
So the people have now spoken and the UK wants to leave Europe but what does this mean to West Ham. In the short term there will be no issues what so ever with player eligibility to stay in the UK. British parliament will need to file a process called article 50 to formally leave […]
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Slav tells it as it is – “Don’t praise England!”
Posted on 21 June 2016.
Once again Slav nails it! Whilst dreary pundits blah blah on about how impressive England are and how many great options they appear to have, our West Ham boss tells the unvarnished truth. Here’s what he has to say against our performance against Slovakia and includes an overview of the realities of the group. He […]
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DS and that £25 million revelation
Posted on 20 June 2016.
It’s impossible to be critical of David Sullivan after last season’s incredible success in the summer transfer market. By common consent across the whole of the fan base, we made a series of brilliant signings – not one of which failed to do the business whenever they were called upon. Every one of them surpassed […]
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Gold’s calm response to ticket price fury
Posted on 20 June 2016.
Quite why Twitter brings out the worst in people with language to match is one of the most disturbing mysteries of the 21st century. Disagreeing – it seems – is not sufficient for many. There simply have to be obscenities accompanied by accusation and sometimes near hatred. One person who appears to have learned how […]
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Juventus bid could help West Ham
Posted on 19 June 2016.
According to the French Media, Juventus are claimed to have put in a low bid for West Ham summer transfer target Michy Batshuayi. Tuttosport say Juventus have told Marseille they are unwilling to pay more than €25million Euros (£20m) for the striker. The issue for Marseille is that they have already received a reported bid from […]
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Dimi and Madrid – oh please give it a rest!
Posted on 17 June 2016.
West Ham fans are real people …proper people who don’t need to be reminded of the self evident. Since this website – earlier a small blog – started three years ago that is the one thing I have learned above all others. Don’t try to kid an Iron …don’t serve them up reminders of how […]
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Super Slav gives it large – the Irons fans respond
Posted on 16 June 2016.
ClaretandHugh’s Facebook members have been responding to the new hyper Slav. The quietly spoken Irons boss has become the main man as a Euro 2016 pundit and his climb onto an ITV table to celebrate Dimi Payet’s second goal of the tournament was a sight to behold with Ian Wright reduced to helpless laughter. So […]
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Stoke City and West Brom join the race to sign West Ham United’s James Tomkins
Posted on 15 June 2016.
Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion have joined the clubs showing interest in West Ham defender James Tomkins. He is also on the wishlist of Crystal Palace and Sunderland.
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Dimitri Payet watch: West Ham United playmaker is France’s key man again
Posted on 15 June 2016.
Dimitri Payet was once again France’s most creative and purposeful outlet on Wednesday night, capping a superb display with another goal.
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Dynamite Dimi stars on pitch and Slav off it
Posted on 15 June 2016.
France 2 Albania 0 Dyanamic Dimi was at it again and you just knew the Irons genius was gonna have the last word in a game that had seen France struggle against a dour and well organised underdogs. France had broken the deadlock a couple of minues from the end but the ball fell to […]
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West Ham begin new era with a trip to London rivals
Posted on 15 June 2016.
West Ham will play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on the first day of the 16/17 Premier League season. After an incredible campaign last season, which saw Slaven Bilic come in and lead us to a seventh place finish after an exciting challenge for the top four. Bilic transformed the squad with a number of a quality
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Bilic gives opinion on Irons new boy
Posted on 14 June 2016.
The boss has hailed our summer recruit Sofiane Feghouli as a ‘great signing after the Algerian winger joined on on a free transfer. Feghouli follows defender Havard Nordtveit into the Olympic Stadium and Bilic declared he had received a message earlier today notifying him that the deal had gone through. Speaking on ITV as a pundit for […]
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French go crazy for West Ham’s Payet song
Posted on 12 June 2016.
French football supporters have adopted a French version of West Ham’s Payet song as the hero of their opening game receives cult status in the home nation of Euro 16. The french version of the song goes “Nous avons Payet. Dimitri Payet. On ne sait pas si vous vous rendez compte. C’est l’homme de Super Slaven […]
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The £100m Payet question
Posted on 12 June 2016.
If you listen to misguided rival Premier League fans, Dimi Payet’s is wasting his time playing for West Ham and his time as a Hammer is already over. The keyboard warriors on social media have been quick to claim he has kicked his last ball in a Claret and Blue shirt and will now play […]
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LOL: Hammers claim World Cup victory at OS
Posted on 10 June 2016.
W est Ham fans have often been ridiculed for claiming they won the World Cup in 1966 courtesy of the Hammers trio of Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Paters. Today that went one step further when a giant claret colour Jules Rimet trophy with the words ‘World Cup Winners 1966 Captain Bobby Moore’ written in […]
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Shadowman Adrian for Euro call-up?
Posted on 10 June 2016.
Unconfirmed reports a few minutes ago suggest that Adrian could be on the brink of a Spanish call-up for the European 2016 Championship. The news follows dramatic allegations that the Manchester United goalkeeper could be sent home. The reports claim he has been dismissed from the Spain squad but a few moments ago Sky Sports News reported […]
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More and more players on bookies Irons list
Posted on 10 June 2016.
West Ham’s regular links to various players sees them feature strongly in any of the various bookies lists when looking at summer transfers. Four strikers feature with Theo Walcott – despite categorical denials from West Ham insiders and co chairman David Sullivan’s son Jack – is priced up at 10/11 which isn’t going to tempt […]
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Should West Ham cash in on this striker?
Posted on 10 June 2016.
Should West Ham cash in on Sakho? There is no denying that West Ham have had many great strikers over the years and with recent media reports suggesting the Hammers are looking for more striking talent, could it be time to show one of the current crop the door? As I have said on a previous article on this site, I suggested that West Ham should get rid of Diafra Sakho in the summer due to his temperament problems…
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West Ham United unveil new away kit that includes a nod to both their happy past and new Olympic Park home
Posted on 09 June 2016.
The white shirt, with its collar decorated by a claret and sky blue trim, will evoke happy memories for the club’s fans, being reminiscent of that worn by their 1980 FA Cup winning team.
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Hammers striker hunt goes on despite Calleri
Posted on 09 June 2016.
News that the Hammers are keen to bring in striker Johnathon Calleri indirectly confirms the Irons are looking for two front men as we suggested a few days here. The 22 year old has already interested Spurs but we had it confrmed this morning the Hammers are now in talks and hopeful of concluding the […]
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Midfielder at overwhelming odds to join Irons
Posted on 08 June 2016.
The bookies have Bournemouth’s Matt Ritchie as an overwhelming favourite to join the Irons before the summer transfer deadline. SkyBet have the midfielder at an extraordinary 1/4 which suggests the deal is all but done despite Cherries boss Eddie Howe claiming he’s not interested in selling the player. The Hammers launched a bid for Ritchie […]
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New leaked image of West Ham’s uninspiring 16/17 away shirt
Posted on 08 June 2016.
Much has been made about the importance of having two iconic kits for the 16/17 season. Next season’s kits are the most anticipated in years as we all look forward to a new era in the Olympic Stadium, coupled with a new club crest. Earlier this week an image of our supposed 16/17 home shirt
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Westfield ‘No’ to West Ham fans
Posted on 07 June 2016.
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