West Ham Vice-Chairman Karren Brady has used her Sun newspaper column to praise three other Premier League managers in the shape of David Wager, Rafa Benitez and Chris Hughton. Writing her Sun column earlier this week Brady wrote “David Wagner, Rafa Benitez and Chris Hughton must have been dreading the start of a season that […]
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Brady praises three other managers
Posted on 02 November 2017.
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Ginge calls it a day
Posted on 01 November 2017.
James Collins has retired from international football. Ginge – after winning 50 caps – has called it quits after finding himself down the pecking order behind Ashley Williams and James Chester. Wales boss Chris Coleman said “It’s a shame because I’ve really enjoyed working with him. “He’s different to the modern-day professional – let’s put […]
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Slaven Bilic remains on thin ice
Posted on 31 October 2017.
Friend of Claret and Hugh and Daily Mirror journalist Darren Lewis confirms that Slaven Bilic remains in a precarious position after the latest Premier League result at Selhurst Park. Lewis told his tabloid readers “Slaven Bilic remains on thin ice at West Ham after his players threw away the chance to lift the pressure on him. […]
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Matchday Ten’s Premier League Review: Hammers Suffer South London Heartbreak As League Leaders City Scrape Hawthorns Victory
Posted on 31 October 2017.
In the wake of another pulsating weekend of Premier League action, we look back at the spoils and thrills of Game Week Ten, as our Hammers inexplicably blew a 97th-minute lead at Selhurst Park and the League leaders were pushed all the way by Tony Pulis’ Baggies. Dominant United Leave It Late Against Flagging Spurs Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United relied on a late Anthony Martial winner to overcome a faltering …
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Ogbonna silence on penalty giveaway
Posted on 30 October 2017.
Angelo Ogbonna – having given away a needless penalty – is astounded that West Ham didn’t win the game against Crystal Palace. The official website – as expected – are bringing a series of players quotes and having heard from Andre Ayew, it’s now Ogbonna’s turn to tell us all how shocked his is at […]
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Late Zaha Magic Foils Naive Hammers
Posted on 30 October 2017.
An agonising 97th-minute strike from Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha was enough for Crystal Palace to snatch a point in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park on Saturday, as huge pressure was heaped back on Slaven Bilic. The Hammers had raced into a two-goal early lead through an improvised Javier Hernandez finish and sumptuous strike from in-form Andre Ayew before the game was turned on its head…
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Different Challenge For Burke & Cullen, Grudge Match For Snodgrass & Joy For Oxford
Posted on 30 October 2017.
It’s that time of the week again, to check in with our Hammer loanees at their various clubs both in England and on the continent as Reece Burke and Josh Cullen were demoted, Robert Snodgrass enjoyed his first Midlands derby and there was a surprise for Reece Oxford. Reece Burke and Josh Cullen (Bolton Wanderers) The young Academy duo of Burke and Cullen were subject to a change of teams in the last seven days in…
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Forgiving Hodgson in Hart-felt tribute
Posted on 30 October 2017.
Former England boss Roy Hodgson has forgiven Joe Hart for perhaps helping to lose him the England manager’s job. And he has given him the highest recommendation after the keeper’s brilliant performance on at Selhurst Park. Hodgson quit the England job after England had been beaten by Iceland in the last 16 of the 2016 […]
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How we rated the Irons against Palace
Posted on 28 October 2017.
Hugh hands out the marks on another disappointing afternoon Hart: A series of remarkable saves made him the man of the match which really tells you all you need to know about the Irons performance 8 Zabaleta: Had his toughest examination of the season against Zaha and failed it. Forgiven on the […]
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Now Slav admits his big selection headache
Posted on 27 October 2017.
Slaven Bilic has admitted he has a positive headache ahead of the game against Palace tomorrow following the Wembley performance on Wednesday evening. The manager is feeling much like the Irons fans who gave ClaretandHugh their teams for the match – with barely one of them alike. We published those a couple of hours back […]
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An open letter to London Mayor Sadiq Kahn
Posted on 27 October 2017.
Dear Sadiq Kahn As the Mayor of London, you are the only person who can sort out the problems surrounding the London Stadium. Through London Legacy Development Corporation majority ownership of the stadium, you are ultimately the leader responsible for the former Olympic Stadium. We appreciate you inherited this mess and politicians before you made […]
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London Stadium pitch surround misses crucial point
Posted on 27 October 2017.
The London Stadium Pitch surround debate has descended into a public decision about colour on whether it should be Green, Claret, Sky Blue or Navy Blue when possibly it should be about the taxpayer funds which could have been saved. Politicians love to quote that West Ham got the deal of the century with their £2.5m index-linked […]
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Son searches for West Ham Wembley life safer
Posted on 26 October 2017.
The son of a father who had a heart attack outside the Wembley away turnstiles is seeking the Hammers fan who saved his dad’s life by performing CPR. West Ham fan Wayne Perry said on Twitter “My old man had heart attack going into Spurs tonight. Hammers fan gave CPR and helped save his life. […]
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Carabao pre-recorded draw gets protest vote
Posted on 26 October 2017.
Frank McAvennie has led the chorus of stunned amazement at the circumstances under which the Carabao Cup quarter Final draw was conducted. After a delay to the planned live event on TV because of apparent technical problems, the draw was pre recorded and released via the media. Now come on that’s not great particularly when […]
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Hammers hell to Hammers heaven – why I love this club
Posted on 26 October 2017.
By Hugh Southon Why do I love our wonderful old football club? Can’t answer for you but last night summed up exactly why I have had a lifelong affair with WHUFC – all perfectly demonstrated in 90 of the most incredible minutes we’ll probably ever see. For 45 this was the Irons which so often […]
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Hammers in Carabao Cup draw at 4pm
Posted on 26 October 2017.
Carabao Cup quarter-final Draw will takes place at 4pm this afternoon. The Hammers will face Bournemouth, Arsenal, Bristol, Chelsea, Leicester, Manchester City or Manchester United. West Ham are lucky ball number 8! The draw is being streamed exclusively live on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Carabao_Cup
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Slav’s “calm down” message heralds a miracle
Posted on 25 October 2017.
Slaven Bilic is entirely convinced the Irons are improving but admits he had to “calm them down at half time” as they looked for a miracle. He said: “Other than Brighton, we improved a lot in the last six games. This should be the standard for us in terms of closing down, in terms of sacrificing […]
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Wholesale changes as reports name Irons team
Posted on 25 October 2017.
Slaven Bilic is set to make wholesale changes to the team for tonight’s match against Spurs at Wembley as we bid to advance in the League Cup competition. We are hearing reports – backed by the X1 named on some Twitter accounts – that the manager is set to make as many as eight changes […]
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Wembley stadium will be half empty tonight
Posted on 25 October 2017.
Wembley Stadium is likely to announce an official attendance of around 40,000 for the Carabao Cup tonight. Spurs put tickets on restricted general sale after it failed to sell out to 45,000 season ticket holders, tens of thousands of members and those on the season ticket waiting list but it has failed to sell out the […]
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Spurs will field weakened team against West Ham
Posted on 25 October 2017.
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that both Mousa Dembele and Danny Rose will return to the squad to face West Ham tonight at Wembley, with Rose pushing for his first start of the season in the left-back position. Michel Vorm will start instead of Hugo Lloris in goal, while Harry Kane will be rested, […]
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Tottenham vs West Ham: TV channel, stream, kick-off time, odds & match preview
Posted on 25 October 2017.
The two London rivals go head-to-head in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening
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Video: Sakho interview on his desire to leave
Posted on 24 October 2017.
Diafra Sakho has broken silence on his version of events on transfer deadline day claiming that the club gave him permission for the medical in France. Sakho said “I still want to leave, I always say it, I don’t hide it, fans happy or not I want change of environment” “I think going to France […]
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Bilic squad farewell story denied
Posted on 22 October 2017.
Social media rumours that Slaven Bilic has twice said goodbye to the squad after handing in his resignation to the board are entirely false. In doing so he could sacrifice a pay off in the region of around £2 million should he be fired and he simply hasn’t offered to leave at any point this […]
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The return of the Sam Allardyce poll
Posted on 21 October 2017.
Former West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has been linked as a possible candidate as caretaker manager should the board decide to replace Slaven Bilic in the near future. Earlier today ClaretandHugh discovered that alongside a plan to approach Guus Hiddink as a possible caretaker boss Allardyce too is in the frame for what would be a […]
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Big Sam may get Hammers SOS call
Posted on 21 October 2017.
Exclusive West Ham may send a SOS call to Sam Allardyce as the club rushes to make arrangements to replace Slaven Bilic. ClaretandHugh has discovered that alongside a plan to approach Guus Hiddink as a possible caretaker boss Allardyce too is in the frame for what would be a dramatic return to the club. The […]
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WATCH: West Ham 0-3 Brighton
Posted on 20 October 2017.
Slaven Bilic suffered surely the worst defeat of his spell as West Ham boss as they were thrashed 3-0 at home to Brighton.
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