This is another piece I was commissioned to write which again appears this morning on www.goal.com and contains most of my emotions on this very special day! I’ve had many loves in my life, a lot of which have involved very painful farewells, but never one like this. My personal love affair with the […]
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My final farewell …and it hurts so much!
Posted on 10 May 2016.
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New stadium will never be fortress – Bilic
Posted on 09 May 2016.
It will be “impossible to make the Olympic Stadium a fortress”, says West Ham boss Slaven Bilic before their final game at Upton Park.
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Slav’s deja vu moment at the Boleyn Ground
Posted on 09 May 2016.
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic said there was a feeling of deja vu when he returned to the Boleyn Ground last summer, and that he is going to miss the ground. He told Sky Sports News cameras today: “For me it was like deja vu, because I was here it the same stadium, same training […]
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West Ham sell 50,000 season tickets
Posted on 09 May 2016.
West Ham United have sold all 50,000 of their season tickets for their debut campaign at the Olympic Stadium.
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Antonio role puzzles Hammers insiders
Posted on 08 May 2016.
West Ham insiders remain puzzled at Michail Antonio regularly being used as a first choice right back. The right sided midfielder was brilliant going forward against Swansea but was possibly at fault for two of the goals in the 4-1 hammering at Upton Park yesterday. And last night ClaretandHugh was told by a highly placed […]
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Hursty’s best memory: ‘Black Lion after the game!’
Posted on 08 May 2016.
Sir Geoff Hurst may be one of the most celebrated figures in West Ham’s history but he has vivid memories of painting the Boleyn Ground and rolling the Upton Park pitch. Hursty – in an Daily Mirror story – explained: “I was involved for a long time as me as a player. I painted the stands, rolled […]
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Guest ratings on the Irons
Posted on 07 May 2016.
James Absolon is our guest player ratings man today – here’s how he saw the Irons performances Randolph – can’t blame him but still 4 goals let in. Stopped a few to keep the score lower than it should have been 5 Cresswell – nothing special, often left stranded by counters and just not with […]
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Slav laying law down on ‘leaks’
Posted on 07 May 2016.
Frustrated Slaven Bilic wants a clampdown on transfer speculation until the Hammers have played their last three critical games. The manager wants every player in the squad focused on the games in front of them rather than worrying about whether they have a long term future at the club. His frustration boiled over in yesterday’s […]
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Leroy: “I’ve been invited to last farewell but those fabulous fans will carry Boleyn spirit to the OS”
Posted on 07 May 2016.
I’m very proud to have received an invite to the Boleyn on Tuesday night for what is going to be a hugely emotional farewell to one of the best places in the world! I had two of the greatest years of my career on that wonderful stage and I have no idea how I am […]
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Bilic and the “LG” Champions League factor!
Posted on 07 May 2016.
Slaven Bilic is approaching the possibility of Champions League football with a smile on his face – situation normal! Discussing the possibility of edging out Manchester United he declared: “A Champions League bonus? I think I have one. A little tongue-tied he added: ‘Not like LVG’s! LGs. A couple. Big plasma screens’ – stretching his […]
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West Ham sign video game player
Posted on 06 May 2016.
West Ham become the first club in the UK to sign a professional video game competitor by employing esports player Sean Allen.
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Jurgen Klopp LIVE!
Posted on 05 May 2016.
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Cole to leave Coventry for Tampa Bay
Posted on 04 May 2016.
Former England international Joe Cole will leave Coventry City for NASL side Tampa Bay Rowdies.
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Hammers face Cup final test tonight
Posted on 04 May 2016.
Ahead the West Ham Development Squad’s second leg of the Barclays U21 Premier League final with Hull City tonight, Academy director Terry Westley described his cautious optimism. The young Hammers hold a slender 1-0 lead thanks to Djair Parfitt-Williams’ 90th minute winner, under the lights at the Boleyn Ground. Looking ahead to the second leg, […]
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West Ham enter race for £15m-rated Prem star
Posted on 04 May 2016.
West Ham have joined Manchester United in the race for Southampton forward Sadio Mane, as reported by the Brentwood Gazette. David Gold and David Sullivan have made it no secret that they are willing to spend big this summer, in order to ensure the squad is fully prepared to compete on all fronts during its
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Blowing Bubbles’ Farewell Boleyn edition out this week set to become a collector’s item
Posted on 02 May 2016.
Our partners Blowing Bubbles Magazine have produced a magnificent tribute to the Boleyn in the commemorative issue which is OUT ON THURSDAY! The issue will become a collector’s item and includes: O Special wrap front cover O Leading writers penning their fondest memories of visiting the ‘Old Lady’ O Derby, Southampton and Sunderland supporters discussing […]
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Lanzini injury update
Posted on 01 May 2016.
Fears that Manu Lanzini could miss the weekend match against Swansea were cleared up earlier this afternoon. The Argentine midfield playmaker was subbed three minutes from the end – being replaced by Reece Oxford – amid fears that he had suffered a knee injury. But a well placed insider told ClaretandHugh: “We were all holding […]
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Super Sunday brings maximum Irons interest
Posted on 01 May 2016.
How long is it since we have looked forward to a Sunday in which the Irons are not involved as much as the Saturday afternoon when they were?. How long is it since we have been able to talk Europe, Europe and more Europe rather than looking over our shoulders at the relegation places at […]
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Slav gets serious over Europe
Posted on 30 April 2016.
Slaven Bilic is talking Europe in a big way after a fine win at West Brom this afternoon. Looking back on the 90 minutes he reflected: “It is a great performance to come here and win, anyhow, but to do it in style like we did on Saturday makes us pleased and proud.” Speaking to […]
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Surprise act to perform LIVE at Boleyn Ground
Posted on 29 April 2016.
Cockney Rejects have recorded a single to mark West Ham moving from Upton Park or Boleyn Ground as we prefer to call it. “Goodbye Upton Park” will be released through Cadiz Music on Tuesday 10th May, the date of the last home game and the band will perform it live at the ground before kick-off. Brothers Jeff and […]
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Top four dream still alive for West Ham
Posted on 28 April 2016.
Sunderland’s recent 0-0 draw with Arsenal has given the Hammers some hope when it comes to a top four finish in the Premier League table this season which would provide the club with Champions League football for the 2016/17 campaign in the new Olympic Stadium.
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Give it a rest Sam
Posted on 25 April 2016.
Former boss can’t help himself by suggesting Sunderland is a bigger club than West Ham in his latest dig at the Hammers. Big Sam told the Telegraph “Retirement isn’t on the horizon, I don’t think so, there is a lot to be talked about at the end of the season, but I’ve got a lot […]
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Samuelson recalled to West Ham
Posted on 24 April 2016.
Martin Samuelson has been recalled to West Ham from Peterborough despite two league games remaining for the league one side. Samuelson turned eighteen last week and is set to start in the Under 21 Premier League cup on the Boleyn ground on Monday evening. Terms of the season-long loan brokered by director of football Barry […]
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One more night at the Boleyn for under a fiver
Posted on 24 April 2016.
With less than three weeks before our last league game at the Boleyn Ground, there is an opportunity on Monday to have one extra night under the Boleyn Ground lights watching the Hammers play in the U21 Premier League Cup final. The final will be the final U21 game ever played at the Boleyn Ground, […]
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Hammers sign teenage Valencia striker
Posted on 22 April 2016.
West Ham sign 18-year-old Spanish striker Toni Martinez from Valencia on a three-year contract.
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West Ham signing announced
Posted on 22 April 2016.
It was the biggest non secret out there, but finally West Ham has officially announced the signing of Spanish forward Toni Martinez from Valencia CF. The 18-year-old striker has been a prolific scorer throughout his time with Los Che, netting more than 100 times over the past four seasons. The Spain U17 international will join the […]
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