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At last we have a return date for Andy Carroll. Andy hasn’t managed to start a game this season and the ongoing saga of his and Dafra Sakho’s absence has contributed to many column inches both on this site and elsewhere. But finally it seems the long wait is coming to an end and unless […]

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Winston Reid looks a definite starter for the match against Tottenham after the international break. We updated the central defender’s situation last night after early reports suggested he could be out for between four to six weeks. We were told by club sources that the estimated lengthy break probably well wide of the mark and […]

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Any inquiry into the spiralling costs of converting the London Stadium for West Ham will eventually focus on the likely major problem – the full retractable-seating issue. The contractors went into administration last year having managed to persuade the London Legacy Development Company that the annual cost of moving their temporary seats in and out would […]

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Aaron Cresswell is feeling fine and entirely at home with a new plan. After an extended period on the sidelines followed by a suspension Cressie remains in remarkably good spirits. Talking to the official site he said: “I am enjoying the new system. It’s nice to get forward in that formation, trying to create and […]

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The Hammers disappointng defeat at Everton was taken badly by Hammers supporters. The team had started well but had little to offer when Everton stepped on the gas and Sofiane Feghouli and Simone Zaza were given the bird by fans disappointed with the summer recruits. Here’s what ClaretandHugh forum members had to say about Sunday’s […]

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Former Hammer Danny Gabbidon criticised Slaven Bilic tactics in taking off Pedro Obiang yesterday. Speaking on his twitter Gabbidon said “Slaven Bilic got that wrong for me at 1-0 and looking like scoring he brings Obiang off & plays Lanzini CM with Nobes” Gabbidon added on social media “Then watch how many West Ham players […]

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Join ClaretandHugh associate editor Sean Whetstone with fellow podcast presenter John Bucci on the latest episode of the West Ham podcast called Moore Than Just A Podcast out this evening. We discuss the up and downs of the week discussing the magnificent win over Chelsea in the EFL cup before discussing the downs of the […]

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No West Ham striker has scored a goal this season despite ten league games and six  European and domestic cup games played so far.  None of the six recognised Hammers strikers have managed to find the target this season. Antonio currently leads the West Ham goal scorers this season with five, Payet and Lanzini have […]

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A superb performance from Ross Barkley, who made one and scored one, gave Everton a severely needed first win in six; West Ham, who played well in patches, remain close to the relegation zone 3.47pm GMT Your match report . Related: Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley get Everton back on track against West Ham 3.27pm GMT So, thanks all for your comments and company – now join Rob Smyth for Southampton-Chelsea . It’s liiiiive! 3.25pm GMT West Ham will play worse…

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The former England international expected the striker to move on over the summer, but has praised the Toffees boss for convincing the Belgian to remain where he is

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Aaron Cresswell returns to Merseyside to face Everton, following a long line of Scousers who have played for West Ham. They include Alvin Martin, Ian Bishop and Kevin Nolan. It is by no means unique.

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OLIVER HOLT: In the Comical Ali world of West Ham United vice-chairman Karren Brady, the club’s move from Upton Park to the former Olympic Stadium is one of the great success stories.

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Co-chairman David Gold is off to Goodison Park ready for a result. Speaking exclusively to ClaretandHugh he said: “Had this match been three weeks ago we would have been sneaking into the place but the last three games have changed so much. “Slaven has developed this three at the back system which has found space […]

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The Irons are set for a Wednesday night clash at Old Trafford on November 30 as they bid to reach the semi-finals of the League Cup. And the club are awaiting confirmation of the ticket allocation for the Old Trafford tie, which will also be screened live by Sky Sports at 8pm. West Ham and […]

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An MP has today declared the Irons should be forced to play behind closed doors if there are repeats of the incidents which marred last night’s great victory over Chelsea. “None of these problems were unforeseeable given the nature of the stadium,” said Mark Field MP. He told the Evening Standard: “Within the next 14 […]

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The podders look back on the EFL Cup events on and off the pitch. Plus: Wolves axe Zenga, and Aston Villa prepare for a second-tier Second City derby Subscribe and review: iTunes , Soundcloud , Audioboom , Mixcloud , Acast . Today’s Football Weekly Extra sees AC Jimbo joined by James Horncastle , Barry Glendenning and Jacob Steinberg , who was at the London Stadium to witness the events on and off the pitch following West Ham’s win over Chelsea . Continue

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The 20-year-old trained with the Irons as a youngster but opted to join the Emirates Stadium outfit once both London clubs made him offers

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After seeing a number of chances go begging in a thrilling clash with West Ham, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte conceded his disappointment.

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We’re pleased to welcome follower ‘Jimmy Jazz‘ as tonight’s guest ratings expert for the first time. It’s always nice to see people put their hads above the parapets for what is a tricky and very subjective job!   Adrian –Important save to deny Khazri but a very quiet day for San Miguel 6 Kouyate – starting to look […]

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The New Zealand defender came up big for Slaven Bilic’s side in the dying seconds when he steered home a corner, while the Black Cats continue rooted to the bottom of the table

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West Ham are being linked with an unlikely move for another Besiktas’ player -midfielder Kerim Frei. Frei played under Slaven Bilic at the club and could be available for £3m. However, the Irons will look very closely at any future swtches from the Turkish Super Leaague which is some way inferior to the PL. And […]

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Simone Zaza produced an outstanding stat during his performance against Palace at the weekend. For the frst time this season the Italian striker drew some much needed accolades from the Hammers fans as he attempts to show he is worth a £20 million move to the club. And the Daily Mail highlighted his performance as […]

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AMITAI WINEHOUSE AT SELHURST PARK: Simone Zaza has struggled to make an impact since joining West Ham, but the striker made the difference in their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

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Manuel Lanzini’s first-half goal gave 10-man West Ham a much-needed 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday evening.

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While the likes of Dimitri Payet and Michail Antonio were on international duty during the break, it seems their manager, Slaven Bilic, was also keeping himself busy.

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Slaven Bilic is facing the biggest selectiondecision  his West Ham reign as he heads into yet another crucial match against Crystal Palace. And it centres on the captain Mark Noble who having started every game in pre-season and since could be rested after showing nothing like his best form. Word from the training ground is […]

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