The French full-back won’t be joining West Ham from Juventus, but rumours surrounding the Sunderland striker are unlikely to go away
Posted on 29 December 2016.
The French full-back won’t be joining West Ham from Juventus, but rumours surrounding the Sunderland striker are unlikely to go away
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Bilic rules out Evra deal but is full of praise for Defoe
Posted on 29 December 2016.
Slaven Bilic has been quick to reject any move by West Ham for left back Patrice Evra. Asked about the Evra rumour at this morning’s pre match press conference Bilic exhaled a deep sigh of frustration and said: “We are the club that are linked with the most players in Europe, every player that is […]
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Posted on 29 December 2016.
Simone Zaza’s father who is also his agent has told Corriere dello Sport that his son’s time at West Ham is over and that he would be very happy with a move to Valencia: Antonio Zaza told the Italian paper: “The adventure of Simone at West Ham is finished and we are considering different situations […]
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Posted on 26 December 2016.
The Hammers co-owner says only a buyer with the financial means to take the club where he and David Gold cannot would be able to land the London outfit
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Sullivan: West Ham not for sale…except maybe to king of Saudi Arabia
Posted on 26 December 2016.
Slaven Bilic is calling for more fluidity and movement at the Liberty Stadium this afternoon. He has been looking back at and reviewing the criticisms of the performance against Hull and has made his position clear on his expecations. He told the official site: “A lot has been said about the performance against Hull in […]
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Posted on 26 December 2016.
There is probably no better time for Slaven Bilic to settle on the formation that saved our skins in the second half of our last game against Hull. After an abysmal first half in which we were totally outplayed by our enthusiastic visitors, Bilicmade some crucial alterations in the formation and player placements for the 2nd […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on The sensible 4-4-2 West Ham should use to face Swansea
Posted on 25 December 2016.
Bradley admits his Swansea future could swing on his next two results with the Hammers and Bournemouth in town before the New Year.
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Posted on 25 December 2016.
David Sullivan has made it clear he wants three in and three out when the January transfer window opens. The club’s chief shareholder, however, is deeply aware of how tough it is to get the right players and as a result claims the club may not get any and that he is working on hope […]
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Posted on 25 December 2016.
Honest Mark Noble admits the Hammers have been less than average in recent games but said everybody is more than happy with the six points. Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s game at Swansea, the captain said: ” “It has been a massive week for the club getting seven points. We have not played well in the two […]
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Posted on 24 December 2016.
The former England international striker has scored eight Premier League goals for the embattled side this season and his manager has no intention of letting him go
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Moyes will not sell ‘priceless’ Defoe amid West Ham interest
Posted on 24 December 2016.
Jermain Defoe has been linked to the club as a January target at around £6 million. Given his history with the Irons we asked ClaretandHugh Facebook members readers whether they could want him back. Here are some random responses. O Yes. 6m really isn’t much in this market O Should we believe all these reports? I […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Fans speak out on Defoe to Irons link
Posted on 24 December 2016.
Slaven Bilic will let Andy Carroll loose at Swansea. Bilic will not hold his striker back and says stopping him going at full pelt before may have made his injury issues worse. ‘We are monitoring Andy but why should I hold him back?’ told the Mail ‘We can hold him back in training sometimes and […]
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Posted on 24 December 2016.
“I can’t say I like this window but it can work for you and one or two of the right players coming in can change the face of the team,” Bilic told the London Evening Standard. “We will hopefully do some business in January – not too much but maybe enough to strengthen two or […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Bilic confirms two players could leave in January
Posted on 24 December 2016.
West Ham youngster Toni Martinez is being tipped for a break through to the first team by Academy Director Terry Westley in the new year. Martinez signed a three-year contract with the Hammers in April but has had to settle for life in the U23’s which has been rebranded Premier League 2. Despite missing the […]
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Posted on 23 December 2016.
West Ham have allegedly sent a letter to some the Premier League’s top clubs ahead of the January transfer window as part of a bid to boost their squad with Premier League experienced players claim the Daily Telegraph. The reports claim the Hammers have made specific enquiries over Michy Batshuayi, Daniel Sturridge, Carl Jenkinson, Mathieu Debuchy, […]
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Posted on 22 December 2016.
Paul Merson returns with his Premier League predictions ahead of a busy Christmas schedule.
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Posted on 22 December 2016.
• Interest in Payet could bring out the best in him, claims manager • Injury will sideline West Ham striker Diafra Sakho for up to 10 weeks Slaven Bilic has said West Ham will do all they can to keep their “top player” Dimitri Payet during the January transfer window. Payet has again been the subject of interest from other clubs as the window approaches, with Arsenal and Manchester United linked with the France …
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Posted on 22 December 2016.
Mark Noble has made it clear the Irons cannot afford to lose and says he would be “shocked” to see him leave in January. The Hammers captain understands that the clubs No 1 is a hot property but genuinely believes he will still be at the club at teh end of the season.. Speaking to […]
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Posted on 22 December 2016.
We all know what it means to be a West Ham fan. We all know what it takes, too. This season has been tough so far. A fantastic new stadium hasn’t reaped the instant rewards we all hoped it would, while injuries to key players has held the squad back from really fulling its true […]
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Posted on 21 December 2016.
It really is very hard not to take a very dim view of Dimi Payet’s behaviour in allowing himself not “to close the door on anything ” and of being “ambitious.” The timing is thoroughly awful and, whether it is or not, looks to have been made to bring the bids in during the […]
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Posted on 20 December 2016.
West Ham treated around 60 of the 158 season ticket holders who previously sat in block 114 to a day with the first team at Rush green today. Those who could get the time off watched training today although both Dimi Payet, Chek Kouyate and Manuel Lanzini were noticeably missing today. Payet in France but is […]
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Posted on 20 December 2016.
Michail Antonio left the Rush green training pitch holding his groin leading to speculation he had picked up a new groin strain. However an insider has told ClaretandHugh this evening that Antonio finished training early today as a complete precaution. He complained his groin felt tight but after a once over by medic staff he […]
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Posted on 20 December 2016.
In his latest column, Niall Quinn reflects on 2016 in his end of year review including Leicester’s title triumph and England’s woes.
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Posted on 20 December 2016.
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has topped the Sky Sports Power Rankings this week.
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Posted on 20 December 2016.
Dimi Payet reckons it would be fun to play for Arsenal. However, with the Hammers insisting they can’t seriously accept a switch in the January window the midfielder is likely to have to wait until the summer at the earliest. ClaretandHugh was told by a key insider: “It is almost impossible to consider letting him […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Update: Payet opens the exit door even wider
Posted on 19 December 2016.
The France international has suggested he would be keen to move to the Gunners if the opportunity presented itself while also admitting he misses Champions League football
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on ‘I could have fun in that team’ – Payet drops Arsenal hint