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Slaven Bilic claims Andy Carroll has been impacting on games this season be it from the start or off the bench. Whilst many still question the continuing use of the big man as a first  option the manager believes he will get better and fitter. He said: “He has been good, he will get fitter […]

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Slaven Bilic has admitted that he is finally in a position to play the strongest West Ham team this weekend and “claims the number of players available to him is “not a headache.” Speaking at his pre-match presser against Burnley he said the situation had improved since the last game explaining: “There is only at the […]

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West Ham today sold out their full allocation of 4,800 tickets for the Carabao Cup tie against Spurs at Wembley Stadium. A senior club source told ClaretandHugh of their huge disappointment at such a low allocation for the Hammers and that thousands of supporters missed out on a ticket. The source told us: “We were really hoping […]

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Foo Fighters have announced details of huge UK tour dates for summer 2018 including the London Stadium To launch their acclaimed new album ‘Concrete And Gold‘, the Foos’ last UK gig was an epic, hit-packed affair at The O2 in London – featuring a guest appearance from Rick Astley. Now, after this and their epic […]

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Lord Alan Sugar made a joke about at the expense of West Ham during last night’s edition of The  BBC Apprentice programme which didn’t go down well with his TV ‘advisor’ Karren Brady. The former Spurs chairman made the jibe following a task in which the contestants had to interior decorate a hotel room at […]

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West Ham have no intention of signing Jack Wilshere this January despite regular links to the player in the media. Slaven Bilic believes he now has the squad he requires to mount a serious top eight challenge and had he wanted Wilshere or a player like him he would have made a serious move in […]

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No West Ham away game has gone on general sale this season as demand for away games tickets continues to grow.  All away allocations have been sold out this season. With the exception of one match, all games have been sold out to bondholders and season ticket holders with priority points. Only Newcastle briefly went […]

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Slaven Bilic has revealed that James Collins and Pedro Obiang have only resumed training this week so they are likely to start on Saturday against Burnley. Speaking to West Ham TV on Tuesday at Rush Green Slav revealed “Ginge did not start today, he was supposed to today but it should be a matter of […]

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The West Ham first-team squad were given extra time off by Slaven Bilic over the weekend during the International break. The first team players not on International duty were released from training on Friday lunchtime and told they didn’t have to report back for training at Rush Green until Tuesday morning. One of those players who took […]

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Slaven Bilic has declared himself happy to have enjoyed an international break after a “good month for us.” The manager has seen some pressure lift over recent weeks and talking to the official site said: “It was an enjoyable break, of course.” “International breaks make teams more cautious .Nobody wants to lose, because that defeat stays […]

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Pundit Michael Owen is tipping Burnley to collect three points against the Irons on Saturday afternoon in the clash at Turf Moor. The former Liverpool and England striker believes the Clarets will win by the odd goals but concedes the clash could has the look of a game that could go either way. He wrote […]

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Jack Wilshere is the West Ham story that refuses to die …once again the midfielder is  being linked with a move to the London Stadium from Arsenal. Here’s how the ClaretandHugh Facebook readers received the latest reports  O Don’t want him O  No O He can keep AC company in sick bay!  O For £7million you’d have to […]

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Pedro Obiang remains a doubtful starter for the match at Burnley this weekend despite recovering from a muscular injury. Although the squad is physically fit apart from James Collins and Domingos Quina, a question mark hangs over the midfielder who only rejoined the first team for training yesterday (Tues). And it seems unlikely that manager […]

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Reece Oxford insists has declared he’s as fit as he’s ever been and ready for his Borussia Monchengladbach chance. The teenager is yet to make an appearance for Monchengladbach this season but said:  “I think I’m fitter than ever now. I’ve done pre-season with Gladbach, I feel good and ready. I’m just waiting for my opportunity. […]

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Frank McAvennie has hit back at Lou Macari declaring him to be the “worst manager with whom he ever worked.” The striker was heavily criticised by the ex Hammers boss in recent a Moore than just  Podcast for not being a great trainer and not being fit. But ‘Frankie Mac’ has made his feelings crystal […]

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In normal times it would look like a bit of a doddle…but very little is a doddle  to West Ham at the moment. We face  Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday , before welcoming  Brighton to the London Stadium next Friday night and then heading off on the short trip to Selhurst Park for the London […]

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Declan Rice has his fingers crossed he will be involved on the ground where he made his first Hammers appearance this weekend – Turf Moor. The 18 year of is back from international duty and can be expected to be in the squad for a game which is critical to the team’s recovery after a […]

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Jack Wilshere’s much discussed “move” to West Ham remains on according to morning media reports. It is widely known that the midfielder sees the London Stadium as his preferred destination and the Hammers could go in with a bid of around £7 million in the winter. The Hammers were ready to take the player on […]

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Frank McAvennie reckons Slaven Bilic is giving off the appearance of a man “caught in the headlights” as he bids to get the Hammers right back on track. But he believes this weekend represents his biggest test so far in what’s proving a tough season given he has a near fully fit squad. Speaking exclusively […]

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Stuart Attwell has been announced as the Premier League referee for West Ham’s trip to Turf Moor this Saturday and the man in black hasn’t officiated the Hammers since the fateful day in 2009 when he wrongly dismissed Carlton Cole. As a young 26-year-old graduate he sent off the former Hammer in a Wednesday night […]

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West Ham United Supporters Club closed its Castle street doors to the public recently for essential maintenance.  Claret and Hugh have been told this was carried out primarily to health and safety concerns as the clubhouse needs a major refurbishment to open safety again after years of maintenance neglect. The Hammers social club are now attempting […]

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Reece Oxford and Nathan Trott played their part in helping England U20s in a 4-0 friendly win over the Czech Republic at St George’s Park. Both young Hammers started for Keith Downing’s team at the National Football Centre in Staffordshire. Trott, 18, was making his second appearance at this level, while Oxford, also 18, earned his […]

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West Ham will not be forced to play a 4pm game on Christmas Eve although a 1.30pm game will be televised that day with Arsenal v Liverpool the obvious choice. That was the news from a Premier League meeting today with representatives from Premier league trusts/associations affiliated to the Football Supporters Federation. The West Ham United Independent […]

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David Gold has revealed the Irons have an entirely fit squad for the trip to Burnley with two exceptions. Only James Collins and Domnigos Quina have failed to recover from injury as the squad face a trip to the Premier League surprise packets. So far the Clarets have beaten Chelsea away, and draw at White […]

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West Ham fans still don’t know whether they will face the prospect of a Christmas Eve match following  a meeting at which the issue was discussed with an independent fans organisation. Instead the PL appear to be hedging their bets and there has to be a possibly they will arriveat some sort of fudged compromise […]

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Pablo Zabaleta has become a paid up member of the Diafra Sakho fan club and is a believer in understanding players’ situations. The Argentine believes the striker can have a big impact on the Irons season saying: “He’s a great player, but it is all about confidence. “He’s not been playing much in the Premier […]

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