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Lionel Messi said Argentina will “go to Russia with hope” after he scored a hat-trick in their 4-0 World Cup warm-up win over Haiti. The Barcelona star started alongside Hammer Manuel Lanzini. “We’re not going as favourites but will give it our all,” said Messi. Messi’s first-half opener came from the penalty spot after 17 […]

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The chances of a pre-season home friendly at the London Stadium is unlikely Claret and Hugh have learnt. The London Stadium concessionaire agreement signed by West Ham in 2013 does include a provision for up to two friendly games and or a pre-season tournament but the clause says for the full match operating costs incurred by […]

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West Ham are in talks to sign Genoa defender Armando Izzo Sky Sports claim Izzo joined Genoa from Serie B side Avellino in 2014 after beginning his career with hometown club Napoli. The 26-year-old’s performances this season have seen him linked with a number of Serie A clubs despite his current deal running until 2022. […]

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Andy Carroll scored a goal in Dirk Kuyt’s testimonial in Holland over the weekend alongside former Hammer Craig Bellemy and a number of his former Liverpool Pals. Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard played in the same team called Team friends of Dirk. Coaches for the match included Ruud Gullit, Louis van Gaal and Ronald Koeman. Carroll […]

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We take an up close look at 22 year old transfer target Marlon Santos. Marlon Santos da Silva Barbosa was born just to the North of Rio de Janeiro. He came through the ranks at famous Rio side Fluminense joining the Academy age 14. He became a key member of Brazil’s U20 side, starting in […]

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Nice President Jean-Pierre Rivère announced that Barcelona have received a €20m (£17.4m) bid for Brazilian central defender Marlon, who is currently in the middle of a 2-year loan spell with Nice and the player has now returned to his parent club as part of the terms of the loan agreement. “Barcelona have received a €20m […]

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Reports from Senegal suggest that offers could come in for Hammer Cheikhou Kouyate this summer from Turkey. Galsenfoot.com suggests that both Galatasaray and Beşiktaş could be interested in the 28 year old midfielder and are monitoring his situation under new manager Manuel Pellegrini. Kouyate joined West Ham from Anderlecht for £7m in the Summer of 2014 on a […]

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Adrian has told the Spanish media he will wait to find out what Manuel Pellegrini’s opinion of him is and whether he is trusted to continue in goal  but admits he has not spoken to the club since the manager’s appointment. “I have one more year left on my contract. First, I have to listen […]

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Quite understandably, there has been much discussion surrounding the projected £75 million transfer kitty allegedly being handed to new manager Manuel Pellegrini this summer. There is also the agreement between him and the board that he will receive all the proceeds from outgoings although we don’t see the likes of Sam Byram, Robert Snodgrass, Reece […]

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The new West Ham kits for the 2018/2019 have received mixed reviews  since their release on Friday  but over 79% like the Home kit or the Away kit. We asked readers in a Claret and Hugh poll over the weekend on whether they approved of the new kits with 1,689 taking part in responses. Over […]

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Speculation that Joao Mario could find himself back at the club on a permanent basis next season is totally inaccurate. The reports came out of Europe recently and then found their way into social media but there is no chance of the midfielder leaving Inter Milan for the London Stadium. And the player himself admitted […]

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West Ham Season ticket holders have less than four days to renew their Season Ticket for the 2018/19 season. With the renewal deadline rapidly approaching at 5 pm this Friday, time is running for those yet to commit. Renewal rates have seen a surge since Manuel Pellegrini was appointed as the 17th Manager of West […]

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West Ham legend Kenny Brown has had a pacemaker fitted,  his son of the same name and also a former Hammer revealed the news on Twitter yesterday with a photo of his 84-year-old father in a hospital saying “Dad after having a pacemaker fitted this morning” Ken Brown Senior is the only Hammer to win the […]

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Edi Fernades’ World Cup dream remained alive when he was named in Switzerland’s preliminary 26-man squad. His nation became the last to release their provisional squad  with that 26 set for  a training camp and a warm-up friendly with Spain in Villarreal on Sunday 3 June. Coach Vladimir Petkovic will name his final 23-man squad […]

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Newcastle has slapped a £30m price tag on their captain Jamaal Lascelles according to reports. The ex-Nottingham Forest centre-back has impressed on Tyneside over the course of the season and a number of Premier League clubs are believed to be keen on signing the 24-year-old. Chelsea, Everton and Liverpool have all been linked with a […]

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Nathans Pie and Eels Shop in Barking Road, East Ham closed its doors for the last time at 6 pm on Saturday evening ending 80 years of East end tradition. Founded in 1938 by the Nathan family who were Dutch immigrants it became a West Ham fan favourite eatery on match days close when the […]

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Robert Snodgrass is heading back to West Ham having sent what sounds like a final farewell message to the Aston Villa fans. Villa had wanted to sign him permanently but after their devastating play off loss to Fulham at Wembley that is now very unlikely. And Snodgrass – speaking on Instagram made his disappointment clear after […]

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Manu Lanzini is set to stay at the club with Manuel Pellegrini ready to make him the club’s main man. The Argentine playmaker -who was just a kid at River Plate when Manuel Pellegrini was in charge of the Buenos Aires outfit – is keen to remain under the South American regime now moving in […]

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Mark Noble is relishing the prospect of working under Manuel Pellegrini’s brand of attacking football and looking forward to his first meeting with the new boss on the return to pre-season training. Noble – talking to the club website – said: “As captain, I am looking forward to welcoming the new manager to the Club when […]

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Declan Rice knows how to keep it together at the tender age of 19 better than many twice his age and more. We’ve seen him demonstrate that on the pitch and now he has reacted to a club owner in the perfect fashion after David Gold claimed he could become a future ENGLAND REGULAR. It […]

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As overhead goals Gareth Bale’s goal against Liverpool last night Saturday was pretty special. The former Spurs man showed great technique in hammering home his effort soon after arriving as sub for Real Madrid. The world and his wife, which included Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard described it in terms that did the […]

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West Ham continue to be linked with Barcelona’s Marlon Santos. The 22 year old central defender is also fancied by Leicester City but reports claim the Hammers are favourites following the arrival of new manager Manuel Pellegrini. The 22 year old made three appearances for Barca before moving on loan to Nice and according to Mundo […]

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Carlton Cole reckons Manuel Pellegini is set to take the club to that famous “next level.” The Hammers cult hero and ambassador is thrilled with the appointment and told the official site: “It’s exciting times. We’ve got a world-class manager, one of the best in the Premier League now in my opinion. We know what his […]

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Manuel Pellegrini has returned to Santiago in Chile to take some time out with his family before the pre-season programme begins. All the players and the majority of West Ham coaching staff are on their Summer holidays at the moment and are not due to return until the first week of July. Players on World Cup […]

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The West Ham home and away kits were released on Friday to a mixed reaction from supporters. Some love them, some hate them and many are indifferent! The Hammers Umbro home kit reminds some of the eighties kits while others point out the lack of Sky blue. The Away kit is far more radical with […]

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West Ham will be keeping a keen eye on Robert Snodgrass this afternoon as he heads into the Championship Play off final against Fulham at Wembley Stadium. This may be his final appearance in a Villa shirt after scoring eight goals in 43 appearances and providing numerous assists. The  Hammers wrote a clause into the  […]

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