David Gold has told Dimitri Payet to stop “insulting the intelligence” of West Ham fans after giving yet another version of his reason for leaving West Ham. The Frenchman had initially claimed personal circumstances but has since said in a L’Equipe interview: “Our way of approaching matches, the defensive system put in place did not […]
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Gold claims Payet “insulting Irons fans intelligence”
Posted on 10 March 2017.
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Hammers send a power squad to Bournemouth
Posted on 10 March 2017.
West Ham will take the strongest squad they have named so far this season to Bournemouth tomorrow afternoon (Sat). ClaretandHugh has learned within the last few minutes that both Andy Carroll and Winston Reid are set to play as the Irons chase their first win since Southampton on February 4. And with Michail Antonio returning […]
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Bilic makes Noble position crystal clear
Posted on 10 March 2017.
Slaven Bilic is not for turning as far as Mark Noble is concerned! Many believe the time has come to rest the West ham skipper but the manager is having none of it and in a major interview on the official website couldn’t have made his position any clearer. The manager – having probably been […]
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Auditors appointed to investigate London Stadium
Posted on 10 March 2017.
The London Mayor has appointed auditors Moore Stephens to conduct his investigation into the London Stadium transformation costs, the deal with West Ham and the ongoing operating costs. The purpose of the investigation is listed as: • To provide a narrative explanation of the history of the London Stadium, including all relevant construction, financial and operational […]
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London Stadium question splits West Ham fans
Posted on 10 March 2017.
West Ham Chairman David said on Wednesday: “I think the majority of fans are happy with the Stadium given the alternatives and if all goes to plan it will be the biggest in London. dg” On the back on Mr Gold’s statement, Claret and Hugh ran a poll yesterday to ask West Ham supporters the […]
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Wembley disputes David Gold’s claims
Posted on 10 March 2017.
Wembley Stadium’s official twitter account poked a little fun at West Ham joint David Gold yesterday after he claimed the London Stadium was the biggest stadium in London. Gold tweeted “Having the biggest stadium in London and second in the PL is a meaningful and valid point and we should be proud of it. dg. […]
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Man City defender ‘wants Irons move’
Posted on 09 March 2017.
Bacary Sagna is reportedly keen to make a move to the London Stadium this summer. Hammers boss Slaven Bilic is desperately keen to solve his right back problem but whether he will bee the former Arsenal star as the answer at 34 remains to be seen. The Bagna option was first raised a couple of […]
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Slav’s pressers going ‘live’ for the fans
Posted on 09 March 2017.
West Ham took a big vault into the social media world today when Slaven Bilic’s press conference ahead of the Bournemouth game was shown live on Facebook. And we received a perfect ‘broadcast’ which was great given the problems that particular medium sometimes suffers with no breaks in the transmission and sound levels perfect. Slav […]
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Hammers FFP ceiling raised
Posted on 09 March 2017.
We hear very little about Financial Fair Play these days for one very good reason. Clubs have now been allowed to increased their wage bills by £7m per season – up £4m on the previous three year scheme. Premier League clubs voted to continue FFP last year and the self governing scheme will run for […]
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West Ham to help Lincoln overcome Arsenal
Posted on 09 March 2017.
West Ham have offered Lincoln a helping hand to turn over Arsenal in the FA cup. Lincoln face Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday having eliminated Premier League side Burnley last month to become the first non-league side in 103 years to reach the FA Cup quarter finals. Lincoln will go through their final preparations […]
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Hammer of the year poll hijacked by Turkish fans
Posted on 09 March 2017.
A Claret and Hugh poll to gauge Hammer of the year was hijacked by Turkish football fans. Gokhan Tore – only included as a joke – received over 934 votes from 2490 giving him 37% of the vote. The Turk, who is back in Istanbul recovery from surgery is worshipped by Besiktas supporters. Last week […]
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The London Stadium poll
Posted on 09 March 2017.
Yesterday West Ham Chairman David said: “I think the majority of fans are happy with the Stadium given the alternatives and if all goes to plan it will be the biggest in London. dg” On the back on Mr Gold’s statement we ask the very simple question. Are you happy with the London Stadium given […]
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Gold defends London Stadium
Posted on 09 March 2017.
West Ham Joint Chairman David Gold has defended the London Stadium on social media. Earlier this week West Ham’s new home won the 2016 stadium of the year by a expert jury panel from world known architects and the award prompted one fan to ask the chairman whether he thought West Ham fans with happy […]
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Slav reveals “it’s all looking good”
Posted on 09 March 2017.
Manager Slaven Bilic is set to name a strong squad for Saturday’s trip to the south coast with Andy Carroll, Robert Snodgrass and Jose Fonte all recovering from minor knocks. And with Michail Antonio returning from suspension we are looking in very good nick as we look to bounce back from the Chelsea defeat. Carroll and […]
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Slaven names his target
Posted on 09 March 2017.
Slaven Bilic is looking for a nine point haul from the next three games as the Hammers look to secure their Premier League status once and for all. With Chelsea behind us and Bournemouth, Leicester City and Hull City on our agenda it looks a very reasonable expectation. The manager however declares the games as […]
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Sakho getting closer to return
Posted on 09 March 2017.
Diafra Sakho has been confirmed as being likely to return to the team next month. The player has reported back to the club after a visit to a specialist in France and the club’s head medic Stijn Vandenbroucke claims: “They were happy with the progression of his rehab after his surgery and he will now step […]
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Cherries hopeful says Carroll’s like League One striker
Posted on 09 March 2017.
Bournemouth defender Baily Cargill has told Andy Carroll he’s more like a League One striker than one who plays in the Premier League! And should he be called into the Cherries side for the game against the Irons he admits he will relish the challenge because he is different to the type of front man […]
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West Ham to earn £250 million this season
Posted on 08 March 2017.
West Ham posted record figures last month for last season showing turnover had reached £142m, leap frogging both Everton and Newcastle in terms of financial power. However, this season’s figures will blow last season’s figures out of the water as West Ham smash through the two hundred million barrier on their way to a quarter […]
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Hammers close in on right back
Posted on 08 March 2017.
West Ham remain on the trail of Saint-Etienne right-back Kevin Malcuit after being linked with the 25 year old in January. The Frenchman has impressed for Les Verts this season, and with the Irons knowing the French transfer market well this one looks a possibility. Malcuit’s importance to the club is emphasised by the fact […]
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Lampard’s TV dig at Hammers
Posted on 08 March 2017.
Former Hammer Frank Lampard couldn’t help but having a small dig at the Hammers on Monday night. Taking part in a Sky Sports TV Q&A, Lampard was setup when he was asked which London club he most enjoyed beating. And before the presenter could finish the sentence Lampard was ready to bite. “West Ham,” Lampard answered […]
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Hammers exit door facing defender and others
Posted on 08 March 2017.
Sam Byram’s future at West Ham doesn’t look great and should a decent offer be made in the summer the former Leeds player could be on his way along with up to six others. The manager bought the former Leeds defender in the January of 2016 declaring: “He’s one for next year” – a prediction […]
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Randolph ready for a bounce back
Posted on 08 March 2017.
Darren Randolph showed exactly why he’s our No 1 keeper with a couple of brilliant saves against Chelsea. However, the stopper readily admits he would sooner have done so when leading than having fallen behind against the league leaders. However, he paid full credit to the west London outfit admitting: They are a good side and […]
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Chelsea fans taunt Hammers
Posted on 08 March 2017.
The London rivalry between Chelsea and West Ham supporters continued on Monday night. Over many years West Ham fans have sung about Chelsea’s lack of history, about their found new plastic fans and about where the thousands of glory hunting fans were when they were rubbish in their wilderness years. Last October’s game against them […]
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West Ham policing costs treble at London stadium
Posted on 07 March 2017.
BBC News London has revealed that the cost of policing West Ham games has more than trebled at the London Stadium. Quoting a freedom of information response from the Met Police the BBC say the cost of policing the Boleyn Ground between August-October 2015 was £108,387. In contrast the same period August-October 2016 in the […]
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Poll: Hammer of the year
Posted on 07 March 2017.
Who has been your Hammer of the year so far? Who gets your vote for Hammer of the year so far?
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London Stadium named stadium of the year
Posted on 07 March 2017.
The London Stadium has been named the 2016 Stadium of the year by StadiumDB.com. The website announced the winner from the Jury vote by saying: “Making the best out of a bad situation is more than the usual design challenge. After London’s U-turn in Olympic Stadium legacy architects and engineers have done the impossible. We […]
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