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Reece Oxford is heading to Reading on loan to the end of the season. The Championship club have agreed to pay his £10,000-per-week wages and he is expected to sign for Reading. It was a late move from Reading to sign the starlet on loan. Nottingham Forest had been considered favourites until Jaap Stam enquired. Slaven […]

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David Sullivan has virtually ruled out a move for Scott Hogan – just as we told you. Although he refused to name names because of “tapping up ” considerations when asked specifically about Scott Hogan he made it clear it was really not likely. We have regularly reported that the deal is cooling and Sullivan […]

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West Ham have been offered former Atletico Madrid star Jackson Martinez according to reports. The Colombia international has agents offering him to clubs across Europe this month after falling out with his Guangzhou Evergrande coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari. Scolari has failed to register Martinez for their Champions League squad and after a difficult year in China, […]

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Diafra Sakho is to resume first team training in February with a possible return by mid March. David Gold told his twitter followers in the last few hours confirming: “Spoke to Diafra today he’s working hard on his rehab and is looking forward to resuming training. Great to see him in such high spirits. dg” The […]

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Reports that West Ham are keen to bring in Cesc Fabregas are wide of the mark. Speculation has surrounded the Chelsea and former Arsenal midfielder’s future for several weeks with him being regularly linked with West Ham but the 29 year old is not on the Irons target list. ClaretandHugh was told this evening there […]

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Slaven Bilic has decided he doesn’t want to sign Scott Hogan and only a late minute U-turn will change the situation. That is now unlikely and the field may be open for Crystal Palace to sign a player who is still valued at between £13m – £15 million by Brentford. Bilic has been  uncertain about […]

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Barrett London have launched a fly through promotional video for their new development called Upton Gardens which will replace the Boleyn Ground stadium. Although no prices have been released as yet, people can register their interest at https://www.barratthomes.co.uk/new-homes/greater-london/h7095-upton-gardens/ The promotional material says: Located in a thriving area of the Borough of Newham, Upton Gardens will […]

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Nottingham Forest have enquired about taking Reece Oxford on loan from West Ham says John Cross in the Daily Mirror. Glasgow Rangers and Brentford have also been in touch this month about the 18-year-old prospect with offer of a loan for the remainder of the season. Oxford made his competitive debut for the Hammers in 2015 […]

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Big Sam and Crystal Palace have made an initial enquiry to Brentford for star striker and West Ham target Scott Hogan, according to reports. Sky Sports reported on Monday on their official Twitter account that south east London rivals Palace had made an initial enquiry for Hogan . It is believed that Brentford are now […]

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Payet has faced the French media today saying he has beautiful memories of West Ham supporters but does not feel he needs to justify his behaviour saying I don’t want to talk about this at the moment. Payet told reporters: “I will always have a beautiful memory of the West Ham supporters. I had a great […]

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West Ham Vice Chairman Karren Brady has told West Ham Supporters they can trade in their old Payet replica shirts for £25 at the club shop following the French man’s departure yesterday. The cost of a named shirt is usually £70 in store with a number and a name. Brady tweeted “Morning, bring back your Payet shirt […]

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Dimtri Payet’s song and picture with the number 27 will be removed from the outside of the London Stadium and replaced by a new Andy Carroll graphic. An insider insisted that the new Andy Carroll silhouette of his magnificent over head goal had already been ordered as the best  footballing moment at the London Stadium […]

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It is time to say Goodbye to the Sir Trevor Brooking stand at the Boleyn Ground as demolition continues in Green street to make way for a housing development. The East stand has vanished without a trace and now it is the turn of the Sir Trevor Brooking stand to meet the same fate. In […]

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French website FranceFoorball.Fr claims that Payet’s wife, mother, Marseille’s manager and Patrice Evra all played a part in turning Dimi’s head to return to Marseille. The article claims Payet’s wife Ludivine put pressure on his husband after multiplying her round trips between southern France and London since September last year. They then claim Marseille’s manager Rudi Garcia courted Payet […]

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David Sullivan has rapped Dimi Payet and admitted he would sooner the player had been made an example of than allowed to leave. Seaking on the official site the co chairman said: “The club would like to place on record its sincere disappointment that Dimitri Payet did not show the same commitment and respect to West […]

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French media claim that Saint Etienne have received a ‘good offer’ from West Ham for Kevin Malcuit. The 25 year old defender able to deploy in a number of positions including winger and striker but is mainly deployed as a right back. Le10 Sport say Saint Etienne have rejected the bid but another before Tuesday’s transfer […]

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So Dimi Payet has been sold for an initial transfer fee of £25m but before we start to spend the cash it worth pointing out that the payments from Marselle are probably staggered over three years in the same away we asked for staggered payments from Marseille when we purchased Dimi in 2015 for £10.7m. […]

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Finally it’s over – Payet’s back in France thank goodness. Here’s how ClaretandHugh’s followers have reacted to the treacherous midfielder’s behaviour. O Let him be gone. I’m not shedding any tears as  we got a fair fee for him. Maybe last summer we could have got more but the situation totally changed.I didnt see too […]

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No I’m not disappointed. …no I’m not angry and no I don’t really care… but I am extremely relieved the baby boy got homesick and went home after acting like a brat. Why, because his actions galvanised the squad and has taken us to what should be near safety and paved the way for players […]

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Dimitri Payet has tweeted a message in French saying “On rentre à la maison” which roughly translated means Back to home The message was posted by the French man on twitter at 2.37pm this afternoon and shows a private plane with an open door. Payet has stayed quiet on social media since news broke that he […]

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Sky Sports are claiming Dimi Payet is flying to France to complete a medical saying that a deal has been done for £25m with Marseille. Just after 11am on Sunday Sky reported: “West Ham have agreed a deal to sell Dimitri Payet to Marseille for £25m, according to Sky sources. Payet is currently travelling to France […]

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Oxford united fan footage of West Ham loanee Toni Martinez heading in to make to it 3-0 for Oxford against Newcastle.

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David Gold has expressed his delight in seeing the club sign  “one of the best wingers in the Premier League.” Discussing the arrival of the player on he told the official site: “I am delighted that we have managed to secure our second major signing during the January transfer window. Robert Snodgrass is another hugely […]

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Hammer Cheik Kouyate as just led Senegal into the quarter final of the African Cup of Nations in Franceville his evening. Kouyate started again as captain in the Senegal line up who face Cambodia tonight in a game which kicked off 7pm UK time and is broadcast on Eurosport 1. The West Ham midfielder was awarded […]

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Newcastle United were humiliated by Oxford United in the FA Cup this afternoon as they beat the Magpies 4-0 in the fourth of round of the FA Cup. West Ham loanee Toni Martinez helped the demolition by heading in the third and final goal in the 87th minute. Martinez came on as 70th minute substitute but wasted […]

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Michail Antonio claims that all the negativity around Payet has helped the squad to dig in together and bring positivity back to the club. Speaking on Soccer AM this morning West Ham’s leading goal scorer told viewers: “I believe with all the negativity happening outside. All they’re doing is talking about Dimi, and what he’s […]

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