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ClaretandHugh’s chief analyst Leroy Rosenior believes that Ashley Fletcher deserves a chance to make his claim in Wednesday evening EFL Cup clash with Chelsea. He believes that Slaven Bilic has a great opportunity to give the player some serious game time and hopes he takes it although fears a natural reluctance will take over. He […]

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David Moyes can complain forever about the offside as far as Dimi Payet concerned who remains deeeply grateful to Winston Reid for weighing in with the winner against Sunderland. The French maestro doen’t often appear on social media but made a point of coming out to applaud the big Kiwi. He has a habit of […]

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Sunderland manager David Moyes moaned and groaned over the weekend that Calleri was in  an offside position in his opinion when the 94th minute goal was scored and his team were unlucky to lose at the London Stadium. Moyes who has lost seven games on the trot told reporters: “The match official thinks it’s onside, I definitely […]

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Slaven Bilic has declared that what he calls the early season “cramp” is disappearing fast. Speaking in his Manager on Monday column on the official site he said referring to the Sunderland game: “The cramp is smaller now because we won. That helps with healing that cramp, as does your position in the table and clean […]

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Dimitri Payet is the assist and chances king of the Premier league.  His late assist on Saturday which Winston Reid slotted home in the 94th minute was his 13th in 2016 and his fourth this season. His fourth assist puts him joint top with Chelsea’s Matic and  Man City’s De Bruyne this season. Over the whole of 2016 […]

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West Ham have not lost a Premier League game in which Pedro Obiang has played this season. Obiang was absence from the team in league losses against Chelsea, Man City, Watford, West Bromwich Ablbion and Southampton. However he played a full role in wins over Crystal Palace and Sunderland as well as the draw against […]

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West Ham have been linked once again with striker Mauro Icardi from Inter Milan following his high-profile falling out with the club’s ultras. The Argentina international is a figure of hate at the San Siro after claiming in his autobiography that he would bring over 100 criminals from his homeland to ‘kill members of the Curva Nord’. Inter […]

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Wednesday evening brings the first real challenge of stewarding and policing outside the London Stadium. Many of the stewarding and segregation issues have now been resolved within the stadium but some risks remain outside the stadium particularly post match as both sets of fans mix after they leave the area. Stewards and security is the sole […]

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West Ham can finally nail down the London Stadium as their home with a win over Chelsea on Wednesday. And I think given the confidence currently running through the team – AND THE FANS  – we  will see the boys do it…possibly after extra time. Chelsea will come with a much changed team and I […]

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The Metropolitan police will deploy significant resources outside the Stadium and surrounding areas on Wednesday evening  as West Ham take on Chelsea to prevent any breach of the peace or unsocial behaviour by both sets of supporters. The police will be under overall control of a gold commander but there will be a silver commander and […]

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The clearest indication that the transfer market went totally bonkers in the summer can be seen in the following figures: 2015: Dimitri Payet £10 million Manu Lanzini £8 million 2016 Andre Ayew £20 million Simone Zaza £20 million Sky and BT Sports money are calling the shots but not to the point where West Ham […]

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David Gold is again promoting the London Stadium and pushing for a 60,000 plus capacity. It’s the first time the co chairman has involved himself in the debate since the hysterical discussion took place when the standing issue was at its height. But with the stadium issues being solved daily DG obviously feels at his […]

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The London Stadium tested parts of its new super large TV screen for the first time when it was switched on at 12 noon yesterday for the first time. Stadium Operators LS185 announced: “We’re testing the first functional panels of our digital wrap. New and exclusive content from 12-7 tomorrow as we welcome you to West Ham […]

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View article: Video: Reid speaks about his last gasp winner

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Visit link: Video: Slav speaks about Sunderland win

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Wow. . . .  what an end to the day. It’s always funny seeing fans come running back into the stadium when they’ve heard the crowd roar. Well done Winston Reid. There were some issues getting into the ground before the game due to everyone being searched and not enough stewards doing the searching so […]

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The Irons are keeping a keen eye on Simone Zaza’s appearances with the cut off period set at 13 before a 14th game means we have to buy him. With seven appearances behind him and not a goal in sight there’s no chance of the club investing £20-£25 million However, although the position looks difficult […]

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Guest post by PC Hammer The meeting was well attended by around 75 people. The West Ham United Supporters Club (Social Club) was represented by its Chair and two committee members. An agreement was made, in principle, to set up a West Ham Independent Supporters Association (WHISA). Such an association was already in existence but […]

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Winston Reid topped off another great performance with a precious goal and then demanded more and more points from the Irons. Reid  was in commanding presence at the back – barking orders and being a real team leader – before coming up with the goal that set off wild celebrations around the stadium. And the […]

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Trouble has reared its ugly head again following the one nil over Sunderland at the London Stadium this evening. The game was incident free with no problems within the London Stadium either during the match or within the Stadium concourse areas.  Trouble only flared outside the stadium as away supporters waited to board their many […]

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ClaretandHugh understands the club are to make an official announcement next week to scrap the use of the unpopular Premium rate telephone numbers. The move follows a campaign led by CandH which saw over 1,600 supporters sign an online petition calling for an end to the expensive telephone services. Many supporters have previously complained of massive […]

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More here: Video: Fans react to late Reid goal

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Slaven Bilic is desperate to bring Diafra Sakho back into the action as quickly as possible. And with the incentive of knowing he going to be playing for his future, Sakho is determined to show that he retains the form that saw West Brom bid £15 million for the Senegal striker. Sak of course failed […]

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David Gold had only two words to sum up today’s win over Sunderland: “Utter relief.” The co chairman admitted to enjoying the first 25 minutes as the Irons poured forward and played their best football of the season. But as the performance faded and Sunderland began to create chances, he like the rest of us, […]

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Continue Reading: Video: Irons win it – the highlights

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Winston Reid smashed home a 93rd winner through a crowded penalty ara to end a game of sheer frustration for the Irons and their fans. Reid latched onto a ball back from the right sent his defender the wrong way and fired home from just outside the box  to set the celebrations going at a […]

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