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Jamie Redknapp described the West Ham performance against Southampton as shambolic. Here are some random comments on his damning verdict on Slaven Bilic’s team from members of the ClaretandHugh Facebook Group @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ O He’s not wrong O I blame the complete midfield who are not helping the defence nor the attack. I think one of our […]

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The only thing more worrying than an entirely inept Irons performance over 90 minutes against Southampton was Slaven Bilic’s post match interview with Sky TV. Quite simply he looked utterly distraught and could offer no positive answers to what was a pretty gentle questioner . He started by admitting that Southampton had “deservedly won the […]

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We put the spotlight under returning defender Winston Reid as ClaretandHugh’s Brian Neil Gay continues his PlayerWatch series. Here’s the Kiwi’s blow by blow involvement and Brian’s verdict. 1st Half 00:00 lines up in the CB right side position with Nordveit on his right, Ogbonna on his left 01:30 – Reid had filed in for […]

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Mark Noble gave an entirelyhonest interview  in front of the Sky cameras declaring: “It can’t get any worse.” The captain – one of many who under-performed big time against Southampton could not have been more pessimistic after another shocking Hammers defensive display. Pulling no punches whatsover he said: “Eleven goals in three games? It’s just […]

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Mark Lawrenson has told BBC Sport he thinks the Irons will beat Southampton 2-1  this afternoon. And he added that he believes our  off-field issues will disappear given time. Lawrenson believes Southampton may be relying on Charlie Austin for goals given they possess the lowest shot conversion rate in the division, and that’s food for […]

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Daily Mirror journalist Neil Moxley claims that West Ham have been offered the services of left back Kevin Constant who is a free agent. Moxley claims: “The Eastenders have also been offered free agent Kevin Constant. The ex-AC Milan defender is training with Nice after failing to get his six-month contract with Bologna renewed. Constant, […]

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 In 2013, a then nine year old West Ham fan called Jack Howard underwent a year of grueling chemotherapy and radiotherapy as well as having his kidney removed. Jack went into remission in February 2014 but the cancer returned in December 2015. All treatment has failed in the UK and his only hope is a […]

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BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson has predicted West Ham will return to winning ways today and come out on top as 2-1 winners this afternoon. Lawro writes on the BBC website: “Southampton have the lowest shot conversion rate in the Premier League, just 6.45%. Shane Long is probably most to blame for that, but Charlie Austin […]

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This time last year West Ham were sitting in second place briefly in the Premier League on an impressive twelve points after six games above eventual champions Leicester City on goal difference.  We had beaten Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool away for the first time in decades. We had beaten Newcastle at home while keeping […]

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West Ham are this morning reported to be tracking Cesc Fabregas. They are allegedly ready to offer him an escape clause out of Chelsea if he is unable to break into new manager Antonio Conte’s first-team on a regular basis. The former Barcelona and Arsenal star’s situation is apparently very muh under review following the […]

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West Ham captain Mark Noble has pre-recorded a message to fans on Sky Sports appealing for calm amongst fans at the London Stadium today. The midfielder told Sky: “It’s a fantastic stadium but first and foremost we need to sort out the differences among ourselves there, with the fans and the club. The board are doing everything […]

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Slaven Bilic has revealed that “complacency” after the amazing first season under his management was the main topic he discussed with the squad in pre-season. And he warned them that they had to continue to earn their success with ‘the basic things’ despite the obvious adventure, excitement and creativity in the squad. West Ham have […]

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SLAVEN BILIC is so under pressure to turnaround the team’s issues he hasn’t had the time to name his  four-day-old daughter . His wife, Ivana, gave birth to their second child on Tuesday and  father of four Slav  admitted: “I adore my kids but it’s very strange because I had a baby a couple of days ago […]

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ClaretandHugh is to join forces with the Football Supporters Federation (FSF). Although we are first and foremost – and always will be –  a West Ham news website, raising supporter related issues to wider audience has been one of the cornerstones of our online offering since we stared this operation. Last week we applied to […]

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Alvaro Arbeloa is likely to fill in the left back  role on Sunday with Arthur Masuaka out injured for at least six weeks and Aaron Cresswell not due to return until mid October at the very earliest. The 33 year old veteran right back is said to be very comfortable on the left side and […]

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ClaretandHugh have been told that the lack of the emergency services radio system inside the London Stadium has been exaggerated and blown out of proportion in the media. We have been told the police and other emergency services can use their radios in the vast majority of the London Stadium and there are only a […]

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West Ham have postponed a fans meeting for a second time claiming they have been asked for more time by fans to arrange a more formal meeting in October. Following events at the home game against Watford at the London Stadium in September, the club initially called a Supporters Advisory Group meeting on Tuesday 20th […]

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  Off the wall ClaretandHugh blogger Pete Ellis looks at the Irons week that was Masuaku and the Bilic sweats The curse of the West Ham United defender struck again this week. Arthur Masuaku is out for six  weeks, meaning an already nervous Bilic  is now sweating more than a 15 year old boy that’s […]

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Southampton boss Claude Puel claims he’s unworried by the threat posed from Dimi Payet. Frenchman Puel admits his countryman is a “very good player” but insists the team won’t be distracted by the free-kick specialist. He said: “It (a free-kick from Payet) would be a good opportunity for them and of course defending is important, […]

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Reece Oxford’s mum Youmna is tonight being reported as having been relegated to the stands to sit next to the away supporters at Wednesday’s EFL Cup match against Accrington Stanley. And she and her family were allegedly unimpressed their two complimentary tickets did not allow them them to watch the match in the comfort of London […]

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Dimi Payet reckons the win over Acringron has boosted the squad’s confidence and is delighted to have smashed home a wonderful free kick to win the game. Speaking on the official website he said: “It was a bit of a tricky match on Wednesday. “They played well, were well-organised and they kept their shape.“We are […]

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West Ham managed to do a ‘first ever’ on Wednesday night against Accrington Stanley. No, it wasn’t a great performance and yes we did get through much to everybody’s relief, but what was sad was that for the first time an Irons team failed to include a single Englishman over the 90 minutes. This was […]

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Alvaro Arbeloa loves the London Stadium! So much criticism has been aimed at the place over the last few weeks that in itself is something of a relief given that it comes from a guy who has played in the best footballing arenas around the world. The right back – speaking after making his debut […]

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West Ham will insist that security is again beefed up ahead of the League Cup fourth round showdown with Chelsea. Increased segregation has been introduced but the club will  pressurise  stadium operators LS185 for a game which many will see as being the first potential serious flashpoint of the season. And with former Scotland Yard assitant […]

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This graphic based on Opta statistics shows Dimitri Payet remains the world’s free kick king Cristiano Ronaldo can only manage a 9% conversion rate for Real Madrid while Lionel Messi can do a little better on 11%.  Payet smashes it managing a free kick conversion rate of 17% scoring five goals from 30 free kicks […]

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West Ham have confirmed media reports in France that Andre Ayew has been receiving specialist treatment in France at his former club Marseille. Ayew, who joined West Ham from Swansea for a club record transfer fee of £20.5m last month, was withdrawn 35 minutes into his Hammers’ debut against Chelsea after pulling up with a thigh […]

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