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West Ham have already reached a top ten before the season starts. For despite there having been some disappointment at the amount of money spent of new players they are already among the top seven transfer market spenders this season. David Gold never fails to remind fans of the club’s progress and made it clear […]

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Crystal Palace could swoop for West Ham striker Andy Carroll if they fail to land first choice Christian Benteke claims Neil Fissler in the Daily Express. The report says “Andy Carroll has been identified as a back-up option by Crystal Palace Carroll is believed to be keen to move on after finally overcoming a string […]

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You have to hand it to the club. For the second season on the trot they have completed their transfer business in record time – with the exception of Michail Antonio last term- and the manager has had plenty of time to prepare his squad for the season ahead. Thus there can be no excuses […]

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Andy Carroll is finally getting the ‘keep fit’ message’ after making up his mind to start listening to people.’ His presence in the Hammers team will be crucial this season with question marks surrounding Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho fighting for fitness. And looking to the future the 27 year old declared: ““I have to […]

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David Gold has confirmed ClaretandHugh’s update that Diafra Sakho is on his way back to full time West Ham duty. Controversial Sak has some proving to do after his recent behaviour ahead of a failed move to West Brom and Gold has made it clear the player is working very hard. Updating his fitness position […]

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Arthur Masuaku steps into the Premier League four years on from when he dreamed his dream of playing in teh Premier League. The former Olympiacos left back hopes Hammers fans will forget their disappointment at losing Aaon Cresswell as he bids to mae an immediate impact at Stamford Bridge. The 22 year old said:”When I […]

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Angelo Ogbonna is set to show Chelsea manager Antonio Conte precisely what he learned under his management on Monday night. Oggy had a season under the 47 year old and was part of his squad at the European Finals in France during the summer making one start against the Republic of Ireland. And asked how it […]

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Manu Lanzini is targeting the match against Watford on September 10 for his return to the squad. The Argentine playmaker is making good progress from the knee injury he suffered prior to the Rio Olympics and hopes to be back for the clash at the London Stadium. Optimisic Manu is making decent progress and is […]

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Ok with the big game around the corner the guessing game starts – how will Slav line up the lads for a big night at Stamford Bridge? We have no major inside information as the manager himself has admittd it remains open but having looked closely at pre-season we reckon this looks something like the […]

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West Ham’s record signing Andre Ayew is desperate to make a immediate impact at the club he has been thrilled to join. Ayew’s transfer fee at £20 million plus dwarfs  Andy Carroll’s previous £18 million record fee but with big money com big expecations, none more so than from himself. And the former Swansea man […]

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Jonathon Callieri will arrive for his season-long loan at the club on Monday. ClaretandHugh was told tonight the player was on his way to the UK over the weekend but will obviously not be ready to face Chlsea – who themselves were interested in the 22 year old in the winter, scouting him on several […]

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West Ham have no option to buy Jonathon Callieri at the end of his season-long loan at The London Stadium. His club Boca Juniors refused to give the Irons any sort of buy out on the deal as they believe he’ll be worth bundles of money at the end of his loan period with us. […]

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I’m gonnoa get this out of the way straight off. I’m really glad Diafra Sakho is still at the club this season. For me he’s a top striker and that he failed a medical at West Brom will have focused his mind and see him more than dedicated to the West Ham cause. There remains […]

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Jonathon Callieri has been offered and accepted a deal of around £40k a week to become an Iron. The South American has been living in the shadow of high profile moves for the likes of Alexandre Lacazette, Michy Batshuayi and Carlos Bacca this summer. And the more cynical fans have dismissed hsi arrival as typical […]

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Jonathon Callieri’s arrival at the club should excite a lot of people as the video above demonstrates. Ok,  we know videos of player highlights can be misleading but the fact that Barcelona were interested and that he has been a part of the Argentine side at the Olympics is hugely encouraging. And those who have […]

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Our partners Hammers Chat are continuing their countdown to the new season in a video where again the the fans are the stars. And in this video they pose the question to which we will all have our own answers – what do you really want to see frm the team this year?. The transfer […]

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Slaven Bilic admits that Dimi Payet is one of those players he wants to see on the pitch at the end of the game at Stamford Bridge on Monday evening. The manager admits that his team selection options are very open for the game with “one or two” positions still to be decided but he […]

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Boss Slaven Bilic has told his Irons squad to stun Chelsea just as they did Arsenal in last season’s opening fixture before new boss Antonio Conte has the time to create a Chelsea in his own image. He understands the 47 year old has arrived to turn around a team which won the title two seasons […]

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The Hammers Chat boys run the rule over our latest striker signing and ask: Jonathon Calleri who are you. The South American loves a lob and a cheek rabona and Gonzo with his pals reckon we may have a right diaond on our hands. Check him out here – everything you need to know about […]

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West Ham have spent £7.5m more in transfer dealings this summer than for the whole of last season figures have revealed. The Hammers have shelled out a total of £42.5m comprising of Ayew £20.5m, Masuaku £6.2m, Lanzini (including add-ons) £10.2m, Tore £2.55m (loan fee), Martinez  £2.55m and Calleri (loan fee) £500k. When you subtract the £10m we received for […]

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Harry Redknapp has hailed Andre Ayew as a superb West Ham signing and believes the Irons will “at least” equal their achievments of last season this campaign . Speaking exclusively to ClaretandHugh  our former manager said: “That is a terrific signing, the boy has incredible ability and will bring an awful lot to the table. […]

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It’s now widely accepted that West Ham has completed its summer spending spree but don’t count on it! ClaretandHugh has reported several times over the last 48 hours that Slaven Bilic eventually plumped for Andre Ayew as his major summer signing and that the arrival of seven other players had all but completed a busy […]

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WWE wrestler Dave Bautista  posted a photo selfie of himself on top of the Boleyn Ground gantry on the film set for upcoming move ‘Final Score’. You can have the opportunity of becoming part of the exciting new movie in which the Boleyn Ground plays a central part. It will immortalise our former home forever […]

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Argentina were dumped out of the Olympics at the group stages yesterday by Honduras meaning Jonathan Calleri is now available to complete his loan deal to West Ham. Argentina needed to win to secure a place in the quarters due to their inferior goal difference with the Hondurans after both had lost to Portugal and […]

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Reports in French newspaper L’Equipe that West Ham have made a fresh bid of  £42.7m for Alexandre Lacazette has been met with some amusement inside the Hammers  camp. Talk of a Friday deadline for Carlos Bacca from West Ham has also been met with equal bewilderment by Irons insiders. Football agent Sergio Barila has been speaking out […]

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David Gold has responded to those who have hit out at the club after a threat  to ban season ticket holders. Vice chairman Karren Brady – in a statement on the official site – says: “It is enormously disappointing that a large number of children, elderly supporters and, in particular, those with disabilities had their […]

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