Former Croatian head coach Slaven Bilic has condemned the actions of a minority of his fellow countrymen but warned this is an ongoing problem. Mark Clattenburg had to stop yesterday’s Euro game between Croatia and Czech Republic for six minutes after flares were thrown on the pitch and fighting broke out among Croatian supporters. One […]
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Bilic comdems Euro violence of fellow countrymen
Posted on 18 June 2016.
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Carlton Cole released by Celtic
Posted on 18 June 2016.
Former Hammer Carlton Cole has left Celtic after just eight months with the Scottish champions after Brendan Rogers joined the club. The 32 year old striker moved north last October on a two-year deal following his release from the Boleyn Ground after nine years with West Ham. Cole, scored just once – against Stranraer in […]
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Hammers back in but be wary of price tag
Posted on 18 June 2016.
West Ham continue to be linked with a huge number of strikers and Slaven Bilic can’t wait to get his chosen front man on board. The biggest rumour of the ast 24 hours – reported here and elsewhere – is that Alexandre Lacazette is at the centre of another Hammers offer. And it was confirmed […]
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“Genius” Slav takes all the plaudits
Posted on 18 June 2016.
You have to agree with every word of The Mirror’s comments on Slaven Bilic and the Euro 2016 tournament. The paper simply can’t stop singing his praoses and have today explained why our manager’s brilliantly “charasmatic appearances on ITV have been more entertaining than some of the matches he’s been analysing.” It declare Slav a GENIUS and […]
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Real…Zidane…and why Payet will stay at Irons
Posted on 17 June 2016.
ClaretandHugh is delighted to welcome a fabulous new blogger – our pal from Anthony @WestHamSocial – the latest top name to team up with your favourite website. Our new CandH partner and blogger- will be appearing regularly as a writer for us this summer and next season – with a big new feature series of […]
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Tomkins stay or go debate – the fans react
Posted on 17 June 2016.
West Ham are listening to offers for James Tomkins but should they? The club has turned down two bids of £8 million and £9 million so far with insiders telling ClaretandHugh Slav is ready to let him go as he is unhappy with being on the bench. CandH Facebook members at https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ have been giving […]
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Payet is short odds to leave West Ham
Posted on 17 June 2016.
Bookies Ladbrokes have reduced the odds for Dimitri Payet to leave West Ham by the end of the Summer transfer window to the short odds of 5/4 Chelsea lead the way as favourites at 7/2, with Antonio Conte keen to revamp his side who struggled last season. Last season’s Champions League finalists Real Madrid are (8/1) […]
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Insider clears up Lacazette and Ritchie confusion
Posted on 17 June 2016.
The club’s official ITK is back on WHUFC.com to shed light on certain transfer rumours. The insider tells us Lacazette remains a top target but the negotiations are currently at stalemate. He also says there are no further developments on the top striker front as many of them are simply not for sale. He does however, […]
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Bidding war for Tomkins
Posted on 17 June 2016.
News that West Ham have rebuffed £8m and £9m bids for James Tomkins have come as little surprise. Last month, friend of this site, Darren Lewis revealed in the Mirror that Sunderland and Crystal Palace had made him a transfer target so that appears to tie in with recent bids. The two former West Ham […]
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Giving up on Lacazette? Rubbish
Posted on 17 June 2016.
The Daily Mail is today reporting that West Ham are considering abandoning their pursuit of Alexandre Lacazette. Just one problem with the story – it’s not true! Simon Jones writes: “West Ham may consider shelving their expensive pursuit of Lyon’s Alexandre Lacazette to ensure Dimitri Payet remains their star man. “Lyon are continuing to demand £40m for […]
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Wolves issue hands off warning to Hammers
Posted on 17 June 2016.
Wolves have reportedly issued a ‘hands-off’ warning to any Premier League clubs considering a move for Dominic Iorfa by insisting the defender is not for sale. Both West Ham and Crystal Palace have been linked with the highly-rated England under-21 international but according to the Wolverhampton Express and Star, Wolves insist they have no intention of […]
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Dimi and Madrid – oh please give it a rest!
Posted on 17 June 2016.
West Ham fans are real people …proper people who don’t need to be reminded of the self evident. Since this website – earlier a small blog – started three years ago that is the one thing I have learned above all others. Don’t try to kid an Iron …don’t serve them up reminders of how […]
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Irons contact agents of Bundesliga 18 goal striker
Posted on 17 June 2016.
West Ham are in contact with Anthony Modeste’s agents claim media reports in France today. According to French magazine Le 10 Sport, the club have already made contact with the player’s agents. The Frenchman made a total of 36 appearances across all competitions for German team FC Koln last season and scored 18 goals in […]
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Valencia suffers knock out
Posted on 17 June 2016.
West Ham’s Enner Valencia and Ecuador were knocked out of the Copa America quarter final last night by USA last night in Seattle. USA triumphed 2-1 despite Valencia featuring for the full ninety minutes but he could not find the net on this occasion. At one point Valencia was bought down in the penalty area but the […]
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Hammers reject £9 million offer for defender
Posted on 16 June 2016.
Exclusive West Ham have rejected bids of £8 million and £9 million from two Premier League clubs for James Tomkins. And although there is no official confirmation from inside the club, the home grown central defender now looks to be a certain departure this summer. There was much speculation last summer that he was […]
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Dicksie signs up for two more years
Posted on 16 June 2016.
Thrilled Julian Dicks has been rewarded with a new two year deal as Slaven Bilic’s assistant. The Hammers cult hero has been a key member of the boss’ staff since hs arrival last summer and he announced the deal on his Instagram account. He revealed that he had agreed to carry on and even posted […]
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‘Irons Rumour Rater’ keeps you up to speed
Posted on 16 June 2016.
So many rumors …such a frantic time of the year. With the opening of the transfer window approaching fast all sorts of stuff is being put out there – some inspired guessing and occasionally genuine news. Sorting the chaff from the wheat is a tough old call unless you know your sources well and which […]
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Super Slav gives it large – the Irons fans respond
Posted on 16 June 2016.
ClaretandHugh’s Facebook members have been responding to the new hyper Slav. The quietly spoken Irons boss has become the main man as a Euro 2016 pundit and his climb onto an ITV table to celebrate Dimi Payet’s second goal of the tournament was a sight to behold with Ian Wright reduced to helpless laughter. So […]
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Brilliant video: Superman Dimi in flight
Posted on 16 June 2016.
Our man of the moment, Super Dimi Payet 👊👊https://t.co/fltvm07jv8 — West Ham Social (@WestHamSocial) June 15, 2016 This brilliant vine from our partners @WestHamSocial sums up the footballing stature of West Ham United’s brilliant Dimi Payet right now. We always knew this man was extra special but since arriving at Euro 2016 the man […]
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West Ham sell us a dummy at the OS
Posted on 16 June 2016.
West Ham published photos of a dummy at the former Olympic Stadium as part of a new partnership with Hawes & Curtis who are set to become the Club’s official tailor this season replacing Apsley. The new partnership will be officially unveiled for the Hammers’ European match in the third qualifying round of the UEFA […]
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Payet is now really better than Zidane
Posted on 15 June 2016.
As the now famous Payet song goes “We’ve got Payet, Dimitri Payet! I just don’t think you understand. He’s Super Slavs man, he’s better than Zidane. We’ve got Dimtri Payet!” Well it turns out the song is true and he is now better than French legend Zinedine Zidane! Payet has already had a hand in […]
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Dynamite Dimi stars on pitch and Slav off it
Posted on 15 June 2016.
France 2 Albania 0 Dyanamic Dimi was at it again and you just knew the Irons genius was gonna have the last word in a game that had seen France struggle against a dour and well organised underdogs. France had broken the deadlock a couple of minues from the end but the ball fell to […]
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Payet tops UEFA player barometer & dream team
Posted on 15 June 2016.
West Ham’s Dimitri Payet tops the official UEFA player Barometer for Euro 2016 and makes the dream team. The SOCAR Player Barometer has been updated live with every performance of the opening set of matches, and we have selected a first dream XI based on its findings. The XI was picked from the top players […]
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Rob Lee: “Elliot was never really given a chance”
Posted on 15 June 2016.
Former Newcastle and West Ham player, Rob Lee has explained how his son Elliot would be a good signing for Newcastle when writing his column for The Newcastle Chronicle, and how if they came in for him he would advise his son to make the move. Elliot Lee was released by the Hammers this summer […]
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Umbro gives in to West Ham fan pressure
Posted on 15 June 2016.
West Ham’s technical kit partner Umbro has given in to fan pressure to publish a high definition version of their advert which featured in the last Hammers programme at the Boleyn Ground which contains the names of over 26,000 season ticket holders. West Ham fan, Mark Walker started an online petition to pressure Umbro to […]
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Valencia & Sakho linked in bizarre swap deals
Posted on 15 June 2016.
West Ham strikers Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho have been linked in bizarre swap deals according to ITK Thorshammer on Irons Internet forum KUMB.com Thor claims West Ham looked at a straight swap between West Brom’s Berahino and Diafra Sakho but nothing happened because Albion are said to value Berahino at £20m while West Ham value Sakho at […]
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