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West Ham face a possible re-scheduling of early season following last night’s entry into Europe. And the first change may be the date of the prestige friendly against Juventus –  the curtain raiser to life in our new home. David Gold admitted to Claret and Hugh last night that although the club hadn’t had had […]

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David Gold has promised the funds will be made available to compete well in Europe. The co chairman – delighted that Manchester United provided a route into the Europa League for the Irons – declared: “We will build a squad to cope with the Premier League and Europe. “We will find the money to ensure […]

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Relieved David Gold declared himself “a very happy man” after Manchester United lifted the FA Cup at Wembley tonight. Despite half the workforce at his head office being Palace fans he was far more concerned the Red Devils paved a way into Europe for the Irons. Speaking exclusively to ClaretandHugh Gold said: “We deserved it. […]

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So the sun has set on the beautiful Boleyn but once again Hammers Chat and ClaretandHugh are first off the mark to herald in the new dawn of the Olympic Stadium. Our partners HC have got their hands on some fabulous images hitherto unseen of the new stadium and with European football now on the […]

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West Ham has qualified for the Europa League qualifying stage thanks to Manchester United winning the FA Cup 2-1 in extra time. The Hammers will now enter the European competition in the third qualifying round, with the first leg scheduled for July 28th and the second leg pencilled in for August 4th. The 60,000-seater former […]

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Enner Valencia has returned to Ecuador. He was pictured in the building of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) working  hard in the gym on his physical fitness in preparation for Copa America Cup. Valencia will represent Ecuador as they face Brazil on June 4th, Peru on June 8th and Haiti on 12th June. Enner Valencia says he is […]

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In an interview with French newspaper Le Progrès, Lyon President Jean Michel Aulas has confirmed that he has rejected multiple offers for Alexandre Lacazette, the largest being a €40m (£31m) bid from West Ham. Aulas said: “In order to make a sale, all three parties need to be in agreement. We have refused several offers, with […]

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We’ve been hanging on to the hope of European football for so long that what I’m about to say may seem like heresy. This afternoon a victory for Manchester United at Wembley will see us with a Europa Cup spot but is it really such a great idea? Quite beyond whether or not we have […]

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 Napoli are again being reported as being ready to to bid for Pedro Obiang in the summer transfer window. A report in www.calciomercato.it claims that the Serie A team hope to lure the 24-year-old away from the Premier League with the promise of regular first team football. And this morning (Sat) ClaretandHugh was told by insiders […]

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Enner Valencia not be joining West Bromwich Albion in the summer. However, ClaretandHugh has learned that sources keen to the player are keen to move him on to an interested clubs in Europe. We were told that although the player’s contract has another three years to run the club are ready to listen to offers […]

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West Ham’s hopes are of landing Jamie Vardy are likely to be scuppered by what ClaretandHugh is led to believe are some hefty wage hopes. The strong word is that he is after between £125k and £150k a week which on a four year package could cost the Irons approaching £30 million. Beyond blowing the […]

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Christian Benteke has again raised the issue of his future with West Ham reportedly a target. The Belgian is known to have been unhappy with his Liverpool season but has now widened his issue to claim that not only he but others will be on their way to Jurgen Klopp’s office for talks this summer. […]

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West Ham are looking to recruit a full time Assistant Kitman/woman. Reporting to the First Team Kitman after the retirement of Pete Williams at the end of this season. West Ham say the successful applicant will be based at the First Team Training Ground at Rush Green, Romford, and will assist with the provision of a full […]

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The West Ham first team will permanently move out of Chadwell Heath training ground this summer. Back in December last year Slaven Bilic announced he was moving to Rush Green with immediate effect because of the ‘rock hard’ pitches at Chadwell Heath. Less than one month after the first team’s hastened move to Rush Green they […]

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Bournemouth’s striker Callum Wilson admitted he had been flattered by recent transfer speculation but also insisted he was a “loyal person”. Wilson and team-mate Matt Ritchie were the subject of a failed £20million bid from West Ham this week. The 24-year-old told the Bournemouth Echo: “I am a loyal person. I am grateful to Bournemouth […]

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Thousands of people have snapped up a copy of Blowing Bubbles’ special Farewell Boleyn issue – but there are now only a limited number of issues left. The team behind the monthly magazine, an official partner of Claret and Hugh, have been delighted by the response and feedback from viewers of this website. Such as […]

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Reading comments on the Claret and Hugh facebook page, one group member shared a little known fact that if season ticket holders email the West Ham ticket office to request for a paper ticket for the last game at the Boleyn ground on 10th May against Manchester United they will be posted one out free of charge. […]

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James Tomkins is at the centre of fierce speculation that he could become a major summer tansfer target for Sunderland and Crystal Palace. The Hammers are believed to want a minimum £7 million should eithr clubs show it’s hand but how do the Hammers fans feel about one of their own moving on. ClaretandHugh’s Facebook […]

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West Ham are preparing a move for Besiktas star Gokhan Tore according to the Turkish media. The Hammers have been closely linked with Tore all season and head coach Slaven Bilic has previously confirmed that the Turkish international is one of his transfer targets. Speaking to Turkish sports newspaper Fanatik in a recent interview Bilic […]

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James Tomkins has had a £7 million fee slapped on him by West Ham who expect interest from both Sunderland and Crystal Palace this summer. The central defender is fancied strongly by Sam Alladyce and Alan Pardew with Slaven Bilic is ready to listen to offers in that area. Tomkins had a very in and […]

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Argentinian striker, Jonathan Calleri is in advanced talks with West Ham over a possible season long loan deal or an outright purchase claims the Brazilian media. The former Boca Juniors striker’s rights were acquired for €11m by an investment group who registered him with Uruguaian side,  Deportivo Maldonado. He is currently on loan to Brazilian team, São Paulo with 8 […]

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Blackpool are searching for their eighth manager in less than four years after West Ham’s former assistant manager, Neil McDonald was sacked last night. His departure was confirmed in a club statement yesterday. After the Seasiders’ third relegation in six years was confirmed with a 5-1 defeat on the final day at Peterborough, McDonald met with […]

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West Ham has announce that Academy striker Jahmal Hector-Ingram has signed a new three year contract at the club.Initially a scholarship, the England youth international will turn professional on his 18th birthday.  Hector-Ingram told the official website : “It feels amazing, it really does! It’s been a dream from a young age to get a contract […]

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According to reports in the French media, West Ham are interested in both Gregory van der Wiel and Mathieu Debuchy as they search to find an experienced right-back this summer. Arsenal’s Frenchman Mathieu Debuchy spent the second half of last season on loan at Bordeaux after losing his place to Hector Bellerin at the Emirates […]

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Reece Oxford has slammed reports about him  in the Sun Newspaper this morning calling them fake. The Sun reported that Reece Oxford wants £40,000 a week and a £1million signing-on fee to commit his long term future to West Ham. It adds the defender and the club are at a stand-off over a new three-year contract, […]

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West Ham are hoping that Manchester United can give them a last chance helping hand to land their No 1 striking target Alexandre Lacazette. Despite adopting a public stance which claims they have  given up the chase for the striker after seeing a 31 million euro bid rejected, they remain in the game. Lacazette is […]

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