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It’s Player of the Year time when the obvious very often becomes totally predictably and boring. Not this year,however, as players from unfashionable clubs lead the way with ourselves and Leicester representing the changing of the guard at the top of the Premier League. That’s all been well covered and we don’t really expect Dimi […]

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Slaven Bilic has confirmed that Aaron Cresswell is happy at West Ham and highly unlikely to moving anywhere. The manager’s words came after ClaretandHugh had dismissed Liverpool transfer talk on this site yesterday revealing that it would take a bid of astronomical proportions for the club to even look at a bid. Cresswell is widely […]

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ClaretandHugh’s poll to find the Iron of the Year developed into a two horse race with Dimi Payet coming out the winner – as expected! However, another new boy Michail Antonio – whilst being a little way back – made a real fight of it for a long time against the French genius. Payet collected […]

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Exclusive Tony Pulis has told Slaven Bilic he is the success story of the season. The West Brom boss pits his wits against Super Slav at the Hawthorns on Saturday knowing he’s in for one of the toughest battles of the season. Speaking exclusively to CandH he said: “What a team West Ham have become […]

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Former Hammer, Alvin Martin, will be hosting a live TV screening of West Ham v Manchester United on Tuesday 10th May at  Rileys Sports Bar, Haymarket, London. The event is designed for Hammers who have been unable to purchase a final ticket for the last ever game at the Boleyn Ground. Alvin will host a Q&A […]

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West Midlands Police have posted advice to West Ham Supporters on social media ahead of West Ham’s match with West Brom on Saturday afternoon.  The Force’s Football Unit have posted advice for those travelling and attending the match. “West Bromwich Albion v West Ham, 25,000  are expected with West Ham having sold their full allocation […]

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West Ham will move in seriously on their striker targets once the season comes to an end. Although the club has identified four serious players they are unable to process any moves whilst the season is is still underway. We understand that Christian Benteke = although unlikely – has not been 100 per cent discarded. […]

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Speculation that Liverpool are keen to sign Aaron Cresswell this summer have been killed off by West Ham. Rumours have been circulating for some time that the Reds see the scouser as a summer target but short of an “absolutely astronomical bid” there is zero interest inside Upton Park. Cresswell only recently signed a new […]

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Slaven Bilic is this week in a position for the first time in ages to pick his first team. Head of Medical and Sports Science Stijn Vandenbroucke has reported that “we have no injuries for the moment ahead of Saturday’s Barclays Premier League fixture at West Bromwich Albion.” And barring any accidents in training that means […]

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West Ham is believed to be interested Wolves’ right back, Dominic Iorfa as a summer target. The 20-year-old star defender who is also an England Under 21 International is reportedly being tracked by Arsenal, Southampton , Crystal Palace in addition to the Hammers. But Wolves manager Kenny Jackett says he has absolutely no interest in […]

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Booking fees for buying tickets over the telephone from West Ham’s new ticket partner Ticket Master have increased by 30% to £1.95 per ticket.  Under the current contract with See Tickets at the Boleyn Ground, Bondholders/Season Ticket Holders/Academy and Youth Academy Member pay £1.50 per ticket.  However, buying tickets online for the Olympic Stadium will […]

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Slaven Bilic’s long term girlfriend, Ivana Djeldum is expecting her second child with the West Ham manager according to Croatian tabloids. This will be his fourth child and second with Ivana who gave birth to their first child two years ago before he joined West Ham, last summer. His young daughter Sofi and the two year […]

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Exclusive Sky Sports will be serving up a Hammers treat for the last game at the Boleyn. Plans are well advanced from the broadcaster to ensure that those unable to get to the game will see the ‘old lady’ get a brilliant send off. Sky regulars Tony Gale and Tony Cottee will be giving hourly […]

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Exclusive West Ham are close to organising how fans will buy their seats to keep as a permanent reminder of their old Boleyn home. ClaretandHugh has learned this morning (Wed) that the club will be dismantling the seats after the final game and those who have sat in the same seat for years will either […]

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ClaretandHugh follower Mick Miller has explained his experience of ordering tickets via the new West Ham system. We were promised a much smoother operation after the problems many have experienced this season. Here’s Mick’s experience when booking for the prestige pre-season friendly. I booked my tickets for the Juventus game this morning and learned a […]

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West Ham loanee, Reece Burke picked up six awards tonight at the annual Bradford Players Awards in the McCall and Hendrie Suites at Bradford’s Valley Parade Stadium. 19 year old Hammer, Burke was awarded with the Supporters’ Trust Young Player of the year before scooping the Telegraph & Argus Most consistent Player of the Year […]

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Bobby Moore will be honoured with a blue English Heritage plaque 50 years on from lifting the World Cup at Wembley. The plaque will be installed in Waverley Gardens, Barking, and will mark the house where Moore grew up and where he still lived when he made his England debut in 1962. Prof Ronald Hutton, […]

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Former West Ham player, coach and caretaker manager, Kevin Keen has left his position as Colchester United manager following their relegation from League One. The 49-year-old took charge last December, but did not achieve his first league win until March.The team won only five out of 24 games under Keen and relegation was confirmed by a […]

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Reece Burke was desperate to play for the West Ham development team on Monday night in the Premier League U21 Cup final first leg at the Boleyn Ground. The Hammers eventually took the lead in the 90 minute thanks to Djair Parfitt–Williams. During a post match press conference West Ham Academy Director, Terry Westley revealed: […]

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Hot Hammers prospect Martin Samuelsen is all set for a Championship loan deal next season. The club will take the advice of Peterborough United director of football Barry Fry and loan the player out until the January transfer window. Samuelsen has made great progress in league One like compatriot Reece Burke at Bradford City and […]

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West Ham may be ready to consider bids for Pedro Obiang should a “sensible offer” be made for the midfielder. The £4 million signing from Sampdoria has struggled to hold down a regular place in the team this season amid regular rumours that he could be on his way in the summer. Napoli and Palermo […]

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David Gold has tweeted official conformation that terminally ill Hammer Graham will be at the final game of the season with his carer. DG broke the news first to ClaretandHugh yesterday (Mon) but has now confirmed the move on his Twitter. Graham’s sad story has caught the heart of every Hammer after it was given […]

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Last night, I joined ten thousand fellow Hammers to brave the freezing weather to cheer on the West Ham Academy boys in the Premier League U21 Cup first leg at the Boleyn Ground under the famous lights. Premier League class it was not, but Martin Samuelson stole the show and looked heads and shoulders above […]

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West Ham’s latest signing Toni Martinez could turn out to be a real snip for the club. The teenager signed from Valencia earlier in the month netting more than 100 times over the past four seasons. The 18 year old was also part of the Spain U19 squad which won the 2015 UEFA European Championship title but […]

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Exclusive There’s been a happy ending to the story of a terminally ill Hammer who – with only months to live  – will get his wish to attend the Irons last ever Boleyn game. Dying Hammer ‘Graham’s ‘ tragic story was posted on Facebook by Sue Nash who asked for it to be shared far […]

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