David Gold has claimed there’s a “perfect Boleyn storm” blowing up – today it can become a Hammers hurricane. Our last season at the old lady could hardly be going any better and is already memorable for the arrival of the excellent Slaven Bilic, Dimitri Payet and Manu Lanzini. Seventh place and an FA Cup […]
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Perfect Boleyn storm set to become hurricane
Posted on 21 February 2016.
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Payet’s big Lanzini welcome back
Posted on 20 February 2016.
It’s been pretty obvious that far too much has been expected of Dimi Payet in the creativity department over recent weeks and it seems that the main man accepts that himself. He has been the first to admit that he has missed Manu Lanzini and hopefully as of tomorrow at Ewood Park everything will change […]
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Hammers request for OS capacity increase to 60K
Posted on 20 February 2016.
West Ham chairman David Gold has confirmed that the club has asked to increase capacity from 54,000 to 60,000 to meet demand. The owner replying to a question on twitter told his 134,000 followers. “Yes, we have applied for permission to extend the capacity from 54000 to 60000 in an effort to meet demand. dg […]
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Slav may drop striker bombshell
Posted on 20 February 2016.
Slaven Bilic may launch a major surprise at Blackburn tomorrow by handing exciting striker Djair Parfitt-Williams a run out in fifth round clash. David Gold has revealed that the 19 year old is on the squad and it certainly isn’t outside the realms of possibility that the youngster could be called into the action. The […]
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Leroy delivers his Rovers/Irons verdict
Posted on 20 February 2016.
I don’t have the slightest doubt that the Hammers will beat Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup at Ewood Park tomorrow even with some difficult injury problems. There’s a problem at right back and at centre forward which isn’t ideal but the squad will have far too much for Rovers if they approach the game […]
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West Ham’s creative triangle
Posted on 20 February 2016.
Dimi Payet has created the most chances for West Ham with 69 chances followed by skipper Mark Noble at 33 and last year’s hammer of the year Aaron Cresswell. Image courtesy of the Premier League. Share This:
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Slav will stand by Carroll
Posted on 20 February 2016.
Slaven Bilic reckons Andy Carroll is too brave for his own good. The striker will again be missing from action as the Hammers go into the fifth round of the FA Cup against Blackburn Rovers tomorrow. This time he has an abductor issue and the manager has claimed that he could be out for two […]
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Why the Hammers should still be fifth!
Posted on 19 February 2016.
Here is a table to capture the hearts of all Irons. The Hypothetical Premier League, uses video referees to get the big calls right and adjust scores accordingly and it, has Slaven Bilic’s men flying high in FIFTH place. If you thought the Hammers had been robbed by the refs this season then it appears […]
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Slav names a Hammers prime target
Posted on 19 February 2016.
Slaven Bilic has revealed that FC Midtjylland’s scorer against Manchester United Pione Sisto was a serious West Ham target last summer. Sisto gabbed a 44th minute equaliser against ManchesterUnited last night before the Danes went on the beat the Premier League hotshots. And it emerge in an interview with ITV that Bilic had been very […]
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Should club consider selling AC? – fans react
Posted on 19 February 2016.
ClaretandHugh today launched a poll on whether the club should consider selling Andy Carroll and sparked the biggest debate ever seen at its Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ Here’s some early feedback from the members. O Moot discussion in a way because nobody is going to buy him. No choice but to carry on with the play/goal/injury/repair […]
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Lawrenson’s web page hacked
Posted on 19 February 2016.
BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson had his Wikipedia web page hacked today, presumably by a disgruntled West Ham fan trying to have a bit of fun. Posted under the media section of his career the joker has suggested he has a personal vendetta against West Ham. The made up passage added to his biography can be […]
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Spurs missed out on Dimitri Payet
Posted on 19 February 2016.
Speaking on Talksport radio, David Ginola has said he recommended Dimitri Payet to Spurs chairman Daniel Levy. “I had a discussion one night with Spurs players, former players and chairman Daniel Levy about French players coming through and who would be good [for Spurs].” “And I said, ‘well there’s one out there right now, Dimitri […]
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Slav nails emotions to FA Cup mast
Posted on 19 February 2016.
Slaven Bilic is remembered with huge good humour for hoisting an imaginary FA Cup above his head at a media press conference earlier this season. He was being questioned on the relative importance of the Champions League or the FA Cup and made it clear he wanted that Wembley victory. However, this week has seen […]
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Hammers Noble and Brooking on podcast
Posted on 19 February 2016.
Listen to former Hammer Trevor Brooking and current West Ham skipper Mark Noble on the Sky Fantasy League FC podcast this week. Fast forward to 22 minutes to hear Sir Trevor Brooking and then 42 minutes for Mark Noble if you don’t want to hear Paul Merson droning on for an hour. https://audioboom.com/boos/4199003-fantasy-fc-podcast-18th-february Hammer James […]
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Slav: ‘Randolph will start on Sunday’
Posted on 19 February 2016.
Slaven Bilic has confirmed Carroll and Valencia are out for Sunday, but Lanazini is back and Reid should be OK to return. He also confirms Darren Randolph will start saying it is a great situation to have two fantastic goalkeepers. Speaking in his pre-match conference ahead of the Fa Cup fifth round against Blackburn Rover […]
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West Ham fan avoids banning order
Posted on 19 February 2016.
A drunk West Ham fan who threatened to punch a cleaner at Darlington train station has avoided being banned from future football matches. Jonathan Owen Lamb from Kings Lynn in Norfolk, pleaded guilty to two public order offences when he appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court yesterday. The West Ham fan was travelling home after […]
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Nobes names his inspiration
Posted on 19 February 2016.
Mark Noble has hailed former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Tugay as his inspiration. Tugay scorer numerous long range goals and a cute pass – something which is becoming more and more a part of the Irons captain’s game. And talking to Sky Sports noble declared: “When I was a young kid I played against Blackburn, and he […]
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Lawro ‘gushes’ over the Irons
Posted on 19 February 2016.
Mark Lawrenson has made one of his ultra rare prophecies. The BBC pundit reckons the Irons will score a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers and thus advance to the quarter finals of the FA Cup. Maybe the pressure from the Irons fans is is finally getting to the old boy who says we are a ‘decent […]
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Carroll – The Irons career stats in detail!
Posted on 19 February 2016.
With Andy Carroll out of the weekend FA Cup clash at Blackburn, ClaretandHugh blogger Peter Ellis has taken a look at his injury ravaged West Ham career. Here are his findings. Since permanently signing for the club AC l has played in a total of 44 league games out of a possible 102 (including sub appearances) – a return […]
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Antonio to answer SOS
Posted on 18 February 2016.
Michail Antonio looks certain to take up emergency right back services at Blackburn in Sunday’s fifth round FA Cup tie. With James Tomkins sidelined for another three weeks, Sam Byram Cup tied and Joey O’Brien again injured, the problems on the right side of the back four continue as they have done for weeks. And […]
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Samuelsen’s future – the fans speak out
Posted on 18 February 2016.
David Gold has told ClaretandHugh he can see Martin Samuelsen becoming the next Dimi Payet whilst club insiders have explained that ideally they want to see the teenager as part of the Irons first team squad next season. Currently on loan at Peterborough United, the League One club would love to keep Martin for another […]
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Happy Ewood return beckons Antonio
Posted on 18 February 2016.
Michael Antonio likes Ewood Park! The high energy Hammers grabbed a couple there last season when with Nottingham Forect and admits he’s looking forward to his return this Sunday. He said: “Last time I played at Ewood Park I scored two goals so it’ll be nice going back there. One was a header; one was […]
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Redknapp: ‘OS will take West Ham to another level’
Posted on 18 February 2016.
Former Hammers manager Harry Redknapp is sad that West Ham will no longer be playing at the Boleyn Ground next season but says the new stadium will take them to another level. He says it would be fitting to way to celebrate the last season at Upton Park by winning the FA Cup this year. […]
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Hammers linked with Terry & Robben
Posted on 17 February 2016.
The Brentwood Gazette are back at making up headlines again and both the Metro along with the Daily Express seem happy to fall for their articles and repeat them without questioning their authenticity. The Metro and Daily Express claim “West Ham are lining up a shock move to sign Chelsea captain John Terry this summer, according […]
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West Ham transfer target moves to China
Posted on 17 February 2016.
Former West Ham transfer, Burak Yilmaz linked with the Hammers in the January transfer window has become the latest footballer to move to China. The experienced Galatasaray striker officially completed his move to Beijing Guoan today, following a four-year stay with the Turkish team. Galatasaray previously claimed that West Ham offered €5m (£3.8m) for the […]
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Irons hope Samulsen is ready next season
Posted on 17 February 2016.
Exclusive West Ham are hoping the Martin Samuelsen will be ready to become a key member of the first team squad next season. Although the teenager has years in front of him his progress at Peterborough has excited the club ho believe he could well be ready to stake his claim next season. Although the […]
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