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Arsenal 1 Hammers 0 It’s easy to see why David Moyes is concentrating his attention on bring in a quality midfielder or two in the January window. Once again – and with Lanzini notably missing – the Irons had nothing to offer out of the key area of the pitch with poor Chicharito the main […]

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Domningos Quina and Declan Rice’s appearance in the Irons team which tonight (Tues) takes on Arsenal at the Emirates demonstrates again how the Irons academy is finally truly starting to flourish. And  West Ham scored a first among the entire Premier League set up last weekend when Rice appeared in the side that played at […]

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West Ham look likely to line up with just a couple of changes from the team that  beat Stoke when they take on Arsenal at the Emirates tonight. David Moyes has admitted that with a small squad available he is restricted in the number of changes he can make and chances he can give to players. […]

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Declan Rice doesn’t care whose name is on the back of a shirt – Ozil, Sanchez -they all come the same to him! Tonight (Wed) he looks set for a role in midfield as we take on Arsenal in the quarter Finals of the Caraboa Cup and said: ““I never would have thought three or […]

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Pablo Zabaleta needs a rest – not that he’s playing poorly – quite the opposite. But at 32, after a physically and emotionally wearing season so far, a break against the Gunners would have been very welcome for the Argentinian tonight. But with Sam Byram sidelined until beyond Christmas, the right back will have to […]

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David Moyes believes he can lead any club in the world right now. There’s confidence and then there’s confidence and listening to Moysie because there’s mixed feelings because on the one hand his attitude is infectious whilst part of you says: “Will another club come calling if this goes on?” Before heading for the Emirates […]

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Edimilson Fernandes is likely to undergo an operation repair his right ankle before he can resume his West Ham career. Last Friday David Moyes wrote in his London Evening standard column  “We had no midfielders on the bench and Edimilson Fernandes may need surgery on an ankle problem. Cover may be a priority in January.” Fernandes suffered […]

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West Ham will appeal the FA charge against Manuel Lanzini before the 6pm deadline today. Manuel Lanzini was charged by the FA for deceiving a match official in the Hammers 3-0 win at Stoke on Saturday and faces a two-match ban if found guilty. The Argentine won a penalty in the 18th minute having gone to […]

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West Ham has continued their interest in Portugal by extending their scouting mission in the last two weeks Portuguese media claim. The Hammers were linked in the summer with Porto midfielder Danilo Pereira after they failed to land William Carvalho and reports suggest the Irons have continued to monitor the midfielder as a possible transfer target. […]

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David Moyes was asked by reporters about the verbal exchange between Mark Hughes and Arnautovic on the touchline. Moyes replied: “I didn’t think there was anything in it. Marko was coming off the pitch, I don’t know what Mark Hughes said, I was so concentrated on the game and getting the result. Marko had put in […]

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David Moyes told reporters this afternoon that recent results don’t change transfer plans for January insisting the club know what they need. Moyes told reporters “It’s the clubs transfer plan, the club know what they need. Me coming in for a month doesn’t mean I would have all the solutions to what is needed. Obviously […]

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David Moyes has told reporters at his pre-match conference that the squad which faces Arsenal will be similar to Stoke. Moyes said  “It’ll be a completely different game. Our performances have been getting better, defensive work has been good and attacking play is getting better too.” On team selection he replied “Same sort of squad as […]

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West Ham manager David Moyes has responded to the news that Manuel Lanzini has been charged by the FA for diving. Moyes told reporters at this afternoon’s pre-match press conference “I am going to think about my reaction. I am a bit surprised. The referee was 10 yards from it, nothing blocking his vision, clear […]

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The Football Association have charged  Manuel Lanzini with “deceiving a match official” in West Ham’s 3-0 win at Stoke on Saturday. The Argentine midfielder faces a two-match ban if he either does not appeal or if that is rejected. An FA statement confirmed Lanzini’s charge “follows the awarding of an 18th-minute penalty against Stoke City in their […]

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West Ham’s odds against being relegated are lengthening all the time as the team picks up big results. According to William Hill we are now 5/1 against the drop and well clear of real trouble. Swansea are big odds on favourites at 2/7 to be playing their football in the Championship next season followed by […]

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Former striker turned  pundit Chris Sutton reckons Marko Arnautovic had every reason to rile up the Stoke fans on Saturday afternoon. Discussing the issues surrounding the club’s record signing, the former Chelsea, Blackburn, Norwich and Celtic striker said: “Had I been subjected to the abuse Marko Arnautovic received when going back I would have celebrated […]

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Andy Carroll is out injured again with a bad back this time. Rumours spread on Saturday at Stoke that the 28-year-old was sulking after being left on the bench by David Moyes for the previous two games against Arsenal and Chelsea but we have been told he has suffered a fresh injury with his back. His name was […]

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David Moyes is becoming more and more focused on the January transfer window despite the big pick up in recent results. He admits the recent points haul has made him think but remains convinced we are a bit of a “mish mash” with an unbalanced  squad. Speaking to the official site on the issue facing him […]

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An FA panel will review footage of the Lanzini incident this morning which led to West Ham being awarded a penalty to decide whether Lanzini will be charged retrospectively with simulation. West Ham will know by the end of today whether the player will be charged and only then will they make a decision whether to […]

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It’s that time of the year again and it looks this year as though all our Christmases are arriving at once! Things have taken a big upward swing for the team and we can relax a little as the big day approaches and there’s a real feel good atmosphere around the place. Here at ClaretandHugh  […]

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Adrian’s return to the goalkeeping position has been one of the most widely accepted moves of  David Moyes’ reign. With just one goal conceded since the Spaniard was handed the sweater at Manchester City, things could hardly have gone better. And the guy for so long a terrace cult hero could hardly be happier with […]

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Reece Oxford could be recalled from Borussia Monchengladbach in January because the teenager has not played enough games … but it is highly unlikely tey will exercise that option Oxford’s loan deal with the Bundesliga club has a clause claiming he had to make seven appearances for with the club  to avoid the break clause […]

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James Collins says confidence is so high among the Hammers defenders right now that they believe it’s possible to keep clean sheets against any team. ‘The Ginger Pele’ returned to the back line yesterday at Stoke and given his lengthy absence looked quite superb as the team cruised to victory. And afterwards he said: “The win […]

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David Moyes told reporters he is concerned Noble, Arnautovic and Zabaleta all of which picked up small injuries in the away win against Stoke. Mark Noble picked up a hamstring strain, while Marko Arnautovic suffered a calf strain and Pablo Zabaleta played with a dead leg. Moyes told the press conference “Obviously, there are a […]

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Reports that Liverpool is leading the race to sign Domingos Quina from West Ham are wide of the mark according to a club insider. The 18-year-old joined the Hammers from Chelsea‘s academy on a free transfer last year and has made four senior appearances including two in the Carabao Cup this season. The Daily Mail claimed […]

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Stoke manager Mark Hughes could face FA sanctions after he verbally abused his former player Marko Arnautovic as he was substituted.  The Stoke manager appears to say  “f*****g ungrateful f****r” as he left the pitch.   Hughes could face FA disciplinary chiefs for misconduct or bringing the game into disrepute. BBC Match of the day producers decided […]

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