Slaven Bilic says West Ham’s game against Burnley on Wednesday night is the one that they have been waiting for. West Ham have not win in six during a demanding run.
Posted on 13 December 2016.
Slaven Bilic says West Ham’s game against Burnley on Wednesday night is the one that they have been waiting for. West Ham have not win in six during a demanding run.
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Posted on 13 December 2016.
Andy Carroll will be the key man for tomorrow night’s game against Burnley given the way Sean Dyche’s teams like to set up away from home. Not that it’s done the Claret’s boss much good so far this season away from Turf Moor because they have yet to win a game. He will have two […]
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Posted on 12 December 2016.
Gary Lineker has given Slaven Bilic a firm thumbs-up after the Hammers display at Anfield yesterday and has no doubts about who is in charge of the dressing room. The events of last weekend may have had the world and its wife doubting Bilic’s ability to control and sort the squad but the former England […]
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Posted on 11 December 2016.
Republic of Ireland international Darren Randolph did not feel his crucial save in West Ham’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Anfield made up for his error which led to the home side’s equaliser.
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Posted on 11 December 2016.
ClaretandHugh’s ratings man Niall McDonald brings you his thoughts and marks on today’s game: Randolph: So did he cost us two points or save us one? Caught at the near post for their second Randolph then pulled off a magnificent save from Henderson 6 Reid: Played well, again. Looks solid and is clearly the main […]
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Posted on 11 December 2016.
Both sides made dreadful mistakes as they played out an entertaining Premier League stalemate at Anfield on Sunday
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Posted on 09 December 2016.
Paul Merson’s miserable prediction the Hammers will be beaten at Anfield tomorrow has been countered by one of our own – the ever optimistic Phil Parkes. ClaretandHugh blogger Parkesy and top man of the 70s has told the boys to seriously go for it at Anfield on Sunday and defy the prophets of doom. And […]
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Posted on 07 December 2016.
London Stadium operators say an emergency evacuation of the former Olympic Stadium would not be a problem. Responding to a ClaretandHugh story about one supporter’s concern over exiting the stadium on Saturday we were told “All exit doors can opened remotely from a central control room” One reader told us how he was shocked to find […]
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Posted on 07 December 2016.
There are plans to hold a minute’s applause on the 12th minute of our next home game against Burnley. This will be in memory of 12 year old Jack Howard who sadly lost his battle with cancer. It would mean so much to the family and a fitting tribute to a brave little Hammer. Please […]
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Posted on 06 December 2016.
West Ham are poised to recall Reece Burke from his Wigan loan spell in January as cover for their problems at right back. Although Sam Byram is on his way back from injury the Hammers have been watching Burke closely at the Championship club Wigan where he has been performing well on the right side […]
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Posted on 06 December 2016.
The bookies are weighing right into the middle of the West Ham managerial issue by naming Sam Allardyce as favourite to take over as manager. Fantasy of course Also on their list are the same old names as were being mentioned when the shamed former England manager was allowed to leave….McLaren, De Boer, Redknapp etc. […]
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Posted on 05 December 2016.
West Ham are standing by their manager Slaven Bilic with co-chairman David Sullivan calling for unity to turn things around.
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Posted on 05 December 2016.
Former Hammer Rio Ferdinand has allegedly offered his services to the West Ham board as a defensive coach according to a report in the Daily Mail. Yesterday, we raised questions about Slav’s backroom staff after the manager himself admitted the intensity of training at Rush green is not up to scratch. Questions have been asked […]
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Posted on 05 December 2016.
Niall Quinn looks at the teams scrapping to stay in the Premier League this season and argues that’s where the real drama lies…
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Posted on 05 December 2016.
By Rich Sprent Look up the definition of ‘Intensity’ and you will be given a list: Strength, power, potency, concentration, eagerness, energy as well as zeal, emotion and passion are all mentioned. That the manager of an under performing Premier League club has come out and described that his players lack […]
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Posted on 05 December 2016.
We all live so intensely in a West Ham bubble it’s sometimes difficult to see what’s going on around us particularly when things are going as badly as recently. Last season’s champions Leicester City are currently sitting just two points above us and only one point better off, whilst one weekend victory by Palace – […]
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Posted on 04 December 2016.
Amid all the disaster and misery I nearly forgot to mention one of the most memorable moments of the season arrives on our screens tomorrow evening (Monday) For all our current misery the 3rd round FA Cup draw remains one of those magical moments. As we look for more intensity on the training pitch and a […]
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Posted on 03 December 2016.
The discussion has been raging since our last two horror results. Should Slaven Bilic continue as West Ham manager and if so for how long?. In this poll ClaretandHugh gives you various options as we present the most comprehensive vote on the issue. This is not an attempt at a sensationalist poll but one which […]
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Posted on 03 December 2016.
MATT BARLOW AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Alexis Sanchez finished with a hat-trick and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain curled in a delicious goal to cap a fine personal performance.
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Posted on 02 December 2016.
Paul Merson has taken a big pop at Dimi Payet’s attitude and told the French midfielder he owes the club adding: ““If it wasn’t for West Ham, nobody would have ever heard of Payet – he wouldn’t even be playing for France.” The Sky Sports pundit declared: ““I was impressed with Manchester United in midweek, […]
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Posted on 02 December 2016.
In an attempt to feel more at home at their new ground, Dimitri Payet and Co were put through their paces by manager Slaven Bilic ahead of their Premier League clash with capital rivals Arsenal.
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Posted on 01 December 2016.
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is sweating it out on injuries to Aaron Cresswell and Michail Antonio at Old Trafford last night. In truth a calculated gamble by the boss failed, we have now exited the EFL Cup and are struggling with injuries again for the crucial league games. Both players have been hit by groin […]
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Posted on 01 December 2016.
Ashley Fletcher – the best Iron on view at Old Trafford in the 4-1 defeat – is desperate to hold onto the striker’s shirt against Arsenal at the weekend. He described his Old Trafford goal as “unbelievable” but even more importantly declared the team were determined to bounce straight back on Saturday. The 21 year […]
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Posted on 30 November 2016.
Anthony Martial and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice each to help Manchester United ease into the League Cup semi-finals. Sportsmail ‘s Jack Gaughan picks out five key factors from the win.
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Posted on 30 November 2016.
• Former Coventry striker is wanted by manager Slaven Bilic in January • Senegal international Diafra Sakho ruled out until at least new year West Ham are preparing an offer worth up to £25m for Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson after it was confirmed Diafra Sakho will miss up to six weeks with the thigh injury he sustained against Manchester United. Related: Gareth Southgate confirmed as new England manager on four-year contract Continue
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Posted on 30 November 2016.
BT Sports presenter Jake Humphrey has posted a video of the Boleyn Ground being reduced to rubble today on his twitter account. The former BBC formula one presenter posted on his instagram account “Morning spent filming at Upton Park…breakfast at Ken’s, final farewell to a legendary ground…” The Boleyn being razed to the ground…ouch… @rustyrockets […]
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