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West Ham today appeared to be edging towards a deal with Barcelona which could see defender Marlon Santos make a move to the London Stadium. Sources inside the club refused to deny a bid had been lodged for the 22 year old – which is reported as being in the region of £17 million – insisting […]

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We take an up close look at 22 year old transfer target Marlon Santos. Marlon Santos da Silva Barbosa was born just to the North of Rio de Janeiro. He came through the ranks at famous Rio side Fluminense joining the Academy age 14. He became a key member of Brazil’s U20 side, starting in […]

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Reports from Senegal suggest that offers could come in for Hammer Cheikhou Kouyate this summer from Turkey. Galsenfoot.com suggests that both Galatasaray and Beşiktaş could be interested in the 28 year old midfielder and are monitoring his situation under new manager Manuel Pellegrini. Kouyate joined West Ham from Anderlecht for £7m in the Summer of 2014 on a […]

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West Ham have published their retained list to the Premier League to confirm they are releasing the registration of five players.  James Collins, Patrice Evra, Korrey Henry, Rosaire Longelo, Rihards Matrevics are the five players to be released at the end of June. While Collins and Evra need no introduction, the Academy youngsters being released are […]

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West Ham’s Andy Carroll “problem” could easily extend until the end of the season unless a shock buyer emerges this summer. And if so, the Irons will have emerged as an all round loser on the Geordie coveted by Sam Allardyce and brought to the club at the time on what WERE mega wages. The […]

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Joao Mario scored for Portugal from outside the box as they drew 2-2 with Tunisia in an International friendly. Technically the Portuguese player remains a Hammer until 30th June under his loan agreement.  From a Portugal corner on 34 minutes, the ball is headed away to Mario who controls it and lashes it into the top […]

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Speculation that Joao Mario could find himself back at the club on a permanent basis next season is totally inaccurate. The reports came out of Europe recently and then found their way into social media but there is no chance of the midfielder leaving Inter Milan for the London Stadium. And the player himself admitted […]

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West Ham United Ladies have been awarded a licence to join next season’s Women’s Championship as part of the new 11-team, full-time Women’s Super League. The news comes after a restructure of the women’s leagues – which are run by the Football Association – and saw existing clubs have to re-apply for their places, before […]

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Manuel Pellegrini has produced a fascinating article in which he looks back over his years in the game and declares: “It’s a source of pride for me to have been at all those clubs and to have left them with a style of play.” However, there’s a warning for the West Ham board when he […]

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Robert Snodgrass is heading back to West Ham having sent what sounds like a final farewell message to the Aston Villa fans. Villa had wanted to sign him permanently but after their devastating play off loss to Fulham at Wembley that is now very unlikely. And Snodgrass – speaking on Instagram made his disappointment clear after […]

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Malaga’s sporting director Mario Husillos is to become the Director of football at West Ham. Social media rumours suggested this afternoon that Eduardo Macia had been appointed as director of football but Claret and Hugh has learnt that is not true. A Hammers insider told us:  “Mario Husillos is/will be the director of football. The manager will […]

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As overhead goals Gareth Bale’s goal against Liverpool last night Saturday was pretty special. The former Spurs man showed great technique in hammering home his effort soon after arriving as sub for Real Madrid. The world and his wife, which included Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard described it in terms that did the […]

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West Ham missed out on a £1m promotion bonus as Fulham beat Aston Villa in the Championship Final, the result means Villa are less likely to fork the £12m valuation the Hammers previously put on their player. Villa lost 1-0 at Wembley today despite Hammer Robert Snodgrass playing for the full 90 minutes. Snodgrass is […]

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The West Ham home and away kits were released on Friday to a mixed reaction from supporters. Some love them, some hate them and many are indifferent! The Hammers Umbro home kit reminds some of the eighties kits while others point out the lack of Sky blue. The Away kit is far more radical with […]

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West Ham will be keeping a keen eye on Robert Snodgrass this afternoon as he heads into the Championship Play off final against Fulham at Wembley Stadium. This may be his final appearance in a Villa shirt after scoring eight goals in 43 appearances and providing numerous assists. The  Hammers wrote a clause into the  […]

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West Ham has signed up two experienced players. Seventy-one year-old Billy Bonds from Woolwich, London can play right back, defensive midfield or centre back and has great leadership skills. He is described as a future captain and manager while 69-year-old Trevor from Barking can play on the right wing or the centre of midfield. They bring […]

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Javier Hernandez is making no commitment to remain a Hammer under new boss Manuel Pellegrini. The striker is understood to be bang in the manager’s plans for next season as a partner to Marko Arnautovic  after a playing a disappointing number of games under Slaven Bilic and David Moyes. But as he prepared with the […]

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Nearly half of West Ham fans believe new boss Manuel Pellegrino will lead the Hammers to a top ten finish next season. A poll from ClaretandHugh shows that 49,69 per cent- or 869 – believe the Irons are on their way with no fears of relegation which has haunted them over the last two season. […]

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  By Allen Cummings     Less than a week into his new job and speculation is already growing on social media and within the popular press as to the players Manuel Pellegrini might be looking to bring in to kick start his much anticipated West Ham revolution. Social media of course, where else, has […]

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Fresh reports in Portugal suggest West Ham want to sign €30m Porto striker Moussa Marega. Correio da Manha claims that Wolves, Aston Villa and the Hammers are all interested in the forward and have been scouting the player. Marega scored 23 goals and eight assists in the Primeira Liga in 2017/18 as Porto ended their […]

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It’s a magical moment in the lives of ClaretandHugh and Canning Town Len today as the main man comes on board the website with his amazingly confused ‘take’ on life at West Ham. Len has become a real favourite among Irons fans and today – IN HIS FIRST EXCLUSIVE COLUMN WITH US – that other […]

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New Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini is today reported as being keen on Reims goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. The 25-year is rated at £2million according to The Mirror and  has also attracted interest from Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez who, ironically, was also linked with Joe Hart last season. The Guinea-Bissau international has gained top reviews in France, […]

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As the dust settles on the Pellegrini appointment one point appears to have remained overlooked ! By and large his arrival has been welcomed in a big way by Hammers fans although social media will always ensure  those with axes to grind will come across louder than those who are content. As a member of […]

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West Ham’s financial commitment to Manuel Pellegrini goes much further than his £8 million basic personal terms because the cost of his back up team is also involved in the deal. And ClaretandHugh has established that totals another £3 million a year when the manager’s number two, goalkeeping coach, fitness coach and  recruitment director of […]

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Club insiders have rubbished reports that Derby County’s Luke Thomas is close to becoming Manuel Pellegrini first signing. Reports this afternoon suggested the Hammers have made an offer of £1.2million for the 19-year-old, who was the young player of the year at Pride Park for the 2017/18 season, however, a club source said ‘it was […]

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West Ham will bid to offload their not so fab four to boost Manuel Pellegrini’s summer transfer kitty. The club are ready to wave goodbye to Sam Byram, Edimilson Fernandes, Jordan Hugill and Andy Carroll as they try to ensure the boss has around £1oo million to spend this summer. Injury-prone Byram and Carroll could collect […]

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