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The Football Association will assess reports of crowd trouble at West Ham’s match with Watford on Saturday before deciding if further action is required claim the BBC. The FA are also expected to contact the Hammers and stadium operators on Monday about the events in the stands at the London stadium on Saturday afternoon. The […]

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West Ham United’s joint chairman David Gold has told ClaretandHugh in an exclusive interview today the club will bring all its experience to bear on the London Stadium terracing issues which are harming our season and reputation. And he has explained that “Karren Brady and her team” are working 24/7 with the stadium operators to […]

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London clubs pay very little to the Metropolitan Police for policing with their stadia and police need to be invited in before they will attend any football match. Under a freedom of information request for last season the Met revealed Chelsea paid the most of the London clubs at £94,388, Spurs paid £38,568, Arsenal paid […]

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The increase in capacity at London Stadium from 57,000 to 66,000 would help to fund rail seating in our new home, David Gold has told Blowing Bubbles.In an exclusive interview with the monthly magazine the co-chairman spoke excitedly about his vision of the Hammers having the biggest stadium in London. But urged the claret and […]

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West Ham has released a statement condemning violence and promising a full review of stewarding and security. The statement on WHUFC.com reads: West Ham United unreservedly condemn the behaviour of the individuals involved in incidents during today’s fixture against Watford.While these isolated incidents were quickly brought under control, this behaviour has no place in football […]

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We are receiving reports  this that West Ham fans are being forced the long way round to the reach the London Stadium this afternoon. Thousands of fans walking through Westfield shopping centre from Stratford train and underground stations were able to take the direct route for the first four West Ham games taking an exit […]

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Speaking to the media ahead of Everton’s trip to Sunderland on Monday night, Everton manager Ronald Koeman has revealed why he signed Enner Valencia on loan. Koeman also quashed suggestions that Valencia was a panic buy, saying “He was one of the options earlier on in the window.CHe can play as a nine or behind […]

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Slaven Bilic has broken silence on the marque signings that got away over the summer but accepted he knew it would be difficult to sign any of them. Speaking Italian media outlet MilanNews he said “On our list were [Alexandre] Lacazette, [Simone] Zaza, [Carlos] Bacca and [Michy] Batshuayi, but I knew it would be difficult to […]

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Not to heap more misery on the beleaguered West Ham ticket office but a picture doing the rounds on social media tonight shows that a ticket booking for Accrington Stanley on 21st September has been billed as an UEFA Europa League game. Now that should shift a few more tickets and I am sure the Stanley […]

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The novelty of the London stadium appears to be wearing off as West Ham struggle to sell tickets for the first ever League Cup fixture at the stadium against Accrington Stanley.  Despite tickets starting from a tenner season tickets are not convinced and tens of thousands of tickets remain available for the Wednesday  evening encounter […]

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West Ham have published the first and second names of 47,380 season ticket holders in the London Stadium. The four large PDF files for the four stands contain 94,760 words and assuming two words per season ticket holder that equates to 47,380 names. The East stand contains the names of 22,121 season ticket holders, the […]

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Winner of the tickets for tomorrow’s match against Watford was CandH follower Simon Richer. We had a monster entry and are grateful to Betway – the club sponsors who have now supplied freebies via a competition for both the Bournemouth game and of course tomorrow’s at the London Stadium. Our question was: “Who came on as […]

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It’s time for the Irons to win with style and panache! They came out on top playing ugly against Bournemouth and were pretty poor in the first half at Manchester City when they tried to play five at the back, handed the advantage to the home team and were quite fairly beaten. Yes, they picked […]

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The new Ticket Exchange and forwarding functions will not be available for tomorrow’s Premier League game against Watford despite previous promises that it would be. Back in July, WHUFC.com promised “Details of the brand new ticket exchange and forwarding system in place for the new season” but the scheme failed to launch for the first […]

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We have no hesitation in doing this earlier than we should – congratulations on your eightieth tomorrow DG! And of course we have to say a huge “well done” on celebrating it by managing your first ever hole in one around the golf course in the grounds of your home. We as a site and […]

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David Gold admits that he was confident but couldn’t guarantee that Dimi Payet would be in the claret and blue this season. As the co chairman prepares for the clash with Watford he told ClaretandHugh exclusively:  “It was the talking point of the summer of course particularly after his Euro 2016 performances. “I knew how […]

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West Ham fans have voted by a massive majority for those who are standing during games at The London Stadium to sit down. ClaretandHugh ran a 24 hour poll in which we asked the question: O The issue of standing fans in the London Stadium rumbles on. Should those who are on their feet sit down […]

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Gotta love Ginge…as nice a man as he is a tough defender. The story of how he managed to smash a thunderbolt wayward shot into a young Wales fan during a warm up for the FIFA World Cup qualifying tie with Moldova at Cardiff City Stadium has been well told but loses nothing in the […]

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Diafra Sakho is well and truly on the comeback trail. It follows speculation the striker might have seen his West Brom move resurrected on transfer deadline day but that was never going to happen. ClaretandHugh was told a few minutes ago the player has come to terms with his life and is determined to make […]

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Andy Carroll is unlikely to be back for the match at the Hawthorns on September 17. Some reports have declared the big man will be back in the squad by that date but club insiders believe that to be optimistic. The well respected website which charts Premier League injuries – PhysioRoom.com  – has AC down […]

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Ashley Fletcher has impressed everybody during his appearances since arriving at the club but he may have been impressed even more by the Irons fans. Speaking to the official site he said: “It’s incredible, hearing 57,000 fans signing Bubbles it’s amazing, I got goosebumps the first time I heard it, I’d never heard it live before, […]

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Alvaro Arbeloa has explained how why West Ham was a more attractive option for him than AC Milan – indeed why is was the best place on earth after a Real Madrid. The new right back – still a couple of weeks away from fitnes told how he was in advanced talks with the Serie […]

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We are running a book competition to win two copies of the excellent ‘Farewell to Upton Park’ which has been produced by Andy Hooper and the Daily Mail’s Lee Clayton. It’s a smashing homage to the Boleyn and all the pictures are exclusive and never seen before. To enter simply post your favourite picture (taken […]

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Sofiane Feghouli has limped out of training today causing fears that he will not be fit for Watford on Saturday. Video footage published by West Ham’s official Snapchat channel shows the player pulling up and limping off at Rush Green only to immediately sit down on the sidelines clearly in distress. The 26-year-old has just […]

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Aaron Cresswell admits he’s been very impressued with the start made by Arthur Masuaku at left back. Speaking to the official site Cressie made it clear that although he knew little about the  new arrival he “has done very well indeed.” He said: “He’s been one of the most consistent players of ours over the […]

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