For once it’s hard not to agree with Mark Lawrenson’s main reason for his belief the Irons will be beaten at Leicester tomorrow night – no up front presence of real consequence.
Posted on 21 January 2020.
For once it’s hard not to agree with Mark Lawrenson’s main reason for his belief the Irons will be beaten at Leicester tomorrow night – no up front presence of real consequence.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Lawro makes more sense for Leicester game
Posted on 20 January 2020.
Hammers vice charman Karren Brady has found herself at the centre of a pretty torrid interview in which the journalist responsible – from The Times – has asked her the sort of questions that may have needed answering for some time.
Journalist Sabah Maddings – writing under a headline declaring – Karren Brady: ‘I try not to promote myself but it’s hard’ -makes some wicked points about how she perceives as her “two sides.”
The piece focuses mainly on her various business interests – which have been a problem for Hammers fans for some time – notably her Sky column which many of us believe represents a big conflict of interests.
But beyond the main focus of the article she has a brief word about Hammers fans bitterly disappointed at the way things have worked out at the London Stadium.
She declares: “Football is a kind of religion for (West Ham fans). You do everything you can to make it work. Sometimes it doesn’t!”
At a business level the “sometimes it doesn’t” comment means in real..
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Posted on 20 January 2020.
Hammer Grady Diangana pulled up with a hamstring strain after four minutes during West Brom’s crucial game with Stoke City. Kenneth Zohore came on in his place. The Baggies finished one nil losers this evening at home to the Potters.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Big blow for Hammers as Grady fails again
Posted on 20 January 2020.
Blind Hammer argues that Moyes was not given enough credit for digging out a point against Everton.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Moyes was not given enough credit for draw
Posted on 20 January 2020.
Albian Ajeti has escaped any action from the Football Association after fears arose he could face a three match ban at their behest.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on FA decision on Ajeti
Posted on 20 January 2020.
West Ham have confirmed that Roberto has joined Spanish Primera Division club Deportivo Alaves on loan until the end of the 2019/20 season. The goalkeeper heads to the Basque country having made ten appearances for the Hammers in all competitions this season – eight in the Premier League and two in the Carabao Cup.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Roberto leaves the building
Posted on 20 January 2020.
Luton Town have contacted Augsburg about taking former Hammer Reece Oxford on loan for the remainder of the season claims the Sun newspaper.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hatters offer lifeline to former Hammer
Posted on 20 January 2020.
The fall and fall of Reece Oxford is a small tragedy if we believe those reports coming out of The Sun that Luton Town are now interested in the former Hammer.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Oxford’s Luton/Boro scenario a ‘small tragedy’
Posted on 20 January 2020.
BAME Hammers is a new independent West Ham fans group giving a collective voice to all Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic supporters.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on New supporters’ group is launched
Posted on 20 January 2020.
It’s very hard to argue with the Moyes transfer window logic – extremely cautious though it maybe !
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Cautious Moyes needs to fill one position NOW!
Posted on 20 January 2020.
West Ham manager David Moyes admits West Ham’s winter transfer options are bleak with eleven days remaining in the window.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Moyes hints transfer options are bleak
Posted on 20 January 2020.
David Moyes are urged supporters to get behind the team saying giving them a team they can be proud of could take pressure off the owners.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Moyes urges supporters’ to get behind the team
Posted on 19 January 2020.
Moyes on a scouting mission at Chelsea last season
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Moyes winter signings over the last 15 years
Posted on 19 January 2020.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Irons need AA help
Posted on 19 January 2020.
CandH Exclusive
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers face anxious FA wait on Ajeti card
Posted on 19 January 2020.
Our latest report that the Football Association has until Tuesday evening to overrule the VAR decision involving Albian Ajeti surely demonstrates the game we all love is hurtling into a theatre of the absurd!
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Ajeti FA wait sees football heading for theatre of absurd
Posted on 19 January 2020.
A West Ham supporter sadly passed away close to Stratford station after yesterday’s game at the London Stadium.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Supporter passes away following West Ham game
Posted on 19 January 2020.
Please vote with your personal ratings for West Ham players who played for ten minutes or more in the Everton v West Ham Premier League game. We also ask for ratings for David Moyes, VAR and the match officials.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Please send us your player ratings on the West Ham V Everton match
Posted on 19 January 2020.
Blind Hammer looks at the continuing scandal of Stratford Rail Services leaving Disabled Hammers in the lurch.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Disabled Supporters Stranded At Stratford
Posted on 19 January 2020.
Michail Antonio is expected to be in the squad which travels to Leicester City on Wednesday evening.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Antonio set to return at Leicester
Posted on 19 January 2020.
Declan Rice believes the Irons are at last on their way back to something like more acceptable form.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Rice scared Moyes will be on his case
Posted on 18 January 2020.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Ratings 2 Irons v Everton …it’s Snoddy time
Posted on 18 January 2020.
Darren Randolph made his Hammers return against Everton and whilst being rarely troubled showed that he is a decent upgrade on Roberto Jiminez and David Martin.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Randolph sees only positives on his return
Posted on 18 January 2020.
Irons 1 Everton 1
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers share spoils but there’s little quality
Posted on 18 January 2020.
David Gold and David Sullivan issued a statement on the official website at www.whufc.com ahead of today’s game in which they admitted the “have some regrets” as they reach the 10th anniversary of their Hammers ownership
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Posted on 18 January 2020.
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on How we rated the Irons against Everton