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Pablo Zabaleta believes Samir Nasri would be an excellent signing for the Irons ao long as he can solve his fitness issues claiming he has all the skill and creativity in the world. Here’s how ClaretandHugh Facebook followers responded to his comments on what some see as a very controversial move. O In Zaba I trust […]

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Fabian Balbuena is following in a readitrion of South American Hammers and wants to make the same sort of impact! The £6.5million defender was signed in July from Brazilian club Corinthians — one of Carolos Tevez’s former teams. And he has spoken of how a number of players in South ­America were inspired by the heroics […]

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Marko Arnautovic finally feels fully fit after going two weeks without getting any reaction from the knee injury which has been troubling him virtually since the season opened. Despite his injury issue Arnie has been playing virtually to his max which is amazing given that until the last fortnight he has been unable to complete […]

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Manuel Pellegrini has made up his mind that he wants Samir Nasri at West Ham but has stopped just short of saying so. It’s an absolute given the boss is a lover of highly technical players and that Nasri certainly falls into that category. There are of course understandable question fitness marks over the former […]

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No surprises – the Hammers are gonna get beaten – that’s the message from the pundits and sadly we can’t disagree! Mark Lawrenson – in his BBC website column is predicting a 2-0 defeat whilst Paul Merson reckons we’ll score one but see three go past Lukasz Fabianski. We hold the same view as Merson […]

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Harry Redknapp has a lot of rather pointless time on his hands at the moment. He’s in some TV jungle show which I have blanked for many years but from what I’m told that he has a chance of achieving the incredible distinction of joining such as joining such as Tony Blackburn as King of […]

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It’s been long time coming but Marko Arnautovic has finally revealed that he isn’t ready to leave West Ham. He has finally made it clear that recent media reports claiming he wants out are untrue. What’s fascinating here, however, is that it’s the newspapers and media at large who are being accused of telling porkies […]

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Too many managers talk much and say little. Thus, it’s very refreshing to find one who does directly the opposite. There were two moments in today’s presser ahead of Manchester City on Saturday which demonstrated how Manuel Pellegrini handles the big questions and both were Marko Arnautovic-related. Ageism – like sexism and racism – has […]

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Manager Manuel Pellegrini has made it clear he is in no position to tell any agent what he may or may not say regarding players. One of the first questions he was asked at today’s press conference was whether he had been disappointed at what Marko Arnautovic’s brother and agent had allegedly said on the […]

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Manuel Pellegrini has seconds ago opened his presser ahead of the Manchester City game by confirming that Andy Carroll and Jack Wilshere are back in the squad. The long awaited return of the duo is good news for the Hammers as they prepare for a run of games which look like great opportunities for points […]

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Manuel Pellegrini has defended striker Chicharito’s contribution to the team this season but has made it clear he is looking for more from the Mexican. The striker has made 10 appearances in all competitions this season and has two goals to his name – one from the League Cup and the other from the game […]

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Sami Nasri looks set for a Manuel Pellegrini reunion and his former team-mate Pablo Zabaleta would be delighted to see him on board. The pair played in the boss’ team at Manchester City and Zaba unhesitatingly believes he’s be a fine signing for the club. Speaking to Sky Sports Zaba said: “Manuel knows Samir very […]

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Those who believe that most games are played between the ears will concur with every word uttered by Manuel Pellegrini is a recent interview. The manager assessed his biggest challenge of a so far inconsistent season and it seems that the problem may be in the head rather than at the feet. During an interview […]

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Jack Wilshere has found a new role model – Chelsea’s Ross Barkley – and is planning to use him as the spark to reignite his Hammers and England ambitions. The midfielder’s injury worries and World Cup heartaches are mirrored by Barkley who saw things fall apart after leaving Everton for south west London but who is […]

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Robert Snodgrass has revealed that there is absolutely no problem between himself and Jack Sullivan! Snodgrass is quoted in the Express as saying there are no bad vibes between him and the chairman’s son and that he he works with the co-owner’s son on a “day-to-day basis”. A massive outcry began on social media after […]

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Manuel Pellegrini is reported this morning as possibly being ready to hand Reece Oxford a first team opportunity over the next few weeks. The Daily Mail reports that “whether or not the youngster can secure some minutes in forthcoming fixtures is likely to play a determining role in where his future lies beyond the January […]

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Pedro Obiang could be on his way from the Hammers in the January window if a trio of clubs have their way. With Manuel Pellegrini very much in the market for midfielders this winter, Obiang’s ‘in and out’ form may tempt the Hammers boss to cash in on the 26 year old. Pelle is ready […]

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By CandH’s Allen Cummings So it’s Manchester City up next at the London Stadium and opposition comes no more formidable than Pep Guardiola’s high fliers right now. But does the quality of the ‘Bluemooners’ fill me with dread and trepidation for Saturday? Not really. Yes, City are clearly capable of beating all and […]

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Video footage emerged today of Samri Nasri training with the West Ham United first-team squad at Rush Green as he attempts to gain match fitness. It is solid confirmation that Manuel Pellegrini is serious about wanting to sign the 31-year-old free agent when he becomes available in January after serving his 18 months anti-doping ban. He is […]

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Ok we are almost a third of the way through a season which has seen Pellegrini’s Hammers display their best and worst. Individually it’s been a mixed bag and as the THIRD international break comes to an end Hugh hands out his ratings on the lads so far. Fabianski: Superb signing, fans favourite and a […]

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Former West Ham player and manager Harry Redknapp continues to entertain ITV viewers on I am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here with his tall tales. The 71-year-old is a showman who has been the early bookies favourite at 5/2 to be crowned the early king of the jungle. Last night he described how […]

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West Ham faces a rampant Manchester City at the London Stadium this Saturday in a difficult game after the international break. It should come as no surprise that the Bookies don’t fancy our chances with the Premier League leaders. Hammers Sponsor Betway have City down as 8/1 for 1-0 win, 2-0 is 6/1, 3-0 is 7/1 […]

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Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill and his assistant Roy Keane have left their roles. The pair were appointed in 2013 and guided the Republic to the last 16 of the 2016 European Championship. However, they did not win a competitive game in 2018 and were relegated from Uefa Nations League Group B4. “I thank […]

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One big question dominates as we approach Saturday and Manchester City and no it’s not how many we will they put past us! Manuel Pellegrini confronts his former club with plenty of injury worries although both Andy Carroll and Jack Wilshere may return. According to the Daily Mail the latest on the latter is that […]

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West Ham are preparing to make additional season tickets available following the agreement to increase the capacity at the London Stadium to 60,000. Stadium operators LS185 will be submitting the application for the safety certificate that will increase match day capacity at the Hammers request. And in a statement on www.whufc.com the club say: “The […]

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