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Robert Snodgrass has put club before country by withdrawing from the Scotland international squad. Although he hasn’t been used extensively at international level he would clearly have had a chance of appearing in next Saturday’s international against Albania. The 31 year old has been an essential part of Manuel Pellegrini’s teams this season so far […]

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West Ham have only played Huddersfield 41 times despite first playing 99 years ago in December 1919. The Hammers have lost 22 games, drawn 7 and won just 12 games against the Terriers. In recent times the Irons loss came in September 1997 in the League Cup when Huddersfield came away the 1-0 winners at the McAlpine […]

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Bird have became the first electric scooter service to launch in the U.K. this week, after finding a legal loophole in an 1835 law that has so far banned powered scooters. The launch is part of a pilot at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which will start with scooters being restricted to a 1-mile stretch of […]

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Manuel Pellegrini has revealed very good news on the injury front ahead West Ham’s weekend Premier League trip to Huddersfield. The West Ham manager told reporters gathered at Rush Green training ground for a short pre-match press conference and since covered on WHUFC.com that: “We don’t have any problems. Everybody who was fit last weekend is fit […]

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Manuel Pellegrini has singled out youngsters Declan Rice and Grady Diangana for praise in his pre-match press conference at lunchtime. He told reporters at Rush Green: “Declan has a lot of potential to arrive at the level he wants. He is learning a lot of things very fast and improving his performance in every game. I hope he […]

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Lukasz Fabianski was probably the busiest individual in the Hammers side in the early part of the season. And he became a firm favourite with the fans despite the awful run of results which hurt us so badly. However, he is delighted with the improvement in form the team is showing and told ky Sports: “It […]

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Mark Noble has explained that the club are aiming a top seven finish this season. Currently in 13th place the captain believes the Irons are on their way up the league. “I think the league is so tight,” Noble told Sky Sports. Apart from really the top six that are going to run away, I think […]

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Declan Rice has revealed that Joe Cole was his ‘top man’ as a kid watching the game. Speaking of his admiration for Joe who today turns 37 Declan said: “Growing up, my favourite player was Joe Cole,” said the No41. “He was my hero and, when I was a young boy at primary school, I had […]

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Bobby Moore’s name remains as familiar to football fans up and down the land as Harry Kane, Ronaldo, Messi and all the rest! And that quite simply is extraordinary 26 years after his passing! Beyond football he is remembered by those with perhaps little interest in the game as quite simply a great man who […]

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Earlier this week Claret and Hugh reported that West Ham are facing a dilemma in deciding whether they should exercise the two year option they hold on Andy Carroll’s contract in the summer. We revealed that should they do so they will have to keep him on the same money he has been earning over […]

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Mark Noble’s return from suspension in time for the Manchester City game poses one big question: Will he be part of Manuel Pellegrini’s plans for that game and going forward? The manager made a significant comment a few weeks ago when he commented: “” Mark will be captain whenever he plays but I can’t say […]

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Karren Brady, joined by the Hammers men’s and women’s first team squads, today launched Thee Players’ Project – a hugely Desribing the project @ www.whufc.com the club says Hammers stars will all become an ambassador for an area of community work. It adds: “They will work on projects that are important to them personally, as part of […]

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Reported Hammers target Gabriel Barbosa has revealed that his present situation is “very complicated” as speculation continues that ourselves, Everton and Crystal Palace may make a January move. Talking to Globo Esporte he admitted that he could be in his last days as an Inter Milan player whilst involved in his second loan spell with Santos. […]

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Manuel Pellegrini looks certain to keep the same team together when the Irons go hunting a repeat of their victory at Huddersfield this weekend. And after his return performance impressing the boss, that means Aaron Cresswell is highly likely to keep his place in the team ahead of Arthur Masuaku. The DR Congo international was […]

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A court victory for West Ham in their legal case over increased capacity at the London Stadium later this month may not achieve an immediate increase in capacity. The Hammers and E20 head to court where a judge is set to resolve the issue which has some ambiguities in the contract signed by both sides. […]

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Marko Arnautovic and Pedro Obiang are recovering well from knocks they took during the match against Burnley and are expected to be fit for the game at Huddersfield at the weekend. The striker and midfielder have missed a couple of training sessions this week so far but are expected to be back for the trip […]

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Exclusive By Sean Whetstone and Hugh Southon Newham Council are setting up what has been dubbed a ‘truth commission’ to look into West Ham’s relationship with Newham Council during the the lead-up to the club being awarded the London Stadium. In the latest edition of Private Eye it has been suggested the new Newham Mayor will […]

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Andy Carroll is due back in action after the international break and has six months to convince Manuel Pellegrini that it’s worth the club exercising the option on his contract. The possible snag is that by doing the deal the Hammers have to offer a minimum of the £85k a week he’s currently earning plus […]

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Exciting young Hammers striker Xande Silva is convinced he will soon be catching boss Manuel Pellegrini’s eye. The 1.8 million euros summer signing from Vitória de Guimarães has been injured whilst on under 23 duty but remains patient expecting to have an involvement at some stage. And in an interview with A Bola he said: Here […]

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The Austrian national team set-up are pleased they worked in cooperation with West Ham over Marko Arnautovic’s fitness. The Hammers striker was allowed to return to the club during the last international break ahead of the game against Denmark and the team manager has revealed the decision has worked in everybody’s best interests. Coach Franco […]

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West Ham are hoping that Pablo Zabaleta can be convinced to stay at the Hammers for a further year. The 33 year old defender is set again captain the team at Huddersfiled this weekend after inheriting the armband against Burnley in the absence of suspended Mark Noble. That may have been a significant move by […]

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West Ham are face a dilemma in deciding whether they should exercise the two year option they hold on Andy Carroll’s contract in the summer. For ClaretandHugh has discovered that should they do so they will have to keep him on the same money he has been earning over the duration of his current contract plus any […]

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Six West Ham players make the Premier League own top ten tables based on various criteria. It’s an outstanding result for the Hammers and it is the unsung ‘General,’ Fabian Balbuena who has seemingly become the most effective player in the Hammers team defensively. Whilst Issa Diop has been receiving headlines for his impressive contribution […]

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The lack of atmosphere is not a London Stadium problem. Critics have often blamed the former Olympic Stadium saying it hasn’t been designed for football, blaming the running track or distance between the stands and the football pitch for a lack of atmosphere at many West Ham games. Supporters of Red Star Belgrade proved that those […]

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Pablo Zabaleta has never doubted the effectiveness of Manuel Pellegrini’s tactical approach and thus is the least surprised person associated with the club that they are now starting to reap rewards. Zaba grew close to the Hammers manager in their time together at Manchester City and was part of a team that enjoyed huge success […]

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West Ham have this morning been reported as having been knocked back in a bid to sign Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan in January. According to the well connected journalist Tony Banks, writing in the Daily Express, Manuel Pellegrini was keen to strengthen his midfield resources with the player in January. But sadly it appears that […]

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