West Ham’s clear-out continued today as Manuel Pellegrini drew up his plans to bring in up to seven new players whilst several backroom staff found themselves making rapid exits from the club. The Telegraph is reporting tonight that the new manager is upping his player requirements from four or five to seven and that the […]
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Irons clear-out gains pace as boss gets down to work
Posted on 24 May 2018.
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Thanks Ginge… a race well run!
Posted on 24 May 2018.
So the club has confirmed that Ginge is on his way! It’s now been made official on the club website with the usual kind words we’ve all been used to reading down the years as great player after great player heads towards the sunset. The circumstances surrounding Ginge are no different to those who stirred […]
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Ginger Pele will leave on June 30
Posted on 24 May 2018.
West Ham have confirmed that the Ginger Pele will leave the club when his contract expires on June 30. The central defender – having made 214 appearances across two spells – turns 35 in August and in his final appearance donned the captain’s armband for the last few minutes of the Hammers’ 3-1 Premier League win […]
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Report: Pellegrini linked with new target
Posted on 24 May 2018.
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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Why this manager gives Irons ANOTHER big edge
Posted on 24 May 2018.
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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Pellegrini: Evolution not revolution!
Posted on 24 May 2018.
Nigel Khan is a rare blogger these days but in this one off piece for ClaretandHugh he explains where he stands on the Pellegrini appointment, the ‘next level’ discussion, what he believes the fans need to do now and more. The appointment of Manuel Pellegrini as manager of West Ham can only be […]
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Pellegrini could move for Manchester City starlet
Posted on 24 May 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini could try to sign Manchester City youngster Phil Foden on loan for West Ham, according to reports. The Daily Mirror amongst others claims the Chilean could be interested in the possibility of bringing the teenager in on loan. Foden made 5 Premier League appearances totalling 45 minutes for Pep Guardiola’s side over the course of the season. […]
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West Ham join chase for West Brom striker
Posted on 24 May 2018.
According to John Cross in the Daily Mirror West Ham have joined the battle to sign West Brom striker Salomón Rondón. 28-year-old Rondón is available for £16m thanks to a clause in his contract following West Brom’s relegation and they may have to sell to balance the books. West Ham’s interest comes from incoming boss Manuel […]
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New West Ham shirts designs confirmed
Posted on 24 May 2018.
A mistake on West Ham’s official club store yesterday evening has revealed the details of the new Hammers home and away shirts before their planned release on Friday. Descriptions of the two 2018/2019 shirts were briefly displayed on the club’s own website before they were hurriedly deleted. The new home shirt is described as Claret […]
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We’ll probably spend more money in this window than ever
Posted on 23 May 2018.
West Ham Chairman David Gold told Talksport listeners that West Ham were ready to spend more this summer than ever before. Gold told Jim White “You can’t put a figure on [what Pellegrini has to spend this summer] because you don’t know the players who are going to leave, therefore that will add to the […]
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Italian to join Pellegrini at West Ham
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Enzo Maresca will leave Sevilla this summer to join West Ham on three-year deal reports in Italy claim. Maresca, who has been alongside Vincenzo Montella at Sevilla this season has some experience of the Premier League having played for West Bromwich Albion during his playing career. The former Italian midfielder has spent time with Pellegrini before, […]
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‘Team Pellegrini’ basic wage deals hits £11m
Posted on 23 May 2018.
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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James Collins says goodbye
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Hammer James Collins said goodbye on social media today saying “It’s official I will be leaving West Ham on June 30th. Heartbroken’ The centre-back was given a glimmer of hope that Manuel Pellegrini might offer him something as the new incoming manager but his post on Instagram confirms he has reached the end of his […]
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Derby starlet is not Pellegrini’s first signing
Posted on 23 May 2018.
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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David Gold breaks silence on James Collins email
Posted on 23 May 2018.
West Ham Chairman David Gold gave a 14-minute interview to Jim White on Talk Sport radio today covering a number of topics Asked by White if the club verbally told Collins he was being released before sending him an email, Gold said: “Oh absolutely. I spoke to James after the [Everton] game. What the league and […]
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Decision justified as new boss arrives!
Posted on 23 May 2018.
CandH blogger Allen Cummings explains why he had no option but to renew his season ticket – it’s in the blood you see 🙂 So the deal we’ve all, or most of us at least, been eagerly anticipating is finally done. Pellegrini is the new ‘Manu’ on the block. No wonder […]
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Pellegrini turns back on Iron backroom connection
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini will snub the recent tradition of involving an ex Hammer in his backroom team at the London Stadium. With the likes of Teddy Sheringham and Stuart Pearce involved under Sam Allardyce and David Moyes, it was possible that the Chilean boss may bring in another former Iron. But he clearly sees that as a […]
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Hammers ready to let four go
Posted on 23 May 2018.
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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Hammers close in on striker
Posted on 23 May 2018.
West Ham are closing in on the signing of highly-rated teenager Luke Thomas. He could become the first signing of Manuel Pellegrini’s reign although he has been regularly scouted for several months by the club. According to some sources a £1.2m offer has been lodged by the Hammers and the move could be confirmed in […]
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Pellegrini arrival recalls Pardew’s foul mouthed outburst
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Former Hammers boss Alan Pardew may feel that salt is being rubbed into his Manuel Pellegrini wounds following the announcement that the 64 year old is to take over the role he once held. For it was back in 2014 that the now out of work Pards was forced to apologise to the man for […]
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Pellegrini makes a Twitter pledge
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini has ensured that he has taken his delight at becoming West Ham boss to a wider audience than available on the club website where he gave his first interview. After detailing his hopes of bringing in more players and explaining how happy he is to join the club, he took to his Twitter […]
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Miserable Harry is not excited about appointment
Posted on 23 May 2018.
Former West Ham player and manager Harry Redknapp says he is not excited by the appointment of Manuel Pellegrini and says they should have appointed someone English like Eddie Howe or Sean Dyche. “You can’t tell me there’s not some good young managers about in the Championship who’ve done great jobs, who do deserve an […]
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Pellegrini rocks out with the Stones
Posted on 22 May 2018.
The new West Ham manager had his priorities right – get the contract sorted in time to have a night with the Stones. Manuel Pellegrini lost no time at all in getting inside the London Stadium tonight with our picture showing the gaffer getting himself ready to watch the greatest band on Planet Earth from […]
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West Ham United Supporters Club Call to Arms
Posted on 22 May 2018.
Save our Supporters Club are raising £15,000 to fund legal action against the Committee of West Ham United Supporters Club and prevent dissolution of the 70 year old institution. The Save Our Supporters Club Campaign (SOSCC) has announced plans to take legal action against the Committee of West Ham United Supporters club to prevent dissolution of the 70 […]
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Pellegrini: The Fans React
Posted on 22 May 2018.
Wow, what a day. The club decided to hit us with the news early this morning as many of the fans were heading for work (or in my case finishing one last bowl of Crunchy Nut) with sleep in their eyes. Clearly those sneaky elves in the West Ham media department had put their videos […]
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Pellegrini targets key area for reinforcements
Posted on 22 May 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini will focus his transfer activity on defence and midfield as he settles down to sorting West Ham unbalanced squad. The new boss – like his predecessor David Moyes – sees his major issues as being at the back where the Hammers conceded a ridiculous 68 goals last season – with Stoke City – […]
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