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West Ham goalscoring legend  David Cross has asked Hammers fans to give Jordan Hugill a chance. The former Hammer watched Hugill play for Preston North End a couple of times when he was a scout for Blackburn Rovers. Cross told Claret and Hugh this afternoon “He is a raw talent for sure, but he is hungry, […]

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West Ham are closing in on signing Patrice Evra on a free transfer, according to Sky Sports News. The former Manchester United left-back is currently without a club after being released by Marseille following an incident in which he kung-fu kicked a fan. However, he may now return to work, in London! Evra was banned […]

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  Furious CandH blogger Allan Cummings rips into the Brighton demonstrators and asks: “How is this behaviour helping the lads on the pitch.”   The call from David Moyes for West Ham fans to “get behind the team and stick with the players” as they battle (with at least half the league last time I […]

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By David Langton David Moyes and the disgraced Tony Henry are reported to have had totally different ideas over the club’s transfer policy in the final days of the January transfer window. French newspaper L’Equipe,  claim that Lille attempted to sell Ibrahim Amadou to the Hammers for €20m in January, even asking Willie McKay, an […]

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West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has waded into the ‘London Stadium promises’ row about promises after months of silence on the subject. Brady speaking on her personal Twitter account was trying to clarify questions for West Ham fans. On the subject of playing away on Boxing day, Brady answered: “ I can confirm that we have never […]

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West Ham head of medical Gary Lewin has confirmed that Pedro Obiang is out until pre-season,that Tony Henry rejected the idea of signing another midfielder in January. Obiang has had successful surgery on a knee injury in Barcelona and Lewin has nowsays it was a success. “Pedro has undergone surgery to repair the medial collateral […]

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By Dave Langton Terry Westley believes that Marcus Browne was “head and shoulders” above his team-mates as West Ham’s Under-23 side lost 1-0 to Sunderland. Browne has long been earmarked as a star of the future, and was named in Slaven Bilic’s first-team squad in 2016-17, making his debut in the Europa League. After being […]

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West Ham have taken the unusual step in releasing a statement to pour cold water on an article in the Daily Telegraph  by Matt Law which yesterday claimed that David Moyes would be out of a job even if he saved West Ham from relegation. The Statement reads: “The Club would like to place on record that […]

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By Hugh Southon Ok let’s put it out there, clear the decks and put some cards on the table! There is only one show in town at West Ham United right now – fury against the board and the march organised by the Real West Ham Fans Action Group on March 10. Let’s make it […]

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West Ham Legend Billy Bonds has donated nine items from his personal memorabilia collection to help raise money towards Isla Caton’s fund. Lot 1:  Modern West Ham replica shirt size large with Bonds name and number 4 on the back previously owned by Billy Bonds and signed by him Current Bid:  £0 Lot 2: 1980 FA Cup […]

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The Real West Ham Fans Action group has raised £25,000 in a matter of days from an initial target of £20,000 to fund a march on the 10th March before the West Ham v Burnley game. The group have promised that any money that doesn’t get used for the peaceful protest will be going to Isla Caton […]

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David Moyes will be offered a two year deal at West Ham should he keep the club in the Premier League but relegation will almost certainly see him on his way. Reports that the club are already searching for a new boss next season and that Rafa Benitez, Marco Silva and Huddersfield’s David Wagner are […]

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David Moyes is unlikely to extend his stay at West Ham past the end of the season – whether or not the club stay in the Premier League claims Matt Law in the Daily Telegraph this afternoon. The journalist says despite the fact Moyes has dragged West Ham away from the bottom three after succeeding […]

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Dave Langton today joins the CandH staff as a permanent appointment and in his first feature article he takes a look at the demands from some for new ownership and whether that is a realistic scenario in the present environment. We are delighted to welcome Dave on board. HS By Dave Langton The last major […]

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The London Stadium will host a new athletics World Cup event this summer, with eight top nations competing. The inaugural tournament is scheduled for 14th and 15th July – the same weekend as the World Cup final in Russia and the Wimbledon finals. Britain and the United States will take part, along with South Africa, […]

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By CandH staff reporter Dave Langton Chelsea are today being reported as eyeing Joe Hart as a possible successor to current goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois! Courtois is wanted by Spanish giants Real Madrid and has just one year left on his contract, leading some to believe  the Blues will cash in on the Belgium international this […]

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Neil Ashton (Sun), John Cross (Daily Mirror), Jonathan Liew (Independent) and Sam Wallace (Telegraph) have all put the boot into the West Ham owners during Sky Sports  Sunday Supplement review. “It’s not ridiculous to claim that West Ham are the worst-run club in the Premier League,” said Jonathan Liew from the Independent. “There’s an old saying in politics – voters […]

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Talksport presenter Jim White has come under further criticism about his defence of his friend West Ham chairman David Sullivan. White posted on his Twitter account this morning “Spoke to  West Ham co-owner David Sullivan after Brighton defeat. He appeals to fans for unity. Will reveal details of our discussion on Talksport at 10.45am” During the radio […]

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Chicharito has revealed his head is now 100 per cent at West Ham! The Mexican was recently reported as saying that he wanted out of the club but has now declared that he is totally dedicated to the cause. Speaking to the official site he said: ““I always try to be a professional and now […]

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Sporting Lisbon have demonstrated how tough their stance is over a possible sale of Wiliam Carvalho. Media reports in Portugal from A Bola claim that Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin Quanjian saw a £40 million bid for the midfielder turned down during over the last week. The report says Lisbon were unwilling to do business […]

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Michail Antonio has admitted the constant media headlines around the club can be distracting to players. Antonio told the Sun newspaper: “There’s always another story.  If not the board, it is a player or the stadium. It’s very frustrating. We all want to turn up to work and not have the hassle of people asking what’s going […]

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Michail Antonio has defended his discipline problems which led him to be dropped from the squad by David Moyes saying it was a confusion on his part of the location of the meeting. “I am not making excuses, I was late. I agree with what the manager did.” Antonio told the Sun newspaper. “I was late […]

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David Moyes has asked West Ham supporters to stick by his team and his players to help avoid relegation saying it is the best chance of survival. Speaking to WHUFC.com Moyes said: “I’m not an expert on West Ham, as I haven’t been here long enough, but I know that everyone being together gives us […]

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West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell and Brighton forward Anthony Knockaert were involved in a heated tunnel bust-up on Saturday. Reports suggest the pair had to be separated just moments after the half-time whistle was blown as both teams headed back to their dressing rooms. Team-mates intervened to de-escalate the clash before the confrontation turned physical. […]

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Pedro Obiang underwent surgery on his tore knee ligaments on Saturday morning according to www.whufcbulletin.com The midfielder sustained a grade three tear to his ligaments and further scans determined the injury required an operation. The player will undergo at least two and a half months of recovery and rehabilitation from his operation with a return […]

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Karren Brady has told of her hatred of the Championship. In what may well be considered her ill-advised Sun column she explains why she loathes the League with real intensity. She declared that it’s a constant reminder of the of “the abyss beneath the Premier League”. The Hammers are currently caught up in a relegation struggle […]

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