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Reports that Andre Ayew could form part of a swap deal for Swansea’s Alfie Mawson has been greeted with unbridled hopeful optimism by Hammers supporters. News reports broke this morning that former Swans star Ayew could be part of such a deal could be on his way back to the club as the Hammers look […]

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Reports that West Ham has offered a loan deal to German striker André Schürrle could have legs claim German newspaper BILD. Schürrle’s advisor Ingo Haspel had hinted that his client is considering a winter change. “Basically, André wants to play as much as possible. And if the playing time is not guaranteed, then it would be […]

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In slightly predictable recycled news the Sun newspaper has claimed a World exclusive that West Ham star Manuel Lanzini lined up as a replacement for Philippe Coutinho. The barmy article says Kop boss Jurgen Klopp is refusing to rule out Coutinho’s departure to Barcelona this winter and is making plans to replace him should he leave this January. He […]

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New reports suggest West Ham have been snubbed after a loan enquiry was made to Sevilla for midfield colossus Steven N’Zonzi. New Sevilla manager Vincenzo Montella has now said he would like to keep N’Zonzi at Sevilla. “N’Zonzi is a great player for me, so one of my goals is to talk to him and see […]

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David Moyes continues to face the defensive issues problems which have plagued him from the start of his Hammers reign as we head towards the gme against West Brom on Tuesday. And the big decision he has to make is whether Winston Reid should be recalled to a defence which has leaked seven goals in […]

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Javier Hernandez has given an interview to the official website to dispell speculation that he is not happy at the club. Rumours were flying that he was unhappy with David Moyes for his lack of starts and that was the reason he didn’t celebrate the third goal at Bournemouth. However, a club source told Claret […]

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West Ham’s may have to allow Andre Ayew to return to Swansea if they are determined to clinch a deal for central defender Alfie Mawson. The Hammers are definitely eyeing the 23 year old with a top insider telling us that whilst it’ very difficult to buy big players at this time of the year […]

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A report in the Sun today suggest that Swansea City have added another £15m on to the asking price of their England U21 International Alfie Mawson and the Swans now want a total package worth £40m. The Welsh club is reluctant to sell the 23-year-old during their battle for Premier League survival and are trying to price […]

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Rafa Benitez insists that Jonjo Shelvey will not be sold to West Ham unless a replacement is found! The Hammers are reportedly admirers of the player and  lining up a bid for the player but relegation threatened Benitez has spoken out about a possible deal. It’s not the first time the Irons have been linked […]

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David Moyes wants to strengthen in three positions plus will consider a new striker if two forwards leave in January. He will have a budget of around £25m available to him plus whatever he brings in from outbound player sales in January. It is no secret he wants to strengthen the midfield which will be one […]

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West Brom boss Alan Pardew has made it pretty clear that West Brom central defender Jonny Evans could be out of the Hammers price range reach should he be sold next month. The former Irons chief may be ready to consider selling Evans – who has been  named in reports as an Irons target – […]

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West Ham loanee Robert Snodgrass gave Karren Brady the perfect answer to her criticism of his abilities at West Ham by firing the winner for Aston Villa at Middlesbrough today. The Scottish winger, bought last winter for £8 million, has been regularly knocked by the board at the London Stadium but is proving a big […]

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As we look to turn into 2018 and of course the winter transfer window, ClaretandHugh asked its readers what they are wishing for most in the New Year. Here are some random responses from our loyal band of readers and of course we wish you all a very good one indeed. COYI O I really […]

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West Ham manager David Moyes is at today’s Premier League game between Bournemouth and Everton with TV cameras picking him out in the crowd at the Vitality Stadium in the first half.  Maybe he is there to watch midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin who started today for Big Sam’s Everton or maybe it is Harry Arter who […]

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West Ham has been made the 4/6 odds-on favourite by bookmakers Sky Bet to sign Swansea centre-back Alfie Mawson before 2nd February. Swansea has already reportedly turned down a £18m bid from the Hammers and is holding out for £25m but in the last 24 hours, Spurs have dropped out of the race saying they have no […]

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Two Hammers earn more than Spurs inform Striker Harry Kane a new list of the Premier League highest earners has revealed. Joe Hart currently the Hammers No.2 keeper earns £120,000 per week basic wage while striker Javier Hernandez earns a basic of £115,000 per week compared to Kane’s £110,000 per week. Another West Ham bench […]

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Arthur Masuaku is loving the Hammers fanses his’ new favourite choral chant in his honour! Described by his manager David Moyes as “a little bit special,” the left wing back told the official site“I can hear it all the time!” “At the beginning of the game against Bournemouth, they were singing it, and then again […]

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More: Video: David Moyes pre-match press conference in full

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West Ham manager David Moyes says Joe Hart will get his chance for England in the World Cup promising he will play a lot of games for west Ham between now and the end of the season. A reporter at yesterday’s pre-match press conference asked: “How does Joe Hart feel with the January window coming up, […]

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I’m gonna give Lady Brady the benefit of the doubt and accept that she is simply one of those people that likes to wind it up for its own sake. But if that’s her mission in writing for the awful Sun she really does need to be a little more careful in choosing her targets. […]

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William Carvalho, Jack Wilshere, Moussa Dembele and Alfie Mawson are the four names linked with West Ham that Hammers supporters would most like to join the Irons over the January transfer window. Yesterday we listed 28 names linked with the Hammers over the last two weeks on a Claret and Hugh poll and asked supporters […]

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West Ham manager David Moyes says his New year’s resolution is to get himself fit and healthy just like he has attempted to do with the first team squad. When asked about his personal New year’s resolution the 54-year-old Scotsman told reporters: “Personally? To make sure I keep as fit as I can and healthy, […]

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Academy boss Terry Westley was delighted to welcome his star  youngster Reece Oxford back back to West Ham yesterday. And he issued an immediate assurance that the teenager wants nothing more than to play for the first team. Reports coming out of Borussia Monchengladbach – and of course The Sun (sigh) –  claim that the […]

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David Moyes is lining up a move for Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey claims a report by John Cross in the Daily Mirror. Moyes is desperate to strengthen his midfield in January and Shelvey is claimed to be on Moyes’ transfer wish-list as he believes his passing and aggression could be crucial as he looks to […]

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West Ham vice-chairman wants West Ham to have a successful transfer window, a Women referee in charge of a Premier League game and for Spurs Striker Harry Kane to score more goals. In her Sun football column Brady said: WEST HAM to have a successful January transfer window. Yes, we’ve tried it before and sometimes […]

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Dorset police posted a bizarre social media message which appears to gloat over trouble at West Ham’s game with Bournemouth. The tweet from Dorset Police Football unite said “Its been a really busy month for football fans – West Ham was a busy one – sadly a few ended up with us for a while […]

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