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It is of course a PR job to have Chicharito explain he doesn’t mind where he plays so long as he’s playing but a decent attempt to show it’s business as usual in the dressing room! That the striker should claim what position he plays is immaterial can’t help but bring a small smile and that goals […]

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Slaven Bilic has been sent an emphatic “play Javier Hernandez in his proper position’ message from West Ham fans. The Mexican – who may even find himself on the bench tomorrow – has been played in a wider left sided role since the return of Andy Carroll. And that has caused a massive reaction on […]

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Chicharito may be in danger of being left on the bench for tomorrow’s London Stadium derby with the manager preferring the option of Andy Carroll, Michail Antonio and Marko Arnautovic up front. Rumours  have been persisting all day that the £16 million signing is looking to start on the bench as the Hammers boss goes […]

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Pudding Mill Lane station which has become increasingly popular with West Ham fans travelling to and from the London Stadium will be closed tomorrow as part of maintenance works affecting the DLR network from Bow Church to Stratford. Overland there is no national rail service from Gospel Oak to Barking. There is also no TfL […]

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West Ham will travel to Wembley for their Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Spurs on Wednesday 25 October, with kick-off at 8pm. The Hammers were drawn against their north London rivals for the last-16 tie after they defeated Bolton Wanderers and Tottenham saw off Barnsley in midweek. The fourth round tie will see West Ham head […]

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Mark Lawrenson is backing the Irons to earn a point from Spurs at the London Stadium tomorrow lunchtime (Sat). The BBC pundit and general misery guts reckons the match will finish 1-1 given the pick up in recent Hammers form. He says: “Tottenham slipped up again at home last week, when they had to settle […]

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Spurs will hold a meeting today with Police, Brent Council and Wembley stadium owners to discuss the allocation to be given to West Ham for the league cup-tie in October. Planning permission granted in March by Brent Council allows Spurs to play twenty-seven matches at the full 90,000 capacity but after this football games are limited to use the […]

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Manuel Lanzini posted on social media that is he is back but unfortunately, he means he is back in training at Rush green and not back in the squad yet available for selection. The Argentinian player sent a message to his followers saying ‘I’m back’ with ‘Come on you Irons’ and the hashtag ready. However, […]

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Spurs pursuit of a Premier League title was dealt a massive blow earlier this year as Manuel Lanzini’s fierce finish earned victory for West Ham at the London Stadium back in May. Spurs could have narrowed the gap on Chelsea to a point with a victory but the North London team bottled it and came […]

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Javier Hernandes has yet to find his natural place in a team with Andy Carroll so our Claret and Hugh poll today asks the question where should he be played. Should he be played on the left? Should he be played in the centre of attack? Or should we trust our manager to play him […]

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West Ham are reportedly tracking Bologna pair Simone Verdi and Adam Masina. Italian website Tutto Mercato claims West Ham have set their sights on landing both Verdi and Masina in the January transfer window and have been regularly scouting the pair. Verdi is able to operate out wide or as a forward and he has […]

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Slaven Bilic has been hammered by many West Ham fans over the decision to play Chicharito on the left side of the front line. Here’s the response from followers of the ClaretandHugh Facebook forum after the manager told the striker he needs to “sacrifice” himself for the team by playing out of natural role.   […]

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The Hammers are looking for a hat-trick of wins over Spurs on Saturday and Slaven Bilic knows something different will be required to achieve it. Manu Lanzini all but ended Spurs title hopes with last season’s winner and the manager will be looking for something possibly out of the ordinary against  the north Londoners at […]

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Slaven Bilic believes Spurs are the most attractive team in the Premier League edgng out Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea. The Hammers boss used his presser ahead of the game to give his verdict on the north Londoners saying:  “They have patterns, good players and, for me, that makes them one of the best […]

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Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has told  his players to match the fight of their “enemy” West Ham on Saturday. The north Londoners have lost their last two visits to West Ham – a worse record than London derbies at Arsenal or Chelsea. And after already losing at home to Chelsea at Wembley, the White Hart lane […]

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Slaven Bilic has addressed two key issues so far in the pre-Spurs press conference art Rush Green today. And he has not been shy in proclaiming that he’s delighted to see skipper Mark Noble available – although whether he starts will depend on how Pedro Obiang reacts to a pulled muscle over the next couple of […]

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West Ham are attempting to secure Ghanaian goalkeeper Joseph Anang a work permit to work in UK says Ghanasoccernet.  Anang started his youth career at his native Danbort FC before joining Ghanaian top-tier side Wa Allstars FC. The report claims the keeper made a big impression on both players and coaches alike while on trial with the Hammers […]

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West Ham are likely to be allocated an away allocation of 5,000 for the 4th round of the League Cup in October. Like the third round, against Barnsley, Spurs are unlikely to sell tickets in the upper tier of Wembley Stadium. Wembley’s lower tier holds 34,303 spectators with the middle titer holding a further 16,532 […]

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The Metropolitan Police and Premier League are set to enter talks on the best security measures available for the Carabao Cup clash between the Irons and Spurs due to take place on October 25 or 26. A heavy security presence can be expected and the Daily Mail reports Tottenham can expect to at least treble the 24,000 crowd […]

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Many were surprised that West Ham attracted over 35,000 to the Carabao Cup clash against out of form Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday night. Those who did go however watched the Hammers at their best although many of them were inside the stadium on the back of being given free tickets. Newham residents received the tickets […]

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Nathan Holland saw his dream come true when he stepped out for his first team debut against Bolton on Tuesday evening. The young wing star is being expected to make a big name for himself and this was the first step on a massive learning curve He told the official site: “Since I joined the […]

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Jack Wilshere still has his heart set on a Hammers move and the club is still watching developments surrounding him closely. Despite his injury record, the Irons may be ready to move in January but at nothing like the £20 million being asked by Arsenal. Wilshere is reported as having had no talks with the Gunners […]

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Declan Rice has his heart set on emulating Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds. The teenager has started both Caraboa Cup matches this season and is now eyeing a run all the way to Wembley on Final day. He may have to be part of a successful team at the famous stadium before that by perhaps […]

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Slaven Bilic as a selection dilemma hanging over the involvement of Arthur Masuaku and Declan Rice ahead of the match against Spurs at the weekend. The manager made a point of drawing special attention to Rice’s performance against Bolton describing him as having the brain of a 30 year old and finding it impossible to […]

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West Ham have been drawn away to Spurs in the next round of the FA Cup with the high profile clash going ahead at Wembley. Phil Thompson pulled the Hammers No 10 out of the hat after Charlie Nicholas had drawn Spurs as the first ball. So Saturday’s match against the North Londoners could almost […]

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