West Ham’s youngsters kick off their new season in Premier League Two Division One off at Dageham and Redbridge this evening. And as we have previously reported Michail Antonio will be seeing action along with exciting new £3 million midfielder Sead Haksabanovic. Kick off is at 7pm and it will be a good idea to get […]
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Big night for u-23s, Antonio and Haksabanovic
Posted on 11 August 2017.
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The Big Kick Off: All you need to know!
Posted on 11 August 2017.
With the excitement as high as it ever gets for us fans – with the big kick off just hours away – ClaretandHugh – with the help of the BBC and Premier League website – has taken a look at the various changes which have hit the Premier League this season. As we prepare to see the […]
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West Ham count the cost of cup draw
Posted on 11 August 2017.
West Ham were drawn to play at home against Cheltenham Town in the EFL Carabao Cup draw last night. As the London Stadium is still in athletics mode at the date the tie will be played the Hammers have given special dispensation by the EFL Board to play the fixture at the opposition’s venue, As agreed with […]
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West Ham’s Third kit leaked online
Posted on 10 August 2017.
The new West Ham United 2017-18 third kit has been leaked on a Singaporean website www.weston.com.sg. The new third kit made by Umbro features a logo that honours the 1923 West Ham side that reached the FA Cup final. The off white shirt with a hint of baby blue is listed on sale for $99 […]
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Sporting Lisbon replace Carvalho as Irons get closer
Posted on 10 August 2017.
Exclusive Sporting Lisbon boss Jorge Jesus has paved the way for William Calvalho to leave the club. And the Portuguese media are widely reporting that the 25 year old midfielder is now on his way to West Ham. ClaretandHugh confirmed earlier this afternoon the Hammers had made a record 30 million euros bid for the […]
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Villa deny Snodgrass made up rumour
Posted on 10 August 2017.
Owner and Chairman of Aston Villa Dr Tony Xia says rumours about his club’s interest in Hammer Robert Snodgrass are made up. Reports in the Sun yesterday claimed Bruce was ready to offer Snodgrass an escape route. TalkSPORT presenter Sam Matterface said on social media “(Steve) Bruce just told me “no money to buy someone […]
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Video: William Carvalho Goals, Assists & Skills
Posted on 10 August 2017.
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Hammers in record Carvalho bid
Posted on 10 August 2017.
West Ham have bid €30 million (£27.1m) for Sporting Lisbon midfelder William Carvalho. The club has confirmed national reports to ClaretandHugh within the last few minutes declaring that club representatives are indeed in Lisbon at this moment trying to close the deal. Lisbon want 40 million euros(£36.1m) but the Hammers won’t go that high but […]
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Lanzini to miss start of season
Posted on 10 August 2017.
Manuel Lanzini will miss the first two games of the season against Manchester United and Southampton according to the well connected Ken Dyer from the London Evening Standard. The Argentinian picked up a know in training out in Germany and has been working in the gym to regain his fitness. The journalist says “The Argentine picked up […]
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West Ham bid club record for Sporting Lisbon midfielder
Posted on 10 August 2017.
The often reliable Jason Burt from the Telegraph claims West Ham have bid a club record €30 million (£27.1m) for the highly-rated Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho. He says club representatives are currently in Lisbon attempting to close the deal for the Portuguese international and negotiations have been going on for more than a week. Sporting […]
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Hammers drop down to second place in affordability table
Posted on 10 August 2017.
West Ham have dropped down to Second Place finish in the Premier League Table of Season Ticket Affordability 2017/18. Fish4jobs has calculated how long it would take football fans to afford a season ticket at their local Premier League club for the 2017/18. The values were calculated based on the average hourly wage for that […]
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Indonesia striker completes Hammers trial
Posted on 10 August 2017.
19-year-old Ezra Walian has completed his trial with West Ham. The youngster can play as a central striker or on either wing and is a free agent after his contract ran out at the end of June. He scored 11 goals in 22 games for Jong Ajax last season. Born in Amsterdam, Walian represented Holland at U19 […]
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Lanzini for Liverpool – the case AGAINST!
Posted on 10 August 2017.
There remain many sceptical Hammers fans who fear that Manu Lanzini is about to become Phillipe Coutinho’s replacement should the Reds play maker depart to Barcelona. And let’s be clear that is a very big SHOULD indeed for he only signed a new five year deal at Anfield last year with Jurgen Klopp making him […]
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Hernandez and the Old Trafford celebration dilemma
Posted on 10 August 2017.
Javier Hernandez is very unlikely to be celebrating if he scores against Manchester United at the weekend. Chicharito makes one of those coincidental footballing journeys back to the ground where he was adored and can be assured of a wonderful welcome such was his popularity. He won two titles in three years under Sir […]
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Poll: Manchester United v West Ham
Posted on 10 August 2017.
West Ham kicks off their Premier League season away to Manchester United this Sunday at Old Trafford. Head to head Man United have won 64 games, West Ham have won 43 and 30 games have resulted in a draw. Bookies odds for the result are Man Utd to win: 2/7 West Ham to win: 10/1 […]
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The Slaven Bilic Podcast
Posted on 10 August 2017.
European Football Journalist Graham Hunter has recorded an in-depth interview with Slaven Bilic, completed at West Ham’s pre-season camp in Germany. Graham says “This interview will leave Hammers fans loving their manager even more than they already do – and will also, I’m sure, have everyone else feeling exactly the same way. In the first part […]
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No sale Gold sees Hammers future as “families affair”
Posted on 09 August 2017.
West Ham co-owner David Gold has once again rejected any suggestion that he and co-owner David Sullivan are in the club purely to make a quick buck – and has hinted that the names Gold and Sullivan could stay at the club long after the current owners have gone. In an exclusive interview with Blowing […]
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Antonio and Haksabonovic to get match action
Posted on 09 August 2017.
Michail Antonio will make his return to match action against Everton in the opening under 23s competitive fixture of the new season. And that could well set the Hammer of the Year up for his targeted return match against Southampton next weekend fully recovered from his hamstring injury. Antonio’s return is a boost for the […]
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Hammer Hernandez wants to top United achevements
Posted on 09 August 2017.
Javier Hernandez is ready for his return to Old Trafford as he kicks off the next chapter of his Premier League career as a Hammer. The club’s big summer signing declared: “I’m very happy and very glad at the prospect of playing my first game for West Ham on Sunday. “It’s the best way for me […]
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Hammers set for £25m midfielder bid
Posted on 09 August 2017.
West Ham United are tonight being reported as being ready to launch a £25 million bid for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho. And this would fit with regular reports from CandH that Slaven Bilic has rejected the chance to buy a new striker because he is far more interested in reinforcing his midfield. According to the […]
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Mock the WHUFC Week 3 – now it’s Sullivan jnr’s turn
Posted on 09 August 2017.
Ok we have caught up! Here’s the latest Mock the WHUFC Week video from Nigel Kahn in which everybody and everything at West Ham is seen as suitable for satirical treatment. Once again the ITKs get the full blast of the edgy stuff which is on view here. We make no apologies for showing all […]
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Snodgrass escape route looks on cards
Posted on 09 August 2017.
West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass is reportedly wanted by Aston Villa on a loan deal with a view to a permanent move next summer. And it’s likely should Steve Bruce make his interest official the Irons will try to do a deal but it will need to be on a wage sharing arrangement. The Hammers […]
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Comedy Gold:CandH lampooned by Mock the WHUFC Week
Posted on 09 August 2017.
Now it’s our turn to get the Nigel Kahn treatment in his new video series where nothing is sacred in the West Ham world. Nige has always had a sceptical eye on all things Hammers and his lifelong support gives him the right to extract the Michael here and there should he choose. And in […]
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Sakho in anxious wait
Posted on 09 August 2017.
Diafra Sakho is anxiously awaiting a decision on whether he will travel with the squad to Manchester on Sunday or be involved in the Under 23s opening Division One fixture against Everton on Friday night. Sak came through an hour of his first game in months for the under 23s against Spurs in the behind […]
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Comedy Gold Video: Mock the WHU week!
Posted on 09 August 2017.
Welcome to a touch of comedy gold and some real genius from lifelong Hammer Nigel Kahn. Nige has produced the first two episodes of what will become a long running series of videos called “Mock the WHU Week” – modelled on the top BBC series. Anyone who knows Nige realises that he has in the […]
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Irons strengths and weaknesses assessed
Posted on 09 August 2017.
The thoughtful and intelligent FourFourTwo.com has produced a top feature on the strengths and weaknesses of every Premier League team this season. And it’s very difficult to argue with their assessment of the Hammers as we look to climb into a top eight or ten spot after a busy summer whilst allowing for more inward […]
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