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EXCLUSIVE ClaretandHugh can confirm there has been definite contact between West Ham and Sunderland as the Irons move in on their prime target – Jermain Defoe. Reports arose early this afternoon that the Hammers have told the Black Cats to name their price for the 34 year old hitman who left the club in 2004…and […]

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West Ham have confirmed that a Football Association Regulatory Commission has upheld the Club’s claim for wrongful dismissal in respect of the red card shown to Sofiane Feghouli against Manchester United. The midfielder was sent-off during the first half of the Hammers’ 2-0 Premier League defeat by the Red Devils at London Stadium on Monday […]

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Sunderland fan site salutsunderland.com have written an open letter to Jermain Defoe, Slaven Bilic and Sunderland chairman Ellis Short in response to transfer speculation around their star striker and the Hammers interest in him. They write: “1. Jermain Defoe: you are not paid to be a Sunderland supporter but you know what adoration you inspire among those […]

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Sky sports News claim West Ham are prepared to increase bid after Sunderland rejected a £6 million offer for Jermain Defoe. Sky say West Ham have asked Sunderland at what price they will sell  their priceless striker. Sky Sports news reporter Kaveh Solkehol delivered an update on the Hammers’ pursuit of their former striker after tabling […]

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West Ham target Carlos Bacca has multiple offers from clubs in China, according to the Italian media. It is claimed the striker could leave the San Siro during the January transfer window. The Hammers are expected to come back in for Bacca now the transfer window is open again but, according to Tuttosport, they face competition […]

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The Liverpool Echo claim today that Enner Valencia could make a surprise return to his parent club West Ham during January. After failing to start a single Premier League match before December. Valencia started back to back matches against Arsenal and Liverpool before Christmas, he started against Hull on December 30th and stepped off the […]

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There are people in this world who believe the opening of the transfer window is similar to rubbing a magic lantern and watching a genie appear ready to supply everything required on our wish list. Frankly I gave up on pantomime nonsense when I was about 12 – hoping for the best and fearing the […]

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The Football Association has appointed Michel Oliver to officiate this Friday night’s FA Cup Third Round tie between West Ham  and Manchester City. Born in Ashington, Northumberland the self-confessed Newcastle United fan Oliver was introduced to refereeing by his father, Clive, at the age of 14. He quickly progressed through the ranks and was promoted […]

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The father and agent of Simone Zaza says that his son never wanted to join West Ham. “Nobody forced us, but Simone would never have chosen to go abroad,” Antonio Zaza told Juvenews. “He loves Italy and Serie A. It was just a series of circumstances which took him to the Premier League. What’s done is […]

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A video of a steward joining in singing with Manchester United fans at London Stadium on Monday was NOT a West Ham steward the club have revealed. The video posted by an away supporter went viral on social media as West Ham supporters wrongly believed the steward was employed by the stadium operators. In reality the […]

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West Ham are not ready to give up on the chase for Jermain Defoe and are considering lining up a £7 million bid. They are aware of Sunderland’s huge reluctance to sell but intend to make life as difficult as possible for Black Cats owner Ellis Stafford and could raise the ante to £7 million. […]

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Turkish website Fanatik claims Besiktas are very close to signing Jonathan Calleri on loan for the remainder of the season.  The article says Besiktas have made an agreement with Calleri’s holding club Deportivo Maldonado for €4m and now 23-year old is close to joining the Turkish club. Besiktas’ president Fikret Orman is convinced that Calleri […]

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Sunderland have knocked back West Ham’s move for Jermain Defoe – and insisted he is not for sale claims John Cross in the Daily Mirror. Mirror Sport  say West Ham have now made official contact with the Black Cats and are willing to pay £5m for the 34-year-old striker but the approach was immediately rebuffed. This […]

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West Ham have told the  Football Association they will appeal against the red card shown to Sofiane Feghouli during Monday’s defeat to Manchester United. Feghouli was sent-off after 15 minutes by arrogant referee Mike Dean for a 50/50 tackle on Manchester United defender Phil Jones as the Hammers lost 2-0 at the London Stadium. Replays show […]

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Sam Allardyce will attempt to bring James Collins to Crystal Palace over the January transfer window a source close to Croydon based club has revealed. Ginge and Big Sam are known to very close and Allardyce will use that friendship to help win over the Welsh man. Collins is out of contract in the summer […]

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A London Stadium steward can be seen joining with Manchester United fans chanting a Cantona song yesterday. It is the latest proof of a disconnection between the home West Ham fans and stewards. ClaretandHugh understands there are a large number of the one thousand plus stewards who support Manchester United and this incident was told […]

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Chelsea are monitoring  Michail Antonio, sources close to the player have told ESPN.   The Blues are in the market for attacking reinforcements after selling Oscar, and Antonio’s versatility has brought him to the attention of Blues boss Antonio Conte. He impressed Conte in West Ham’s EFL Cup win over Chelsea earlier this season and could […]

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The Manchester United fan who suffered a heart attack and passed away at the London Stadium yesterday has been named as Ronnie Greenwood. The 71 year-old man lived in a small village called Whitworth just outside Rochdale was attending the match with his best friend Gerry but collapsed at the back of the Sir Trevor […]

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Former Hammer François Swat Van der Elst was taken to hospital after suffering a heart attack on Tuesday, Belgian media reported on Tuesday. 62 year old Van der Elst is currently in intensive care and is kept in an artificial coma. His condition is critical and he is constantly monitored. “Francois had an operation because […]

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Darren Randolph believes the boys are ready to bounce back big time on Friday night in the FA Cup third round tie against Manchester City. Having suffered defeats against Leicester City and Manchester United, and deserving much more, the team remain in good nick after a truly gutsy performance on Monday in particular. But that defeat […]

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Tony Cascarinio’s verdict in the Times newspaper  today featured a headline of ‘It’s time for Dean to go’  He says enough is enough and the 48 year old is past it. ClaretandHugh have started an online petition to sack Mike Dean to stop him inflicting his decision on other football teams. The petition says: “Premier League referee […]

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West Ham have tonight poured cold water over reports suggesting that a player plus cash deal could be on the cards as Marseilles eye a move for Dimi Payet. Reports in the French media have claimed Marseilles are willing to throw in a player exchange, with either one of wingers Bouna Sarr and Romain Alessandrini […]

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  Former top flight referee Graham Poll doesn’t agree with the suggestion that Mike Dean seeks the limelight but admitted Feghouli’s challenge was not worthy of a red card. “Replays showed that both players were equally culpable as Jones wrapped his legs around Feghouli’s,” Poll wrote in the Daily Mail. “Such decisions are crucial and […]

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Popular Youtube football channel Copa90 have produced a video about West Ham’s move to London Stadium and a perceived loss of identity. Perhaps the poignant part of the video is at the end when the interviewer asks at the end “What is the one thing you need to do to make it better?  The fan […]

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  By CandH’s Niall McDonald     I was really looking forward to last night’s match. A New Year fixture against one of the big boys. A full house under the lights. A chance to put one over on Jose again. An opportunity to test ourselves against some of the top players in the world, […]

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Heavy handed stewards caused more problems at the London Stadium yesterday. A security response team was sent into block 113 in the West stand following reports that a Manchester United fan was celebrating in the home end after Mata’s 63rd minute goal. Emotions were high after going one nil down and a steward can be […]

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