Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez celebrated his hat-trick against West Ham by taking a selfie alongside star-struck Hammers ball boys at the London Stadium. Social media account West Ham Retweets has decided to have some fun by mocking up the Arsenal hat-trick scorer having a selfie with Simone Zaza, David Gold, David Sullivan and Karren Brady. […]
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Selfie mania hits star strikes London Stadium
Posted on 04 December 2016.
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At last – Slav’s a big winner!
Posted on 04 December 2016.
West Ham fans have voted strongly that the club stick with Slaven Bilic as their manager despite the horrendous current problems. ClaretandHugh launched a multi-answer poll which aimed to accurately assess the manager’s position in the eyes of the fans after they were kicked out of the EFL Cup at Old Trafford before suffering a […]
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Exclusive: Bilic facing backroom staff questions
Posted on 04 December 2016.
Slaven Bilic – having publicly criticised the lack of the intensity of players in training – may now be forced into shake- up of his backroom staff. Whilst the manager is responsible for tactics, formation, man management, team selection and identifying transfer targets, he relies heavily on first team coach Edin Turzic and his No […]
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Rio: Players should take comments as personal insult
Posted on 04 December 2016.
Former Hammer Rio Ferdinand said players should take Bilic’s comments about training intensity personally and says yesterday’s 5-1 defeat looked like a charity game for West Ham. Speaking post match with another former Hammer Ian Wright and presenter Jake Humphrey Rio told BT Sports viewers: “I would be taking that as a personal insult if I […]
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Trevor Sinclair cricitises Slaven Bilic
Posted on 04 December 2016.
Former Hammer Trevor Sinclair has questioned the time Slaven Bilic spent doing punditry over the summers for ITV for the Euros in France saying he spent too much time doing TV punditry when he should have been out scouting players. He is the not the first time Sinclair has criticised the West Ham manager, on […]
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Carroll backs Slav on training ground issues
Posted on 04 December 2016.
Andy Carroll has backed manager Slven Bilic’s controversial training ground comments declaring: “We just need to keep working hard in training and there is a great bunch of lads in the team.” And he also made it clear that everyone is standing with the boss calling him a “great manager.” The striker’s words follow Bilic’s admission […]
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Slav’s full post match press conference
Posted on 04 December 2016.
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The Boleyn Ground Chicken Run is gone
Posted on 04 December 2016.
The oldest stand in the Boleyn Ground stadium is no more. The East stand was the oldest and smallest stand in the stadium, being built in 1969 and holding just 5,000 seats due to its narrow width. It was still called the Chicken run by many, however the real ‘Chicken Run’ was an old wooden stand […]
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Planned protest against Karren Brady fails
Posted on 04 December 2016.
A planned protest organised by a group called “Fans not bans” failed to materialize on Saturday evening. The group who are calling for Karren Brady to be sacked asked for Hammers supporters to delay taking to their seats at the 5.30pm kick off against Arsenal yesterday. The majority of the 57,000 crowd were present for the […]
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West Ham supporters assaulted
Posted on 04 December 2016.
Two West Ham supporters were assaulted while leaving the London Stadium after yesterday’s defeat yesterday evening. The lower risk category B game with Arsenal was largely trouble free inside and outside the stadium but the father and son claim they were assaulted just outside the turnstiles C close to the away segregation barrier. Police officers […]
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Slav’s car crash interview a huge mistake
Posted on 04 December 2016.
There were so many excuses for the defeat but for almost every one there was a valid counter view. However, in not reaching for one of them Slaven Bilic demonstrated why he retains the affection of a big section of Hammers fans including me. He could have pleaded injuries – his predecessor most certainly would […]
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Big Brother is watching you
Posted on 04 December 2016.
The remaining season ticket holders in block 114 in the lower West Stand next to the away supporters were under close surveillance again during yesterday’s defeat against Arsenal. At least two people wearing grey wool hats spent the whole match taking video and close up still photos of supporters in the West Ham home troubled […]
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Report: Gunners eye Irons starman
Posted on 04 December 2016.
Dimi Payet is this morning being reported as target for Arsenal. The Sun declares that should the north Londoners still be flying high in January the French midfielder will become an attractive option for Wenger as he bids to put the finishing touch to a title winning campaign. Payet, 29, just fits the Arsenal manager’s […]
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Video: Bilic apologises for Arsenal defeat
Posted on 03 December 2016.
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Bilic to stay or go – a poll that gets to the heart of things!
Posted on 03 December 2016.
The discussion has been raging since our last two horror results. Should Slaven Bilic continue as West Ham manager and if so for how long?. In this poll ClaretandHugh gives you various options as we present the most comprehensive vote on the issue. This is not an attempt at a sensationalist poll but one which […]
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Kouyate’s late injury blow
Posted on 03 December 2016.
Cheik Kouyate joined Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell on the injury list in training on Friday after suffering a slight injury. However, all three players – who have issues in the groin area – are expected to be back in action next weekend for the crucial trip to Liverpool as the manager comes under more […]
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We rate the Irons versus Arsenal
Posted on 03 December 2016.
ClaretandHugh’s Niall McDonald has the unenviable job of rating today’s performances by the Irons. All the best with that one buddy! Randolph: Doesn’t seem to matter who we have in goal these days. Made a couple of sharp saves but still let in 5! 4 Reid: One of the few who seems to care, which […]
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Bilic’s shock “no intensity in training” admission
Posted on 03 December 2016.
Slaven Bilic delivered what almost sounded like a farewell speech following the 5-1 defeat by Arsenal. Standing in front of the BT cameras he declared the team lacked intensity not only in games but on the training field as well! It was an extraordinary admission from a manager who is under pressure in the biggest […]
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Fans start Bilic ‘stay or go’ debate
Posted on 03 December 2016.
Slaven Bilic is now on the thinnest possible ice after a shocking 5-1 reverse by Arsenal at the London Stadium this evening. Followers of the ClaretandHugh forum are having their say over at https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ O He has said the players aren’t showing the intensity in training, well sorry Slav it’s your job to kick them in […]
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Slav’s moment of truth may have arrived
Posted on 03 December 2016.
West Ham 1 Arsenal 5 It looks and feels like the moment of truth doesn’t it? Ok, we had injuries and James Collins forced off with another after five minutes which brought forgotten man Alvara Arbeola into the game. But a 5-1 home defeat following a 4-1 defeat on Wednesday night bringing our goals against […]
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Defeats, witch doctors and false dawns
Posted on 03 December 2016.
By Pete Ellis Another night to forget for West Ham as we made the most average Manchester United side in decades look like Barcelona, and picked up, yes you guessed it, more injuries. I have come to the conclusion that big Sam has been in cahoots with a witch doctor and put a curse on […]
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Leroy’s view: “There’s been some rubbish talked”
Posted on 03 December 2016.
There has to be a reaction from the Irons this afternoon and I think there will be. I do not believe for a single second players are throwing in the towel as has been suggested by some this week after the Old Trafford defeat on Wednesday. There’s been some rubbish talked They weren’t saying that […]
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Obiang’s frank admission
Posted on 03 December 2016.
Pedro Obiang has told the squad it’s time to show serious character and admits it hasn’t always been there this season Speaking to the Guardian, the hugely impressive midfielder has also spoken of his frustration last season and talk of an Italian return. He said: “I was frustrated last year because I would have liked to […]
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Bilic: “Massive task but we have a chance”
Posted on 03 December 2016.
Slaven Bilic has admitted he is “thinking about the transfer window” whilst remaining “totally focused on a very busy period.” He admits: “Losing Diafra Sakho is a big blow for us and we know what he can give us and what he did in those couple of games. But he will be back.” However. […]
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Bilic facing a huge day in his life!
Posted on 03 December 2016.
Slaven Bilic is facing perhaps one of the biggest days of his West Ham managerial career. Today will determine several key factors: How will he cope with TWO of his most key players – Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell; Were the improved performances of recent weeks a false dawn; Can we take something from a […]
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After Spurs – Gunners need to be sorted out
Posted on 03 December 2016.
By Sean Whetstone All of us are still be feeling sick to the stomach after that late capitulation against Tottenham – now the Gunners arrive at our place and there can be no repeats. We seriously need to shove it across Arsenal and avoid the North London sneers. Spurs were on the ropes and that’s exactly […]
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