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Nevile/Ashton hit out at Adrian’s studs-up challenge

Phil Neville has branded an Adrian’s studs-up challenge on Zatan Ibrahimovic as “disgusting” The keeper flew from goal  early in the first-half and caught the Manchester United striker on his left knee. Ibrahimovic managed to open to open the scoring just before contact was made, with referee Mike Jones failing to spot the incident. And […]

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Bilic updates new injuries

Slaven Bilic was left bemused and anxious after last night’s defeat baming a “slow start and mistakes for the crushing EFL quarter final defeat against Manchester United. And reporting on injuries to  Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell he said: ““Cresswell’s injury doesn’t look that bad. His groin felt very tight and hopefully it’s just fatigue […]

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The London Stadium blame game

Today at 10am is the latest episode of the London Stadium blame game as career politicians from the London Assembly look blame anyone except themselves for the security and policing issues that have surround the former Olympic Stadium since August. West Ham’s invitation must have got lost in the post as they are no club […]

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The stuff from which nightmares are made!

Match verdict Manchester United 4 West Ham 1 Ashley Fletcher scored the most memorable goal of his young life back at Old Trafford to give the Hammers hope of progress in the EFL Cup. But in the end they were overwhelmed by a buoyant Manchester United and this performance demonstrated very clearly indeed that our […]

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How we rated the Irons against United

Ratings from CandH’s Niall McDonald Adrian: Couple of cracking saves at 2-1 and another from Ibrahimovic  at 3-1. Tough gig behind our back line  6 Kouyate: Caught napping by Martial for the 3rd. Took over from Antonio on the right 4 Reid: Resolute but was pulled all over the place by Rooney and Ibrahimovic 5 […]

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Boleyn Ground reduced to rubble

BT Sports presenter Jake Humphrey has posted a video of the Boleyn Ground being reduced to rubble today on his twitter account. The former BBC formula one presenter posted on his instagram account “Morning spent filming at Upton Park…breakfast at Ken’s, final farewell to a legendary ground…” The Boleyn being razed to the ground…ouch… @rustyrockets […]

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London Assembley to hold stadium security enquiry

The London Assembly will hold a meeting  tomorrow morning to discus ongoing concerns around the security of the London Stadium. In an email entitled: “What’s going on at West Ham?” sent to the press the communication says: “Concerns have been raised over security in and around the London Stadium – formerly the Olympic Stadium – […]

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Slav told Fletch: “You’re going nowhere”

Ashley Fletcher  played in two finals at Wembley last season and scored in both while  on loan at Barnsley. He was on the mark in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Final against Oxford and returned a month later when he scored the opening goal in the League One Play-Off Final win over Millwall which saw The […]

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Sakho return coincides with African Nations Cup

Well despite all the Hammers fingers in the world being crossed, the worst news in the world hit us this morning when the official site announced that Diafra Sakho would be out of action for six weeks. Everybody had been hoping against hope that the  injury he sustained at Old Trafford on Saturday would prove […]

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Gold makes point on summer signings

David Gold has jumped to the club’s defence in the transfer market telling fans to remember the good as well as those they may consider the not so good His words came amid much criticism of this year’s arrivals which has been a constant theme since the new season kicked off. And in a new […]

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Noble follows the dream

Mark Noble is looking for a top result tonight and is taking much confidence from the result at the weekend. Speaking ahead of the EFL quarter final he said: “The Premier League is important to us because of the position we find ourselves in and we need the points. We have tough games coming up […]

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Hammers Striker exit rumoured in January

Sevilla Fc is interested in taking Jonathan Calleri on loan for the second half of the season claims www.estadiodeportivo.com Sevilla had already been tracking the Argentine player before West Ham came in for him for a season long loan but the report claims they are ready to reignite their interest in offering him a way out […]

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Dimi Payet story doesn’t add up

 Andrew Dillion in the Sun newspaper is running a supposedly Exclusive claiming Dimi Payet is close to signing yet another pay deal! The story claims “DIMITRI PAYET is in line for a new deal at West Ham – just nine months after signing his last contract.The Hammers’ star man is the club’s highest paid player […]

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Bilic and Mourinho’s bottle: ‘He hit it too good’

Slaven Bilic has gently taken the mickey out of self proclaimed ‘Special One’ Jose Mourinho after he smashed a bottle up the touchline and landed in trouble with the game’s authorities. The Hammers boss  smiled: ‘The problem is that he hit that bottle like – well it was a great volley, to be fair. ‘He should […]

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Hammers interested in 17 goal French striker

West Ham have been the latest club to be linked with a move for Celtic striker Moussa Dembele, a report in the Sunday People claims. Dembele scored his 17th goal of the season as the Bhoys beat Aberdeen 3-0 to secure the Scottish League Cup on Sunday and is already attracting interest from a string of top […]

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Hammers linked with Lyon playmaker

West Ham have offered to take Lyon playmaker Clement Grenier on loan according to Canal +. The midfielder has been plagued by injury this season and has dropped out of first team pecking order. The the 25-year-old is reportedly open to moving on in January if a suitable side come in for him with a loan offer. […]

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Slaven gives promising Andy Carroll update

Slaven Bilic has given a hint Andy Carroll could be on the bench for tomorrow’s game at Old Trafford for the EFL quarter final against Manchester United but has promised if he does not make it he will definitely be ready for Saturday against Arsenal. Slav admitted Carroll sometimes feels discomfort after intense training but says […]

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Slaven gives Sakho injury update

Slaven Bilic has indicated that Diafra Sakho could be out for one to four weeks but says he will wait for the results of the scan. Slav told a press conference ahead of Wednesday’s game: “Diafra picked up a hamstring injury and we are waiting to see how bad the injury is. He will definitely not […]

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Slav puts the PL/Cup priorities on the line

Slaven Bilic admits that the Premier League is the club’s priority this season but declares of tomorrow’s clash with Manchester United:  ““It will be a big thing to reach the semi-finals and that is why we are approaching the game in a positive way.” He added: “I said against Chelsea we were the underdogs but […]

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The big Cup clash – Hammers Chat preview

It’s a big big game for us at Old Trafford tomorrow evening (Wed) But just how important is for United given their current run of results in the League. As ever our partners Hammers Chat ask the pertinent questions in their series Talk a Good Game and in this match preview of the EFL quarter […]

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Jose under pressure ahead of West Ham cup clash

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho looks like a man under pressure when snapped outside the Lowry Hotel today ahead of tomorrow’s EFL Cup game against West Ham. The downcast Mourinho donned a blue adidas tracksuit and had the hood wrapped around his head. The former Chelsea manager’s glum mood was for all to see as […]

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Mourinho charged by FA after West Ham game

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged by the Football Association for kicking a bottle in frustration during the 1-1 draw against West Ham at Old Trafford on Sunday. Mourinho was sent to the stands by referee Jon Moss was been charged with improper conduct on Monday. He has until 6pm on 1 December to […]

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Hundreds have season ticket cards deactivated

Hundreds of West Ham season ticket holders had their London Stadium access cards deactivated after been sent new replacement cards. Those in the West stand block 113 were written to late last week by new head of ticketing Nicola Keye to say their current card had been deactivated and requesting they use a new access […]

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Big Irons boost ahead of Cup clash

West Ham’s plans for tomorrow night’s clash with Manchester United have been given a big boost by the absence of key man Paul Pogba. But the Hammers may be confronted by old boy Michael Carrick who faces a fitness test after overcoming a calf injury which kept him out of the League match against us […]

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Irons refuse to confirm Sakho rumour

West Ham are refusing to confirm early speculation that Diafra Sakho could be out for a month as reported by some newspapers. And the simple reason is that the striker won’t even have a scan until later today! A Hammers source told ClaretandHugh this morning: “It’s a guess based on the normal length of time […]

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Mata’s high praise for Randolph

Manchester United’s Juan Mata has paid Darren Randolph a back handed compliment after the Hammers earned a battling draw at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Spaniard also appeared to take several United stars to task over comments that his team are one of the unluckiest in the League after a run of poor results. His […]

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