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West Ham are considering adding Jonathon Calleri to the list of outward bound players this winter. The striker is currently injured from an Under 23 match and could be sidelined for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury. But although the club haven’t yet made up their minds on the Argentine front man is […]

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Slaven Bilic is reportedly looking to bring in goalkeeping reinforcements in January as Adrian’s future apparently comes under closer and closer scrutiny. The Hammers have having conceded 23 times in their 12 games to date, and according to the Daily Mail, Bilic is looking to act in the mid-season window by bringing in a new face […]

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David Gold never feels like a loser these days whatever the results may say. And the co-chairman – talking to the official site – remains upbeat ahead of the game at Manchester United tomorrow afternoon (Sun). And of course he’s delighted Andy Carroll is back in contention saying: “It is fantastic news. It has been […]

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West Ham’s bid to re-negotiate the terms of Simone Zaza’s loan could have benefits at various levels. It works at relieving the  pressure on the player to prove himself within a certain time frame and ensures that the £5 million splashed out isn’t halved by an early return to Juventus or elsewhere. Despite his lack […]

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Manu Lanzine is ready ….FOR POINTS! The brilliant Hammers playmaker was in outstanding form at White Hart Lane last week topping a fine performance with a great penalty in Mark Noble’s absence. Now it’s Man U and the Argentinian told the official site:  “Manchester United are a big team, so we know it will be […]

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News from the Manchester United camp is that  Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to return from suspension after missing the 1-1 draw with Arsenal having been booked five times. However, he played in the Europa League against Feyenoord on Thursday, when the likes of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Wayne Rooney put themselves in line for inclusion against the […]

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Karren Brady may have given an insight into David Gold and David Sullivan’s sacking policy whilst avoiding any of those employed at West Ham! Writing in her Sun diary she says: ” There isn’t a chairman in the country  who likes to sack a manager. After all, to do so suggests he was wrong to appoint him […]

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Andy Carroll is ready to travel to Manchester today and is likely to be included in the  squad for the game at Old Trafford tomorrow. Slaven Bilic dropped a hint last night that the injury ravaged front man may now be called up for first team duty at some stage for the match. And ClaretandHugh […]

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Slaven Bilic has hinted that Andy Carroll could be in line for a surprise against Manchester United on Sunday. Carroll is only just back in training but the manager said: “He’s been training with us for three days. He came back after a long injury and he’s very close. He could be in the squad. We’re going […]

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Blackburn Rovers boss Owen Coyle has claimed that outside factors were responsible for his decision to release Martin Samuelsen from his loan at the club. Speaking to the Lancashire Evening Telegraph Coyle revealed: “I cut the loan short. It’s very simple, Martin is a lovely young man, a talented man, but I think there was […]

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It’s critical of course – every game is and has been since the start of the season. The Irons are off to Old Trafford on Sunday and once again words and expressions such as ‘season defining’ and the like come to mind. Will the Irons have taken a confidence shot from the match at Spurs […]

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By Pete Ellis Well that was fun wasn’t it. We out West Hammed ourselves at the Lane, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in the manner you only see in Roy of the Rovers. (For those under 35, think fifa17 ultimate team). Yep, we don’t just press the self destruct button, we hit it […]

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Exclusive  West Ham are currently locked in talks with Simone Zaza and his advisors with a view to removing the appearance clause from his current loan deal. Under the terms of the contract negotiated in the summer the 25 year old would have to be signed by the Hammers after 14 appearances. He has currently […]

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David Gold has lashed out an an Irons follower on Twitter who described a tweet he sent out as a “complete and utter lie.” The co chairman quickly defended himself against the usual unsavoury remarks often used by thoe using the social network when discussing attendances in the Premier Leaugu. It started with Gold quoting […]

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Slaven Bilic’s comments that Simone Zaza’ appearance clause – 14 and we are forced to buy him – won’t affect his decision to play him raised a smile eh? I remember him also announcing after the Stoke game that Adrian remained his number one and that you didn’t rest a keeper on one mistake or […]

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Slaven Bilic has seemingly started a mind games war with Jose Mourinho ahead of the two games at Manchester United. The Hammers boss has always given the self proclaimed Special One his due and did so again in his press conference ahead of the League game. But there was an edge to his comments as […]

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If you were Chiek Kouyate – 95 appearances for the club so far – you  may just be feeling a bit overlooked today (Fri) along with Pedro Obiang. For the arrival of the Hammers 2017 calendar sees Kouyate omitted although there’s room for on-loan Simone Zaza and infrequent first team central defender James Collins. Neither […]

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The home office have released their annual figures on football troubles in England and Wales including banning orders and arrests relating the last season 2015/2016 at the Boleyn ground. West Ham have a cumulative total of 44 banning orders in place although just six of these were added to in the last twelve months with […]

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Slaven Bilic has revealed that we need Simone Zaza. And the manager has revealed that he still believes in him and that West Ham United need the on-loan Juventus striker to start producing. Speaking this morning Slaven raised a massive defence of the player and even made it clear the 25 year old’s contractural situation, […]

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Slaven Bilic admits he’s not fearful but is of course feeling the pressure of the team’s League position . Speaking at his morning presser ahead of the Manchester United game he said: “I feel the pressure of course, because we are not delivering and performing enough to get points to feel happy. But I see […]

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West Ham are joining the Black Friday Sales. In addition to the 20% off everything in the club store and website the Hammers are willing to offload players of the cheap today ;-). Andy Carroll was purchased for £17.5m but is available for £10m for one day only! That is a massive discount to those […]

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Original post: Training ground goals

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I’m worried – not about West Ham being relegated because there is too much quality in the team for that to happen. Yes, I know that has been said before and the worst has happened but I genuinely don’t see it happening this time around despite all the problems we are experiencing. No, what worries […]

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Ashley Fletcher is hoping for a chance to clash with Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard for the first time in his career at Old Trafford on Sunday. The former United youngster told our official site:  “I am looking forward to going back to Old Trafford for the first time and it will be great to meet […]

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As yet another huge week awaits the Irons let’s get somthing quite straight – Slaven Bilic is going nowhere. Visit ‘lag behind ‘ websites  and you may be tempted to believe that Rafa Benitez, EddieHowe, former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and Marseille’s Rudi Garcia are in the frame may have some wondering. But of those named, […]

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Andy Carroll’s injury was supposed to be a 6-8 week maximum job when he was limped out of action back in August. The manager said so and the player too. We are now heading for the end of November and there is no sign of the fella. As a result ClaretandHugh’s followers @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/   have […]

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