Slaven Bilic admitted the Tottenham defeat was bitterly hard to take! We collapsed from the brink of a magnificent victory to a hideous defeat and Slav gave his assessment of the 96 minutes to the official site. He said: “We are extremely disappointed. We were 2-1 up with three or four minutes to go and […]
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Bilic admits we weren’t smart enough
Posted on 19 November 2016.
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Antonio in utter despair
Posted on 19 November 2016.
Michail Antonio could hardly contain his ‘pain’ after the game. The brlliant wideman had headed home his sixth of the season but Harry Kane late brace left Antonio and the team utterly devastated. He said: “I don’t even know what to say. It was one of those games where we were in the lead and […]
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It’s a Nortveidt nightmare
Posted on 19 November 2016.
You do absolutely everything right and one person ruins it all. Sorry but it has to be said: Havard Nortveidt was entirely responsible for a defeat which was as hard to take as anything I’ ve known in a lifetime of watching the Hammers. The home side only got behind us twice such was the […]
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How we rated the Irons against Spurs
Posted on 19 November 2016.
ClaretandHugh’s Niall McDonald rates the Irons Randolph: Didn’t have a shot to save in the first half. Pulled off a miraculous save from Dier at 1-1, will wish he’d not got a hand to the cross that led to their second 7 Kouyate: Clattered into the technical area by Janssen then suffered a nasty clash of […]
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Bilic explains his team selection
Posted on 19 November 2016.
Slaven Bilic made light of the decisions he has made for tonight’s match and simply declared: “Randy (Darren Randolph) deserves his chance and that’s it. “It’s not a particualrly attacking side. It’s a good side – a balanced side. We are free of most injuries and have good players in all positions. “We can name […]
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Redknapp reckons this team can hurt Spurs
Posted on 19 November 2016.
Harry Redknapp reckons Slave Bilic has named a team that can hurt Spurs at White Hart Lane tonight. Speaking on BT Sport the former Irons boss welcomed the return of Diafra Sako saying: “He (Slaven) obviously has great confidence in him and he needs him – he needs goals. “Slaven has named a very attacking […]
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Daring Slav names exciting Spurs line-up
Posted on 19 November 2016.
Few will argue wth Slaven Bilic’s call to bring in Darren Randolph and drop Adrian to the bench at Spurs this evening. And our unpredictable boss has also plumped to start Diafra Sakho despite the striker having suffered a six month absence from action. Adrian has been in shaky form over recent games and needs […]
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West Ham’s Offshore borrowing explained
Posted on 19 November 2016.
West Ham have been borrowing money secured against their future TV rights since 2013. These short term loans help with the club’s cash flow particularly around the summer transfer window. Clubs such as West Ham, Everton and Southampton agree to borrow money on agreement that their installments from the TV broadcast revenue from the Premier […]
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Second super moon could beat AC to return!
Posted on 19 November 2016.
News emerged this week that the money men in Qatar could eye up West Ham. This news has been met with laughter, hope and a few unprintable words. Knowing our luck though, the second they did take charge, every car, ship and plane would suddenly run solely on electric and render the Sheikh pointless. One […]
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Kouyate decision looms but this looks team for WHL
Posted on 19 November 2016.
Slaven Bilic has a Cheik Kouyate decision to make as we head for White Hart Lane and an appointment with Spurs this evening. ClaretandHugh understands that with Mark Noble unavailable through suspension the big man is likely to be pushed forward into midfield with James Collins, Winston Reid and Angelo Ogbonna forming the back three. […]
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Frustrated DG talks AC
Posted on 19 November 2016.
David Gold has expressed his frustration at the ongoing Andy Carroll injury saga. And he has admitted that the medical staff are unprepared to take a single risk with a man who spends more time off the pitch than on it. Diafra Sakho has won th race to return to action long before AC despite […]
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The most pointless WHUFC debate of the week
Posted on 19 November 2016.
Over-reaction and football are words that fit together very well indeed. Barely a day passes without some minor piece of nonsense dominating the headlines! Think Wayne Rooney getting rat ended and Jose Mourinho blaming the Football Association for not looking after him! Well, we won’t even consider personal responsibilty from an England skipper then and […]
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Lanzini on Lamela’s case
Posted on 19 November 2016.
Manuel Lanzini wants bragging rights over his close pal Erik Lamela at White Hart Lane tonight. The pair are mates from their days at Argentine outfit River Plate back in Buenos Aires where they enjoyed a successful relationship on and off the pitch. Lanzini said: “It is always great to see familiar faces. I played […]
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Remember, remember – no strikers required!
Posted on 19 November 2016.
By Niall McDonald This week has seen loads of debate and opinions on our striker crisis. Diafra Sakho is set to take some part in the action but Irons fans heading to WHL this evening worrying where the goals are coming from might want to turn the clock back to 6th October 2013. Of course […]
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Gold breaks silence on Qatar rumour
Posted on 19 November 2016.
West Ham joint Chairman David Gold has responded to the rumour that the Qatar Sovereign Wealth fund could buy West Ham United by suggesting he would always do what is in the best interest of the club. Asked on Twitter whether the 80 year old would sell up to the filthy rich middle east state to […]
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Pochettino’s Payet ‘plan’
Posted on 19 November 2016.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has scorned suggestions that he should have Dimi Payet man marked in this evening’s game declaring: “I didn’t do it for Ronaldo or Messi – why should I do it for him?” The Spurs boss said: “I’ve never done that. When I started as a manager and faced Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, […]
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Lawro and Merson predict White Hart Lane misery
Posted on 19 November 2016.
BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson predicts West Ham will lose 2-0 this evening to Spurs at White Hart Lane while his guest score predictor, 1980s pop star Rick Astley also predicts a Hammer loss of 2-1. Lawro tells the BBC website: “The contract situation at Tottenham concerning Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris is a really interesting one. […]
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Nolan fancies Spurs upset
Posted on 19 November 2016.
Former Hammer Kevin Nolan fancies an upset at White Hart Lane. The 34 year old is currently training with the Hammers at Rush Green and believes West Ham can beat Spurs this evening. Speaking on the Alan Brazil breakfast show on Friday morning on Talksport Nolan said: “I fancy West Ham to go to Tottenham […]
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PL to end West Ham’s offshore borrowing
Posted on 18 November 2016.
The Premier League will ban West Ham and other clubs from borrowing money from shadowy offshore unregulated lenders from next season. Starting in 2018, clubs will only be allowed to borrow against their broadcast income from firms regulated by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority, the Premier League said in an e-mail. That will rule out […]
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Slav shows striker issues are water under bridge
Posted on 18 November 2016.
Slaven Bilic has finally revealed he hopes Diafra Sakho’s future will be at West Ham. The rumour factory has been buzzing for months that the pair had a breakdown in their relationship last season but that is now water under the bridge. A training ground bust-up folowed by a failure to pass a medical when […]
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Video: Slav speaks about Spurs
Posted on 18 November 2016.
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Exclusive: DS responds to the Qatar connection
Posted on 18 November 2016.
David Sullivan has immediately stamped on all speculation that the club will be sold to a Qatari group or anyone else. The suggestion came from the nation’s World Cup chief who believes that the money-no-object Arab state could move to buy a Premier League club. And the Daily Mail immediately followed up by claiming the Irons […]
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No charge for police at London Stadium
Posted on 18 November 2016.
West Ham United, Operators London Stadium 185 and stadium owners E20 Stadium LLP have not been charged for any police service at the London Stadium this season a freedom of information request has revealed today. West Ham United paid the Metropolitan Police Service £45,874 for police services within the Boleyn Ground last season despite fifteen matches […]
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Qatar linked in £1bn takeover of West Ham
Posted on 18 November 2016.
Qatar’s World Cup chief believes that the money-no-object Arab state could move to buy a Premier League club. Hassan Al-Thawadi, leader of the 2022 organising committee, said: ‘I can see it happening down the road. It’s likely. There’s such a passion for football and the Premier League in particular. Everyone on the street has an opinion.’ […]
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Banning orders issues to West Ham and Chelsea
Posted on 18 November 2016.
Two men have received Football Banning Orders after they were involved in disorder at the West Ham United v Chelsea match at the London Stadium on Wednesday, 26 October. Nicholas Greenway, 51, of Eversleigh Road, SW11 and Michael Parker, 27 of Alexandra Road, Mitcham, appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 11th November, after they […]
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Superman Valencia
Posted on 18 November 2016.
West Ham striker Enner Valencia has proved he’s one of the nicest men in football after turning up at a hospital in Ecuador dressed as Superman to cheer up sick children. The 27-year-old loaned out to Everton for the season, and is enduring a bit of a miserable campaign after failing to score in his 11 […]
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