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West Ham United and London Stadium partners unreservedly condemn the behaviour of individuals involved in incidents during this evening’s fixture with Chelsea. Whilst quickly brought under control, the Club, in line with its clear zero tolerance policy, will work closely with London Stadium 185, the Metropolitan Police Service and Chelsea to identify the individuals involved.  London […]

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The Hammers wasted no time in issuing a statement immediately after the game making clear that the trouble which flared at the end of the game will have devastating consequences for the individuals involed. The statement made it clear that once identfied culprits will be banned for life …and from the size of the melee […]

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West Ham’s fantastic victory over Chelsea tonight was the defining moment of our season so far. I – like many others – have believed a victory would see the season turn and for the stadium to start feeling more like home. So sadly, some idiots made sure the hope of ‘home’ was perhaps still a […]

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Trouble flared halfway down the Trevor Brooking Stand behind the Irons goal towards the end of tonight’s game with segregation seemingly at the bottom of the problem. Fans met on the walkways and both police in riot gear and stewards were involved in calming things down as they looked to spill into serious trouble. They […]

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We are on our way to meet United at Old Trafford. That’s the Irons ‘reward’for a magnificent victory over Chelsea tonight but with the confidence now sky high and the Hammers truly on their way there’s no fear factor. City squeezed through in their game against City this evening whilst we were as good as […]

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Andre Ayew is believed to be part of tonight’s squad for the clash against Chelsea. CandH has learned from club sources that the club’s £20 million record signing is very likely to be on the bench with club insiders telling us that goalkeeper Darren Randolph faces a late fitness test after taking a training ground […]

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West Ham v Chelsea  Wednesday October 26th – Kick-off at 7.45pm.  The Irons are taking this very seriously with just the two changes –  Darren Randolph  and Aaron Cresswell Chelsea roll the dice and come up with seven changes. John Terry starts, as Nathaniel Chalobah and Michy Batshuayi also come in.      

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Much has been written about tonight’s game against Chelsea in the EFL cup in terms of stewarding and policing as well as it being a potential tinderbox for trouble. Chelsea have issued advice to their 5,200 fans on their official website and ClaretandHugh have compiled eight bullet points of advice for the 40,000 plus West Ham […]

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The police have released images of seven men they want to speak to in connection with violence at a West Ham and Middlesbrough game. The game on Sunday, 1st October saw troubles outside the ground and police want to identify the men in the images released. Four other men were previously arrested for affray and […]

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Hugely popular KUMB podcast presenter Chris Scull blogs for ClaretandHugh after Mr Southon provided him with some free and winning tips on a successful recent day out at Ascot Races.! lol. Chris is always welcome here – one of the genuine nice guys – and here casts his passionate Irons eye over all things Hammers. Welcome […]

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Slaven Bilic has played down the “massive rivalry with Chelsea ” hype by declaring: “It is not like we are playing Millwall.” But  he added of the team’s attitude to the game: “I don’t want them to be calm, no, no. I want them to be focused and up for it but at the same time […]

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  Simone Zaza is becoming more confident in the English game declaring:“I knew that when I arrived it would be hard, because it’s a completely different league, but I didn’t think it would be this different. ” I’m gradually getting used to it,  feeling more confident and I’m very positive at the moment.” The Italy […]

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Met Police Superintendent Jonathan Williams has confirmed to ClaretandHugh that pubs have been requested to stop serving alcohol ahead of tonight clash with Chelsea. He told us: “I have asked a number of public houses to stop serving drinks an hour before tomorrow night’s game. We know that alcohol contributes to anti social behaviour and want […]

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Chelsea football club have published advice to their 5,200 fans attending the London Stadium tonight and warned those without a ticket not to travel. The Statement says: “Our EFL Cup match against West Ham United on Wednesday will be the first derby held at the London Stadium and we would like to give supporters attending […]

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Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi has revealed that he could have become a Hammer.Iwobi  is currently keeping out likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lucas Perez, but the 20year old has revealed how he could have been turning out for us if things had been different. GETTY He said “Arsenal and West Ham were interested in me and Chuba […]

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Gonzo tells you where to get a drink before Chelsea game Following a consultation with the police and licensing authorities I’m delighted to confirm that it will be business as usual for the Hammers Chat boats for tomorrow’s game against Chelsea. As reported below, security will be high for the game in what will be […]

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There appears to be a chance that Andre Ayew may make his return against Chelsea tomorrow night (Wed). According to a retun in the London Evening Standard the Hammers “could be boosted by striker Andre Ayew returning to his squad for the first time since the opening match of the  season — also against Chelsea.” Ayew, […]

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London Stadium caterers Delaware North will be running an early bird promotion to encourage fans to get to the ground early tomorrow night before West Ham face Chelsea in the EFL cup. Stadium doors open at 5.45pm tomorrow night, a full two hours before kick off and draft beer will be on special offer at […]

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Police have asked local pubs near to the London Stadium to close their doors at 6pm tomorrow.  ClaretandHugh has been told that police officers  visited a number of pubs in and around Stratford and asked them to close their doors between 6pm and 8pm tomorrow evening in attempt to avoid potential violence. ClaretandHugh spoke to […]

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Slaven Bilic has all but dismissed suggestions that he holds a loan interest in one time taret and regular Chelsea sub Michy Batshuayi. Newspaper reports arose a few weeks ago of a possible loan move to Upton Park but ClaretandHugh was told at that time there had been no contact although our insider explained: ” You […]

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Slaven Bilic claims he will be putting out his strongest possible side for tomorrow night’s clash against Chelsea. Speaking at his presser ahead of the game he said: “I said after the Sunderland game that the approach would be to play our strongest possible team. We played on Saturday and the game is Wednesday and then […]

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Some West Ham supporters will be held back for 3o minutes to allow Chelsea supporters to leave post match tomorrow evening. An official statement on WHUFC.com says: “A cordon will be in place either side of turnstile D (away turnstile) and all away supporters will egress via the south steps towards Pudding Mill Lane Station. The […]

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Slaven Bilic has given his pre-match conference ahead of the EFL clash against Chelsea tomorrow night. Slav told the media “It’s a tough game against Chelsea in a London derby so it’s a big occasion, for sure. I can only repeat what I’ve said before, is that all we can do is try to play good […]

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We are ready to be made fools of but there seems to be a pattern on the official site that whenever a player is given an opportunity to speak ahead of a game he’s about to be involved in it. Every rule is there to be broken but given he is featured in an interview […]

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Hammer Dimitri Payet has been nominated for the 2016 Ballon d’Or awards, he is only the forth West Ham player to have been nominated following Bobby Moore, Martin Peters and Geoff Hurst. Payet, who also won West Ham’s Hammer of the Year award and the Player of the Year gong at the London Football Awards last […]

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Our podcast partners MooreThanJustAPodcast are back with another episode to discuss the last gasp win over Sunderland. An update on the formation of the new relaunched West Ham United Independent Supporters Association, a policing update ahead of the game against Chelsea in the cup and the common sense victory over the premium rate lines after […]

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