David Gold believes the Irons have had a fine transfer window but suggests comparisons to last summer are not the best way of judging things! The Hammers may have had their best ‘market’ ever in 2015 ahead of one of the most memorable seasons with no player proving a failure. And Gold admits that was probably […]
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Gold’s summer window view
Posted on 01 September 2016.
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Bazza: Davids will take Irons higher and higher
Posted on 01 September 2016.
Barry Fry remains as close to the two Davids today as he was at Birmingham City where, despite being fired, the laugh-a-minute Peterborough Director of Football has maintained a long friendship with the Irons owners. He was a guest at the prestige pre-season friendly against Juventus. The Hammers always give Posh a pre-season friendly and […]
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Everton’s Valencia wage deal!
Posted on 01 September 2016.
Everton have agreed to pay the whole of Enner Valencia’s wages during his loan spell at the club. Such was Toffees manager Ronald Koeman’s enthusiam to take our mis-firing striker that he gave the thumbs up to paying the entire personal terms in order to get the player into Goodison Park. Koeman left his move […]
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Valencia? Koeman is nobody’s fool!
Posted on 01 September 2016.
When you hold on to your best and lose one who really hasn’t been doing it for you, then it’s fair to say West Ham United have enjoyed a good transfer window. Dimi Payet stays… Enner Valencia goes – that sounds great doesn’t it but before progressing the thought I will take a breath and […]
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The new signings – RATED
Posted on 01 September 2016.
Make no mistake even at 33 Alvaro Arbeloa is a top top signing. He has made over 150 appearances for Real Madrid and 66 for Liverpool and he is now set to become the ideal mentor for Sam Byram. He was so keen to join the Hammers that Jack Sullivan – in an interview last […]
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Jack S explains injury list problems
Posted on 01 September 2016.
Jack Sullivan has revealed the news that many has feared after the club suffered its shocking injury problems. He has said that over-training ahead of the opening Premier League game against Chelsea had been an issue. His admission came in a wide-ranging interview on Phoenix FM last night when he declared that whilst they had suffered […]
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Thirteen players in as West Ham invest £60m
Posted on 01 September 2016.
West Ham have invested a record £60m in the summer transfer window to bring in thirteen players. (Image by @WestHamSocial) The Hammers have spent £35m more in transfer dealings this summer than for the whole of last season’s transfer dealings! ClaretandHugh believe the Hammers have committed to shelling out a total of £70m in this transfer window comprising of Zaza […]
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Rival club shirts to be banned in London Stadium
Posted on 01 September 2016.
Stadium operator will refuse entry to supporters attempting to enter the London Stadium with a club shirts or clothing associated with another rival team which is not West Ham or the specific away team we are playing that day. West Ham released a statement on WHUFC.com saying: “West Ham United have been made aware of […]
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We’ve still got Payet, I don’t think you understand
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Non West Ham fans laughed and said we would never keep hold of Payet over the Summer transfer window after amazing performances Euro Championships. He was linked with Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United and PSG with sums as high as £60m mentioned. On the 1st September 2016 We’ve still got Payet, I don’t think you […]
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Poyet’s contract terminated by mutual consent
Posted on 31 August 2016.
West Ham and Diego Poyet have agreed to terminate the midfielder’s contract by mutual consent. The 21-year-old departs the Hammers having made ten appearances in all competitions in his two years in East London. Poyet, who was signed from Charlton Athletic, is now free to join another club outside the transfer window. “I have enjoyed my […]
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Enner Valencia joins Everton
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Chairman’s son Jack Sullivan has revealed that Enner Valencia has joined Everton on a season long loan with an option to buy at the end of the season. Jack received a call from David Sullivan senior while live on air on the Phoenix FM radio show to confirm the news that Valencia has departed the club. The Everton […]
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Valencia loan is just about done
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Sports writer for the Daily Mail, Riath Al-Samarrai says the deal to loan Enner Valencia to Everton is just about done. Al-Samarrai posted in the last few minutes “Told that Everton deal to loan Enner Valencia from West Ham is just about done. Swansea miss out.” Swansea appear to have already admitted defeat saying one […]
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Sakho will remain a West Ham player
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Diafra Sakho will remain a West Ham player and will not be joining West Brom or any other team before the transfer window slams shut at 11pm. Chairman’s son Jack Sullivan speaking on a transfer deadline special radio show on Phoenix FM confirmed Sakho would be staying a Hammer and would work hard to prove West […]
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Newcastle & Bristol turn down Ravel
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Former Hammer Ravel Morrison is being offered to Championship clubs, as the Lazio player is desperate to secure a move back to England before the tranfser window closes. Newcastle United and Bristol City are among those who are thought to have turned down the chance to sign the former Hammer. Morrison has struggled in Italy […]
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Hammer set to join Motherwell
Posted on 31 August 2016.
West Ham Academy forward Luka Belic is poised to join Scottish Premiership side Motherwell on a season long loan. West Ham signed the highly-rated Serbian last summer from OFK Beograd. He has been capped by his native Serbia throughout the age group and Belic became the youngest player to feature in Serbia’s top division as a 16-year-old […]
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Official: Alvaro Arbeloa is a Hammer
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Alvaro Arbeloa joins West Ham on a one-year contract and will wear the No5 shirt WHUFC.com have revealed tonight. WHUFC.com released a statement saying: “West Ham United are delighted to announce the signing of FIFA World Cup and two-time UEFA European Championship winner Alvaro Arbeloa. The highly-decorated Spanish full-back, who has also won the UEFA […]
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Enner Valencia Update
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Everton continue to work on a deal to sign Valencia for the rest of the season with a view to a permanent £14.5million move.The Toffees have offered to pay Valencia’s £40,000 wages per week in full plus a £1.5m loan fee with an option to buy. However they will have to do the deal without […]
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Sakho move could be back on
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Head of Sport for the Daily Mail and West Ham fan Lee Clayton claims the Diafra Sakho move to West Brom could be back on. Clayton tweeted: “West Brom and Sakho *could* be back on #WHUFC , although the person who told also said ‘if’ six times after that. It’s an ‘if’ story.” Tony Pulis would […]
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Henry moves to AC Horsens
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Doneil Henry has joined Danish Superliga club AC Horsens on a season-long loan. The 23-year-old centre-half will link up with the Jutland-based club when he returns from international duty with Canada. Henry will gain more valuable first-team experience with The Yellow Danger, having previously made 93 appearances for MLS club Toronto FC and spent two spells […]
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Former Hammer signs for Peterborough
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Former Hammer George Moncur has signed on loan at Peterborough United from Barnsley. The 22-year-old midfielder heads to the ABAX Stadium until 7th January 2017 The former West Ham United academy graduate has made just a handful of appearances for Barnsley since joining from Colchester United, and has been an unused substitute in our last four […]
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Arbeloa passes medical says report
Posted on 31 August 2016.
According to Spanish publication MARCA , Alvaro Arbeloa has passed his medical at West Ham. Spanish Jose Luis Calderon claims the 33 year old former Real Madrid passed his medical this afternoon and will now put the final touches to his one year contract with West Ham. Arbeloa is a veteran of European football with 53 […]
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Everton come in for Valencia
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Football Insider for Bleacher Report, Dean Jones are coming in with a late loan bid for Enner Valencia worth a £1.5m loan fee plus his wages in full. Jones tweeted “Everton are making a late £1.5m loan offer for Enner Valencia, who has been in talks with Swansea over a switch from West Ham.” Swansea […]
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Payet internet rumours rubbished
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Highly predictable rumours have circulated social media in the last 24 hours suggesting Dimitri Payet is about to join French champions PSG for £55m on transfer deadline day. Payet who is in France on international duty was linked the Paris club back in June during his success in the Euro Championships. We can reassure you […]
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Insider hints at incoming right back identity
Posted on 31 August 2016.
The club’s secret insider has been hinting about an incoming right back. The insider said “With just hours until the transfer window closes, the Insider can reveal that the Hammers have made a major breakthrough in their attempts to bring in another big name signing. The Insider revealed yesterday that the Club were hopeful of signing […]
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Hammers hopes rising on right back
Posted on 31 August 2016.
West Ham are confident that they will bring in a right back before the transfer window closes tonight. Claret andHugh has not been given a name at this stage but word is that it may be Real Madrid’s veteran Alvaro Arbeloa. The 33 year old former Liverpool and Spain defender is being touted as the […]
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Obiang move to Italy draws closer
Posted on 31 August 2016.
Pedro Obiang is reportedly moving closer to a move to Italy in the shape of a loan with an option to buy claim the Italian press. Italian site www.firenzeviola.it is reporting that Fiorentina are front runner to sign Obiang on loan with an option to buy. The report claims West Ham have asked that any […]
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