The Irons are interested in signing both Mathieu Debuchy and Gregory van der Wiel this summer, according to Get French Football. Arsenal right-back Debuchy left the Gunners and was allowed to join Bordeaux on loan in January, whilst PSG’s van der Wiel is out of contract with les Parisiens next month. The Irons are have […]
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Report: Irons target Gunners defender
Posted on 23 May 2016.
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Should this player be sold? Fans react
Posted on 23 May 2016.
Pedro Obiang looks to be very much on the list of those players for whom the Hammers will listen to bids. His chances have been limited this season but with the club now qualified for the Europa League should he really be allowed to leave given the squad strength that will be required. ClaretandHugh Facebook […]
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Lacazette -small flicker of Irons hope
Posted on 23 May 2016.
Alexandre Lacazette has not entirely ruled out a move to West Ham – according to his brother. However, although this represents a flicker of hope the Irons are rating the chances now as being “very low” and a souce close to the negotiations has revealed why. Speaking to Le Parisien, Alexandre’s Benoit Lacazette, said: “PSG […]
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European schedule – Keep these dates free!
Posted on 22 May 2016.
Keep these dates free in your diary! You never know, we could go all the way! Europa League Third qualifying round 15th July 2016 Draw date First leg 28th July 20164 Second Leg 4th August 2016 Europa League Play-off round 5th August Draw date First Leg 18th August 2016 Second Leg 25th August 2016 […]
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Merson tips West Ham for Champions league
Posted on 22 May 2016.
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has suggested that West Ham will qualify for the Champions League by 2019. West Ham will compete in the Europa League third qualifying round next season after Manchester United won the FA Cup but at one point it looked like the Hammers could have finished in the top four this […]
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Hammers bid for Nigerian midfield starlet
Posted on 22 May 2016.
Allnigeriasoccer.com claims that West Ham has tabled a bid of £155,000 for U20 international Chukwudi Agor. The 17-year-old is from the ASJ Academy, the same team where the Arsenal linked midfielder Kelechi Nwakali first cut his footballing teeth. “West Ham have offered Agor Chukwudi a straight contract without him having to undergo trials, very soon […]
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Watch West Ham v Aston Villa Cup Final LIVE
Posted on 22 May 2016.
A West Ham Academy team take on Aston Villa U21’s in the cup final in the HKFC Citibank Soccer Sevens 2016 tournament which kicks offs at 11am. Having got to the final in last year’s competition, losing narrowly to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, the Hammers will be aiming to go one step further this time […]
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West Ham face Villa in Hong Kong final
Posted on 22 May 2016.
A young West Ham Academy side has made the final of the Hong Kong Sevens tournament this weekend as they topped their group. After a goalless draw with Singapore Cricket Club in their opener, the Hammers took the lead in their next tie against HKFA U21s, but were pegged back when the local side bagged […]
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Exclusive: DS on European qualification
Posted on 22 May 2016.
David Sullivan is overjoyed the club has returned to Europe. The co chairman and chief shareholder – speaking exclusively to ClaretandHugh this morning (Sun) – described Europa Cup qualification as “fantastic.” David has been consistent in his belief that all things were possible last season and next including European football and the arrival in the competition truly […]
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Irons may face fixture reshuffle
Posted on 22 May 2016.
West Ham face a possible re-scheduling of early season following last night’s entry into Europe. And the first change may be the date of the prestige friendly against Juventus – the curtain raiser to life in our new home. David Gold admitted to Claret and Hugh last night that although the club hadn’t had had […]
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DG makes a Europa League pledge
Posted on 22 May 2016.
David Gold has promised the funds will be made available to compete well in Europe. The co chairman – delighted that Manchester United provided a route into the Europa League for the Irons – declared: “We will build a squad to cope with the Premier League and Europe. “We will find the money to ensure […]
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Hammers into Europe – DG reacts
Posted on 21 May 2016.
Relieved David Gold declared himself “a very happy man” after Manchester United lifted the FA Cup at Wembley tonight. Despite half the workforce at his head office being Palace fans he was far more concerned the Red Devils paved a way into Europe for the Irons. Speaking exclusively to ClaretandHugh Gold said: “We deserved it. […]
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Exclusive unseen Olympic Stadium footage
Posted on 21 May 2016.
So the sun has set on the beautiful Boleyn but once again Hammers Chat and ClaretandHugh are first off the mark to herald in the new dawn of the Olympic Stadium. Our partners HC have got their hands on some fabulous images hitherto unseen of the new stadium and with European football now on the […]
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West Ham qualify for European football
Posted on 21 May 2016.
West Ham has qualified for the Europa League qualifying stage thanks to Manchester United winning the FA Cup 2-1 in extra time. The Hammers will now enter the European competition in the third qualifying round, with the first leg scheduled for July 28th and the second leg pencilled in for August 4th. The 60,000-seater former […]
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Slaven Bilic gives a surprise team talk
Posted on 21 May 2016.
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West Ham asks Man Utd to win FA Cup
Posted on 21 May 2016.
West Ham’s official Facebook posted a cheeky message asking the Manchester United team to win the FA Cup today. The message said ‘Dear Manchester United, Please win today. Yours Sincerely, West Ham United FC’ Share This:
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Valencia returns to Ecuador
Posted on 21 May 2016.
Enner Valencia has returned to Ecuador. He was pictured in the building of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) working hard in the gym on his physical fitness in preparation for Copa America Cup. Valencia will represent Ecuador as they face Brazil on June 4th, Peru on June 8th and Haiti on 12th June. Enner Valencia says he is […]
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Lyon confirms West Ham bid for Lacazette
Posted on 21 May 2016.
In an interview with French newspaper Le Progrès, Lyon President Jean Michel Aulas has confirmed that he has rejected multiple offers for Alexandre Lacazette, the largest being a €40m (£31m) bid from West Ham. Aulas said: “In order to make a sale, all three parties need to be in agreement. We have refused several offers, with […]
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Appeal for the identity of sick Hammers fan
Posted on 21 May 2016.
This is an appeal to anyone who knows the Hammers fan pictured below or any details or contact details for his family or you know where he lives. The West Ham supporter is currently in intensive care unit and the hospital need to desperately contact his family as soon as possible so have asked for the […]
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Will OS AND Europe create a problem?
Posted on 21 May 2016.
We’ve been hanging on to the hope of European football for so long that what I’m about to say may seem like heresy. This afternoon a victory for Manchester United at Wembley will see us with a Europa Cup spot but is it really such a great idea? Quite beyond whether or not we have […]
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Hammers will listen to midfielder bids
Posted on 21 May 2016.
Napoli are again being reported as being ready to to bid for Pedro Obiang in the summer transfer window. A report in www.calciomercato.it claims that the Serie A team hope to lure the 24-year-old away from the Premier League with the promise of regular first team football. And this morning (Sat) ClaretandHugh was told by insiders […]
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Valencia; West Brom update
Posted on 21 May 2016.
Enner Valencia not be joining West Bromwich Albion in the summer. However, ClaretandHugh has learned that sources keen to the player are keen to move him on to an interested clubs in Europe. We were told that although the player’s contract has another three years to run the club are ready to listen to offers […]
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West Ham kit prototypes published
Posted on 21 May 2016.
Some great mockups of one fan’s ideas for West Ham’s new kit for the Olympic Stadium Credit: Richard @AngelicUpstarta Share This:
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Noble gets Freedom of Newham!
Posted on 20 May 2016.
Mark Noble has received a new honour by being given the freedom of the Borough of Newham. The Freedom of the Borough, plus the title of Alderman/Alderwoman, was conferred on a number of people and organisations in recognition of their contribution to Newham. He received an honorary Freedom with other recipients including Community champion Devendra Patel, […]
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Hammers to offer second improved contract
Posted on 20 May 2016.
West Ham want to hold new talks with Aaron Cresswell over a new contract – his second in the space of a year. The club are clearly concerned at rumours of approaches from Liverpool and Manchester City and want the brilliant left back tied down for a long time. The scouser signed an improved five-year […]
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Irons striker chase: Vardy wants a fortune
Posted on 20 May 2016.
West Ham’s hopes are of landing Jamie Vardy are likely to be scuppered by what ClaretandHugh is led to believe are some hefty wage hopes. The strong word is that he is after between £125k and £150k a week which on a four year package could cost the Irons approaching £30 million. Beyond blowing the […]
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