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Christian Benteke has again raised the issue of his future with West Ham reportedly a target. The Belgian is known to have been unhappy with his Liverpool season but has now widened his issue to claim that not only he but others will be on their way to Jurgen Klopp’s office for talks this summer. […]

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West Ham are looking to recruit a full time Assistant Kitman/woman. Reporting to the First Team Kitman after the retirement of Pete Williams at the end of this season. West Ham say the successful applicant will be based at the First Team Training Ground at Rush Green, Romford, and will assist with the provision of a full […]

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The West Ham first team will permanently move out of Chadwell Heath training ground this summer. Back in December last year Slaven Bilic announced he was moving to Rush Green with immediate effect because of the ‘rock hard’ pitches at Chadwell Heath. Less than one month after the first team’s hastened move to Rush Green they […]

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Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini is latest name to be linked to Hammers this morning. The Italian attacker is reportedly frustrated with his lack of playing time and could be let go this summer. In a year and a half with the Neapolitan side, the 24-year-old has managed to score 20 goals in all competitions, but with Gonzalo […]

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Bournemouth’s striker Callum Wilson admitted he had been flattered by recent transfer speculation but also insisted he was a “loyal person”. Wilson and team-mate Matt Ritchie were the subject of a failed £20million bid from West Ham this week. The 24-year-old told the Bournemouth Echo: “I am a loyal person. I am grateful to Bournemouth […]

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Thousands of people have snapped up a copy of Blowing Bubbles’ special Farewell Boleyn issue – but there are now only a limited number of issues left. The team behind the monthly magazine, an official partner of Claret and Hugh, have been delighted by the response and feedback from viewers of this website. Such as […]

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Reading comments on the Claret and Hugh facebook page, one group member shared a little known fact that if season ticket holders email the West Ham ticket office to request for a paper ticket for the last game at the Boleyn ground on 10th May against Manchester United they will be posted one out free of charge. […]

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James Tomkins is at the centre of fierce speculation that he could become a major summer tansfer target for Sunderland and Crystal Palace. The Hammers are believed to want a minimum £7 million should eithr clubs show it’s hand but how do the Hammers fans feel about one of their own moving on. ClaretandHugh’s Facebook […]

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As pictures emerged of West Ham summer target Alexandre Lacazette with Hammer of the year Dimtri Payet in training with the French squad ahead the European championships, our partners on twitter over at @WestHam_Social came up with a witty caption to the picture of Lacazette whispering in Payet’s ear “Tell them I’m only coming if I […]

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West Ham are preparing a move for Besiktas star Gokhan Tore according to the Turkish media. The Hammers have been closely linked with Tore all season and head coach Slaven Bilic has previously confirmed that the Turkish international is one of his transfer targets. Speaking to Turkish sports newspaper Fanatik in a recent interview Bilic […]

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James Tomkins has had a £7 million fee slapped on him by West Ham who expect interest from both Sunderland and Crystal Palace this summer. The central defender is fancied strongly by Sam Alladyce and Alan Pardew with Slaven Bilic is ready to listen to offers in that area. Tomkins had a very in and […]

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Argentinian striker, Jonathan Calleri is in advanced talks with West Ham over a possible season long loan deal or an outright purchase claims the Brazilian media. The former Boca Juniors striker’s rights were acquired for €11m by an investment group who registered him with Uruguaian side,  Deportivo Maldonado. He is currently on loan to Brazilian team, São Paulo with 8 […]

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Blackpool are searching for their eighth manager in less than four years after West Ham’s former assistant manager, Neil McDonald was sacked last night. His departure was confirmed in a club statement yesterday. After the Seasiders’ third relegation in six years was confirmed with a 5-1 defeat on the final day at Peterborough, McDonald met with […]

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West Ham has announce that Academy striker Jahmal Hector-Ingram has signed a new three year contract at the club.Initially a scholarship, the England youth international will turn professional on his 18th birthday.  Hector-Ingram told the official website : “It feels amazing, it really does! It’s been a dream from a young age to get a contract […]

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According to reports in the French media, West Ham are interested in both Gregory van der Wiel and Mathieu Debuchy as they search to find an experienced right-back this summer. Arsenal’s Frenchman Mathieu Debuchy spent the second half of last season on loan at Bordeaux after losing his place to Hector Bellerin at the Emirates […]

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Reece Oxford has slammed reports about him  in the Sun Newspaper this morning calling them fake. The Sun reported that Reece Oxford wants £40,000 a week and a £1million signing-on fee to commit his long term future to West Ham. It adds the defender and the club are at a stand-off over a new three-year contract, […]

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West Ham are hoping that Manchester United can give them a last chance helping hand to land their No 1 striking target Alexandre Lacazette. Despite adopting a public stance which claims they have  given up the chase for the striker after seeing a 31 million euro bid rejected, they remain in the game. Lacazette is […]

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Former Hammer Paolo Di Canio is believed to have personally recommended  Bournemouth’s Matt Ritchie to Slaven Bilic. A source close tpo the club told us: “Paolo knows the player well having managed him at Swindon and recommended him strongly to the boss.” Ritchie signed for Bournemouth at the beginning of 2013  on a three-and-a-half year deal for a […]

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Picture special:  West Ham summer transfer target Alexandre Lacazette joins Hammer Dimitri Payet for a bike ride as they train together with the French squad ahead of the June Euro tournament. France coach Didier Deschamps’ preliminary squad for the European Championship touched down  in Biarritz yesterday as the host nation began preparations for this summer’s […]

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West Ham have shrugged off all suggestions that Reece Oxford is being hunted by any club. Sky Sources suggested yesterday (Tues) that the Hammers would be ready to entertain bids of around £10 million for the youngster  rather than face picking up compensation of much less in 18 months time. They also implied that he […]

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The Club’s ITK has returned today without the Boleyn moniker.  He or she has been renamed the Insider although perhaps the Mahindra insider might be a better name. The insider talks about  the £31m Lacazette turned down but the club will now move on, it also discusses £20m bids made for UK players, thought to be Wilson and […]

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The proposed game between West Ham Ladies and a West Ham ‘All Stars’ team scheduled for Sunday June 5th has been cancelled. The Club has taken the decision to call off the match in response to direct comments from supporters, a poll conducted on the official website and fan feedback on social media. West Ham […]

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The venue hire agreement between Olympic Stadium owners E20 LLP and England Rugby 2015 Limited has been the latest contract published under Freedom of information laws this week. There has been a domino effect of publication of previously confidential agreements since a coalition of football supporters fought for the publication of West Ham’s rental agreement […]

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Not quite sure what got into Eddie Howe’s head as he launched his bizarre outburst against West Ham following Bournemouth’s defeat against Manchester United last night (Tues). He chose to make it clear that the Irons had bid for  pair of players and even explained that it wasn’t the reported £25 million. Maybe being Bournemouth […]

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Exclusive West Ham are unapologetic over making a bid for Bournemouth pair Callum Wilson and Matt Ritchie claiming they never made it public! The club has exclusively revealed to ClaretandHugh this morning (Wed) that they did indeed make a bid but are clearly taken aback that the world now knows about it after it made […]

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Jason Burt from the Telegraph reports that the Lacazette deal is now dead and West Ham has now walked away unwilling to make a third offer. Burt claims the latest offer was 33 million Euros (£25.8m) and not the reported £31m by the Sun and Sky Sports News. Speaking on his personal twitter when the […]

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