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Sometimes a genuine privilege comes your way – this is one of those moments! Slaven Bilic said this afternoon that tomorrow evening’s clash against Manchester United is a once-a-a-lifetime match. Here at ClaretandHugh it’s been a very great honour to have been offered the opportunity of writing a once in a lifetime blog – the […]

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West Ham Chairman, David Sullivan told Jim White from Sky Sport News: “We’re really pleased you could come because we want to share the experience with as many people as possible. Tomorrow is a huge match and huge occasion, and we want the world to see. It’s a mixed-emotion day, and we’ll wish we aren’t […]

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David Sullivan has revealed that the club has launched a £30 million bid for a player this afternoon. He dropped the bombshell news whilst speaking on Sky Sports declaring: : “We have put in a £30 million bid for a player today and we will also be bidding £20-£25 million for a British player this […]

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The Football Association reportedly published England’s Euro 2016 squad on Monday afternoon, before quickly removing the post. Andy Carroll and Mark Noble were listed on a stand-by list of England players ahead of the official release on Thursday. They join John Ruddy, Danny Rose, Kyle Walker, Marc Albrighton, Fabian Delph and former Hammer Jermain Defoe also […]

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West Ham co-chairman David Gold says he understands the fans’ reservations about leaving the Boleyn Ground, but is confident the supporters will soon create a special atmosphere at the Olympic Stadium. He told Sky Sports News cameras: “I personally felt unsure about leaving this stadium because my life has revolved around this ground from the […]

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Slaven Bilic is ready for the game which he has described as “mega big” – a “once-in-a-lifetime sort of game.” Speaking to the official site he said: “It’s a big game for a couple of reasons and one of them is that this is the last game ever at Upton Park. Then, if you add […]

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Massive Irons fan Krisss Akabussi today joins the Hammers Chat lads to Talk A Good Game who reckons Michail Antonio is a victim of his own success. And he claims that if he had been left up top instead of playing at right back he would have 10 or 12 goals by now. He has […]

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West Ham United are today reported as being interested in signing Lyon full-back Rafael this summer. The Brazilian joined the French outfit last summer from Manchester United and rapidly established himself as the club’s first choice right-back, ahead of French international Christophe Jallet. ClaretandHugh reported last summer that the Irons were keen on the defender […]

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Trevor Brooking has been giving his memories of the Boleyn Ground and explained why he felt night games were always special under the famous lights. Speaking to Sky Sports News the West Ham former player, director and manager said: “Night games – any West Ham player would tell you they were special because of the tightness of […]

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Slaven Bilic has revealed that he has a perfect relationship with the club’s owners as we move towards life at the Olympic Stadium. But he insists there is no way the unique Boleyn atmosphere can be replicated at the club’s new home saying: “I am going to miss Upton Park as the atmosphere is so […]

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Slaven Bilic has been speaking to the media before our last game at the Boleyn Ground tomorrow night. Goalkeeper Adrian is the only injury absentee for the visit of Manchester United tomorrow night Bilic told reporters “We had a regeneration training on Sunday and some of them were not out there, but they should all be OK […]

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West Ham manager Slaven Bilic said there was a feeling of deja vu when he returned to the Boleyn Ground last summer, and that he is going to miss the ground. He told Sky Sports News cameras today: “For me it was like deja vu, because I was here it the same stadium, same training […]

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West Ham captain Mark Noble has been speaking about his early memories of the Boleyn Ground to Sky Sports News as part of their LIVE coverage at the stadium all day. “When we played in the FA Youth Cup here, we would pretend we were first-team players.” said Noble “Then another time, I was sitting […]

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Here’s a totally outstanding look at an entire match day from start to finish when fans needed to be escorted from the pitch such was their disappointment. Hammers Chat front man Gonzo takes you to the ground to the strains of The Jam as we show the penultimate game from the great old stadium. Into […]

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West Ham have launched their new membership scheme to replace the old Academy membership scheme. With the latest news that the 52,000 Season ticket have sold out, the scramble will be on for the 3,000 tickets available for general admission required under Premier League rules. Claret Membership is priced at £39 for adults, whilst Claret Kids, […]

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Sky Sports News is airing from the Boleyn all day today and Tony Cottee was among the first interviewed as the countdown becomes critical for the big farewell to the Boleyn. TC – looking sad and thoughtful said: “I’ve been a part of this club as a fan, player, and now commentator and pundit for […]

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West Ham is offering individuals or companies to become a patron of the West Ham Academy for £3,000 per year. The details say: Play your part in our future success by becoming a Patron of our world-famous Academy of Football. With the provision of your support as an Academy Patron, you will personally make a […]

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Sky Sports News are LIVE from the Boleyn Ground all day with special guests in the run up to tomorrow’s final match. Ever wondered why @whufc_official fans sing their famous song? Here's your answer! #SSNHQ https://t.co/vPOMugweFG — Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) May 9, 2016 Share This:

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‘I understand the emotion of leaving Upton Park,’ Karren Brady has told Lee Clayton from the Daily Mail ahead of the last game ever at the Boleyn Ground on Tuesday night. ‘I know generations of families have been loyally part of the history of our club and that these final matches are about memories.But I […]

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  This is Facebook member Mark Poore’s first stab at a blog and despite having no answers to the Michail Antonio issue as he writes it’s sometimes  good to give voice to your frustrations.   Like most Hammers fans I was glued to all media reports last summer waiting to see who we might be […]

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Hammers Reece Burke and Josh Cullen will face Millwall in the League 1 play-off semi-finals it has been confirmed today. The West Ham on-loan youngsters helped Bradford City secured their fifth place in League on Sunday as they beat Chesterfield 2-0 at home. Both started the match as the Bantams finished League in the play-off places […]

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Slaven Bilic appears to have two problem areas as he heads into the final Boleyn game of all time. He has to decide whether Michail Antonio can again be risked at right back after two extremely dodgy performances against Manchester United and whether Diafra Sakho is close to restoring his position as the club’s No […]

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Exclusive West Ham’s ambassador to the east end community, ClaretandHugh’s Leroy Rosenior has revealed that the club has received several awards for its work amongst ethnic groups in the area. Lee himself was taken on board by the club after joining CandH and the club are hugely appreciative of the work he does on behalf […]

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Louis van Gaal believes facing the Irons on their Boleyn farewell night is a negative” for the Reds as they bid Champions League qualification. He said: “We have a lot of respect to West Ham United. We are not trying to spoil their party but we do need the three points, that is different. “It will […]

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If we all want to be a part of history on Tuesday night, imagine how the lads must feel as they wait to see if they will be involved in the last ever team to perform at the Boleyn. They will witness the parade of legends which will include the likes of Bonzo, Hursty, Parkesy […]

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