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On the fortieth anniversary of West Ham’s FA Cup win over Arsenal, we asked Claret and Hugh readers when we might see another FA Cup victory.

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The Premier League must stay close to “emerging data of a possible heightened risk among black and other ethnic minority individuals who contract coronavirus”, its chief executive Richard Masters said.

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Premier League clubs have been told they could have to repay an estimated £340m to domestic and international broadcasters even if the season resumes behind closed doors.

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Up to twelve Premier League clubs oppose the idea of restarting football at neutral venues according to new reports.

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The government have this afternoon published a 50-page document for lifting restrictions in England which would allow the Premier League restart on June 1st if it so wishes. The guide for exiting the lockdown has been released with social distancing measures to remain in place as various activities are resumed across the country.

Step two of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “roadmap” clears the way for current football season get back underway next month, with all remaining fixtures set to be played behind closed doors until public safety can be guaranteed.

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West Ham manager David Moyes has returned to London from his Lancashire family home.

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Former Hammer David Cross has given his view on Project Restart saying he would rather scrap next season to finish this season after another pre-season period.

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West Ham captain Mark Noble thinks it would be morally wrong the declare this season null and void and expunge all results thus depriving Liverpool of the Premier League title.

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We always make a habit on CandH of doing everything possible to keep politics out of our coverage but the scenario surrounding Operation Restart is clearly affected by Government action and words.

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According to one report at least the Government will today give the thumbs up to the Premier League’s plans to get the game underway again

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West Ham are expecting no vote on neutral grounds or Operation Restart until NEXT Monday!

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Premier League chairman Gary Hoffman will insist on a “spirit of compromise” on today’s videoconference with all twenty member clubs.

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West Ham United bid an emotional farewell to the Boleyn Ground with a stunning closing ceremony following an unforgettable 3-2 Final Game victory over Manchester United four years ago today on 10th May 2016. The Hammers ended 112 years at their historic home with a 45-minute showpiece that featured Hammer of the Year winners, dozens of former players, Slaven Bilic’s first-team squad, the Cockney Rejects and ended with the late, great Bobby Moore turning off the lights at the famous stadium.

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Forty years ago just 262 people were present to see the Hammers defeat Castilla of Spain in the European Cup Winners’ Cup, with centre forward David Cross scoring West Ham’s only hat-trick in continental competition.

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Hammers fans do not believe the Premier League will be able to push ahead with its neutral grounds plan when a vote is taken on the issue.

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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish fears football could be facing a very long period in the wilderness if the League fail to get the game underway under Operation Restart.

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West Ham last won the FA Cup on 10th May 1980, forty years ago today.

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West Ham will be taking a seriously hard line at tomorrow’s Premier League meeting arguing that the health situation in the country is too dangerous to restart the game.

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Former West Ham manager has been remembered today by his family on the day of his FA Cup win over Arsenal in 1980.

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The 1980 Cup Final was the 99th final to be played since 1872, and the 52nd to be played at Wembley since 1923. The tie involved Arsenal, who had played in the previous two FA Cup Finals and were a strong First Division side, and two-time F.A. Cup winners West Ham United, a Second Division side that had only ever played at Wembley five times before and were huge underdogs on the day.

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West Ham players will be told to wear masks and gloves at all times while spitting and tackling will be prohibited as part of guidelines for clubs to follow during their training sessions.

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Alvin Martin has revealed that should football return to TV from behind closed doors viewers had better prepare themselves for some pretty blue language.

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