While AFCON is a notoriously unpredictable tournament to conquer, one thing is for sure that many of the teams involved have fabulously colourful nicknames. But can you guess them all?
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AFCON 2017 teams: Can you identify the nickames of all African Cup of Nations sides?
Posted on 13 January 2017.
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Dimitri Payet’s betrayal of West Ham left Slaven Bilic with no choice but to reveal all
Posted on 13 January 2017.
MARTIN SAMUEL: When Slaven Bilic arrived for his press conference at West Ham’s training ground in Rush Green, it was not the plan to broadcast the Dimitri Payet crisis to the world.
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Hammers in Payet U-turn
Posted on 13 January 2017.
West Ham have done a U-turn and will do their utmost to sell Dimi Payet for the best price possible. And that has gone down well among some players who believe the sulky superstar has been indulged by the club for too long. Slaven Bilic – in announcing the shock news yesterday (Thurs) that the […]
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Wikipedia lock Payet’s page
Posted on 13 January 2017.
Wikipedia have locked down Dimitri Payet’s page on their online encyclopedia after it was continuously vandalised by West Ham fans in the last 24 hours. Pictures of snakes have been posted along with accompanying text to vent their anger on his refusal to train or play for West Ham. His name was changed to ‘Snake in […]
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Football transfer rumours: Dimitri Payet to Marseille or Chelsea?
Posted on 13 January 2017.
Today’s fluff sat on the roof and kicked up the moss Dimitri Payet is either unavailable or up for sale, depending on which paper you read. Slaven Bilic insists, “We’re not going to sell him, not whatsoever,” but the Mirror says “it could take £30m to persuade the Hammers to sell” their wantaway forward, while the Times seems pretty sure they would let him go for a figure between £35m and £40m, well over …
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Marseille accused of tapping up Payet
Posted on 13 January 2017.
Slaven Bilic claimed yesterday that Dimi Payet had probably been tapped up. Slav told reporters “He’s probably been tapped up by some clubs or whatever,That is usual at this time of year.” Today French newspaper L’Equipe front page claims Marseille have agreed terms with the 29 year old former player which if true is in […]
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Marseille agree contract with Payet
Posted on 12 January 2017.
French newspaper L’Equipe are carrying a front page headline that Marseille have reached a contract agreement with Dimi Payet and his advisors to re-join his former team. The report says it is now up to Marseille to agree a transfer fee with West Ham. Payet has been privately citing personal reasons for wanting to return […]
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Dimitri Payet does not have the hunger he did last season… West Ham should cut him loose
Posted on 12 January 2017.
JAMIE REDKNAPP: This season Payet has looked like he doesn’t want to be there. He doesn’t seem as fit as he did last season and his body language smacks of a player who wants to leave.
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Irons set up Friday meeting with Payet’s agent
Posted on 12 January 2017.
West Ham remain adamant this evening that Dimitri Payet will not be sold in this transfer window — despite the Frenchman refusing to play for the club again. Payet, 29, was sent to a back specialist on Thursday after claiming he was injured and could not train. The Mail reports: ‘West Ham are sceptical about […]
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The man behind Payet’s transfer request
Posted on 12 January 2017.
Jacques-Olivier Auguste is the mystery French man who Payet trusts to make all his career decisions and will be at heart of today’s revelation. The football agent from the Vosges mountain region of France first met Payet in 2007 while he played for Nantes. When Nantes were relegated in 2007, Payet was persuaded by Auguste […]
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Video: Slav on Payet in his own words
Posted on 12 January 2017.
See the original article here: Video: Slav on Payet in his own words
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Payet “sell or stick” poll brings clear verdict
Posted on 12 January 2017.
A majority of Hammers fans want Dimi Payet sold immediately. ClaretandHugh launched a new poll today after the French midfielder told the club he had no intention of ever kicking a ball for the club again. And he appeared to make sure his position was clearly understood when he claimed to have developed a back […]
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Love affair continues…with or without you Payet
Posted on 12 January 2017.
Sebastian Welander – a 23 year old Danish Hammer – has sent this lovely piece to CandH. The English may not be 100 per cent, as he admits, but my goodness feel the heart,..feel the soul. Seb, thank you – a true Iron. Seb lives in Gothenburg and has been admin for the Danish […]
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Payet’s back pain reaches our necks!
Posted on 12 January 2017.
So it seems that Dimi Payet has developed a pain in the back …yeah and the rest of us have one in the neck which is described by most doctors I know as “Payet’s Pox”. It’s absolutely amazing what happens in football isn’t it? No sooner has a player told a manager that he will […]
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Payet betrayal helps Sullivan unity pledge
Posted on 12 January 2017.
by CandH’s Niall McDonald David Sullivan’s New Year resolution to “unite us completely moving forward” seemed optimistic to say the least when it appeared on the official website. And yet just 12 days into 2017 the club and supporters are indeed united and that is down entirely to Monsiuer Payet’s unexpected decision to down tools. […]
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Payet claims mystery back injury
Posted on 12 January 2017.
The Telegraph quote club sources as telling them that Payet told West Ham on Tuesday that he would “never kick a ball again for West Ham” if he did not get a move in the transfer window. Today he allegedly told the club he is now suffering from a back injury and therefore cannot train and […]
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Dimitri Payet has had his head turned at worst possible moment for West Ham | Amy Lawrence
Posted on 12 January 2017.
West Ham’s Dimitri Payet does not want to play for the club again but these disputes often end up in an awkward truce, briefly convenient for both sides Dimitri Payet may never have heard of Pierre van Hooijdonk but during the spare time he may find he has on his hands in self-imposed exile from West Ham United , he could look up one of the first Premier League players to go on strike and see how that panned out. Van…
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Payet has previous form
Posted on 12 January 2017.
Dimitri Payet has previous form in trying to force a move in a January transfer window after doing the same thing happened when he tried to force a move from Saint-Etienne to PSG. He later said he had no regrets over trying to force a move to Paris-Saint Germain during the 2011 winter transfer window. […]
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Tough call on Payet stadium shirt
Posted on 12 January 2017.
Insiders have told ClaretandHugh that it is a tough call whether to remove the giant Payet shirt inside the stadium and the Dimi Payet sign featuring his song outside the London Stadium before Saturday’s game against Crystal Palace. Payet’s refusal to play has caused anger amongst Hammers fans today and the fear is some of […]
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Payet fines bill could run to millions
Posted on 12 January 2017.
CandH Exclusive Dmitri Payet could be hit with a fine of £250k every fortnight should he choose to stage a strike which would see him failing to attend training sessions. A source at the Professional Footballers Association told ClaretandHugh that a two week fine is applicable to every offence committed and that were Payet to fail […]
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Carlton Cole leaving nothing to chance as former Chelsea and West Ham striker looks for a new club
Posted on 12 January 2017.
EXCLUSIVE – ADAM SHERGOLD: At 33, the former England international is a free agent and looking to accept another challenge within the game during the January transfer window.
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Crystal Palace chase £10m-rated Patrick van Aanholt
Posted on 12 January 2017.
SIMON JONES – TRANSFER COLUMN: Crystal Palace have launched their bid to sign Patrick van Aanholt . Liverpool and Manchester United are keeping tabs on Ben Brereton.
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Dimitri Payet goes on strike at West Ham as boss Slaven Bilic admits star wants to leave
Posted on 12 January 2017.
Slaven Bilic has revealed that Dimitri Payet has told West Ham he wants to leave and is refusing to train with the squad. The Hammers have told their French midfielder that he will not be sold this month,
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Hammers set to hit Payet to max
Posted on 12 January 2017.
West Ham are set to hit Dimi Payet with a £250k fine as the first stage of their punishment against the hero turned bad boy. Two weeks wages is the maximum financial punishment that can be imposed under Professional Footballers Association rules and the Hammers will definitely hit the player to the max. We were […]
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West Ham snub Payet offer
Posted on 12 January 2017.
West Ham have rejected a £20 million bid from Marseille for want-away Dimitri Payet, despite the player effectively going on strike. Sources have confirmed that the bid from Marseille was made in recent days, and was quickly rejected, with the fee deemed to be far too low. It is understood the bid included a bonus […]
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Video: Gonzo…’he’s bang out of order!’
Posted on 12 January 2017.
Read the article: Video: Gonzo…’he’s bang out of order!’
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