Guest post from a former West Ham steward now working at the London Stadium for OCS who has asked to remain anonymous. “I’ve read on your site lots of stories about how bad the stewarding is and although most complaints are justified I feel that the Stewards who did come over from Upton Park are […]
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London Stadium Steward tells all
Posted on 12 September 2016.
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Premier League graduates: How many players have come through your club?
Posted on 12 September 2016.
With the Premier League squads announced for each of the 20 clubs after the deadline-day madness, it is now clear just how many academy graduates have made the cut.
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West Ham manager Slaven Bilic vows to ‘turn situation around’ after third Premier League loss this season
Posted on 12 September 2016.
Slaven Bilic believes he can change the fortunes of West Ham after they fell to a third Premier League defeat of the season. The Hammers cruised to a two-goals lead before losing 4-2 against Watford.
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Irons reaping what they have sown!
Posted on 12 September 2016.
CandH blogger Rich Sprent gives his views on the stand/sit issue and argues the problem goes back 20 years and that the club is reaping what it has sown. Yes, you really do reap what you sow. The club HAS to take responsibility of 20 years of ‘turning a blind eye’ flouting […]
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Gold answers empty seats question
Posted on 12 September 2016.
David Gold has given the most ironic of reponses to a Twitter follower who couldn’t understand why there were so many empty seats at the London Stadium on Saturday. As the club continues to fnd it way through the various problems surrounding the new stadium a Gol follower asked: “Why so many empty seats and […]
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Stadium safety supporter feedback requested
Posted on 12 September 2016.
Football Supporters Federation (FSF) Case worker, Amanda Jacks will meet with the London Stadium Safety Advisory Board (LS-SAG) together with Westfield Shopping Centre and West Ham’s Safety Officer next week to discuss crowd safety and is asking West Ham supporter feedback and suggestions/solutions for resolving the current issues experienced in the London Stadium in the […]
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Hammers push for police presence
Posted on 12 September 2016.
West Ham are as angry with the way the London Stadium is being run as the fans and will today ramp up the pressure for big and radical changes. The Hammers want a police presence at the stadium but it’s up to the operator to take that option. As tenants, the Irons can only suggest […]
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Sullivan jnr claims board member spat at
Posted on 12 September 2016.
David Sullivan jnr ( above left with brother Jack) has claimed a member of the board was spat at by fans during the Watford game. Following West Ham launching an investigation promising a “full review” of security at the former Olympic Stadium after the “segregation line” between Watford and West Ham fans was breached the co […]
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Ultimate sanction is to ban all fans
Posted on 12 September 2016.
The London Stadium Safety Advisory Group (LS-SAG) have previously restricted the London Stadium capacity to 57,000 for the first two Premier League matches of Bournemouth and Watford. However it is within their power to reduce the capacity even further in the coming days. ClaretandHugh understands that the LS-SAG, chaired by Newham Council’s enforcement officer, Sheila Roberts were […]
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Stadium operator releases statement
Posted on 12 September 2016.
Stadium Operators, London Stadium 185 have released a statement following events on Saturday: “London Stadium have identified a number of supporters involved in incidents of disorder during Saturday’s Premier League match between West Ham United and Watford. Our stewards and response teams were called to address isolated instances of violent confrontation which resulted in ten supporters […]
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Liverpool FC must make enlarged Anfield a fortress if Jurgen Klopp’s side are to challenge for the Premier League title
Posted on 11 September 2016.
JAMIE REDKNAPP: The extra few thousand fans at the enlarged Anfield will have given them a huge boost and the challenge for Jurgen Klopp is to now turn their home ground into a fortress.
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West Ham to hold showdown talks with London Stadium landlords as FA begin fan fighting investigation
Posted on 11 September 2016.
Sportsmail understands English football’s governing body will contact West Ham on Monday morning about the clashes, which saw fans fighting in the stands during Saturday’s home defeat to Watford.
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PIC: One little boy’s fear says it all!
Posted on 11 September 2016.
Make up your own minds whether anything in the world justifies this little chap’s fears and tears!!!!!!! Share This:
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Gonzo explains how it all kicked off
Posted on 11 September 2016.
I don’t write much, I’m not very good at it and quite frankly find it far easier to stand in front of a camera and give my opinion. However after speaking to Hugh on the phone this morning he was quite keen that I share with the C&H readers my experience of yesterday which saw Watford […]
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West Ham feeling far from home after London Stadium teething problems
Posted on 11 September 2016.
From arguments over supporters standing up to the distance between the seats and the pitch, West Ham’s move from Upton Park has so far failed to inspire It is fair to say that West Ham’s move to the London Stadium has yet to go to plan. Both on and off the pitch the relocation has been beset by problems. The question remains, however, as to how much the club can do to fix them. …
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Troy Deeney insists Watford were fired up by belief that West Ham were ‘trying to mug us off’
Posted on 11 September 2016.
The Hornets registered their maiden victory under new manager Walter Mazzarri after overcoming an early two-goal deficit to triumph 4-2 in a roller-coaster Premier League encounter.
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Antonio says sorry to fans
Posted on 11 September 2016.
Michael Antonio is sick and took no enjoyment from his goals against Watford. The ultimate team man made his feelings clear to the official site saying: ”I’d rather not score and win the game than score two goals and lose it. “We came out raring to go and started well, but after we got two-up I […]
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Boleyn Memorial gardens left in sorry state
Posted on 11 September 2016.
One West Ham supporter has alerted us to sorry state of the West Ham memorial garden at the Boleyn Ground in Green Street. These pictures below shown the quick state of disrepair of the garden within the old players car park and the images have angered many whose loved ones are remembered there. One fan […]
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Chief steward blows whistle
Posted on 11 September 2016.
A West Ham chief steward with 24 years of experience has described yesterday’s management of stewarding as a disgrace and a shambles. Writing on his personal twitter account she wrote: “Yesterday at West Ham, It was an absolute disgrace. In my 24 years as a steward I have never seen such a shambles from the new […]
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Stadium violence – your views
Posted on 11 September 2016.
West Ham’s name is being dragged through the mud again. The issues inside the Olympic Stadium grow from game to game and here members of the ClaretandHugh Facebook Group @https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ have their say. O Not allowing the police in the stadium is a joke, no one listens to stewards. there has to be a problem […]
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FA to investigate West Ham crowd troubles
Posted on 11 September 2016.
The Football Association will assess reports of crowd trouble at West Ham’s match with Watford on Saturday before deciding if further action is required claim the BBC. The FA are also expected to contact the Hammers and stadium operators on Monday about the events in the stands at the London stadium on Saturday afternoon. The […]
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Video: Gonzo’s camera catches Watford mayhem
Posted on 11 September 2016.
I took my camera to the game v Watford and got far more than I bargained for. What had initially had started out as a very uneventful vlog actually ended with fans fighting, children crying and a number of inept stewards making the situation worse. You know the game result yourselves and indeed although the […]
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Exclusive: DG – We will solve stadium issues
Posted on 11 September 2016.
West Ham United’s joint chairman David Gold has told ClaretandHugh in an exclusive interview today the club will bring all its experience to bear on the London Stadium terracing issues which are harming our season and reputation. And he has explained that “Karren Brady and her team” are working 24/7 with the stadium operators to […]
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Stadium operators reveal a profit in first year
Posted on 11 September 2016.
French Stadium Operators, London Stadium 185 have revealed a profit in their first full year of trading, financial accounts published at companies house have revealed. The Vinci group subsidiary turned over £6.9m in the year ending December 2015 managing to post a modest profit of £120,000. London Stadium 185 Ltd received a fixed revenue of […]
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Policing at London Stadium explained
Posted on 11 September 2016.
London clubs pay very little to the Metropolitan Police for policing with their stadia and police need to be invited in before they will attend any football match. Under a freedom of information request for last season the Met revealed Chelsea paid the most of the London clubs at £94,388, Spurs paid £38,568, Arsenal paid […]
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Slaven Bilic reflects on West Ham loss to Watford: ‘I’m very angry’ – video
Posted on 11 September 2016.
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic speaks to the media following his team’s 4-2 defeat by Watford at home on Saturday. Bilic says he was not aware of the fights which broke out among supporters in the stadium following the match and so cannot comment on the crowd trouble, but he expresses disappointment at his team’s performance during the game West Ham warn brawling fans at Watford match to expect lifetime bans Watford in stunning comeback as…
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