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The Premier League’s vice-like grip on the activities of managers and players has been halted in the growing “mouth covering” row which many believe is blighting their viewing experience. They have no way of the likes of stopping the likes of Unai Emery and other bosses from putting their hands over their mouths when talking […]

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West Ham will be looking for defensive midfield cover in the January transfer window with manager Manuel Pellegrini ready to bring in a replacement for Carlos Sanchez who has been ruled out for the season. Although Declan Rice has slipped into the role superbly well, the club still believe they need extra bodies to guard […]

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ExWHUemployee offers his view on the Declan Rice contract offer and what should happen next! So it was on this very website (Claret and Hugh) that the full details of Declan Rice’s contract offer were revealed alongside many other exclusives broken this week. Whether the club should be sharing this information with […]

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Tottenham have a World Cup problem. As they prepare to take on the Hammers after the international break, Mauricio Pochettino’s much-vaunted side have a number of injury concerns, not least talisman Christian Eriksen, and too many tired stars to count. Danny Rose, Jan Vertonghen, Dele Alli and Serge Aurier are all likely out. Meanwhile, Harry […]

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Up to two-thousand fans will pack out Cliffs Pavilion in Southend-on-Sea this evening to watch the FA cup winning team of 1980. Many West Ham fans describe their greatest memory on Saturday 10th May 1980 as the most famous date in the club’s history. It was on this day that The Hammers, who were then in […]

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You have to hand it to Mark Noble – the timeless Hammers skipper who continually defies the odds! Good judges – and few come better than The Ginger Pele – gave the Hammers loyalist any serious chance of becoming a permanent part of Manuel Pellegrini’s plans. Indeed the manager himself, soon after his arrival, admitted […]

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The left-back position at West Ham has become a bit of a problem. Arthur Masuaku has shown he is more of a left-sided winger than a left back and his defensive frailties were shown again last Friday when Brighton slipped past him to score. Aaron Cresswell is waiting in the wings but on previous games doesn’t […]

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West Ham captainMark Noble has called for a minute’s applause at the upcoming West Ham v Spurs game for a young West Ham fan who lost his life at the tender age of twenty-six. The skipper tweeted out earlier today “Ricky Osborne sadly past away after our win against Man United at the tender age of 26. […]

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The Met Police plan to host a conference call next Wednesday evening with West Ham and Spurs supporter groups before two sides play each other twice at the London Stadium in the space of eleven days in October. West Ham Police Liaison officer Andy Sheldon messaged out on Twitter“At the beginning of next week I […]

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Marko Arnautovic will continue to represent Austria as team captain despite calls for the armband to be removed after he was pictured with Edin Dzeko following Austria’s 1-0 loss to Bosnia last month. Martko was snapped at 3am, and it led to a controversy, with Austria boss Franco Foda quoted as saying: “After the game, as […]

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An Irrational Hatred of Luton author Robert Banks is back with his latest instalment in West Ham’s journey through the football leagues to recount the past fifteen years of his life as a long-suffering Hammers fan. Picking up where he left off in 2003, Banks charts the varying fortunes of West Ham United alongside the […]

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Non-League Day, the annual celebration of grassroots and amateur football, is back again this weekend for another year. Taking place over the international break it’s the perfect opportunity for West Ham fans to pay a visit to their local non-league club to lend their support. Aveley v Basildon United (Friday 12 October) Venue: Parkside Tickets: £10 adults, […]

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West Ham's patchy early form has cost them places in the Premier League table and although the club are not in a crisis they must strive to be more consistent, according to defender Pablo Zabaleta.

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West Ham target Yacine Brahimi could be available on a free transfer next summer. The Hammers were reportedly interested in signing the winger in the summer, but were unable to agree terms with the player, despite a fee being negotiated with Porto. Brahimi currently has a £52.6 million release clause in his contract, but O […]

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Marko Arnautovic says he is playing through the pain at West Ham. The Austria talisman is currently with his country and is preparing to face Northern Ireland later this week. Yet he has revealed that, after injuring his knee during the club’s 3-1 win over Everton, he is being forced to undergo minimal training and […]

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By Allen Cummings I hate the international break! Two weeks without my regular ‘fix’ of West Ham United is tough to take. But it does give us the time and opportunity to reflect on the season so far – where we are – how we’ve been – where we want to be. I think […]

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Brazil expert Tim Vickery insists that Felipe Anderson will be in contention for the Selecao squad if he continues his current performances. Anderson has been in excellent form for the Irons since joining the club in the summer, and has been ever-present in the Premier League. He was, however, left out of the Brazil squad […]

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West Ham insiders remained confused at Michail Michael Antonio’s recent lack of form since returning from injury insisting it is no longer an attitude problem and the midfielder is working hard at the training ground. Asked about Antonio recent poor form our club insider said: “I wish I knew ! He is training hard and […]

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West Ham defender Issa Diop has confirmed that he will play his senior international football with France. Diop has a Moroccan mother and a Senegalese father, but was born in France. And he is set to represent the country of his birth at senior international level, having already played for Les Bleus at youth level. […]

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Young Hammer Conor Coventry was involved as the Republic of Ireland’s Under-19 side made a winning start to their European Championship qualifying campaign. Coventry, 19, made his senior debut for West Ham in the 8-0 Carabao Cup win over Macclesfield Town, and laid on an assist as Ireland thumped Bosnia & Herzegovina 3-1. The midfielder […]

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West Ham have been hit with a major blow, with the news that three Spurs players are set to return for the derby after the international break. The Hammers return to action in a highly-charged derby clash, and it will be a must-win for both teams. However, Spurs are set to be boosted by the […]

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West Ham could be higher in the Premier League table, according to Pablo Zabaleta! The Hammers are currently 15th after taking seven points from their opening eight games. Zabaleta, though, believes that that position belies the club’s performances, and insists that the Irons are merely paying the price for a slow start. Talking on the […]

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The left back position at West Ham has become a bit of a problem. Arthur Masuaku has shown he is more of a left sided winger than a left back and his defensive frailties were shown up yet again as he stood by as he allowed Murray to score again against the Hammers. Manuel Pellegrini […]

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Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly tracking West Ham goalkeeper Nathan Trott. The 19-year-old joined the Irons last summer and has already emerged as one of the fastest rising talents in the English game, playing for the England Under-19 team that won the European Championship last summer. And the Daily Mirror claim that United, […]

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The Moore Than Just A Podcast team is back to reality to discuss the defeat at Brighton last Friday. In episode eight of season eight listen to Claret and Hugh Associate editor Sean Whetstone with fellow presenters Nigel Kahn, John and George Bucci discuss the merits of political correctness on what can and can’t be sung at […]

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West Ham captain Mark Noble played 18 holes with Team Europe hero and Hammers fan Francesco Molinari at the Sky Sports British Masters. Molinari invited Noble to join him on the course at Walton Heath Golf Club just a few days after winning all his matches to lead Europe to a Ryder Cup win over the […]

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