When West Ham announced the signing of Polish goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański for £7m many Hammers fans were underwhelmed, to say the least. They had been rumours of perhaps making a cheeky punt for Jack Butland and here was Pellegrini signing a 33-year-old from a relegated club in Wales. The natives were unimpressed! Many had thought he had been […]
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Hammers signing of the season
Posted on 10 October 2018.
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Former West Ham managers linked with Villa job
Posted on 10 October 2018.
Former West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has told talkSPORT he would be open to speaking with Aston Villa about their vacant managerial role, having rejected a number of job offers from clubs in China. “I’m not too sure whether I fancy the Aston Villa job at the moment – I’m watching football, travelling the world,” Big […]
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West Ham’s London Stadium route to 66
Posted on 10 October 2018.
West Ham remains quietly committed to one day increasing the football capacity at the London Stadium to 66,000 surpassing Arsenal’s Emirates at 60,000 and Spurs new stadium at 62,000. Chelsea have temporarily shelved plans to increase rebuild the bridge from 41,600 to 60,000. The Hammers want to have the biggest capacity of any London Premier League […]
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Issa accepts Mourinho praise with a shrug
Posted on 10 October 2018.
Impressive Issa Diop was at the centre of what many saw as a back handed compliment from Jose Mourinho after the famous 3-1 win over Man U at the London Stadium. The not so special one described him as something of a monster and congratulated the Hammers scouting staff on finding him in what was […]
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TC changes his mind again
Posted on 10 October 2018.
Tony Cottee has finally made it clear how he views the Hammers 2018/19 after struggling to make his mind up! The former Hammers striker started off by welcoming Manuel Pellegrini as manager but then went public in claiming we would be better off perhaps having to have held on to David Moyes. Now, however, after […]
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Capacity court case looms for West Ham
Posted on 10 October 2018.
West Ham face their latest legal show down with London Stadium owners E20 next month. London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) who own E20 previously confirmed “There is a dispute with West Ham about what the contract says in terms of capacity. West Ham have absolutely said that they want to increase the capacity to 60,000. And actually, they […]
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Still time to join Sunday’s Stadium Fun Run
Posted on 10 October 2018.
Places are still available for those wanting to take part in the Moore Family Fun Run which is being organised by West Ham United Foundation and the Moore Family Foundation this Sunda (14th). The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will host the event with both runners and spectators arriving on the day and entertainment for all is promised […]
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Michael Carrick reveals how close he was to joining Arsenal
Posted on 10 October 2018.
In the summer of 2004, Carrick was angling for a move away from West Ham. And he was just a day away from joining Arsenal before Cesc Fabregas changed Arsene Wenger's mind.
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Wilshere update
Posted on 10 October 2018.
Jack Wilshere is on target to return to the Hammers first team squad within a month. The midfielder – having undergone surgery on his ankle could now to be back in time for the game against Burnley on November 3. Wilshere has been out of action since the home defeat against Wolves when it was […]
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Carroll for two more years? The fans react
Posted on 10 October 2018.
It has emerged that West Ham hold a two year option on Andy Carroll’s contract which runs out next summer. ClaretandHugh’s Facebook members have been giving their views on whether we should renew it! O There will be a revolt if they exercise his option. His return is nowhere good enough for the wage he […]
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West Ham recruit banking man to improve image
Posted on 10 October 2018.
West Ham have recruited a new Head of Communications from the banking sector to oversee the Hammers brand. Simon Kutner joined the club on Monday with the remit of handling corporate communications including Corporate Social Responsibility and community communications. Simon joins from Standard Charter bank where he held the title of Executive Director of Group Media […]
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Hammer goes hunting glory
Posted on 10 October 2018.
Rapidly rising Hammers midfielder Conor Coventry – who made his first team debut against Macclesfield in the EFL Cup – will be playing an important part for the Republic of Ireland in a trio important UEFA European U19 Championship qualifiers this week. The 18-year-old is almost certain to be central when the team kick off […]
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Pelle reckons Real made a Ronaldo mistake
Posted on 10 October 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini has told his former club Real Madrid that Cristiano Ronaldo took too many goals with him when he left for Juventus. The Hammers boss has very definite views on the Madrid giants this season where he had one season finishing second with 96 points. He feels Ronaldo made a mistake swapping Madrid for Turin […]
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The curse of our great game – agents!
Posted on 09 October 2018.
ClaretandHugh’s Carol Combes addresses what she believes is the curse of the modern game n – agents – who she believes are bleeding the game dry. And she makes it clear something needs to be done about them and FAST! By Carol Combes Many bemoan the effect that ‘T.V. money’ has had on football, and […]
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Hammers star man back in training
Posted on 09 October 2018.
Manuel Lanzini is back kicking a ball! In news that will surely delight West Ham fans up and down the country, the Argentine maestro is back in training, and is back doing what he does best. Lanzini posted an Instagram video today of him in a gym, leaning against the wall, alternating his kicks of […]
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Defender credits West Ham move with international recall
Posted on 09 October 2018.
Fabian Balbuena insists that his move to West Ham has earned him a recall to the Paraguay team. The central defender has impressed in east London since his £3.5 million move to the club from Corinthians in the summer. Balbuena has played 90 minutes in all eight of the Irons’ Premier League matches this season, […]
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Wilshere: Arnie as good as anyone I played with at Arsenal!
Posted on 09 October 2018.
Jack Wilshere reckons Marko Arnautovic is as good as any striker he played with at Arsenal! Wilshere spent a decade at the Emirates, playing with the likes of Thierry Henry, Robin van Persie, Olivier Giroud and Emmanuel Adebayor. The midfielder has spent less than half a season in east London, but he has already been […]
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Oldest living Hammer recalls glory days!
Posted on 09 October 2018.
Frank O’Farrell has turned 91, but he remembers playing for West Ham like it was yesterday! The oldest living former Hammer spent eight years with the Irons between 1948 and 1956, but he had to wait for his chance in the team! A wing-half, he was signed by the Hammers from Cork United, the now […]
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West Ham winger Andriy Yarmolenko challenges commentator to a FIGHT
Posted on 09 October 2018.
West Ham winger Yarmolenko has challenged Ukrainian commentator Wladimir Kobelkov to a fight. Yarmolenko joined West Ham from Dortmund in a £17.5m deal this summer.
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Top 10 best ever Premier League seasons by newly promoted clubs
Posted on 09 October 2018.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have received plenty of deserved plaudits on their return to the top flight, with some going as far as to call them the best newly promoted side in Premier League history.
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Zaba urges Irons to improve mentality
Posted on 09 October 2018.
Pablo Zabaleta has called on West Ham to improve their mentality. A 1-0 loss to Brighton came about as a result of a poor first-half performance, with the Irons improved in the second period, but unable to claw the deficit back. And Zaba has urged his team-mates to prove their willingness to win from the […]
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Malaga honour Pellegrini with roundabout!
Posted on 09 October 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini has been granted a roundabout by his former club Malaga! The Chilean boss spent three years at the Spanish club, and even achieved a club-record 58 points, entering the Champions League under his guidance. And Malaga have now honoured the former Manchester City boss by naming a roundabout after him! Pellegrini tweeted: “Many […]
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Pellegrini unperturbed by Brighton loss
Posted on 09 October 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini says West Ham will not change their way of playing just because they lost to Brighton. A potentially defining win over Manchester United was followed by a disappointing 1-0 defeat to the Seagulls. Pellegrini, though, does not think it is necessary for his players to change their ways on the back of one […]
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Report: Bayern Munich conqueror turned down Hammers
Posted on 09 October 2018.
Borussia Monchengladbach star Alassane Plea snubbed West Ham in the summer, per the French media. Plea scored a superb goal as Gladbach thumped Bayern Munich 3-0 at the weekend. But he could have been lining up for Manuel Pellegrini’s side against Brighton instead, with the club reportedly offering a bigger salary than Gladbach to the striker. […]
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No contract option for Adrian
Posted on 09 October 2018.
West Ham have no further contract options on Adrian when his two year contract expires in the Summer of 2019. Adrian has long been linked with a return to his homeland and those rumours are likely to resurface soon in the January transfer window with the Spaniard’s current contribution limited to cup games while Łukasz Fabiański […]
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Hammer wins Goal of the Month!
Posted on 09 October 2018.
Felipe Anderson has won the West Ham United Goal of the Month! The brilliant Brazilian scored an outrageous flick in the 3-1 win over Manchester United, and his goal was voted the best at the club by supporters. Andriy Yarmolenko’s curling effort against Everton came second, while Ryan Fredericks’ individual goal against Macclesfield Town in […]
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