Manuel Pellegrini told reporters at the pre-match press conference that he has no new injury worries saying “The same three players with injuries are Andy Carroll, Reid and Lanzini. All the other players are OK.” On the Liverpool defeat he said:“I was very disappointed about the result, I don’t think it was a result that […]
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Video: West Ham v Bournemouth Press Conference
Posted on 16 August 2018.
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Pellegrini insists there can be no home sickness
Posted on 16 August 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini believes the Hammers squad has the “personality” to go for the three points against Bournemouth on Saturday. Speaking at his pre-match presser he said: “ Away, you may have to defend more but at home you must be aware of counter attacks but try to create options against the team who come to defend. At […]
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Hammers to face Wimbledon
Posted on 16 August 2018.
West Ham have been drawn to face AFC Wimbledon in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Thursday evening’s draw sends the Hammers to the Cherry Red Records Stadium, in Kingston, Surrey to take on the League One side in the week commencing 27 August. Wimbledon defeated Portsmouth 2-1 in their first-round tie, with Joe Pigott and […]
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Leicester host Fleetwood in the second round of the Carabao Cup
Posted on 16 August 2018.
The tie will see Foxes striker Jamie Vardy play against his former side. He joined Leicester from Fleetwood back in 2012. Manuel Pellegrini's West Ham will also travel to League One opposition.
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Video: Boleyn movie scene a real tear-jerker
Posted on 16 August 2018.
CandH Exclusive We have been supplied with an exclusive clip from the all action thriller Final Score which really stirs up the emotions as it recalls pre-match routines and fever around the old Boleyn. The film – which hits our screens including a Sky Movies premiere on September 7 – is a hugely exciting tale […]
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West Ham’s new stars put through their paces ahead of Manuel Pellegrini’s home debut
Posted on 16 August 2018.
The likes of Jack Wilshere, Felipe Anderson, Carlos Sanchez and Lukasz Fabianski were put through their paces at Rush Green ahead of their and Manuel Pellegrini's home debut.
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West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini rules out deal for Yaya Toure
Posted on 16 August 2018.
Pellegrini has ruled out an imminent move for Toure.
The Hammers have been linked with veteran midfielder Toure, with whom Pellegrini won the Premier League at Manchester City.
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E20 and the Harry Enfield teenager complex
Posted on 16 August 2018.
A substantial number of media outlets are this morning latching on to the latest piece of commercial whinging from E20 – that they appear to want a ‘Spurs navy’ surround at the London Stadium. Regular readers will know that ClaretandHugh started this particular hare running during the week when questioning the stadium owners over their […]
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No chance of Yaya Toure
Posted on 16 August 2018.
Reports this morning that West Ham could sign free agent Yaya Toure this year are wide of the mark we understand. New Premier League rules are confusing but clubs are restricted what they can do after the 9th August deadline. They would need to register an out of contract player by the 3rd September in their […]
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Bournemouth hints from Pellegrini
Posted on 16 August 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini has plenty of options as he ponders his team selection for the Bournemouth game on Saturday. The manager – speaking in his pre-match presser – gave little away but maybe indicated that it’s unlikely either Carlos Sanchez or Lucas Perez would be involved. He said: ““I can’t tell you now [if Perez and […]
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Hammer may not be allowed to leave on loan
Posted on 16 August 2018.
Josh Cullen says he is open to the idea of going out on loan but may be required to remain at West Ham to fulfill the eight player homegrown rule. Cullen told the London Standard earlier this week “It’s not that I’ve decided totally whether I am staying or going; at the minute I’m here, […]
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Honest Rice owns up
Posted on 16 August 2018.
Honest Declan Rice admits he wasn’t at his best against Liverpool but obviously wants another chance against Bournemouth on Saturday. The teenager was hauled off at half time at Anfield but as we have come to expect took it on the chin telling www.whufc.com: “For me, personally, I came off at half-time at Anfield. It was […]
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Irons midfielder may be heading out
Posted on 16 August 2018.
Hammers midfielder Josh Cullen has admitted that he could again be heading out on loan as part of his bid to eventually become part of the Hammers first team set-up. Deadline Day for loans to League Cups and the academy prospect may be on his way admitting: “Yeah, there have been a lot of conversations […]
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West Ham to be drawn in cup tonight
Posted on 16 August 2018.
West Ham have been allocated the number 23 and will be drawn tonight in the Carabao Cup Southern Group on Sky Sports at 7pm The Hammers will enter the cup at round two with games commencing on week commencing Monday 27th August. Dates: Round one: Week commencing Monday 13 August Round two: Week commencing Monday 27 August […]
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Pellegrini gets boost for Cherries clash
Posted on 16 August 2018.
Aaron Cresswell is available for the weekend game at the London Stadium although it is not a given he will take over immediately from Arthur Masuaku on the left side of defence. Cressie was left out of the squad last weekend as the manager Manuel Pellegrini was not ready to take any chances on his […]
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Grow up Sutton…the Irons aren’t in the elite
Posted on 15 August 2018.
By Allen Cummings I wasn’t exactly in the best of moods as I travelled back down the M6 last Sunday. Understandable after witnessing our 4-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool. But I was seething by the time I reached the M1, listening to Chris Sutton on the BBC’s 606 phone-in programme continually mocking […]
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West Ham player sends message to the board
Posted on 15 August 2018.
Usually, when a West Ham player sends a message to the board it is for all the wrong reasons but Edimilson Fernandes has posted a message on Instagram to thank the board in allowing him to move on loan to Fiorentina with an option to make it permanent. Fernandes wrote: “I would like to say […]
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Pellegrini upset and unhappy with performance
Posted on 15 August 2018.
Manuel Pellegrini has admitted he was upset in the way West Ham defended against Liverpool on Sunday at Anfield but said he was equally unhappy with the way we attacked and lacked possession. He told reporters: “I was so upset with the way we defended and I was not happy with the way we attacked. We […]
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Oxford could be offered a German lifeline
Posted on 15 August 2018.
Reports in Germany suggest that another German club is considering a loan for him before the 31st August deadline. German magazine Kicker says that Hannover are considering a loan for the 19-year-old Hammer. Gladbach pulled out of the race for the youngster last week and he has had to make do playing for the West Ham under 23’s […]
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E20 may insist on ‘Spurs navy’ surround at stadium
Posted on 15 August 2018.
West Ham could find themselves playing inside their own stadium with a surround in the navy colour of Spurs if the owners E20 get their way! Despite the Hammers winning every point at an expert determination on the issues over which the two sides have been at war for months the owners seem set on […]
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West Ham to train at London Stadium ahead of Bournemouth clash
Posted on 15 August 2018.
EXCLUSIVE: West Ham will train at the London Stadium on Friday with Manuel Pellegrini keen to familiarise himself and his new players with the ground ahead of their first home game.
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Hammers track young winger
Posted on 15 August 2018.
The Hammers – along with Arsenal and Spurs – are being reported as holding an interest in Republic of Ireland youth international Elvis Azah. The 17-year-old winger has been with Cardiff City’s under 18s for his pre-season where he scored two goals against our under 18s in a friendly. Azah, who is comfortable playing either […]
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Carroll update
Posted on 15 August 2018.
West Ham’s medics believe Andy Carroll will be back in action before Christmas. He is expected to become the first of the long term injury victims to return with no date yet having been put on central defender Winston Reid’s comeback. If the backroom staff have got their Carroll timetable right it will give the […]
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E20 need to understand WHUFC is a global brand if they intend to protect their commercial rights!
Posted on 15 August 2018.
The possibility that owners of the London Stadium E20 have allegedly asked the Hammers to pay £170k a year for a claret surround has gone down like a lead balloon among the club’s fans. Earlier today ClaretandHugh revealed that instead there was a distinct possibility that they would instead opt for a ‘Spurs navy’ colour […]
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Wilshere looks forward to link-up with former Gunner
Posted on 15 August 2018.
Jack Wilshere is very happy to see his fellow Gunner Lucas Perez join him in the claret and blue. Despite never playing in the same Premier League side as the striker, the Hammers midfielder is convinced he front man is set to bring real quality to the team. Both players decided their future lay with […]
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Podcast: ITK Ex on the week’s events
Posted on 15 August 2018.
The West Ham Way – show 99 Here’s the latest podcast from Phoenix 98 FM and The West Ham Way. Popular ITK @ExWHUemployee is featured in this weekly show and in this edition gives his views on the events at Anfield on Saturday before turning his attention to what could happen at the London Stadium for the […]
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