Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: badou-ndiaye, club, relegated-side, squad, transfer-window
West Ham’s busy summer transfer window has begun and the club are prepared to raid a relegated side to bolster their squad. The Hammers are widely reported to be eyeing additions in the centre of midfield, having only managed to sign Joao Mario on-loan in January, and are ready to raid Stoke City once again. […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: contract, james-collins, london, rebuild-at-west, social-media, transfer news
The summer rebuild at West Ham has begun and it’s meant that fans have had to wave goodbye to one of their favourites at the club. The Hammers confirmed that Wales international James Collins, who turns 35 in August, will leave the London Stadium when his contract expires at the end of June. Collins gave […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: james-collins, patrice evra, transfer-window, west ham world, whtid
West Ham’s work for the summer transfer window has already begun and the club have announced that two veterans will be leaving imminently. The Hammers confirmed on their official website that James Collins and Patrice Evra will both leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of June. Wales international Collins has given 11 […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: hammers, london, summer, telegraph, transfer rumours, two-years, westham news
It’s clear that Manuel Pellegrini has a lot of work to do at West Ham following a disappointing two years at the London Stadium and it seems he’s ready to significantly overhaul the squad. The Telegraph states that the Chilean boss is eyeing as many as seven new signings for the Hammers this summer, as he […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: academy news, fans forum, football banter, hammers chat, meta-register, News
Manuel Pellegrini insists “respect” is the key word among everybody within the Hammers community. In a recent article with The Coaches’ Voice, reproduced on the official site, the new boss gave his personal guidelines for producing the best out of himself, his players and his club. He wrote: “Usually, the first few days I’m with the […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: hammers chat, match reports, News, super sunday, whispers
The season has only been over for 12 days but the Hammers have been on the march since the final day victory over Sam Allardyce’s Everton. The arrival of Manuel Pellegrini has raised hopes sky high for next season but realistically how much can the new boss achieve in what looks set to become a […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: academy news, match reports, meta-register, sky tv, west ham world, whispers
Manuel Pellegrini wants to bring the under 23s into much closer contact with the senior squad and plans to have them training at Rush Green as he keeps an eye on their development. ClaretandHugh understands the new manager has started a review of the Academy and has been handed dossiers on every player under academy […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: australia, boxing, desktop, hammers news, health, westham fc, world-cup
West Ham enlisted the help of club legends Sir Trevor Brooking and Billy Bonds as they unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2018-19 campaign on Friday.
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: hammers chat, News, whispers, wordpress-org
Fresh reports in Portugal suggest West Ham want to sign €30m Porto striker Moussa Marega. Correio da Manha claims that Wolves, Aston Villa and the Hammers are all interested in the forward and have been scouting the player. Marega scored 23 goals and eight assists in the Primeira Liga in 2017/18 as Porto ended their […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: academy news, fans forum, farewell-boleyn, match reports, online soccer news, upthehammers, whtid
West Ham are tracking West Bromwich Albion defender Ahmed Hegazi, ESPN claim. West Brom face a battle to keep hold of Hegazi this summer following their relegation from the Premier League. Reports have suggested that Hegazi has a £2.5 million release clause in his contract, but those reports are wide of the mark. Hegazi, who is […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: academy news, sky sports, west ham, whispers
Manuel Pellegrini can’t wait to start managing the club in front of their “always special fans.” The new manager has much experience of the passion of the Irons supporters after his time in the Premier League with Manchester City. And speaking to the official site he declared: “I managed a lot of times against West Ham […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: east london, fans forum, meta-register, whispers
West Ham have unveiled the new Umbro 2018/19 Home and Away kits! To mark the launch of the I’m Forever campaign, which honours the lifelong loyalty shown to the Club by players and supporters alike, the Hammers invited a group of Hammers, past and present, to try on the new kit on for size. Two-time […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: career, confirmation, departure, james-collins, rocked-earlier, west ham united fc
West Ham fans were rocked earlier this week with the confirmation that fan-favourite defender James Collins is set to leave. The veteran has not been issued an extension on his deal that expires in just a few weeks time and, as such, will have to look elsewhere to continue his career. While the departure of […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: attacking, feet, premier, premier league, reliant-on-club, salomon rondon, westham fc
West Ham struggled for consistency in front of goal this season and were overly reliant on club-record signing Marko Arnautovic. The Hammers saw summer recruit Javier Hernandez fail to find his feet back in the Premier League and it’s widely reported that Manuel Pellegrini will look to bolster his attacking ranks. Reports have claimed that […]
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Posted on 25 May 2018. Tags: defensive, football latest, footy news, james-collins, players-leave
Significant changes lie ahead for West Ham this summer and it could see a number of experienced players leave the London Stadium. Veteran defender James Collins has already been informed he won’t see his contract extended in east London and further changes at the back are expected, with the Hammers seeking to bolster their defensive […]
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Posted on 24 May 2018. Tags: academy news, fans forum, meta-register, News, whispers
Winston Reid has delivered a heartbreaking farewell message to James Collins as the central defender’s time at the club comes to an end. With the club allowing Ginge to walk away in June, his defensive partner down the years has really shown his emotions in an Instagram post. He said: “Things don’t always pan out […]
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Posted on 24 May 2018. Tags: fans forum, farewell-boleyn, meta-register, News, wordpress-org
It’s a magical moment in the lives of ClaretandHugh and Canning Town Len today as the main man comes on board the website with his amazingly confused ‘take’ on life at West Ham. Len has become a real favourite among Irons fans and today – IN HIS FIRST EXCLUSIVE COLUMN WITH US – that other […]
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Posted on 24 May 2018. Tags: fans forum, meta-register, News, sky tv, sports news, whispers
West Ham’s clear-out continued today as Manuel Pellegrini drew up his plans to bring in up to seven new players whilst several backroom staff found themselves making rapid exits from the club. The Telegraph is reporting tonight that the new manager is upping his player requirements from four or five to seven and that the […]
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Posted on 24 May 2018. Tags: academy news, hammers chat, News, west ham world, whispers
So the club has confirmed that Ginge is on his way! It’s now been made official on the club website with the usual kind words we’ve all been used to reading down the years as great player after great player heads towards the sunset. The circumstances surrounding Ginge are no different to those who stirred […]
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Posted on 24 May 2018. Tags: fans forum, meta-register, News, whispers
West Ham have confirmed that the Ginger Pele will leave the club when his contract expires on June 30. The central defender – having made 214 appearances across two spells – turns 35 in August and in his final appearance donned the captain’s armband for the last few minutes of the Hammers’ 3-1 Premier League win […]
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Posted on 24 May 2018. Tags: having-seen, middle, ranks, transfer rumours, westham news
West Ham are expected to embark on a major recruitment drive this summer and the club may have been alerted to news that a midfield target is set to be available. The Hammers are desperately seeking to bolster their ranks in the middle of the park this summer, having seen David Moyes fail to land […]
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Posted on 24 May 2018. Tags: appointment, current, hammers news, his-current, premier league, will-leave
West Ham’s rebuild this summer is continuing following the appointment of Manuel Pellegrini and a dedicated right-hand man to the Chilean boss is set to join him at the London Stadium. Claret & Hugh report that Enzo Maresca will leave his current role with Sevilla to move to the Premier League – and it’s added elsewhere […]
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Posted on 24 May 2018. Tags: ahmed-hegazi, defensive-ranks, rivals, super sunday, west ham united fc, westham
West Ham are looking to considerably improve their defensive ranks this summer but they face a stern task of beating their rivals in the market. The Hammers have been widely linked with interest in West Brom defender Ahmed Hegazi following the Baggies relegation to the Championship, although claims of a £2.5m release-clause are said to […]
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Posted on 24 May 2018. Tags: fans forum, football news, hammers chat, News, transfer gossip, wordpress-org
New Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini is today reported as being keen on Reims goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. The 25-year is rated at £2million according to The Mirror and has also attracted interest from Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez who, ironically, was also linked with Joe Hart last season. The Guinea-Bissau international has gained top reviews in France, […]
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Posted on 24 May 2018. Tags: been-issued, declan rice, looking-forward, opinion, week, West Ham United
Big things are expected of Manuel Pellegrini following his appointment at West Ham but it seems he may have been issued an unobtainable target. Co-chairman David Gold made a big blunder when speaking to TalkSport this week, quoted by The Independent, as he backed Pellegrini to help establish Declan Rice as an England regular. “I’m looking forward to the […]
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Posted on 24 May 2018. Tags: afoot-at-west, footy news, london, recruitment, squad
Huge changes are afoot at West Ham this summer, with the club already appointing Manuel Pellegrini as the new manager at the London Stadium. Further alterations to the squad and the staff behind the scenes are expected in the months ahead, particularly with West Ham looking to significantly alter their recruitment structure. Italian outlet TMW states that’s […]
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