One debate that has been on the lips of many West Ham fans so far this season is whether Aaron Cresswell should be permanently replaced with Arthur Masuaku in the starting XI. Cresswell hasn’t been at his best since that injury he picked in pre-season last summer and he has really struggled to be the […]
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The 12 minutes that should give Bilic no choice but to make West Ham decision
Posted on 03 October 2017.
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Seven game stats – three systems and 17 players used
Posted on 03 October 2017.
With the international break upon us Claretand Hugh has taken a long look at the systems and players used by Slaven Bilic over the first seven Premier League games of the season. We are very grateful to new CandH stats man Chris Jones who has produced what we believe are some highly interesting and revealing facts and figures […]
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West Ham move was a ‘huge mistake’ for Simone Zaza
Posted on 03 October 2017.
The father of Simone Zaza admits his son made a massive mistake by joining West Ham in 2016, blaming the British weather and Slaven Bilic’s tactics for the striker’s miserable stay.
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Bilic claims all at peace with Sakho
Posted on 03 October 2017.
It seems peace has final broken out between Slaven Bilic and Diafra Sakho. There have been numerous stories of apparent unrest between the pair but the manager has now spoken publicly about the “issue” and clams the striker has “balanced his head.” He told the official site: “Sakho, there have been stories about him in the […]
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Bilic’s long list of exit door players
Posted on 03 October 2017.
A stray comment within a long conversation last night got me thinking about the lack of stability we have seen enter our playing squad over the last two and a bit years. Stability is usually the key to good practices in any walk of life – without it things can go wrong in a heartbeat and it […]
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Hammers linked with Brazilian midfielder
Posted on 03 October 2017.
Italian football website Calcio Mercato claims that West Ham is interested in the Brazilian defensive midfielder Matheus Jesus. Fiorentina, Schalke 04, and Watford are all said to tracking the 20-year-old. Jesus signed a five-year contract with Portuguese club Estoril in June 2017 but is currently on loan to Brazilian club Santos until December 2018. The report claims […]
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Hammers speak on that Carroll/Everton link
Posted on 03 October 2017.
West Ham have made it clear there has been no inquiry for Andy Carroll from anywhere. The Sun ran a story several days ago claiming Everton boss Ronald Koeman saw the striker as the answer to his problems up top after selling Lukaku. It created a huge buzz between fans at both clubs but it […]
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Security search queues are still a problem
Posted on 03 October 2017.
Some Hammers missed kick-off on Saturday after due to lengthy search queues at bridges leading to the London Stadium. A new security search procedure was introduced at the beginning of the season partly in response to an increased terrorist threat. All supporters are now checked at each of the five bridges to the Stadium island […]
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The 100 worst strikers in Premier League history: 80-61
Posted on 02 October 2017.
After 25 years the Premier League has seen its fair share of great goalscorers. But it has also witnessed a fair amount of mediocrity in its time.
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Sakho hints at Hammers exit
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Diafra Sakho is a man of few words these days and although he is becoming more and more a part of the Hammers story he clearly feels no need to prove anything to anybody. A goal and an assist against Cheltenham Town in the League cup was followed by an off the post assist for a […]
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Westley’s Quina hopes…plus Academy news
Posted on 02 October 2017.
CandH Exclusive Academy boss Terry Westley has everything crossed that brilliant teenager Domingos Quina commits his future to West Ham next month. The 17 year old hits 18 in November at which stage he can agree to a long term deal and, as one of the most sought after players around, it would represent a […]
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West Ham could be forced to play on Christmas Eve
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Sky Sports are planning to screen two Christmas Eve Premier League games for the first time. One is planned to be shown on Sunday at 4pm and speculation is that will be Arsenal v Liverpool but West Ham v Newcastle has been mooted for the possible lunchtime spot on Christmas Eve. Liverpool fans have already reacted […]
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Oxford set to stay in Germany despite reports
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Reece Oxford is happy and settled in Germany and stories that he will be on his way back to West Ham in January look wide of the mark. Academy boss Terry Westley has told ClaretandHugh that he has no idea where the story that he is set to return to the East End has come […]
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Masuaku aims to give Bilic a selection headache
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Arthur Masuaku has told the official club website he is not frustrated about his lack of starts but aims to give Slaven Bilic a selection headache. He also claims the left wing is his best position. Speaking to WHUFC.com he said “I feel good and, in my opinion, I just have to keep focused even when […]
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Sakho voices his frustration at lack of playing time
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Hammer Diafra Sakho voices his frustration about being on the bench says he is enjoying the little time he has been on the pitch. He admits he was close to leaving in the Summer but says he will now wait and see what happens in the January transfer window. Sakho was quoted in the Daily Express by […]
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Joe Hart is desperate for success in his England career
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Goalkeeper Joe Hart says he has ‘failed’ in his England career until now. The 30-year-old made his England debut in June 2008 and has 73 caps, winning 45 times and losing on eight occasions.
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Andre Ayew faces fan blacklash
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Hammer Andre Ayew posted his thanks on Twitter this morning together with a photo of himself with his brother on Saturday. He tweeted “Blessed boys️ what God has done for us..can’t thank him enough @jordan_ayew9! 3 points at home in a difficult game back to work “ West Ham fans on social media have not been […]
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The 100 Worst Strikers in Premier League History: 100-81
Posted on 02 October 2017.
After 25 years the Premier League has seen its fair share of great goalscorers. But it has also witnessed a fair amount of mediocrity in its time.
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Geoff Hurst walks for Martin Peters
Posted on 02 October 2017.
West Ham and England football legend Sir Geoff Hurst is joining forces with Alzheimer’s Society to tackle dementia in support of his fellow 1966 World Cup heroes who are living with the condition. Sir Geoff has pledged his backing for Memory Walk, Alzheimer’s Society’s flagship fundraising event which is taking place across England, Wales and […]
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Sir Geoff Hurst fears Martin Peters wouldn’t recognise him
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Hurst scored three and Peters got the other in a 4-2 victory over West Germany at Wembley 51 years ago which still remains the high point in the history of the England national team.
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Bilic should take a tip from Masuaku’s aproach
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Arthur Masuaku could be forgiven for wondering what he has to do to nail down a first team place should he not get the nod for our next Premier League game at Turf Moor. For during the last two games he has shown himself – over limited periods of course – to to be the […]
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Hammers open new contract talks with young star
Posted on 02 October 2017.
The Irons have opened talks about a contract extension with the hugely exciting teenage midfield star Domingos Quina. The 17 year old is regarded as one of the most highly skilled players within the academy and the club want him tied down as soon as possible. The Portuguese youngster’s current deal expires in 2019. He was […]
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Bilic ‘until end of season’ story backed
Posted on 02 October 2017.
Well connected West Ham reporter Darren Lewis has confirmed that Slaven Bilic will get until the end of the season as West Ham manager. Only last night ClaretandHugh made it clear there is no desire to send the Croat on his way despite the regular claims that he is under pressure. And this morning Lewis […]
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West Ham manager Slaven Bilic is safe… but for how long?
Posted on 01 October 2017.
Defeat by Swansea would have had grave consequences for the Hammers boss. Instead, Bilic watched his team dig in, with substitute Diafra Sakho’s last-minute goal clinching victory.
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England really can take on the world… don’t laugh
Posted on 01 October 2017.
ALAN PARDEW: Harry Kane’s record speaks for itself and then you can add the likes of Jamie Vardy, Raheem Sterling and Adam Lallana when fit, so these are exciting times.
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Slaven Bilic mutes the mutiny at the last but West Ham’s battlers need a plan
Posted on 01 October 2017.
The manager praised his side’s refusal to give up against Swansea but fraying tempers in the stands suggest fans’ favourite is using up the last of his goodwill Midway through the first half, Slaven Bilic switched his wingers. Michail Antonio went left, André Ayew went right. It was a sure sign that Bilic’s tactics were malfunctioning. In theory it made sense for West Ham United to start in a 4-4-2 system, which plays to the strengths of both Andy Carroll and Javier Hernández, …
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