15 February 2018
In this week’s edition of our weekly Throwback segment, we hear from Jack, 30 and a lifelong West Ham United fan and Season Ticket holder about a special Valentines’ Day table for two in a very unlikely place. “Around six years ago I can vividly remember a February like no other, the big day was fast-approaching, and I had run out of ideas of what I might get my beloved girlfriend Beth. By the ...
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15 February 2018
Millwall fans have raised over £3,200 for West Ham fan Isla Caton to demonstrate that football has no colours when it comes to cancer. Millwall fan Tony Munday is a whisker away from his target of £2,000 for little Isla Caton. Tony writes on his Justgiving Page. ‘Anyone who knows me will know that I’m a […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Rival Millwall fans support West Ham cause
15 February 2018
West Ham are set to go back in for Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter in the summer after the Bournemouth midfielder made his feelings known on being thwarted from moving in the winter window. Arter has started just 11 games out of the 26 in the Premier League this season and was left unused for the […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers keep keen eye on winter target
15 February 2018
West Ham’s board would like to get David Moyes tied down to a permanent deal as soon as possible and could even break with tradition by making an appointment before the end of the season. The board may even have talks as early as Monday in a bid to come to an early agreement although […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers board eyeing quick deal
15 February 2018
Cheik Kouyate has thanked his team mates for standing by him during what has obviously been one of the most difficult periods of his career. The midfielder played through an ankle problem earlier in the season before suffering a hamstring injury and admits the issues played on his mind and affected his form. But the […]
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14 February 2018
West Ham Legend Billy Bonds tonight sent his heartfelt best wishes to little Isla Caton, the cancer-stricken three-year-old who is at the centre of fundraising activities across the Irons community. ClaretandHugh are so grateful to Bill for donating nine items of his personal memorabilia to be auctioned on the site and are delighted that as […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Bonzo’s auction for Isla raises nearly £2k
14 February 2018
Joshua Okotcha has his eyes firmly set on becoming a first-team player at West Ham! The young centre-back was just 15 when he made his debut for the club’s Under-23 team in October, and recently made his Premier League 2 bow, playing 78 minutes against Sunderland and earning praise from Terry Westley in the process. […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Youth star eyes first-team path trodden by Oxford
14 February 2018
Robert Snodgrass wants to stay at Aston Villa, according to a report from HITC. The Scot moved to Villa Park on loan from West Ham in the summer, having fallen out of favour. Snodgrass made just 15 appearances for the Irons, but has already made 11 more for the Villans in the Championship. Villa are […]
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14 February 2018
West Ham loanee Joao Mario sounds like a man wanting to get a full time gig at the London Stadium. The Inter Milan midfielder has been talking up his position at the club claiming that it’s very important he shows his quality in a West Ham shirt. He said: “I am glad to be here […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers keep a close eye on loanee
14 February 2018
Self-proclaimed West Ham fan Sir Robin Wales could lose his mayoral seat in Newham this year for the first time in 16 years. In the second ballot by East Ham and West Ham Labour party affiliates, voters opted against the incumbent mayor, Sir Robin Wales, automatically becoming the candidate for May’s elections. In December 2016, […]
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14 February 2018
When Winston Reid left his native New Zealand at the age of 10 years old, few would have thought that he would have become the player he is today, to be held in such high regard by players and fans alike. When he moved to Denmark and began to make waves within the Danish footballing system, it became apparent that this lad had the potential for great things and a brilliant footballing career. He joined FC Midtjylland in 2005 in a professional...
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14 February 2018
On love lost days and ale massacred nights, a fan dreams of towering spires and getaways to neighbouring European host cities. For that was the journey we were supposed to venture and that was our story yet to be told. Instead West Ham are clinging onto mid table obscurity, precariously teetering before our fate takes us down or hoists us upwards to reach the skies. The next five fixtures may determine whether we should be in a fight until the very ...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Young Hearts and Old Parts
14 February 2018
West Ham is reportedly free to talk to Nicolai Muller over a free transfer in the Summer which could see the winger see sign a pre-contract with the Hammers. German media suggests the Hammers have been given permission from Hamburg to speak to the 30-year-old who is out of contract with the German club this June. The […]
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14 February 2018
West Ham United manager David Moyes has heaped praise of the newest member of his squad, 36-year-old former Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra. The former French International ad free-agent was signed last week, days after the conclusion of a frustrating January Transfer Window for the club, signing on a short-term deal. Speaking in his Press Conference before the Premier League win over Watford at Rush Green Training Ground last...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Hammers Boss Moyes Praises Up New Signing Veteran Evra
14 February 2018
The Real West Ham Fan action group has announced the proposed route of the 10th March march. The Action group said on their official Twitter account: “We march as one. This the proposed route. So we’re going to meet at Stratford park which is next to Stratford police station. We will go right out the […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Real West Ham fans reveal route of march
14 February 2018
Over 80% of supporters believe West Ham will total 40 Premier League points or more by the end of the season thus avoiding relegation. The Claret and Hugh poll of over 1,460 fans reveals that nearly 81% believe the Hammers will tally 40 points or more. The Irons are currently on 30 points after 27 […]
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14 February 2018
West Ham supporters have backed East Ham local people and traders in agreeing that the Champions Statue which includes Hammers Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters should stay where it is on the junction of Green Street and Barking road close to where the old Boleyn Ground once proudly stood. Nearly 1,000 fans voted […]
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14 February 2018
Former Hammer Sofiane Feghouli says money is not important to him and he left West Ham to compete to win things like league titles. He took a pay cut to move to Turkey. Feghouli joined Galatasaray for a reported €5.5m deal after just one season with West Ham. The Algerian told the French media “First of […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Former Hammer explains he left West Ham to win titles
13 February 2018
KIERON DYER – EXCLUSIVE: Breaking my leg in 2007 was the beginning of a debilitating, dispiriting process that killed my career. It led to the West Ham hierarchy trying to shame me.
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13 February 2018
Premier League clubs will see their TV revenue from the UK reduce from the 2019-2020 season. Sky and BT paid £5.1Bn for the UK TV rights to show 168 matches per season in the current deal which runs between 2016-2019 but both broadcasters put in lower bids valuing the new three-year deal at £4.5Bn for 160 […]
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13 February 2018
Lots has been said and reported what happened in the Wigan carpark when the West Ham Chairmen spoke with fans after the FA Cup defeat. West Ham season ticket holder Baz Cox has now published a covert video which reveals some of the dialogue between West Ham fans and David Gold post-match. It also dispels […]
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13 February 2018
Sky has maintained its position as the main broadcaster of live Premier League football after claiming four of the seven available packages of television rights for 2019 to 2022, it has been announced.
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13 February 2018
Sky has extended its Premier League rights through to 2022 and will show more matches than ever before.
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13 February 2018
Please allow me to introduce myself. I’m a man of wealth and taste. I’ve been around for a long, long years. Stole many a man’s soul and faith – Sympathy For The Devil – Rolling Stones. Ah yes, those unforgettable lyrics from Messrs Jagger and Richards were penned in 1968 and who knew that they would have the mirrored pertinence today and for all of our mighty woes? Whilst we continue to struggle on the field of play, we are continuously bombarded...
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13 February 2018
It’s that time of the week once again that we check in with West Ham United’s various different loan stars both in Britain and across Europe, this time around, it would be another successful weekend for Robert Snodgrass’ Aston Villa and many young stars would make their bows for their new clubs. Robert Snodgrass (Aston Villa) In the wake of defeating Burton Albion at home last weekend, it would be a very special outing ...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on The Hammers Loan Report: Snodgrass Continues Promotion March As Martinez Makes Valladolid Debut
13 February 2018
David Moyes has confirmed that he is no longer interested in the Scotland job. The West Ham boss threw his hat into the ring for the job in October, but has now confirmed that he is focused solely on club management. Nevertheless, Moyes has not ruled out taking the reins in future, having been born […]
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