06 December 2017
West Ham were the latest victims of title contenders Man City on Sunday, with the Hammers unlucky not to get a draw before a late David Silva strike gave City all of the points at the London Stadium. The Hammers have not had a nice time of things lately, losing four of their last five games and sitting second bottom in the Premier League table. New Hammers boss David Moyes has managed just a single point from...
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06 December 2017
The Draw for the Third Round of the 2017/2018 Football Association Challenge Cup was made on Monday night with West Ham United being given an away trip to face League One Shrewsbury Town at The New Meadow in early January. The tie will see both Joe Hart and David Moyes return to their former employers, Hart, England’s No1, started out his coveted Career with The Town, leaving for Manchester City in 2006. Whereas, Hammers Boss Moyes represented ...
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06 December 2017
MailOnline Sport has teamed up with EA SPORTS to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets to West Ham v Arsenal on Wednesday, December 13 (8pm kick-off).
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06 December 2017
West Ham are hopeful Javier Hernandez will be fit for their Premier League clash against Chelsea with the striker back in first-team training ahead of this weekend's London derby.
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06 December 2017
Tottenham Hotspur's match against APOEL is something of a dead rubber. The White Hart Lane club have already qualified for the knockout stages as the winners of Group H.
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06 December 2017
A physical performance from Nathan Jones’ Luton Town was enough to thrash Terry Westley’s U23s at Kenilworth Road last night, as the Bedfordshire side progressed to the Last 16 of The Checkatrade Trophy. The hosts first took the lead on 28 minutes through Lawson D’Ath and while the visitors wasted their chances, teenage prodigy Aaron Jarvis doubled the advantage just after the break. It was then made three by fellow starlet Kavan Cotter in the last ...
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06 December 2017
London based photographer and West Ham season ticket holder Freddie Bonfanti, has produced a book ‘Long Live the Boleyn’ The images from his book are being exhibited in Hackney wick this month as he looks to further share his work with the West Ham fans. “We all knew the Boleyn would no longer exist after […]
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06 December 2017
West Ham shareholders David Gold and David Sullivan have cut the amount of interest they charge on shareholder loans from an average of 6-7% to 4%. There is an outstanding balance of £45m of shareholder loans which date back to 2011. A senior source told Claret and Hugh “At the new rate of 4%, the shareholders […]
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06 December 2017
Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales has committed to a forensic review into the London Stadium finances, but has rejected calls for an independent judicial review reports the Newham recorder. Addressing a full council meeting at East Ham Town Hall on Monday evening, the mayor said: “We will be having a review, which will have external, expert […]
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06 December 2017
After a stand out performance from Adrian at Manchester City last Sunday today’s Claret and Hugh poll is who should David Moyes start between the sticks at the London Stadium on Saturday as we face Chelsea. Joe Hart or Adrian? Who should start in goal on Saturday against Chelsea?
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06 December 2017
• England goalkeeper’s place under threat from reserve Adrián • Hart has conceded 30 goals in 14 matches since signing on loan David Moyes is giving strong consideration to dropping Joe Hart against Chelsea on Saturday, casting doubt over the West Ham United goalkeeper’s status as England’s No1. Hart’s form has been erratic since his loan move from Manchester City in the summer and his absence from last Sunday’s defeat by his parent club ...
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06 December 2017
Today’s fluff is mulling things over Lionel Messi can’t make his mind up. Last week he wanted Barcelona to sign Philippe Coutinho, but now he’s urging them to drop their interest in the Brazilian forward and turn their attention elsewhere. Messi, who apparently turned down a mega offer from Manchester City before extending his contract at the Nou Camp, appears to be in charge of everything at Barca these days – he gets to design next season’s kit –...
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05 December 2017
Leicester City's development squad made it through to the last 16 of the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday night as Swansea and West Ham's U21 sides suffered defeats.
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05 December 2017
Last week myself and Mike (you know the bonkers bloke from Mike on Monday) paid a visit to Wycombe Wanderers in order to run the rule over our under 23 team. For those who don’t know the ‘Checkatrade trophy’ is the current incarnation of the tournament formerly known as the Johnstone Paint Trophy or occasionally called […]
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05 December 2017
In the Round of 32 of the 2017/2018 Checkatrade Trophy campaign, Terry Westley takes his U23 side North to face off with Luton Town for their first ever Knockout tie in The Competition after Qualifying from Southern Group C in second place. Nathan Jones’ hosts go into the exciting clash off the back of an emphatic 0-5 victory away at Non-League Gateshead in The FA Cup Second Round, whereas, the young Hammers are low on confidence after a fourth ...
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05 December 2017
The goalkeeper situation at West Ham United took a twist on December 3, as a spirited showing by stand-in stopper Adrian firmly put the pressure on Joe Hart
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05 December 2017
In the wake of last Friday’s Group Stage Draw for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, we have a look to see which of our International Claret & Blue stars will be clashing with in Round One come June and July. A total of ten potential Hammers are expected to be on the Plane from their respective Nations next summer to the 21st playing of FIFA’s showpiece Competition, it will be ...
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05 December 2017
West Ham will be free to pursue William Carvalho in January after announcing they are back on good terms with Sporting Lisbon.
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05 December 2017
West Ham United Manager David Moyes has commented positively on the notion of possible buying activity in the upcoming January Transfer Window as he faces an injury crisis. Speaking in his Pre-Manchester City Press Conference, in which MooreThanJustAClub were lucky enough to attend, at Rush Green Training Centre on Friday afternoon, the Scotsman stated, “Well, they (The Owners) told me when I came that if things were needed in January, it would be possible to do so, but I said...
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05 December 2017
By CandH FB member Allen Cummings It’s not been the most auspicious start to David Moyes’ managerial reign with one draw and three defeats. A single point haul is hardly what the West Ham faithful had in mind but despite that most fair-minded fans are in agreement that there has been visible progress […]
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05 December 2017
West Ham were drawn against Millwall at home at the London Stadium in the rehearsal of the FA Cup draw yesterday. To the relief of police and both clubs, the Hammers drew Shrewsbury away when the draw was repeated for real. The London rivals last met in 2011 and 2012 when West Ham dropped down […]
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05 December 2017
West Ham say “friendly relations” with Sporting Lisbon have resumed following a war of words over the potential transfer of William Carvalho in the summer.
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05 December 2017
West Ham are to join Chelsea and Everton in paying direct employees and contracted staff the London hourly rate of £10.20, compared with the national living wage of £7.50 for over 25s. The Hammers will be accredited by the Living Wage Foundation, which sets the voluntary rate for London, and £8.75 an hour outside the capital. […]
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05 December 2017
West Ham have this morning issued an unprecedented public statement which drops that a heavy hint that a deal involving William Carvalho may soon be back on the cards. The Irons fell out big time with Sporting Lisbon back in the summer which led to threats of legal action and a complete breakdown in negotiations over […]
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05 December 2017
West Ham are keen to see Adrian sign a new deal at the club. The club triggered an option in the summer and the keeper has 18 months remaining on that but is hesitating over agreeing a new long term deal at the club. Now, with the Spaniard back in favour after a fine performance […]
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05 December 2017
David Moyes is considering whether to continue with Adrian in goal against Chelsea while West Ham are hopeful the Spaniard will stop stalling on signing a new contract.
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