17 October 2017
We welcome new blogger Max Willow to ClaretandHugh. Max is based in Australia and has been a fantatical Hammer since the early 1960s. He is a regular contributor to the CandH forum and also writes for West Ham World. In his first blog he puts the spotlight on Pedro Obiang as he looks back at […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Just brilliant as Hammers find a new playmaker
17 October 2017
“If you’re looking for a centre-forward with a history of scoring goals, it doesn’t get any better than Javier,” Mike Phelan, Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant at Manchester United has told Sky Sports. “But there is another side to it: Can you provide the service for him to score the goals? If the service is […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Chicharito is only as good as his service says Phelan
17 October 2017
West Ham is said to closely following the rising career of young attacking midfielder David Brooks at Sheffield United who is rumoured to be available for £10m this January. Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle and Everton are also tracking Brooks, who earned a call-up by Wales for their recent World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Ireland. The 20-year-old played for […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers track Blades attacking midfielder
17 October 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is looking to offer Jack Wilshere a new four-year contract to stay at the Emirates. A report in the Daily Mirror says Wenger has been so impressed that a new four-year contract offer is in the pipeline for the 25-year-old. The Arsenal midfielder and boyhood West Ham fan has yet to […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on West Ham rumoured target to be offered new contract
17 October 2017
Slaven Bilic is struggling to get the best out of Javier Hernandez at West Ham. Ahead of their Friday Night Football clash with Brighton, Nick Wright examines his tricky start to life in London with help from Mike Phelan, who coached him at Manchester United.
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Why is Chicharito struggling?
16 October 2017
With Mark Noble no longer looking an automatic first-team selection, thoughts turn to whom should be the on-pitch skipper in his absence. Winston Reid currently has the armband but a growing number of views are being expressed on social network as to who is the obvious candidate. Pablo Zabaleta’s name continually crops up and Joe […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Poll: Who should skipper West Ham?
16 October 2017
The Senegal international has hailed the Hammers faithfuls for their incredible support during his side's stalemate against Burnley
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on West Ham United have the best fans in England, says Cheikhou Kouyate
16 October 2017
Trevor Sinclair has warned Slaven Bilic he will be making a big mistake if he decides to fine Andy Carroll for his sending off offences against Burnley. Speaking out on Twitter the former Hammers favourite claims the manager will be creating a very dangerous precedent if he decides to take such an action. But in […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Sinclair gets Carroll fine issue all wrong
16 October 2017
A growing lobby of West ham fans are calling for Pablo Zabaleta to become West Ham United’s captain. With Mark Noble dropped for the match at Burnley and looking unlikely to regain his position as an automatic selection the armband situation is being discussed more and more on ClaretandHugh forums. Many do not believe Winston […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Irons fans want new skipper – guess who?
16 October 2017
Spanish striker Antonio Martinez netted the first ever hattrick by a West Ham United player at The London Stadium yesterday afternoon to help inflict a 4-2 defeat on Manchester United. The Red Devils had edged ahead twice in the first period, both times through Demetri Mitchell, but Martinez twice levelled the scores and then put Westley’s Boys ahead just before Joe Powell added a fourth. Victory for the Hammer starlets, their second consecutive in The League, took them up to ...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Martinez Hattrick Downs Sorry United In London Stadium Thriller
16 October 2017
Some of the great things in this wonderful game happen purely by accident – ask Tony Cottee! It was the toughest luck in the world that Paul Goddard damaged his shoulder during the opening 1985-85 season opening at Birmingham at St Andrew’s and when Frankie Mac grabbed two in the next game somthing bigger and […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on McAvennie and Cottee happened by accident…is history set to repeat itself? TC gives his view as Brighton looms
16 October 2017
Burnley started with the 4 5 1 that they have been using for most of this season to great effect, this changed to a 6 3 1 when they defended as the full backs dropped in as two extra centre backs with the wingers covering in their place. When they lost the ball every player except Chris Wood was behind the ball and they were keeping a very tight shape. While when they attacked they tended to hit...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on West Ham Vs Burnley: Tactical analysis
16 October 2017
What do Pablo Zabaleta, Michail Antonio and Manu Lanzini have in common apart probably from being our three best players? Answer: A combined transfer fee of £15 million – less than the fees paid for Chicharito, Andy Carroll, Marko Arnautovicm and the combined value apparently of Robert Snodgrass and Jose Fonte. There’s a widespread misapprehension […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Heads up…there’s great stuff happening at West Ham
16 October 2017
Let’s take a look at how each featuring Squad member performed in Saturday’s disappointing draw at Turf Moor as we put in our best away showing of the season without taking all three points home to East London. Joe Hart: 8/10 Another impressive afternoon for the England man as he was a firm contender for Man of the Match at Turf Moor with some magnificent saves and brave claims. However, the shot-stopper would have had his heart ...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Player Ratings: Burnley vs West Ham United: Premier League Matchday Eight
16 October 2017
It’s now time to analyse all the main causes for discussion from Saturday’s eventful draw at Turf Moor, as Chris Wood struck to break Hammers hearts in Lancashire and leave us rooted to 15th spot. Fans Fume At “Liability” Carroll Over the past few weeks, many have called for the exile of forward Andy Carroll from the starting Xl after some shabby showings, but tensions came to the boil on Saturday at...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Main Talking Points: Burnley vs West Ham United: Premier League Matchday Eight
16 October 2017
A first-half red card for Hammers forward Andy Carroll marred what would have been a respectable victory at Turf Moor on Saturday as Chris Wood netted a late header to rescue the hosts Burnley. Slaven Bilic’s Boys had seized an early lead through Michail Antonio before Carroll saw red and Wood converted an 85th-minute leveller to save the home side from what would have been a second defeat ...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Carroll Off As Wood Header Earns Clarets Point
16 October 2017
West Ham’s League position may become slightly more realistic following the match against Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday night. For the game means that we will go all square with every other Premier League team in terms of home games played and until the weekend at least we may get a better idea of […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers have big chance to leap up PL
16 October 2017
Arsenal were unfortunate to concede a penalty against Watford but Richarlison is unlikely to face retrospective action, says Dermot Gallagher on Ref Watch.
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Ref Watch: No pen on Richarlison
16 October 2017
West Ham’s under 23s lifted themselves into third place behind the merseyside clubs Liverpool and Everton in Premier League 2 with their great 4-2 win over Manchester United yesterday (Sun). And given they have been without inspirational skipper Declan Rice until yesterday the newly promoted Hammers can be delighted with their brilliant start. They have […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Big Martinez decision looming as U23s roar on
16 October 2017
Did your Premier League team live up to expectations this weekend?
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on PL grades: Man City’s A+ display
16 October 2017
Tony Cascarino has told Andy Carroll his style of play belongs in the 80s! The former striker was very similar to the Hammers hitman in his heyday but claims he is a throwback to the 80s in his latest column in The Times. He said: “Andy Carroll is playing a game that belongs in the […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Carroll told: “Your game belongs to the 80s”
16 October 2017
Slaven Bilic doesn’t believe there is any comparison to be made between the Turf Moor point and the way the team has performed in earlier games. And he is looking forward to Brighton and beyond with serious optimism so long as the lads can continue to play in the same way. He said: “If you are […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Bilic’s onwards and upward message
16 October 2017
Former Hammers striker John Hartson has told how his one time massive gambling problem all but wrecked his marriage. Hartson will be eternally grateful to Gambler Annonyous for freeing him of a habit which was destroying his life and should serve as a warning for those who enjoy a bet – it can lead to […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Former Hammer hero relives gambling horrors
16 October 2017
Andy Carroll will be fined around £45,000 for his red card against Burnley at the weekend. Reports that the striker will be hit with a two week wage fine are incorrect and the Geordie’s indiscretion instead will be hit with a fine which represents a pretty lenient punishment given the severity of the crime. There […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Carroll gets ‘soft’ fine for red card
16 October 2017
Pablo Zabaleta has slammed Andy Carroll and branded after his double elbowing at Turf Moor as ‘nasty.’ The Hammers right-back has had no hesitation in joining the attack on the big centre-forward who now misses the match against Brighton and Hove Albion on Friday. Carroll got the rocket from Zaba for the elbows on James […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Zabaleta slams Carroll elbowing as “nasty”
16 October 2017
The Argentine was not prepared to defend his colleague following a dismissal that left his side facing an uphill battle at the weekend
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on West Ham’s Zabaleta slams team-mate Carroll for ‘nasty’ red card
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