05 September 2017
Phil Parkes has regularly said that the move from the Boleyn to Stratford was a bad idea and nothing he has seen since has changed his mind. And speaking to ClaretandHugh in discussing the massive unrest towards the board, he has made it clear he believes it’s that which lies at the heart of the […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Parkesy doesn’t feel “this is West Ham anymore”
05 September 2017
West Ham’s version of transfer events has been called into question twice this week. Sporting Lisbon questioned David Sullivan’s statement on the West Ham official website by claiming they had never received a formal bid from the Hammers and today a French newspaper claimed West Ham agreed on a deal with Rennes for Sakho only […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on The role of agents in Hammers transfer disputes
05 September 2017
West Ham owners David Gold and David Sullivan have been urged to sell the Hammers to allow the club to leave the London Stadium. Frustrated Irons fans have yet to embrace fully the stadium and the players have struggled to a make their home advantage count in games. And legendary striker Frank McAvennie believes if a moneybags buyer can be found, the club will be playing home matches at a different venue to the former Olympic Stadium within five years...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Sell West Ham and quit London Stadium within five years, says Hammers legend McAvennie
05 September 2017
After fever pitch speculation that Rafa Benitez could take over as West Ham manager as early as October, media reports produced a U turn suggesting he has committed himself to Newcastle until the end of the season. Last week the Telegraph claimed Benitez has been left disillusioned by the blatant lack of ambition this summer and his […]
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05 September 2017
Roberto Mancini has emerged as a front runner to replace Slaven Bilic as West Ham manager, should results not improve significantly says the London Evening Standard. The Zenit St Petersburg boss is the bookies second favourite behind Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez if West Ham decide to make a change says the London paper. Normally we would […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Mancini’s name is in the frame
05 September 2017
It really does seem to be open season on the West Ham board at the moment. The latest revelation coming out of France today is that West Ham initially agreed to let Diafra Sakho go only to change their minds later. French newspaper L’Equipe reports that Rennes believed a transfer was on the way, which they […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on L’Equipe: ‘West Ham changed their minds on Sakho’
05 September 2017
West Ham United legend Tony Cottee has been lined up to give London Stadium tours in September. On Sunday 24th September, supporters can enjoy a tour of London Stadium led by the former West Ham striker. Cottee netted some 146 goals in two spells through the 1980s and 1990s for the Hammers, including that famous […]
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05 September 2017
Examining Liverpool's rapid counter-attacks and contrasting Premier League playing styles with new Opta data...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Lightning Liverpool & PL styles
04 September 2017
The world’s best players will be playing in the Premier League in coming years, according to Christian Purslow.
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on ‘Elite will come to Premier League’
04 September 2017
After a tough four games away from home with one cup win against a League Two side and zero points in the league – two goals scored and 10 conceded – it has become apparent that Slaven Bilic has only three Premier League games to save his West Ham managerial career. But let’s face it, […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on If West Ham really had ambition they would appoint this Slaven Bilic replacement in a heart beat
04 September 2017
Exciting Nigerian winger Victor Obinna will be best remembered for his superb spell at Upton Park during the 2010/2011 season, as he was the shining light in an otherwise dark Premier League campaign. But, how did his flair and goals almost keep us afloat in the Top-Flight alone? Just how did the rest of his journeyman like career pan out? nd where is he Now? The electric attacker started his footballing...
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04 September 2017
West Ham are set to have the entire squad fit for the clash with Huddersfield – although Marko Arnautovic will serve out the last game of his suspension. And that could see Slaven Bilic put out the strongest West Ham team we have seen in months and months. ClaretandHugh has learned that both Winston Reid […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Bilic spoilt for choice
04 September 2017
Under-fire West Ham boss Slaven Bilic could see his tenure salvaged by the return of striker Andy Carroll. Hammers manager Bilic is said to have a handful of matches remaining to save his job, with the London Stadium outfit enduring a nightmare start to the new Premier League campaign. And reports have already surfaced that Roberto Mancini has emerged as his replacement if results do not improve. Three defeats in as many games leaves West Ham bottom of the...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Under-fire Bilic eyes Carroll return as catalyst to save his job as West Ham manager
04 September 2017
Andre Ayew could be missing from the Irons team which takes on Huddersfield next Monday night. The Ghana international’s run of poor form continued against the Congo in a World Cup qualifier last week – a performance that was widely condemned by supporters of his nation on Twitter. Ayew was taken off with 25 minutes […]
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04 September 2017
Andy Carroll is confidently predicted to be in the squad which meets Huddersfield Town on next Monday evening. And that is causing alarm bells to ring in Yorkshire where one local paper made a lead story of his likely return this morning. Carroll has now been missing for months with a recurring thigh injury but […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Carroll warms up as Hammers return to training
04 September 2017
Nuno Almeida is a Lisbon-born blogger, a top ClaretandHugh Facebook Forum member and a passionate football man. A Sporting Clube de Portugal fan and member since the day he was born 🙂 he is also a huge fan of English football and West Ham. He’s been a Hammer since 1980, the day he watched the FA […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Report from Portugal: The Carvalho affair
03 September 2017
I’m talking about West Ham of course and specifically the the amount of fuel we seem to continuously donate to fuel the media’s fire. This first international week is supposed to provide meagre pickings for those who seek to fill the column inches and 24 hours news channels. The qualifying break has just started which usually […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on The Gift That Keeps on Giving
03 September 2017
Comments purportedly from a relative of the West Ham chief said the dispute could be pursued in court between the two feuding clubs
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Legal action threatened as West Ham and Sporting’s Carvalho conflict continues
03 September 2017
David Sullivan has tonight confirmed he intends to go ahead with legal action against Sporting Lisbon and their director of communications, Nuno Saraiva, who claimed West Ham made no formal written offer to sign the midfielder William Carvalho. Saraiva also dubbed the Hammers co chairman a “parastite” and “liar” which Sullivan claims has left him […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Sullivan confirms he’s to sue Sporting Lisbon
03 September 2017
The former Manchester City shot-stopper has not been impressing at club level recently, but he will not lose his place between the posts
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Hart to stay in goal for England as Southgate hints at Rashford start
03 September 2017
West Ham United have confirmed they will be taking legal action against Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon. Tensions mounted over a failed move for Portugal midfielder William Carvalho.
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03 September 2017
West Ham United are tonight reported to be launching legal action against the Sporting Lisbon director who called David Sullivan a “liar” and a “parasite.” According to the Telegraph the club are contacting Nuno Saraiva, Sporting’s director of communications, who claimed they had not made a formal written offer to sign the midfielder William Carvalho. […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Sullivan to launch legal action on S Lisbon director
03 September 2017
Nigel Kahn has been the most prominent public critic of the West Ham board for several years. And as the fans go into a furore over the situation at the club right now, CandH invited Nige to give his view on the state of things as he sees it. We are grateful he has interrupted his […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Board is simply reaping what it’s sown
03 September 2017
The director of football role is underrated in England but may have helped the transition to Frank de Boer or forced Arsène Wenger to leave his comfort zone Now the honeymoon period has well and truly fizzled out, extinguished by so much sideways football that soon Louis van Gaal will be making a pilgrimage to Selhurst Park to see what all the fuss is about, it comes as no surprise to learn Crystal Palace ...
Posted in Guardian.co.ukComments Off on Palace and Arsenal epitomise Premier League’s lack of joined-up thinking | Jacob Steinberg
03 September 2017
West Ham are suing a Sporting Lisbon official for libel after he claimed the Hammers never made an offer for William Carvalho.
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on West Ham to sue Sporting official
03 September 2017
A recent freedom of the information requests shows the catering income for specific West Ham games last season. West Ham v Bournemouth Premier League match catering income £268,734 West Ham v Spurs Premier League match catering income £301, 489 West Ham v Arsenal Premier League match catering income £273,770 Based on these figures assuming a per match […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on London Stadium caterers earn £7m
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