29 June 2017
Pedro Obiang and Sam Byram are the first Irons to make a training ground return and Angelo Ogbonna and Michail Antonio are also expected to be back at Rush Green early after injury issues. But there’s no sign of injury ravaged strike pair Andy Carroll and Diafra Sakho who missed so much of last season […]
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29 June 2017
Reports in the French media have claimed that joining West Ham United is a “credible solution” for Olivier Giroud if he wants to remain in London. According to reputable French media outlet L’Equipe, reported via Sport Witness, Olivier Giroud is a major target for the Hammers, who remain very interested in the Frenchman. West Ham […]
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29 June 2017
Bolton Wanderers are set to sign West Ham United defender Reece Burke on a season-long loan deal, according to Sky Sports News HQ. West Ham are willing to let their promising young defender head out on loan for another season to get more playing time and aid his development. Burke has spent the past two […]
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29 June 2017
West Ham’s first team squad will return to Rush Green next Wednesday to start their pre-season after completing their summer holidays with their families. Several players are have returned already to the training ground as part of their rehabilitation programme in the build up to the pre-season. After a few days of training at the Rush […]
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29 June 2017
West Ham United could let two wingers leave the club this summer. According to The Mirror, Robert Snodgrass and Sofiane Feghouli could be on their way out of the London Stadium in the summer transfer window if a good deal comes in. Robert Snodgrass arrived with plenty of hype when he signed in January. However, […]
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29 June 2017
During this summer’s off-season, I’ve started taking part in a weekly 5-a-side team to keep up the fitness. It’s a good laugh and nice to get back on the pitch with a ball at my feet. However, after spotting a tweet recently from the lads at Hammers Chat (@Hammers_Chat) discussing an all time Hammers squad, I thought I would give it a go. 5-a-side required a well-rounded...
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29 June 2017
In this week’s edition of our weekly throwback segment we speak to Sid, 70 and a lifelong Hammer about a supporting West Ham United through thick and thin. “I was born just after World War Two in The East End of London in 1947 to a family full of Hammers. Although we were free from German invasion, they were still extremely hard times with rationing and poverty prevalent. It was a pretty simple life in the fact that the Dads ...
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29 June 2017
Seats sell fast for Altona clash It has been revealed by the club in the last few days that almost 5,000 seats have been sold for our pre-season clash with German outfit Altona 93. The tie is set to take place on Tuesday 1st August at The Adolf-Jager Kampfbahn Stadium, with kick-off being at 5.30 PM BST. The clash is also scheduled for just a few days after the conclusion of The Betway Cup, which is this ...
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29 June 2017
Pre-season is looming and, as ever, the Premier League clubs are jetting off to all four corners of the globe as they build up to the new campaign. The 20 clubs will cover nearly 170,000 miles.
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29 June 2017
David Gold confirmed the club is seeking to sign new strikers, claiming that they are already well stocked in midfield and do not need Wilshere
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29 June 2017
A former West Ham United club employee has been charged in relation to the Hillsborough disaster. Graham Mackrell, who was working as club secretary and safety officer at Sheffield Wednesday at the time of the disaster, has been charged in relation to safety failures at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, which […]
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29 June 2017
West Ham's Aaron Cresswell believes Pablo Zabaleta joining the side will have a positive effect on the team both on and off the pitch.
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29 June 2017
Oliver Giroud remains the 5/2 favourite to join West Ham while the Hammers are also listed as the 3/1 favourites for Theo Walcott to join the Irons. Sky Bet offers odds of 5/2 for Giroud to become a Hammer this summer while Lyon is 7/2 Napoli 14/1 Marseille and Everton both art 18/1 PSG 25/1 […]
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29 June 2017
David Gold has declared publicly what ClaretandHugh has been telling it’s followers for several weeks this summer – ignore speculation on any West Ham signing apart from front men! The media has been full of rumours that any number of midfielders will be on their way to the club – including bookies’ favourite Jack Wilshere. […]
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29 June 2017
Our friends at Football Whispers round up the latest transfer news from the European papers as Real Madrid continue to monitor Thibaut Courtois and Arsenal push forward for Thomas Lemar.
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29 June 2017
West Ham have emerged as a 'credible solution' for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, according to reports in his native France. L'Equipe report the London side are 'very interested'
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29 June 2017
Aaron Cresswell is thrilled that Pablo Zabaleta has joined the club recalling his “fantastic ” record at Manchester City. The Hammers’ England international declared: “Watching him throughout his time with Manchester City, which was nearly a decade, the things Pablo Zabaleta did for that club were fantastic, winning Premier League titles cups and the like. He […]
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29 June 2017
Former three times Hammer of the year Scott Parker has announced his retirement from football The 36-year-old started his career at Charlton, before moving to Chelsea for £10m in January 2004. The midfielder enjoyed four seasons in East London between 2007-11, making 129 appearances, scoring 12 goals. “I have enjoyed so many incredible moments during […]
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29 June 2017
Manchester City have put a £25m valuation on Kelechi Iheanacho and will battle the Hammers on the size of a buy back clause. The Irons have revealed to ClaretandHugh they ant a 50 per cent clause inserted into any deal but media sources are claiming Pep Guardiola wants it set at 40 per cent. However, […]
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29 June 2017
Former England international and Premier League winner Carlton Cole is now playing in Indonesia. Adam Bate caught up with him to discuss that adventure and Cole's commitment to helping young players at home and abroad...
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28 June 2017
Aaron Creswell wasn’t at his best for much of last season but finished well whilst Arthur Masuaku performed admirably before an injury. Who should start the season? Who should start the season? Cresswell or Masuaku?
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28 June 2017
West Ham fans would be perfectly happy for Kelechi Ihenacho to join the club with a 50 per cent buy back clause attached which could see Manchester City recall him at any time after the first season. The complex transfer – which has stalled because of a legal tussle over who legally represents the player – […]
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28 June 2017
The London Stadium Desso Grassmaster million pound pitch has survived the June music concert season of four music gigs which saw up to 300,000 concert goers trample and drink on top of the multi-purpose pitch. Depeche Mode, Guns N’ Roses and Robbie Williams all played there over four summer nights with heavy equipment, light rigs, […]
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28 June 2017
West Ham United are keen to add attacking players to their squad this summer and have been searching for possible targets. Their search has now led them to Arsenal and the Hammers could be about to launch a sensational £50m double swoop for Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott this summer, according to an exclusive report […]
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28 June 2017
Everton boss Ronald Koeman – who has been the most aggressive operator in the summer window – is eyeing a move for Hammers target Olivier Giroud. Clearly expecting to be armed with up to £85 million from any Romelu Lukaku deal, the Toffees manager is prowling around any and every target this summer. Giroud has […]
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