17 June 2017
West Ham are poised to complete the signing of Adama Traore from Middlesbrough in a £8m deal. David Sullivan is reported to have held talks with the 21-year-old winger on Friday according to the well placed Ken Dyer of the London Evening Standard and says the transfer could be completed soon pending a medical. Traore […]
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17 June 2017
West Ham have released full-back Stephen Hendrie by mutual consent. The 22-year-old, who joined from Hamilton in 2015, has had loan spells at Southend United and Blackburn Rovers where he made eight appearances last season. Hendrie progressed through Hamilton’s youth system and made his senior debut for the club aged 16 in July 2011. The […]
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16 June 2017
In the next episode of our new series Geo sits down with Tom and Danny to discuss the goalkeeping situation at West Ham. Is Adrian our number one? Should Randolph be sold? Is Joe Hart worth the inflated wages that are widely reported? Should we even be looking to improve that position at all?
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16 June 2017
The summer transfer window is well underway now and West Ham United are being persistently linked with players. There seems to be a handful of new transfer rumours each day as the Hammers seek to improve the options in our squad and mount a better campaign for next year. West Ham finished 11th in the […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on 4-2-3-1, four new faces, no Noble… West Ham’s Dream XI for the 2017/18 season
16 June 2017
Stephen Hendrie has been released by West Ham United after failing to make an impact in East London, according to The Daily Mail. Stephen Hendrie was tipped for big things when West Ham won the race to sign him in 2015, snapping him up from Hamilton Academical on a pre-contract agreement. When the Scotsman arrived, […]
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16 June 2017
The Boleyn Ground Memorial Garden was in a sorry state today when West Ham season ticket holder Nigel Kahn paid his respects to Green Street. Developers had promised to keep the garden in good order as part of the original agreement when the land was sold to Galliard homes for £38m, that responsibility was passed on to […]
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16 June 2017
Amid reports linking West Ham United with a move for Joe Hart, the Manchester City goalkeeper has reportedly said that he is keen to move to the London Stadium, according to The London Evening Standard. Joe Hart is clearly out of favour at Manchester City and does not have a future at the Etihad Stadium. […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on West Ham target admits that he would be keen on move to the club
16 June 2017
Twitter was sent into frenzy last night after Bet Victor suspended bets on Adama Traore to West Ham. West Ham fan Jamie Norwood tweeted Bet Victor asking for a price on Adama Traore moving to West Ham. @SkyBet @BetVictor @Betfair Can i get a price on Adama Traore to sign for West Ham please? #RequestABet […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Speculation fuelled as bets are suspended over West Ham signing 21-year-old winger
16 June 2017
West Ham United have been linked with Henry Onyekuru for a while now and the deal has been progressing slowly. And now the Hammers could be in danger of missing out. Championship outfit Birmingham City have launched an audacious swoop to try to sign Henry Onyekuru, according to The Daily Mail. The Blues, who are […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Birmingham City planning audacious £7.5m swoop to land West Ham’s top target
16 June 2017
According to The Daily Star, West Ham United are no longer interested in signing Chris Smalling. Chris Smalling was thought to be one of West Ham United’s top targets this summer but it appears that the East London outfit are ready to abandon their pursuit of the Manchester United centre half to focus on other […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on West Ham drop out of the race to sign in-demand £15m defender
16 June 2017
Julian Dicks 1988-1993 & 1994-1999 326 Apps The current Assistant Manager was first signed by John Lyall for £300,000 in 1988 and after a slow start quickly established himself as a both a first team regular and a fans favourite. A cultured left-back whose combative nature perhaps overshadowed his undoubted talent. Throughout both spells with West Ham Dicks won plaudits for his wholehearted approach and was very unlucky not to receive international recognition. During Dicks first spell West ...
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16 June 2017
With the bookies suspending betting on Adam Traore joining West Ham we thought it miht be the moment to take a look at the speedy Middlesbrough winger. The 21 year old Spaniard has been on the Irons radar for some time and the club have admitted to Claretandhugh that he is among those they have […]
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16 June 2017
Betting has been suspended on Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore joining West Ham in the summer. The former Barcelona player who has been linked to the Hammers in recent days is looking for an exit from relegated Boro. West Ham supporter Jamie Norwood tweeted bookmakers BetVictor asking for a price for Adama Traore joining the Hammers. Bet […]
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16 June 2017
Around 5,000 season tickets will go on sale to the 55,000 waiting list today after the relocation window shuts. The Hammers have modelled that approximately one in three on the season ticket waiting list will take up the offer to purchase season tickets meaning the first fifteen thousand in the list are likely to get […]
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16 June 2017
A freedom of information request submitted by ClaretandHugh has revealed the staggering amount of taxpayers money spent by Stadium owners London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) and E20 Stadium LLP in external legal services relating to the London Stadium. The LLDC spent a staggering £1,834,550.02 excluding VAT getting external legal advice and creating the 99-year Agreement […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on London Stadium owners spent £3.3m on legal fees
15 June 2017
West Ham are ready to cut their losses on Enner Valencia by taking a 50 per cent loss on the striker. The Ecuador international cost the Hammers £12 million but with two years left on his deal reports have emerged that Porto are ready to give him a route out of his Hammers hell. Slaven […]
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15 June 2017
Pablo Zabaleta believes the pre-season clash against his former club Manchester City in Iceland on August 4 is the prefect preparation for the Irons new season. The match in the national stadium in Reykjavik will be a great event for the locals and give the Hammers the opportunity to show just how ready they are […]
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15 June 2017
West Ham have released full-back Stephen Hendrie by mutual consent. The 22-year-old, who joined from Hamilton in 2015, has had loan spells at Southend United and Blackburn Rovers.
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15 June 2017
By guest writer Charlie Fellowes Slaven Bilic endured a turbulent past Premier League campaign with West Ham United, despite having enjoyed much success the season prior. Keen conversations are taking place on who the Hammers need this summer so may I add my two pennorth! The London club’s move to the Olympic Stadium from their […]
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15 June 2017
SIMON JONES - TRANSFER COLUMN: As well as £72million moves for M'Baye Niang, Davy Klaassen and Jordan Pickford, the Toffees are also targeting Malaga's Sandro Ramirez.
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15 June 2017
This morning the Premier League fixtures were released and I was eager to see what hand we had been dealt for the forthcoming season. Fingers were crossed for a generous start, nice weather fixtures against the seaside clubs and most of all a decent run in. Sadly, I was disappointed on all three counts! The opening day fixture away against Manchester United gives me mixed feelings. It will add to our list of walk in the park, opening ...
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15 June 2017
From Tanzania to Tennessee here is a rundown of the 20 clubs’ friendly fixtures before the season starts on 12 August All dates and kick-off times BST. All information correct at time of publication Related: Stadiums of the future: a revolution for the fan experience in sport Related: Premier League fixtures: full club-by-club list for the 2017-18 season Continue reading...
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15 June 2017
Henry Onyekuru could face a challenge to obtain a work permit as he does not automatically qualify on the percentage of senior international matches for his national team. In order to automatically qualify for a work permit, the player must have participated in a certain percentage of senior international matches for his national team. Generally, that […]
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15 June 2017
Following a long and taxing season with both club and country, many of the world's top footballers have taken up the opportunity to get away and soak up the sun.
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15 June 2017
Sofiane Feghouli has told RMC Sport that he sees his future at West Ham despite rumours linking him to a move to PSG. “I had a very good pre-season but a week before the season I was injured for a month and a half. The first team was in place and it was necessary to get […]
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15 June 2017
West Ham United are now being widely linked with a swoop for Besiktas midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup. A number of teams are chasing the star midfielder, who only has a year left to run on his current deal with the Turkish giants. West Ham are in the hunt to sign him with Ozyakup’s former manager Slaven […]
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