21 April 2017
Forgotten man Alvaro Arbeloa who signed a one-year contract with West Ham last summer as a free agent may wonder why he is not in the frame for a game this weekend. So might the rest of us! He’s believed to be on wages of around £60k a week and will presumably wave goodbye after […]
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21 April 2017
West Ham held the inaugural meeting of the Disabled Supporters Advisory Board on Wednesday this week chaired by Hammers Vice Chairman Karren Brady. After the meeting, Brady commented: “Just finished our very first Disabled Supporter Advisory Board meeting- fantastic open & constructive, we can’t improve without feedback” The London Stadium meeting this week was attended by […]
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21 April 2017
Saturday sees West Ham host an Everton side which have failed to win any of their last five away league games. It is their home form which has seen Everton maintain pressure on the top six above. They can move back to 5th with a win in this game but would likely move back down once their rivals have played. West Ham have picked up four points from their last two games and have moved away from any relegation threat...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Pearson’s Premier League Preview: West Ham face an Everton side great at home, but bad away
21 April 2017
West Ham will be looking to continue their push against relegation this weekend, when they host top-six chasing Everton. The London Stadium has seen it’s fair share of disappointment this season, with the Hammers securing just six wins in 16 matches, but Slaven Bilic’s side have turned things around in recent weeks. A crucial victory […]
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21 April 2017
Slaven Bilic has been told to stick with Darren Randolph in goal when West Ham host Everton in a Premier League encounter at the London Stadium tomorrow. Former Hammers striker Tony Cottee reckons Darren Randolph should still be the first choice keeper despite being responsible, arguably, for both of Sunderland’s goals in the 2-2 at draw at the Stadium of Light last week. But Cottee says he wouldn’t disagree with a move to bring Joe Hart...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Stick with Randolph for now, Bilic…but get Joe Hart in summer, says Hammers legend Cottee
21 April 2017
Ahead of this weekend's matches in the Premier League and FA Cup, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every fixture as it breaks.
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21 April 2017
Slaven Bilic is set to name a defensive formation as the Hammers bid to take something from a tough-looking clash against Everton this weekend. CandH has learned that with Andy Carroll injured and Diafra Sakho unlikely to play a lengthy role, a defensive approach is expected. With his front man options limited but with Aaron […]
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21 April 2017
The story of Italian’s past decade provides an illustration of the difficulties experienced by so many creative players who set out to translate their talents to the manager’s role Gianfranco Zola left the manager’s job at Birmingham City on Easter Monday, the local paper said “with dignity”. His decision acknowledged the implications of supervising only two victories in 24 matches and he was praised for turning up to explain himself rather than slinking out of the back entrance. The manner of his...
Posted in Guardian.co.ukComments Off on Gianfranco Zola’s Birmingham blues show creative gifts can get lost in dugout | Richard Williams
21 April 2017
West Ham face a difficult test at the London Stadium against Everton this weekend, with the Toffees fighting for a top six finish. Slaven Bilic’s side have won just six of their 16 Premier League games at the London Stadium this season, since moving from the Boelyn Ground last summer, and sit nine points above […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Everton boss keen to take advantage of West Ham woes
21 April 2017
West Ham United face a stern test to improve their ranks this summer, which means it’s disappointing to have seen a spanner already thrown in the works. Reported Hammers target Jonathan Cafu has spoken about his desire to leave current outfit Ludogorets this summer, identifying Portugal as a preferred destination. SportWitness reported earlier this year […]
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21 April 2017
London Stadium owners London Development Legacy Corporation (LLDC) has established a new group called the ‘Last Mile Strategic Group’ which consists of Newham council, Operators London Stadium 185, Westfield shopping centre, Transport for London and West Ham United in addition to the LLDC. The new strategic group made up of senior management for each organisation will […]
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21 April 2017
West Ham have managed to stop the rot in recent weeks and move nine points above the relegation zone, although the job isn’t completely finished. Slaven Bilic’s side welcome high-flying Everton to the London Stadium this weekend, with Ronald Koeman’s Toffees challenging for a top-six finish in the Premier League. With the Merseyside outfit on […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on West Ham boss shares selection concerns ahead of Everton clash
21 April 2017
Andy Carroll’s injury has left the Hammers with a serious striker crisis for the match against Everton as the selection problems pile up . We have learned within the last few minutes that Diafra Sakho cannot be used for more than 30 minutes in tomorrow’s game against Everton. With so little match action behind him, […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Sakho update as problems pile up
21 April 2017
Andy Carroll will miss the game against Everton as a result of MIS-KICKING the ball. His latest problem arose in the build up to the Hammers first goal against Sunderland last weekend. The thigh injury came as a result of the pass in to Andrew Ayew which has now left him on the sidelines for […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Carroll’s MIS-KICK rules him out of Everton clash
20 April 2017
Andy Carroll will miss West Ham's clash with Everton after suffering a recurrence of a groin problem in the Hammers' draw with Sunderland.
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20 April 2017
Andy Carroll’s attempt at a volley fell fortunately into the path of Andre Ayew, who stole in to open the scoring but in making the action, the West Ham forward strained his abductor.
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20 April 2017
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Jermaine Jenas and Trevor Nelson in this week's Premier League predictions.
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20 April 2017
James Collins is ready for Romelu Lukaku – the Premier League’s leading goalscorer wit 24 goals. And of course his record against us is frightening having his the net 11 times in his clashes with the Irons. Speaking to the Matchday Official programme Ginge says: ““I’ve played against loads of centre forwards in my time […]
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20 April 2017
West Ham’s attacking ranks this season have been largely unimpressive, with a wealth of changes likely to occur. With Jonathan Calleri and Diafra Sakho unlikely to be at the London Stadium next season, whilst Enner Valencia is poised to make a loan stint with Everton permanent, major improvements will be needed. The Hammers reportedly have […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on European side raise asking price for West Ham’s striker target
20 April 2017
Andy Carroll will again be missing from action with injury when Everton visit the London Stadium at the weekend. This time he has a thigh problem following the groin, ankle, knee and quads problems that have plagued him this season. ClaretandHugh’s Facebook followers at https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ haven’t been slow to give their views on what should happen […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Carroll takes roasting from fans
20 April 2017
West Ham United have struggled in attack this season, with a number of disappointing performances. The loan moves secured by the Hammer have not turned out to be profitable, with Simone Zaza returning to Juventus in January following an unsuccessful stint, whilst it remains unlikely that Jonathan Calleri will earn a permanent switch. Argentine youngster […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on European giant eye shock move for West Ham forward
20 April 2017
With four points from their last two Premier League matches, West Ham have enjoyed a revival in form and have significantly boosted their survival hopes. Although the Hammers boast a nine-point advantage over the drop zone, Slaven Bilic’s side are still not mathematically safe and face a difficult run-in over the next few weeks. A […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on West Ham ace names Everton man to watch out for this weekend
20 April 2017
In yet another freedom of information request stadium owners, E20 Stadium LLP have revealed what they have spent in change requests since the original design of the transformation of the London Stadium. The changes account for over £9m of public money. These are all changes which weren’t originally budgeted or were changed at a later date from […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on London Stadium cost of changes revealed
20 April 2017
Only 11 players can be awarded such an honour each season, preserving their status in history, but what is the make-up of the 275 selections over the last 25 years? Sportsmail takes a look.
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20 April 2017
Ok, that’s it – enough really is more than enough and has been for a long time! The Andy Carroll saga goes on and on and on with a 28 year old striker – who should be approaching the peak years of his career – again injured (thigh this time apparently) and unable to lift […]
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20 April 2017
In this week’s edition of our weekly throwback segment, we speak to Edward, 16, a West Ham season ticket holder on his special memories of the Boleyn. “It was Christmas day 2010 when I opened three very strange looking envelopes, that contained just three very small pieces of paper. The first informed me that I would have the latest West Ham kit. I looked at my Dad and he said “Well it’s on order”. I was a bit disappointed, but there was...
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