26 October 2016
Met Police Superintendent Jonathan Williams has confirmed to ClaretandHugh that pubs have been requested to stop serving alcohol ahead of tonight clash with Chelsea. He told us: “I have asked a number of public houses to stop serving drinks an hour before tomorrow night’s game. We know that alcohol contributes to anti social behaviour and want […]
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26 October 2016
Chelsea football club have published advice to their 5,200 fans attending the London Stadium tonight and warned those without a ticket not to travel. The Statement says: “Our EFL Cup match against West Ham United on Wednesday will be the first derby held at the London Stadium and we would like to give supporters attending […]
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26 October 2016
Some would say the EFL Cup should not be a priority given the start to the season we’ve had in the Premier League. However, after back-to-back wins and three games unbeaten, we’re no longer desperate to pick up some form in the league. This is why it’s no surprise to hear Slaven Bilic bang on
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25 October 2016
West Ham are hoping for a trouble-free night off the pitch when they host rivals Chelsea in the EFL Cup but manager Slaven Bilic will not instruct his players to remain calm.
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25 October 2016
With Chelsea 4-0 ahead, Antonio Conte orchestrated the home fans into song, much to the annoyance of United boss Jose Mourinho, who exchanged angry words with the Italian at full-time.
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25 October 2016
Chelsea have implored West Ham to keep fans safe when the two sides meet in a potentially explosive derby match on Wednesday night with special measures being taken to keep them apart.
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25 October 2016
Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi has revealed that he could have become a Hammer.Iwobi is currently keeping out likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lucas Perez, but the 20year old has revealed how he could have been turning out for us if things had been different. GETTY He said “Arsenal and West Ham were interested in me and Chuba […]
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25 October 2016
Gonzo tells you where to get a drink before Chelsea game Following a consultation with the police and licensing authorities I’m delighted to confirm that it will be business as usual for the Hammers Chat boats for tomorrow’s game against Chelsea. As reported below, security will be high for the game in what will be […]
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25 October 2016
There appears to be a chance that Andre Ayew may make his return against Chelsea tomorrow night (Wed). According to a retun in the London Evening Standard the Hammers “could be boosted by striker Andre Ayew returning to his squad for the first time since the opening match of the season — also against Chelsea.” Ayew, […]
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25 October 2016
Antonio Conte defends his passionate management style before Chelsea’s League Cup match against West Ham on Wednesday, following José Mourinho’s humiliation claims at the weekend . Conte says defeats against Liverpool and Arsenal forced him to change tactics. Conte says West Ham are confident and will be tough opponents Nemanja Matic believes heavy Arsenal defeat was ‘wakeup call’ for Chelsea Continue reading...
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25 October 2016
London Stadium caterers Delaware North will be running an early bird promotion to encourage fans to get to the ground early tomorrow night before West Ham face Chelsea in the EFL cup. Stadium doors open at 5.45pm tomorrow night, a full two hours before kick off and draft beer will be on special offer at […]
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25 October 2016
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has called for respect from all sides at Wednesday's EFL Cup clash at London rivals West Ham.
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25 October 2016
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has called on supporters to be calm at Wednesday's EFL Cup clash at London rivals West Ham.
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25 October 2016
Police have asked local pubs near to the London Stadium to close their doors at 6pm tomorrow. ClaretandHugh has been told that police officers visited a number of pubs in and around Stratford and asked them to close their doors between 6pm and 8pm tomorrow evening in attempt to avoid potential violence. ClaretandHugh spoke to […]
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25 October 2016
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says he hopes to have the fans’ support during their League Cup clash with Chelsea on Wednesday, following an improved atmosphere in their 1-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday. Bilic says West Ham have regained their confidence having claimed seven points in their last three matches West Ham take ‘robust’ steps to avoid crowd trouble against Chelsea Continue reading...
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25 October 2016
The EFL Cup match on Wednesday will be the most stringent examination of policing and stewarding at West Ham’s London Stadium as well as evaluating the ground’s ability to recreate Upton Park’s atmosphere Rather earlier in the season than hoped for by some and feared by others, West Ham United’s London Stadium home will face its sternest test on Wednesday when more than 5,000 Chelsea fans make the journey to Stratford. Not...
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25 October 2016
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says he has no problems with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte's touchline behaviour, ahead of their Wednesday night EFL Cup showdown.
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25 October 2016
Slaven Bilic has all but dismissed suggestions that he holds a loan interest in one time taret and regular Chelsea sub Michy Batshuayi. Newspaper reports arose a few weeks ago of a possible loan move to Upton Park but ClaretandHugh was told at that time there had been no contact although our insider explained: ” You […]
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25 October 2016
Slaven Bilic claims he will be putting out his strongest possible side for tomorrow night’s clash against Chelsea. Speaking at his presser ahead of the game he said: “I said after the Sunderland game that the approach would be to play our strongest possible team. We played on Saturday and the game is Wednesday and then […]
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25 October 2016
Some West Ham supporters will be held back for 3o minutes to allow Chelsea supporters to leave post match tomorrow evening. An official statement on WHUFC.com says: “A cordon will be in place either side of turnstile D (away turnstile) and all away supporters will egress via the south steps towards Pudding Mill Lane Station. The […]
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25 October 2016
Slaven Bilic believes Antonio Conte's touchline behaviour was not intended to humiliate Manchester United. Jose Mourinho criticised the Chelsea boss for what he perceived as disrespect.
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25 October 2016
Jamie Vardy? Cristiano Ronaldo? Lionel Messi? Who should win the 2016 Ballon d'Or? Have your say on the 30-man shortlist.
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25 October 2016
Slaven Bilic has given his pre-match conference ahead of the EFL clash against Chelsea tomorrow night. Slav told the media “It’s a tough game against Chelsea in a London derby so it’s a big occasion, for sure. I can only repeat what I’ve said before, is that all we can do is try to play good […]
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25 October 2016
We are ready to be made fools of but there seems to be a pattern on the official site that whenever a player is given an opportunity to speak ahead of a game he’s about to be involved in it. Every rule is there to be broken but given he is featured in an interview […]
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25 October 2016
Hammer Dimitri Payet has been nominated for the 2016 Ballon d’Or awards, he is only the forth West Ham player to have been nominated following Bobby Moore, Martin Peters and Geoff Hurst. Payet, who also won West Ham’s Hammer of the Year award and the Player of the Year gong at the London Football Awards last […]
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