
Ayew back in training for West Ham
20 October 2016
West Ham's record signing Andre Ayew is back in training after a thigh injury but Andy Carroll is still weeks away from returning.
20 October 2016
West Ham's record signing Andre Ayew is back in training after a thigh injury but Andy Carroll is still weeks away from returning.
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20 October 2016
• Carroll is still not training two months after being sidelined • Club’s record-signing André Ayew back training after thigh strain Andy Carroll’s latest comeback has been delayed, with no return in sight for the injury-plagued West Ham striker. Related: West Ham investigate Andy Carroll and Darren Randolph over drinking claims Continue reading...
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20 October 2016
Slaven Bilic has sent Sunderland a reminder they should forget all ideas of the London Stadium creating pressure on West Ham’s players this weekend. There have been hopeful sounds coming out of Mackems territory that our poor start at the new home should give them reason for encouragement. But Slav was having none of that […]
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20 October 2016
Slaven Bilic is refusing to worry about the fcture list beyond Sunderland at the weekend which may be the toughest of the season. The manager made it clear in his presser ahead of the match agaisnt the Black Cats: ““I know the schedule, but I know also that all we think about is the next […]
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20 October 2016
After that much needed victory at Crystal Palace last Saturday, focus now turns to hosting Sunderland at the London Stadium this weekend. Sunderland are rock bottom of the Premier League and are currently the only team without a victory in England’s top five leagues. This means we should be able to build on our win
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20 October 2016
Exclusive West Ham are still unable to put a date on Andy Carroll’s return and refuse to take a single chance with the injury-ravaged striker. And ClaretandHugh has learned this morning that Diafra Sakho is in line to make a first team comeback before the big man. We raised the issue in a story on […]
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20 October 2016
Slaven Bilic has told reporters of his delight that Andre Ayew is nearing a return to action. “It is a big boost to have Andrew Ayew back in training. He looks good and the medical team have done a great job. We are all delighted. We will try to prepare him for games as quickly as possible. We […]
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20 October 2016
Manu Lanzine wants to top his seven goal first season with the Irons and is delighted the manager lets him play his attacking game. Talking to the official site, Manu said: ““He expects me to score as many goals as I can because of the way the team plays. He always gives me confidence so […]
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20 October 2016
Slaven Bilic insists West Ham record signing Andre Ayew will not be rushed back into action, despite returning to training following a two month injury lay-off.
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20 October 2016
Slaven Bilic has confirmed that Andy Carroll’s rehab is taking longer than planned Speaking at this morning’s press conference the gaffer told reporters: “Andy Carroll picked up the injury in Romania and I didn’t notice he got injured. Originally we thought it would be four to six weeks. Now it is longer than that and it is […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Andy Carroll return to action is delayed again
20 October 2016
Slaven Bilic looks to have a straightforward selection job on his hands this weekend although this man always has the ability to spring a surprise or two. With Aaron Cresswell suspended it will be a surprise if he doesn’t return to a flat back four with Angelo Ogbonna switching to the left back role. Havard […]
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20 October 2016
West Ham record signing Andre Ayew has resumed full training following two months out with a quadriceps injury.
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19 October 2016
Andy Carroll’s injuries go on forever …Diafra Sakho – despite regular bulletins that he “is getting up to speed” -remains very much on the sidelines. The orignal diagnosis on Carroll when he was injured during the Euro qualfying campaign was that he’d be back by last weekend but the medical staff say he still has […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Fan frustration grows over Sakho/Carroll bulletins
19 October 2016
Work is underway to strip out the Boleyn Ground stadium before the stadium structure is finally demolished. Stadium owners Barrett London have employed demolition and strip out specialists Valori London to remove thousands of remaining seats and infrastructure within the structure. The site clearance firm have bought in massive skips to remove tonnes of materials […]
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19 October 2016
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of the Boleyn Castle or Green Street House to use its real name. The land on which the Boleyn Ground Stadium is built belonged to the Stratford Longthorne Abbey from 1135, the Abbey existed until the dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII in 1538. The land was then given to […]
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19 October 2016
Andy Carroll was injured on August 18 against Astra in the Europa League qualifying game when we were told he would return within four to six weeks. That would have seen him back in action last weekend yet we are still waiting and thus the latest medical update becomes a bit of a poser. This […]
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19 October 2016
From David Luiz’s failed acrobatics to an angry Crystal Palace fan, here are the most amusing moments from the weekend's Premier League games.
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19 October 2016
Pedro Obiang is heading for the weekend game with confidence and optimism. The midfielder has been performing like a new signing this season as he has added energy and verve to the midfield. Manager Slaven Bilic has made it cler that if he continues to perform to his current standards the position in the middle […]
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19 October 2016
Here’s another chance to help put an end ONCE AND FOR ALL to the Premium Rate ticket office telephone number rip off which has cost Irons fans 68p per minute to call from mobiles. ClaretandHugh launched this campaign a couple of weeks ago and the petition (linked below) has already been signed by over 700 […]
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19 October 2016
West Ham will not be buying or loaning Besiktas midfielder Kerim Frei …or any other player from the Turkish League come to that. Having made the decision to bring in Gokhan Tore on an an expensive loan as the manager’s ‘must have ‘ signing Claret and Hugh understands they are now adopting a “once bitten […]
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19 October 2016
Sam Allardyce’s West Ham managerial spell came to an end as a result of his signings policy at the club. Much has been made of his stubborn attitude and “dull” tactical formtions and approach to games but that was never the bottom line reason for his departure according to an allegation from a former Irons […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Here’s why Sam Allardyce’s reign came to an end!
19 October 2016
Where have your team's Premier League goals come from this season? Are they long-range screamers, six-yard tap-ins or from clever assists?
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18 October 2016
Join our podcast partners Sean, George and John in the studio as they discuss the recent Crystal Palace big away win, they also discuss the the off the field antics of Andy Carroll, the success of the Premium Rate ticket office number petition as well as looking forward to the weekend’s game against Sunderland. You […]
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18 October 2016
Mark Noble is fully aware he and his West Ham team-mates cannot afford to underestimate Sunderland despite their terrible start to the season.
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18 October 2016
The Daily Star today claim that Slaven Bilic underwent a hair transplant at the end of last season just days before he started appearing as a TV pundit for ITV during Euro 2016.Hair loss expert Dr Shahmalak has told the Star: “Slaven’s hair is looking fantastic and that is all down to a procedure he […]
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18 October 2016
Harry Redknapp has told the Talksport Jim White radio Show that he believes West Ham will beat Sunderland at the weekend. “West Ham on Saturday looked very good,” Redknapp said. “The big problem is Aaron Cresswell will be suspended, so they’ll miss him, but I still think West Ham will be too strong at home for […]
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