04 September 2016
Jacqueline Gold CBE Jacqueline_Gold For goodness sakes, it’s not rocket science – sit on the seats, get the licence – do what you like #COYI Jackie Gold nailed it with this tweet and there’s really not much more to say – except by those who like a row for its own sake: Read the message she’s […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on THE STANDING ISSUE – ClaretandHugh’s view
04 September 2016
Hammers skipper Mark Noble has a sure fire way of overcoming any disappointment he may feel when failing to be selected for England – GO FISHING! The midfielder has been taking some time out for himself these last few days and although we have no info on which fish this is the image we have […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Noble makes a ‘monster’ landing
04 September 2016
A media report in France today claims Real Madrid made inquiries about Dimitri Payet this summer. The report from buzzsport.fr in France claims Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez was particularly charmed by Dimitri Payet after the Euro 2016 championships. But West Ham quoted a ridiculous price to scare off the Madrid boss. Pérez was told that […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Real Madrid were quoted €110m for Payet
04 September 2016
We’re all moaning of course – the man didn’t get on and that is a huge disappointment for all Irons. Given some of the ineffective forward play before a late scrappy winner it would have been reasonable to expect Michail Antonio to have got the usual mid second half call but no, we were all […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Antonio swallows his disappointment
04 September 2016
Sam Allardyce has had senior West Ham insiders scratching their heads today after comments over his alleged interest in Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy whilst Irons boss. The morning papers revealed that the former Hammers boss claimed Allardyce was advised to sign Vardy when he was in charge at the club and the player […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Sam’s Vardy interest: Irons don’t remember that
04 September 2016
Following on from tragic events during the 1980’s the football terraces were outlawed by law to be replaced by all seater stadiums. The Taylor Report recommended that all professional football divisions in England and Wales phase out the usual concrete terraces and to become all-seater. This was later amended to be enforced on the top […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on The law about standing at football
04 September 2016
David Gold’s daughter Jacqueline has entered the debate on standing on social media controversially suggesting supporters should sit down to obtain the license to increase the capacity to 60,000 then 66,000, then hinting they can do what they want afterwards. Speaking on her private twitter account, the CEO of Ann Summers wrote to her 56,000 […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Gold’s Daughter ‘Sit down until we get a license’
04 September 2016
Sam Allardyce scraped a win over the 10 men fro Slovakia with a depth of injury timegoal. But what did the Hammers fans make of the first game under the former Irons boss. Here’s some knee jerk reaction from members of the ClaretandHugh Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ O Normally I wouldn’t go near an England qualifier. […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Sam’s England – Irons fans give verdict!
04 September 2016
West Ham hero Alan Devonshipe really hopes Michail Antonio gets his England chance tonight but has his dounts. The former legendary midfielder said: “I am really pleased for Michail Antonio being called-up by England for the first time. With the way he has played for West Ham this year, I think he deserves it. It’s […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Dev has Antonio doubts
04 September 2016
Sam Allardyce is keeping Hammers fans in suspense – as was always the way – over whether he will hand Michail Antonio his chance in tonght’s international against Slovakia. As revealed earlier this week the starting line-up does not include the Hammer but he has been named among 11 subs for the game. Antonio has […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Sam keep Antonio in suspense
04 September 2016
West Ham are set to see four players – all of whom have suffered major or minor injuries – become avaialble for the match against Watford…with of course Dimi Payet leading the way. According to the very well respected Physio Room website which lists Premier League return dates for injured players, Sofiane Feghouli could be set […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Walking wounded – Irons get return dates
04 September 2016
Adrian has given an interview to Spanish daily newspaper Marca about his call up to Spain. Adrian told Marca: “After completing training with West Ham I saw that my mobile had 300-odd Whatsapp messages and thousands of calls from people wanting to congratulate me. Going to the Premier League changed my life. England is where […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Adrain overwhelmed by response to Spain call up
04 September 2016
West Ham have twice missed out on signing Jamie Vardy. It is now well known the club had him as No 1 on their hit list for a long time this summer before missing out when Arsenal came in. The player eventually stayed at the Foxes although ClaretandHugh can reveal the Irons were also ready […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers missed out on Vardy TWICE!
04 September 2016
Sam Allardyce has told Jamie Vardy he tried to sign him while he was West Ham manager and Vardy was at non-League Fleetwood only to be beaten by Leicester City. The England manager told Vardy that Fleetwood’s then manager, Micky Mellon, had recommended him in 2012. Vardy admitted: “When I first arrived for the squad, the manager […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Big Sam tried to make Vardy a Hammer
04 September 2016
Manchester United are this morning reportedly keen to sign former Irons Academy product Idris Kanu to their own youth set up. The club is monitoring the striker’s progress after he impressed for the under-18 side against Middlesborough at Carrington according to the Manchester Evening News. Kanu scored twice in United’s 5-1 win and could be […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Man U set to sign former Hammers starlet
04 September 2016
The referee’s organising body has denied claims by Mark Halsey they have put pressure on refs to claim they had not seen controversial match incidents. ClaretandHugh covered Halsey’s comments yesterday after they had appeared in the national press and followed closely on the Sergio Aguero/Wimston Reid elbowing affair. The organising body for elite referees in […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Top Refs body denies Halsey claims
04 September 2016
West Ham paid a transfer fee thought to be worth £5.5m to sign attacking midfielder Edimilson Fernandes from FC Sion. Fernandes is the cousin of former Manchester City and Leicester midfielder Gelson Fernandes. The 20-year-old came through the youth system at FC Sion and has since made 48 first-team appearances for the Swiss club, scoring […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammer Fernandes scores scorcher for Switzerland
03 September 2016
David Gold has admitted being seriously hurt at a Twitter claim which questioned his motives on telling supporters to sit not stand at the London Stadium. The club has issued a recent statement via Karren Brady that the club would take serious action against those who continue to stand and obstruct the view of others. […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hurt Gold “pained” by Twitter attack
03 September 2016
David Gold has made it clear there was NEVER any intention of allowing Dimitri Payet to leave West Ham this summer despite him becoming one of the top players at the Euro 2016 tournament. The co-chairman told the official site: “There was obviously a lot of speculation surrounding the future of Dimitri Payet and a […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on DG makes it clear Payet was Irons untouchable
03 September 2016
Hammers vice chairman Karren Brady claims the Irons are no longer a selling club. And she points to the summer signings to back her claim after the club brought in Sofiane Feghouli, Ashley Fletcher, Andre Ayew, Alvaro Arbeloa, Arthur Masuaku and Havard Nordtveit on permanent contracts amongst other players. Simone Zaza and Gokhan Tore on loan […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Brady makes her point
03 September 2016
Idris Kanu started for Man Utd's Under 18s against Middlesbrough at Carrington on Saturday and scored twice in a 5-1 win under the watchful eyes of new coach Kieran McKenna.
Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on Manchester United move to snap up West Ham starlet Idris Kanu after taking 16-year-old on trial
03 September 2016
Former Premier League ref Mark Halsey has turned whistlebower immediately after the controversial Sergio Aguero/Winston Reid elbowing incident. And he has declared he was told by his superiors to say he had not seen controversial incidents in matches. Halsey suggested during a Twitter conversation on Friday that Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) – the […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Former ref claims he was told to turn blind eye
03 September 2016
The former Real Madrid and Liverpool defender can help solve West Ham's problem position of right-back, according to the club's manager
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Bilic hails ‘perfect option’ Arbeloa
03 September 2016
The midfielder speaks to Goal about his desire to play at the highest level with the Hammers and also his pride at scoring the first two competitive goals at the London Stadium
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Kouyate: I want to play in the Champions League with West Ham
03 September 2016
Sam Allardyce – having brought Michael Antonio into his international squad – has left him out of tomorrow’s starting line-up for the match in Slovakia. Right or wrong? ClaretandHugh’s Facebook forum members at https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ have their say. O I think it’s a wise decision to give him a chance from the bench. It’s a qualifier, […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Sam ignores Antonio… right or wrong? Your verdict
03 September 2016
The Norwegian international, who joined the Hammers on a free transfer in the summer, has fulfilled a childhood dream by playing in the world's most popular league
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on The Premier League is like Hollywood – Nordtveit
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