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
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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, […]
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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
03 September 2016
Aaron Cresswell is getting better and after talking to a consultant is now on track to step up his rehab. Speaking to the official site the left back has been talking about his aims and hopes as he makes his bis to make an early appearance in our fabulous new home. He said: “I’m on […]
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03 September 2016
Slaven Bilic could hardly be more delighted to have drafted former Real Madrid right back Alvaro Arbeloa into the squad on deadline day. Speaking to the official website he said: “His CV is top of course. He was at Liverpool so he knows the Premier League. He had 10 years at Real Madrid and won everything. […]
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03 September 2016
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero will miss the Premier League derby against Manchester United on 10th September after being banned for three games. A Football Association panel found the 28 year old striker guilty of violent conduct after he elbowed West Ham’s Winston Reid in City’s 3-1 Premier League win on Sunday. Aguero is also suspended […]
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03 September 2016
ClaretandHugh blogger Pete Ellis takes a quirky sideways look at the Irons week that was! TEARS OVER VALENICA! Valencia has moved to Everton on deadline day, causing many a fan to shed a tear (on merseyside). The deal will become permanent if Enner bags five goals this season, I suspect West Ham have already booked […]
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03 September 2016
After the high excitement of seeing Michail Antonio called up for England my interest in the international team was briefly re-ignited. Sam Allardyce made a top call in bringing the Iron into the Three Lions fold and I can’t think of a worthier candidate – so well done to the manager on that. Sadly however, the […]
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03 September 2016
David Gold has again called for fans to sit down in the London Stadium. Despite him and David Sulivan calling for the fans to do so in a statement on the official site, a petition has now been started for the possible introduction of a safe a standing area in the ground. However, this remains […]
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03 September 2016
Shirts of opposition teams have been popping up across the London Arena prompting the club and operators to take action and ban them. Right or wrong? Hammers fans at the ClaretandHugh forum – https://www.facebook.com/groups/363174467150521/ – have been responding O Never understood parents taking little Johnny to West Ham wearing a Chelsea or Man U kit…common sense […]
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02 September 2016
It’s obvious that the first few signings we made in the summer were with Europa League football in mind – you need a squad if you’re to have any chance of being successful in Europe and domestically. But having failed to reach the group stages of the competition, Slaven Bilic now finds himself with something
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02 September 2016
Michail Antonio: Non- league to National team When the recent England squad was announced, many expected West Ham players to star. However, only one got in and that was Michail Antonio. The Hammers midfielder could be set for his first cap for England soon, but what about the journey that Antonio took from being a non-league player to a name on everyone’s lips. Antonio’s first club was Tooting & Mitcham United, where he played for their separate...
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02 September 2016
We’re back again with our first phone-in of the season giving our fellow Hammers fans the chance to vent or praise on all things West Ham. This season we’ll be looking to run this feature at least once each month so if you’d like to join in at any time then please contact us on […]
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02 September 2016
Diego Poyet has become a target for Championship and European clubs after becoming a free agent. Poyet and the Irons agreed to terminate his contract on deadline day and the former Charlton midfielder, who has had loan spells at MK Dons and Huddersfield, is open to a move abroad as well as looking at options […]
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02 September 2016
Transfer deadline day has now passed and we now know what our strike force is for the season, but how many goals should we expect from our players from the remaining fixtures in the league? I’ve got my calculator back out from the drawer and I have come up with these interesting stats based on
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02 September 2016
The New York City Mayor's office hailed Thursday "Frank Lampard Day". His club, New York City FC, presented him with a commemorative shirt and ring. It was all in celebration of the former England midfielder scoring 300 career goals.
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02 September 2016
West Ham have increased their wage bill by £11m per season despite releasing over £18m of wages per season in outbound and loan players. Ten of our new signings will cost nearly £24m per season in wages but that is only a £5.5m net increase when you factor in those who have left, left at […]
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02 September 2016
Dimi Payet has been questioned by some West Ham supporters about his commitment to West Ham after playing for France last night despite missing the last four competitive games for West Ham with a knock. However, Payet’s new pay deal means he has missed out on £100,000 of wages after missing the games for the […]
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02 September 2016
West Ham have been allocated an away allocation of 2,800 tickets for the away game at the Hawthorns on Saturday 17th September. The tickets will go on sale to the 808 bond holders on Saturday morning followed by priority points applications between 9am and 4pm on Monday. The last away game against Manchester City failed […]
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02 September 2016
The figure of £1billion-plus figure bandied around in the immediate aftermath of the most ridiculous transfer window of all time doesn't quite tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
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02 September 2016
Chairman’s sons Jack and Dave Sullivan revealed on a live radio interview on transfer deadline day there had been one inquiry about Dimi Payet from a club which they refused to name on air. Asked the question on Phoenix FM by Exwhuemployee, Jack and Dave explained their father received an inquiry but he had immediately quoted […]
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02 September 2016
West Ham's Aaron Cresswell is determined not to rush his return to action two months after suffering a knee injury.
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02 September 2016
Every transfer window produces winners and losers, with Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri emerging from deadline day as the Premier League's 'most popular' manager.
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02 September 2016
With the transfer window closed, Premier League clubs confirmed their squads for the new season on September 1.
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02 September 2016
Toni Martinez scored twice as the Development side lost 4-2 against an almost full-strength Coventry City side in the Checkatrade Trophy and remains very confident for the future.The young Spaniard scored on the half hour before he netted a fabulous consolation effort with a superb volley. And afterwards he told the official site: “It was an important […]
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Soucek: West Ham have finally got character back
West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest highlights & rate the players!
Premier League ins and outs – clubs confirm player exits
Forest hold on to edge West Ham and keep CL dreams alive
Rice a fitting match-winner for Arsenal as Everton give Goodison send-off
