07 April 2016
Sam Byram is desperate to play a part in what he admits is a “difficult run in.” The young defender has been out of action with suspension, injury and being cup tied admitting “This injury which has dragged out longer than I’d have liked, it has been a long and annoying time. “I think I’m […]
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07 April 2016
ClaretandHugh has learned that the Hammers will want a minimum of £50 million should any club launch a bid this summer. Since CandH published the story it has been repeated in the UK and national press but how have the fans responded to the club’s position. Here’s what some of the CandH followers have had […]
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07 April 2016
Today’s fluff is just leeching off others’ hard work Having noted the surprising success teams such as Leicester and West Ham United have enjoyed this season on the back of the kind of excellent scouting and leg-work that has helped them unearth foreign gems such as Dimitri Payet , Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kanté at bargain prices, you could be forgiven for assuming that traditionally bigger and more successful clubs would ...
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07 April 2016
The Swede is out of contract at the end of the season and there are several Premier League clubs reportedly interested in his services
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06 April 2016
Former referees chief Kieth Hackett has warned that the decision to overturn Cheikhou Kouyate's red card against Crystal Palace will endanger other players.
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06 April 2016
Premier League refereeing is weak and not fit for purpose, and the overturning of another red card will not help referees’ confidence or their credibility.
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06 April 2016
Sam Byram and James Collins will return to full training on Thursday or Friday this week. Head of Medical and Sports Science Stijn Vandenbroucke gave his latest update on WHUFC.com Stijn said “There is not much to say this week, thankfully, as we didn’t pick up any new injuries against Crystal Palace and we are […]
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06 April 2016
With seven games to go in the Premier league and the move to the Olympic Stadium almost upon us, the platform is almost set for the club to attract some useful additions. In my previous article I discussed my top five AMBITIOUS transfers. Define: AMBITIOUS… To be ambitious in the transfer market you need to
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06 April 2016
This latest photo from inside the former Olympic Stadium shows works are progressing in adding thousands of Claret seats in the London 2012 shard pattern to replace the previous black seats. Claret and Hugh understands that West Ham is footing the multi-million pound bill to swap out the seats. The new Claret and Blue seats […]
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06 April 2016
West Ham, who are challenging for a place in the Champions League next season, have reportedly made initial enquiries about bringing the striker to Upton Park when he leaves PSG.
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06 April 2016
Another Saturday, another two points dropped after a wrong call by the match day officials.
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06 April 2016
Radio shock jock, Adrian Durham has been winding up West Ham fans from his official twitter account. To get a reaction Durham tweeted: “So, because West Ham got the Olympic Stadium on the cheap, refs are refusing to give them penalties. Glad we cleared that up.” After getting some abuse on twitter he went on to […]
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06 April 2016
Dimitri Payet has proven to be something of a dead-ball specialist since arriving in London and has found the back of the net five times directly from free-kicks in the last three months alone.
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06 April 2016
Bilic, Payet and West Ham’s Champions League dreams
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06 April 2016
Now I know Richard Keys is a total numptie but a tweeted suggestion of his this morning beats all. We perhaps need to bear in mind this is the same Keys who was ‘calling’ West Ham’s progress under Slaven Bilic during the early part of the season. He regularly reminded us that we were very […]
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06 April 2016
Diafa Sakho caused wide spread speculation and concern on social media yesterday after he failed to turn up for a planned media event at the Lakeside shopping centre club store. The club were forced to announce that “Due to unforeseen circumstances Diafra Sakho is unable to attend today’s Lakeside Store appearance. The Club would like to […]
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06 April 2016
Planning permission for four illuminated signs spelling out the words ‘West Ham United’ at the former Olympic Stadium have been refused by the planning authority although no reason has been given why. Planning documentation was submitted back in February to erect four large illuminated sign reading “West Ham United” with letters 3 metres high. Each new […]
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06 April 2016
Michail Antonio has taken a leaf out of Alan Pardew’s book by warning defenders to give no free kicks away around their box given the ‘Payet Factor.’ The French international has found the net five times in ten games from set pieces and at the weekend against the south Londoners found the top corner despite […]
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06 April 2016
The Irons clash against Arsenal at lunchtime on Saturday is being celebrated as a Bill Bonds and Trevor Brooking match. And ClaretandHugh’s associate editor Sean Whetstone remembers the two legends in a special article recalling his own memories of the wonderful ‘old lady.’ The pair will be joined at Upton Park the likes of Phil […]
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06 April 2016
West Ham holds the best home unbeaten record in all four divisions in England. The Hammers have not been beaten at the Boleyn Ground for 227 days and that will increase to 230 days by the time we play Arsenal at Saturday lunchtime. Two Premier League defeats last August at home saw us lose 2-1 […]
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06 April 2016
Media student Charles Gamble’s short film about Mark Noble’s testimonial together with a farewell to the Boleyn tour. Share This:
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06 April 2016
West Ham Academy striker Jordan Brown was a trialist for Ipswich Under 21’s in a 2-1 win over Barnsley youngsters. 19 year old Brown is out of contract at the end of the season and he has been told by West Ham he will not be offered new terms, having joined the Hammers academy from […]
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06 April 2016
On the eve of World Health Day Diabetes UK are calling on men of all ages to go online to find out their risk of Type 2 diabetes, with the support of members of West Ham first squad and former Academy director Tony Carr MBE. e are urging more men to use the Diabetes UK Know […]
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05 April 2016
Crystal Palace put seven men in their wall in a bid to stop Dimitri Payet scoring from a freekick - but despite being prepared the France international still managed to shock Damien Delaney and Co.
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