01 April 2016
Palace boss Alan Pardew is running scared of Dimi Payet – or more accurately – his free kicks. And the former Irons boss has told his team to make sure they concede no set pieces against the deadly Hammers hero anywhere near goal. Dimi’s conversion rate from free kicks to goals is around 50 per […]
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01 April 2016
Exclusive David Gold is expecting his largely Palace-supporting workforce to arrive pretty miserable on Moday morning after being beaten by the Hammers. He explained that being positioned where it was the company had attracted many Palace fans down the years and that there’s always plenty of banter between him and them. He said: “Of course […]
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01 April 2016
The Croatian believes the 29-year-old's recent displays for Les Bleus have ensured those who wrote off his international future when moving to Upton Park know nothing
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01 April 2016
Claret and Hugh understands that high street lingerie retailer, Ann Summers has won the bid to become the naming rights partner for the former Olympic Stadium. The Olympic Stadium will be renamed the Ann Summers stadium this summer ahead of West Ham’s first match in August. As part of the estimated £3m per year sponsorship […]
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01 April 2016
With six weeks of the season remaining, BBC pundits give their verdict on who will win the Premier League and who will make the top four.
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31 March 2016
The 29-year-old has scored eight goals in his debut season in England since arriving in the summer and his manager hopes he can draw other top players to the club
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31 March 2016
Slaven Bilic believes Dimitri Payet's recent international success can prove a catalyst for West Ham to bring in more big-name players. Payet has been in fine form for the Hammers this season.
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31 March 2016
Slaven Bilic believes Dimitri Payet's recent international success could help West Ham attract more big names this summer.
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31 March 2016
Slaven Bilic says Dimitri Payet's fine international form can only be a good thing for West Ham.
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31 March 2016
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON: The figures have been revealed to Sportsmail for the striker who will leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in the summer.
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31 March 2016
Slaven Bilic has never been one to shout about grand possibilities, but even the whisperer of West Ham is struggling to talk down the opportunity that has presented itself in east London.
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31 March 2016
West Ham are all set to join the “Magnificent Seven.” The move to the OS will push them into the football stratosphere after th capacity was increased to 60,000 on pure public demand. The club look likely to sell out every game next season and that will make it the seventh highest attended stadium in Europe, […]
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31 March 2016
Michail Antonio is likely to hold onto the right back position against Crystal Palace this weekend. With Sam Byram carrying a knock and unavailable until the Arsenal game, manager Slaven Bilic is reluctant to risk James Tomkins from the start although he is likely to be on the bench. Tonks played for a while in […]
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31 March 2016
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic admits he is worried by this weekend's game at Crystal Palace having had so many of his players absent on international duty of late.
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31 March 2016
The Hammers manager says the club have almost secured a deal that would add the teenage Valencia striker to their ranks
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Bilic confirms West Ham ‘quite close’ to Martinez signing
31 March 2016
Paolo Di Canio believes West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet is one of the best signings in the Premier League this year.
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31 March 2016
West Ham defenders James Collins and Sam Byram will play no part in the London derby with Crystal Palace on Saturday. Slaven Bilic has revealed.has taken a knock and the game will come too soon for James Collins recovering frm a hamstring However the pair are likely to be ready when the Irons host Arsenal […]
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31 March 2016
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic admits he is worried by this weekend's game against Crystal Palace having had so many of his players away on international duty.
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31 March 2016
A misinformed piece in the Daily Mirror has suggested Dimitri Payet would not be able to play for West Ham if the UK were no longer part of the European Union. The article by Joe Mewis says: “Britain goes to the polls on June 23 and a Brexit vote could radically change the face of […]
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31 March 2016
West Ham expect to complete the signing of Valencia prodigy Toni Martinez in the coming days. Manager Slaven Bilic admitted on Thursday that the deal for the hyped teenager was 'quite close'.
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31 March 2016
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has confirmed the club is "close" to signing rising Valencia star Toni Martinez.
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31 March 2016
The Eagles have endured a difficult run of form, and last won a Premier League fixture in December, but the Hammers manager is aware that a tough task awaits them
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on West Ham – Crystal Palace preview: Bilic not fooled by visitors’ poor league form
31 March 2016
Originally posted here: West Ham 2-2 Crystal Palace recap
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31 March 2016
Chairman David Sullivan has confirmed exclusively to ClaretandHugh that Valencia wonder kid Toni Martinez is on his way to the club. Despite denials last night on social media, David told us a few minutes ago: ” Yes, I can confirm he will sign in the next 7 days. “There is a large fee if the player […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on DS exclusive: Martinez will join Irons
31 March 2016
The Hammers fan favourite believes the France international, who has taken English football by storm this season, can be a “cracker” for years to come with the Irons
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Di Canio backs Payet to become West Ham great
31 March 2016
Dimitri Payet has vowed to take his club form with West Ham and project it onto the international stage.
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