12 October 2018
The Met Police have told Newham’s Safety Advisory Group that West Ham arrests were down last season at the London Stadium despite the Burnley incident. In an end of season review over the summer the Met told the SAG they had policed 21 First team fixtures at the London Stadium; 19 in the Premier League […]
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12 October 2018
Hammer Declan Rice may be caught in a ‘keep it in the family’ affair as he attempts to come to a decision on his international future. The Hammers midfielder has been reported as wanting to play for the country he grew up – England – but given his background it would be perfectly understandable were […]
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12 October 2018
The Metropolitan Police say they are disappointed they were not included an independent review of the Burnley incident last season. The police wanted their disappointment noted in official minutes of the London Stadium Safety Advisory Board at not being approached or consulted at all during the independent review process of the Burnley pitch invasion and […]
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12 October 2018
Arsenal and Liverpool have both made high-profile errors in attempts to pass from the back this season - so is it worth the risk?
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12 October 2018
Marko Arnautovic ‘pain barrier problems’ are continuing and it could be up to three months before he is through the problem. The Hammers striker has already revealed that he has a bone bruising problem for which there is no quick fix. Most bone bruises slowly heal over 2 to 4 months depending on size with ice, rest, and […]
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12 October 2018
The Premier League’s vice-like grip on the activities of managers and players has been halted in the growing “mouth covering” row which many believe is blighting their viewing experience. They have no way of the likes of stopping the likes of Unai Emery and other bosses from putting their hands over their mouths when talking […]
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11 October 2018
West Ham will be looking for defensive midfield cover in the January transfer window with manager Manuel Pellegrini ready to bring in a replacement for Carlos Sanchez who has been ruled out for the season. Although Declan Rice has slipped into the role superbly well, the club still believe they need extra bodies to guard […]
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11 October 2018
ExWHUemployee offers his view on the Declan Rice contract offer and what should happen next! So it was on this very website (Claret and Hugh) that the full details of Declan Rice’s contract offer were revealed alongside many other exclusives broken this week. Whether the club should be sharing this information with […]
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11 October 2018
Tottenham have a World Cup problem. As they prepare to take on the Hammers after the international break, Mauricio Pochettino’s much-vaunted side have a number of injury concerns, not least talisman Christian Eriksen, and too many tired stars to count. Danny Rose, Jan Vertonghen, Dele Alli and Serge Aurier are all likely out. Meanwhile, Harry […]
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11 October 2018
You have to hand it to Mark Noble – the timeless Hammers skipper who continually defies the odds! Good judges – and few come better than The Ginger Pele – gave the Hammers loyalist any serious chance of becoming a permanent part of Manuel Pellegrini’s plans. Indeed the manager himself, soon after his arrival, admitted […]
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11 October 2018
Up to two-thousand fans will pack out Cliffs Pavilion in Southend-on-Sea this evening to watch the FA cup winning team of 1980. Many West Ham fans describe their greatest memory on Saturday 10th May 1980 as the most famous date in the club’s history. It was on this day that The Hammers, who were then in […]
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11 October 2018
The left-back position at West Ham has become a bit of a problem. Arthur Masuaku has shown he is more of a left-sided winger than a left back and his defensive frailties were shown again last Friday when Brighton slipped past him to score. Aaron Cresswell is waiting in the wings but on previous games doesn’t […]
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11 October 2018
The Met Police plan to host a conference call next Wednesday evening with West Ham and Spurs supporter groups before two sides play each other twice at the London Stadium in the space of eleven days in October. West Ham Police Liaison officer Andy Sheldon messaged out on Twitter“At the beginning of next week I […]
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11 October 2018
West Ham captainMark Noble has called for a minute’s applause at the upcoming West Ham v Spurs game for a young West Ham fan who lost his life at the tender age of twenty-six. The skipper tweeted out earlier today “Ricky Osborne sadly past away after our win against Man United at the tender age of 26. […]
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11 October 2018
Marko Arnautovic will continue to represent Austria as team captain despite calls for the armband to be removed after he was pictured with Edin Dzeko following Austria’s 1-0 loss to Bosnia last month. Martko was snapped at 3am, and it led to a controversy, with Austria boss Franco Foda quoted as saying: “After the game, as […]
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11 October 2018
An Irrational Hatred of Luton author Robert Banks is back with his latest instalment in West Ham’s journey through the football leagues to recount the past fifteen years of his life as a long-suffering Hammers fan. Picking up where he left off in 2003, Banks charts the varying fortunes of West Ham United alongside the […]
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11 October 2018
Non-League Day, the annual celebration of grassroots and amateur football, is back again this weekend for another year. Taking place over the international break it’s the perfect opportunity for West Ham fans to pay a visit to their local non-league club to lend their support. Aveley v Basildon United (Friday 12 October) Venue: Parkside Tickets: £10 adults, […]
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11 October 2018
These have been turbulent times for the Special One as he clings to his job but for the likes of the Leicester playmaker the season started brightly
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11 October 2018
West Ham target Yacine Brahimi could be available on a free transfer next summer. The Hammers were reportedly interested in signing the winger in the summer, but were unable to agree terms with the player, despite a fee being negotiated with Porto. Brahimi currently has a £52.6 million release clause in his contract, but O […]
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11 October 2018
By Allen Cummings I hate the international break! Two weeks without my regular ‘fix’ of West Ham United is tough to take. But it does give us the time and opportunity to reflect on the season so far – where we are – how we’ve been – where we want to be. I think […]
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11 October 2018
Marko Arnautovic says he is playing through the pain at West Ham. The Austria talisman is currently with his country and is preparing to face Northern Ireland later this week. Yet he has revealed that, after injuring his knee during the club’s 3-1 win over Everton, he is being forced to undergo minimal training and […]
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11 October 2018
Brazil expert Tim Vickery insists that Felipe Anderson will be in contention for the Selecao squad if he continues his current performances. Anderson has been in excellent form for the Irons since joining the club in the summer, and has been ever-present in the Premier League. He was, however, left out of the Brazil squad […]
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Hammers hot prospect on the way back
Austrians release Arnie
Report: Hammers scout Sterling lookalike
Palace may be set to move on Hammer
Keegan on West Ham partnership that never was
