05 November 2018
There is clear evidence in results this season that the Premier League's 'Big Six' are taking more points off the other 14 teams in the division. The gulf between the haves and the have-nots is getting wider.
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05 November 2018
Former ref Mark Clattenburg has made it clear that Grady Diangana was fouled in the box against Burnley and that “rusty” referee Roger East was wrong in not awarding a penalty. East has been pretty inactive this season but Clattenburg remains shocked that he failed to see what was a clear penalty to everybody else. […]
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05 November 2018
A new campaign may soon be underway to get Bobby Moore a posthumous knighthood. The film ‘Bobby’ was shown on BBC2 last night as Hammers fans and the word at large watched in wonder at the best footballer I, for one, and thousands of others have ever seen. But his qualities as a man were […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on New bid to make him ‘Sir Bobby’ looks to be on the way
05 November 2018
Pablo Zabaleta is the latest Hammer to join the Grady Diangana fan club. The impact this young man has made this season appears to have no limits and for the brilliant professional Zaba has made it clear he is trying to help him through every game. Discussing the winger on www.whufc.com he said: “Grady seems […]
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05 November 2018
elipe Anderson’s brilliant performance against Burnley has caught the eye right across Europe. And as a result he has been named in Gazzetta dello Sport‘s European Team of the Week. It’s yet another major confidence boost for the player who had been out of sorts before his match winning performance at the weekend after arriving at the […]
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05 November 2018
Former Hammers assistant manager Stuart Pearce has told Declan Rice to decide his international future by following his heart. After representing the Republic of Ireland at every level from under-16 to the senior team,the Hammers star is taking a long time making up his mind on the issue. And Pearce – who was a major […]
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05 November 2018
Jamie Redknapp has heaped praise on Declan Rice after doubting his ability to “master” the deeep lying midfield defensive position when he was pushed into the role earlier in the season. The youngster has been producing a series of man of the match performances since taking over the role in front of the back four […]
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05 November 2018
Claims that former Arsenal striker Gervinho could join the Hammers this winter are unlikely to become a reality. They are based on Andriy Yarmolenko and Manu Lanzini being injured neither of whom is an out and out striker of anyway. And with Marko Arnautovic, Andy Carroll on his way back, Chicharito and Lucas Perez available […]
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05 November 2018
There seems no end to the miseries being suffered by £20k a week Reece Oxford who has failed to figure in Manuel Pellegrini’s thinking since he arrived as the club’s new boss. Oxford’s only appearances in a Hammers shirt this season have been for the under 23s and at the weekend he was left despairing […]
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05 November 2018
Robert Snodgrass is playing a big part in a Hammers team that is starting to display a brand of football which is exciting the fans in a big way. The Scot was all action again on Saturday and believes the improvement in the team is clear for all to see. Speaking to www.whufc.com he said: […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers: ‘It’s getting better all the time”
05 November 2018
West Ham are setting out on a run of nine matches which appear to give them a fine chance of reaping a points harvest before the end of the year. Indeed, as we head towards Christmas and the New Year this looks as though it could be very much the defining period in the Hammers […]
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05 November 2018
Watch Premier League goals and highlights from Saturday and Sunday's games, as Manchester United, Chelsea and Everton all win.
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05 November 2018
MARK CLATTENBURG: I am shocked that West Ham were not awarded a penalty when Grady Diangana was felled by Steven Defour on Saturday. Roger East’s positioning was wrong.
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05 November 2018
An action-packed weekend in the Premier League provided plenty of talking points for all 20 clubs whether they won, drew or lost. Here, Sportsmail gets the fans' verdicts...
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04 November 2018
West Ham's £40m summer buy had his form critiqued by his manager in public last week, was hauled off against Spurs and has had a small section of critics in the crowd on his back.
Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on Felipe Anderson dashes into gear… but West Ham star is not as quick as Pablo Zabaleta
04 November 2018
JAMIE REDKNAPP: The first time I saw Declan Rice play in midfield was at Liverpool. West Ham were well beaten and he wasn't overly great. He has since learned from that game.
Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on Declan Rice is starting to catch the eye for West Ham… an old head on young shoulders
04 November 2018
I don’t mind admitting it ….I cried tonight! These days I don’t watch too much TV unless it’s football or racing related so when BBC2 showed a programme simply titled Bobby! it was inevitable watching That everyone knew exactly what the show would be about simply from the name tells you all you need to […]
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04 November 2018
West Ham came through their win over Burnley in good shape and with no further injuries. With a lengthy list of casualties over recent weeks, the club are keeping a very careful check on possible injury issues as they go into a string of games which can see them climb to safety. And although Yarmolenko, […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Pellegrini gets good news on injury front
04 November 2018
The Irons maintained their three point advantage over Palace and remain in 13th place following the South London outfit’s 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge this afternoon. It also worsened Palace’s goal difference which is now four goals inferior to ours. Further down the table Southampton find themselves in 16th place after a terrible defeat at […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Irons remain clear of Palace
04 November 2018
Felipe Anderson has paid tribute to his Hammers team-mates who never lost faith in the club’s record signing. His inconsistent form prior to yesterday (Sat) has been a greater worry to the fans rather than the players who have been behind him from Day one. The Brazilian told the club’s official website: “The Premier League […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Anderson reveals how squad kept the faith in him
04 November 2018
Former Republic of Ireland international Ian Harte doesn’t believe Declan Rice will kick another ball for the national team. Instead he reckons his head is being turned towards England and that his mind has been mind may be made up by now. Harte won 64 caps for Ireland and is unhappy that Rice is being […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Former ROI star reckons Rice’s mind may be made up
04 November 2018
Issa Diop is as thrilled with yesterday’s result along with the rest of the squad but very unhappy that we conceded two goals along the way. Speaking to the official site he said: “We are very happy to win this game. It was a tough game but we scored four goals and did some good things, […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Unhappy Diop reckons he needs to sharpen up
04 November 2018
West Ham co chairman has congratulated Academy Director Terry Westley and his staff for the “amazing job” they are doing for the club. Gold, speaking exclusively to ClaretandHugh said: “We had a fabulous transfer window and then to see young Grady Diangana emerge as a first team player as well as Declan Rice is wonderful. It’s […]
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04 November 2018
Grady Diangana edged two goal match winner Felipe Anderson out of top spot in the exclusive ClaretandHugh fans player ratings for the match against Burnley. Each match day CandH‘s specially developed ratings give fans the opportunity of offering their marks for each player’s performance during the games. And although Anderson has caught most of the […]
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04 November 2018
West Ham’s win over Burnley must be followed by a second at Huddersfield next weekend if they are to show they are not a one-off team. Inconsistency has been a problem for the Irons, a charge that could even be levelled at them during the London Stadium on Saturday, even during the 90 minutes itself. […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Irons turn manager’s words into win action
04 November 2018
Felipe Anderson has admitted he struggled with the demands of the Premier League following his big-money move to West Ham.
Posted in GuardianComments Off on Anderson found Premier League transition tough at first
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