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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11 October 2018
West Ham insiders remained confused at Michail Michael Antonio’s recent lack of form since returning from injury insisting it is no longer an attitude problem and the midfielder is working hard at the training ground. Asked about Antonio recent poor form our club insider said: “I wish I knew ! He is training hard and […]
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11 October 2018
Young Hammer Conor Coventry was involved as the Republic of Ireland’s Under-19 side made a winning start to their European Championship qualifying campaign. Coventry, 19, made his senior debut for West Ham in the 8-0 Carabao Cup win over Macclesfield Town, and laid on an assist as Ireland thumped Bosnia & Herzegovina 3-1. The midfielder […]
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11 October 2018
West Ham defender Issa Diop has confirmed that he will play his senior international football with France. Diop has a Moroccan mother and a Senegalese father, but was born in France. And he is set to represent the country of his birth at senior international level, having already played for Les Bleus at youth level. […]
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11 October 2018
West Ham have been hit with a major blow, with the news that three Spurs players are set to return for the derby after the international break. The Hammers return to action in a highly-charged derby clash, and it will be a must-win for both teams. However, Spurs are set to be boosted by the […]
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11 October 2018
West Ham could be higher in the Premier League table, according to Pablo Zabaleta! The Hammers are currently 15th after taking seven points from their opening eight games. Zabaleta, though, believes that that position belies the club’s performances, and insists that the Irons are merely paying the price for a slow start. Talking on the […]
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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 up yet again as he stood by as he allowed Murray to score again against the Hammers. Manuel Pellegrini […]
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11 October 2018
Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly tracking West Ham goalkeeper Nathan Trott. The 19-year-old joined the Irons last summer and has already emerged as one of the fastest rising talents in the English game, playing for the England Under-19 team that won the European Championship last summer. And the Daily Mirror claim that United, […]
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11 October 2018
West Ham captain Mark Noble played 18 holes with Team Europe hero and Hammers fan Francesco Molinari at the Sky Sports British Masters. Molinari invited Noble to join him on the course at Walton Heath Golf Club just a few days after winning all his matches to lead Europe to a Ryder Cup win over the […]
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11 October 2018
The Moore Than Just A Podcast team is back to reality to discuss the defeat at Brighton last Friday. In episode eight of season eight listen to Claret and Hugh Associate editor Sean Whetstone with fellow presenters Nigel Kahn, John and George Bucci discuss the merits of political correctness on what can and can’t be sung at […]
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10 October 2018
When West Ham announced the signing of Polish goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański for £7m many Hammers fans were underwhelmed, to say the least. They had been rumours of perhaps making a cheeky punt for Jack Butland and here was Pellegrini signing a 33-year-old from a relegated club in Wales. The natives were unimpressed! Many had thought he had been […]
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10 October 2018
Former West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has told talkSPORT he would be open to speaking with Aston Villa about their vacant managerial role, having rejected a number of job offers from clubs in China. “I’m not too sure whether I fancy the Aston Villa job at the moment – I’m watching football, travelling the world,” Big […]
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10 October 2018
West Ham remains quietly committed to one day increasing the football capacity at the London Stadium to 66,000 surpassing Arsenal’s Emirates at 60,000 and Spurs new stadium at 62,000. Chelsea have temporarily shelved plans to increase rebuild the bridge from 41,600 to 60,000. The Hammers want to have the biggest capacity of any London Premier League […]
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10 October 2018
Impressive Issa Diop was at the centre of what many saw as a back handed compliment from Jose Mourinho after the famous 3-1 win over Man U at the London Stadium. The not so special one described him as something of a monster and congratulated the Hammers scouting staff on finding him in what was […]
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10 October 2018
Marko Arnautovic says he needs time to recover from a knee injury but is prepared to keep playing through the pain barrier for West Ham and Austria.
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10 October 2018
Tony Cottee has finally made it clear how he views the Hammers 2018/19 after struggling to make his mind up! The former Hammers striker started off by welcoming Manuel Pellegrini as manager but then went public in claiming we would be better off perhaps having to have held on to David Moyes. Now, however, after […]
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10 October 2018
The former Manchester United midfielder could have moved to the north London club if the Spaniard hadn't emerged as such an excellent talent
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on How Fabregas scuppered Carrick’s dream Arsenal move
10 October 2018
West Ham face their latest legal show down with London Stadium owners E20 next month. London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) who own E20 previously confirmed “There is a dispute with West Ham about what the contract says in terms of capacity. West Ham have absolutely said that they want to increase the capacity to 60,000. And actually, they […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Capacity court case looms for West Ham
10 October 2018
Places are still available for those wanting to take part in the Moore Family Fun Run which is being organised by West Ham United Foundation and the Moore Family Foundation this Sunda (14th). The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will host the event with both runners and spectators arriving on the day and entertainment for all is promised […]
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10 October 2018
In the summer of 2004, Carrick was angling for a move away from West Ham. And he was just a day away from joining Arsenal before Cesc Fabregas changed Arsene Wenger's mind.
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10 October 2018
Jack Wilshere is on target to return to the Hammers first team squad within a month. The midfielder – having undergone surgery on his ankle could now to be back in time for the game against Burnley on November 3. Wilshere has been out of action since the home defeat against Wolves when it was […]
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10 October 2018
It has emerged that West Ham hold a two year option on Andy Carroll’s contract which runs out next summer. ClaretandHugh’s Facebook members have been giving their views on whether we should renew it! O There will be a revolt if they exercise his option. His return is nowhere good enough for the wage he […]
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10 October 2018
West Ham have recruited a new Head of Communications from the banking sector to oversee the Hammers brand. Simon Kutner joined the club on Monday with the remit of handling corporate communications including Corporate Social Responsibility and community communications. Simon joins from Standard Charter bank where he held the title of Executive Director of Group Media […]
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10 October 2018
Rapidly rising Hammers midfielder Conor Coventry – who made his first team debut against Macclesfield in the EFL Cup – will be playing an important part for the Republic of Ireland in a trio important UEFA European U19 Championship qualifiers this week. The 18-year-old is almost certain to be central when the team kick off […]
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