04 October 2018
Marko Arnautovic is set to play through the pain barrier when the Irons take on Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium tomorrow night. Arnie has revealed that he is still playing with pain but has been told the best way to recover is by playing through it. He has some bruising in his […]
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04 October 2018
By Hugh Southon It’s been a long long time since I can recall looking forward to watching the Hammers play football! Today is one of those days and it’s a good but bizarre sensation! It sometimes feels to be a ‘propa ‘ammer’ a good moan up is required but win or […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Excited and optimistic – such a new Irons emotion
04 October 2018
The Daily Mail claim the recent up turn in form is partly down to rant from West Ham captain Mark Noble. A Daily Mail source is quoted that the skipper gave the team a five minute rant following the one nil defeat against Wolves in September. ‘He didn’t hold back,’ said a source close to […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Mark Noble dressing room rant revealed
04 October 2018
This week sees the launch of the Club’s new approach to supporter consultation through the formation of the West Ham United Official Supporters’ Board (WHUSB), Disabled Supporters’ Board (DSB) and Juniors Supporters’ Board (JSB) which replaces the Supporters Advisory Board (SAB) and Disabled Supporters Advisory Board (DSAB). With the creation of the Official Supporters’ Board […]
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03 October 2018
I have just returned from Chicago and what a difference a week makes in the West Ham world. Having missed home losses against Bournemouth and Wolves as I was on holiday in Spain and missing the Chelsea game at the London Stadium as I was on a stag weekend in Prague I faced a diary […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on What a difference a week makes
03 October 2018
Manuel Pellegrini’s arrival at West Ham is seeing a marked difference in the brand of football we are watching. A glance at the Premier League website demonstrates very clearly that the team is dispensing with long ball football as the weeks go by. A couple or three weeks ago the Irons were among those sides […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Good news as Hammers long ball stats are revealed
03 October 2018
With Manuel Pellegrini’s best starting eleven now in place after the win against Manchester United the question where would a fit Manuel Lanzini, Andy Carroll and Jack Wilshere fit within the Chilean manager’s plans has to be answered. One could argue Manuel Lanzini could possibly replace Pedro Obiang although I think that would be harsh […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Where do Lanzini, Wilshere and Carroll fit in?
03 October 2018
The Moore Than Just A Podcast team is back to review an incredible week in the life of West Ham with eleven goals in two games over just four days at the London Stadium as the Hammers won 8-0 against Macclesfield in the Cup and beat Manchester United 3-1 in the Premier League. In episode seven […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on West Ham Podcast: Eleven West Ham goals in four days
03 October 2018
Important Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross will miss the game against the Irons on Friday evening. The German has become a key Seagulls player but boss Chris Hughton has confirmed he will be out for the game with an ankle injury. Gross has established himself as a top Premier League midfielder but has been absent for the […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers get a Brighton boost
03 October 2018
Brighton will hand Dale Stephens a late fitness test ahead of Friday night's Premier League clash with West Ham at the Amex Stadium.
Posted in GuardianComments Off on Seagulls sweat on Stephens fitness for Hammers clash
03 October 2018
West Ham fan Mick Ferris was killed in a freak accident when a window fell 250ft from the 27th storey of a luxury penthouse at a £6million block of flats. The 53 year old coach driver was passing the 27-storey Corniche tower in Vauxhall, south-west London, when the glass fell from the top of the building. Celebrity […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on West Ham fan tragically killed in freak accident
03 October 2018
An unconfirmed rumour received by Claret and Hugh suggests the Mayor of London could call upon US company AEG to resolve the London Stadium financial mess. Sadiq Khan is thought to be considering disbanding the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) six years after its creation and C&H understand that one possible scenario is that the […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on US company could takeover London Stadium
03 October 2018
West Ham have a Chicharito problem which looks unlikely to be solved anytime soon. The word ‘misfit’ is thrown around a little too loosely in football but sadly it seems to apply to the Mexican who has been unable to make anything like a £120k a week wage impact at the Hammers. And at the […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers striker facing dilemma
03 October 2018
Mark Noble’s mega rant after the Wolves game is being reported widely as the reason for West Ham’s turnaround in form. Nobes himself revealed that he had given it large in the dressing room at the time but more details are emerging about what he said and why to the players. The Mail reports him […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Mega rant ‘could be heard yards from dressing room’
03 October 2018
Fabian Balbuena cost between £3 million – £4 million! Let me say that again – Balbuena cost £3 million to £4 million whilst Lukasz Fabianski was bought in at £7 million and if there have been two better buys anywhere I can’t find them. Balbuena has been an ever present in the team which gives […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers duo look bargain buys of the summer
03 October 2018
Manuel Pellegrini never had a single doubt in what he describes as his West Ham “project.” Knowing he had the confidence of the board was an important factor in that as he set about his plans to radicalise the Irons after a couple of years in a very unpleasant wilderness. Much has been said and […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Pellegrini never doubted -here’s why
03 October 2018
Brighton striker Glenn Murray has warned his team-mates that Mrko Arnautovic “is a fantastic player and he’s shown that at West Ham.” As we prepare for the game against the south coast outfit on Friday evening the 35 year old striker said: “He almost carried the team at stages last year and he showed what a […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Brigton hitman hands out Marko warning
03 October 2018
West Ham will be keeping the squad together during January with no sales foreseen by Manuel Pellegrini. With results having picked up and performances improving massively the manager believes he now has a first team set up which can compete at the top half of the table. And unless injuries intervene there is no plan […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers put January shutters up
03 October 2018
Issa Diop is starting to catch a lot of attention and headlines as he settles into the new Irons set up. The young Frenchman has been turning in better and better displays after being hunted by several Premier League outfits including Spurs in the summer. It seem almost absurd having seen Diop develop that we […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on How Hammers grabbed Diop as Spurs looked on
02 October 2018
West Ham captain Mark Noble's tirade came after the tepid performance in the 1-0 home defeat by Wolves on September 1. The Hammers lost to an injury-time goal from Adama Traore.
Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on West Ham’s turnaround in form was inspired by a Mark Noble dressing room rant
02 October 2018
Mark Noble has received the highest average rating in Claret and Hugh player ratings in West Ham’s 3-1 win over Manchester United on Saturday. Noble scored the season’s record highest player average score with an impressive 8.97 to grab the top spot this week. Issa Diop praised by Jose Mourinho was second place with 8.37 […]
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02 October 2018
CandH blogger Allen Cummings looks ahead to a Friday night with no glamour or glitz but one of great importance on the south coast. We’re all still basking in the glory of last Saturday’s magnificent victory over Manchester United. Why wouldn’t we be – it was that good? But being the ultra-professional we […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on No jolly boys outing but Irons fans expect beside the sea!
02 October 2018
The Old Trafford legend did not hold back when discussing the state of affairs at his former team, with the manager singled out for criticism
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on ‘Mourinho is embarrassing the club’ – Scholes surprised manager has survived Man Utd sack
02 October 2018
Declan Rice is likely to seek time beyond this international break to decide whether he he intends to commit to England or Ireland. Stories have emerged in the mainstream media today that he wants to settle his club contractual position before making up his mind on an international status. But in reality the player has […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Rice will take his time …and avoid injury
02 October 2018
They call him ‘The General’ and he’s very quiet and well mannered in getting his points across. His performance alongside Issa Diop at the heart of defence was something to behold at the weekend as the partnership developed into something quite awesome. But that’s a word Fabian Balbuena reserves solely for the Hammers fans who […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on General salutes the fans
02 October 2018
Pablo Zabaleta has never been known for pulling punches and following the victory over Manchester United he made sure one hell of a message was sent to Old Trafford. The veteran right back has taken aim, pulled back the trigger and fired a deadly bullet at Jose Mourinho’s mob dubbing them easy meat for the […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Zaba gives Man U one hell of a kicking
Soucek: West Ham have finally got character back
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