21 May 2018
World football waved goodbye to a number of greats at their respective clubs this weekend, with Fernando Torres, Andres Iniesta and Gianluigi Buffon all waving goodbye to their fans. The trio of international superstars will all continue their careers elsewhere and Buffon, after 17 years of service to Juventus, could move to the Premier League. […]
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21 May 2018
West Ham’s summer rebuild is underway, with the Hammers eyeing a new manager and looking to improve their squad significantly. The defence is likely to be an area of focus for whoever takes charge and the Hammers have been presented with an opportunity to land a bargain. The Sun states West Brom’s Egypt international Ahmed Hegazi […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on West Ham fighting rivals for £2.5m defensive bargain
21 May 2018
There’s many reasons why the West Ham board are unpopular at the London Stadium and they’ve issued supporters with another reason this week. It’s stated that the club only informed fan favourite James Collins he would not earn a new contract via email, disregarding his 11 years of service to the Hammers. Rejoining the Hammers […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on ‘A new low blow’: West Ham fans furious with treatment of veteran defender
21 May 2018
Manuel Pellegrini looks set to become the highest-paid manager in West Ham's history if, as expected, he joins the club in the next 48 hours.
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Pellegrini to be best-paid West Ham boss
21 May 2018
The 36-year-old has applauded the influence of the Senegal international to the Goodison Park outfit setup
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Steven Pienaar lauds Idrissa Gueye’s impact at Everton
21 May 2018
West Ham have struggled for consistency this season and a huge task lies ahead for the next manager to rebuild the side at the London Stadium. The Hammers will be looking for a new first-choice goalkeeper after Joe Hart’s disappointing spell on-loan in east London from Manchester City, which led the club to decide to […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Duo ready to hand West Ham flop Premier League lifeline
21 May 2018
West Ham never fail to entertain and it’s unsurprising that the hunt for a new manager has proven to be extremely messy. The Hammers informed David Moyes last week his deal would not be extended and it seems that decision led to some bemusement from the Scotsman. The Sun claim Moyes was shocked by his departure […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Ex-West Ham man stunned by club treatment after huge contract u-turn
21 May 2018
There’s many reasons why the West Ham board is unpopular and the treatment of a fan favourite has now added another reason to the chart. 34-year-old defender James Collins has learned he will not be offered an extended stint at the London Stadium and The Daily Mirror says he was only informed by email. Long-serving Wales international […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on West Ham shamefully inform fan favourite he’s off via email
21 May 2018
West Ham’s search for a new manager looks to be coming to a close, after a turbulent week that saw a number of names mentioned. After missing out on Paulo Fonseca, who signed a new deal with Shakhtar Donetsk, former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has stood as the front runner to take charge at […]
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on West Ham hold talks with prime managerial target, three-year deal offered
21 May 2018
West Ham had compiled a four-strong list of candidates to replace Moyes - who left last week after his short deal expired - but have now settled on Pellegrini and will offer him a three-year contract.
Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on Manuel Pellegrini could ‘persuade Yaya Toure to join him at West Ham’
21 May 2018
West Ham duo Joao Mario and Cheikhou Kouyate will be heading out to Russia next month, having been named in Portugal and Senegal’s World Cup squads.
Posted in GuardianComments Off on Mario and Kouyate called up for World Cup
21 May 2018
He’s not arrived yet – there are 24 hours, possibly 48 of discussion to go but already the camps are being erected. It’s a”brilliant appointment “-” he’s too old”….”why’s he been in China if he’s that good” – “but he won the league and took tiny Malaga to the quarters of the Champions League.” The […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Winner Pellegrini has done it without massive budgets
21 May 2018
Hammer Reece Oxford has returned from Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany after his loan came to an end. Oxford announced the news on social media saying “My time at Borussia Monchengladbach has come to an end and I would like to thank all the staff, players and fans for supporting me and making me feel so welcome. I’ve […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammer returns from Germany
20 May 2018
Manuel Pellegrini will hold talks with West Ham on Monday with his appointment as replacement for David Moyes set to be confirmed later this week.
Posted in Dailymail.co.ukComments Off on West Ham to hold talks with Manuel Pellegrini with Chilean’s appointment to be confirmed this week
20 May 2018
West Ham are preparing a three year contract for Manuel Pellegrini on an annual salary of around £10 million a year with the deal set to be agreed over the next 48 hours. The 64 year old will meet the board for the first time tomorrow evening with the details set to be put into […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Three year deal and full control for Pellegrini
20 May 2018
Hold on Chicharito it may not be all over at the Hammers…in fact it may just be about to start! If Manuel Pelligrini walks through the doors of the London Stadium as the club’s new manager this week – which now seems very likely – the little Mexican may be enjoying a far more peaceful […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Chicharito hopes alive as Pellegrini flies in
20 May 2018
West Ham United Supporters Club held their Emergency General Meeting at 12pm this afternoon at the Boleyn pub off Green Street but a vote to dissolve the club ended in chaos after the majority of those who turned up were barred from entry. The Executive committee of the 70-year-old institution has been trying to dissolve the club […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Farcical vote rigging to dissolve West Ham supporters club
20 May 2018
Len finally has HIS say on the manager situation. Remember, Len is just a cartoon character, and shouldn't be taken too seriously. pic.twitter.com/S6VSz031I0 — Canning Town Len (@CanningTownLen) May 19, 2018 It’s a big day for Canning Town Len – the most confused Hammer in the East End. The bloke with the golden verbals has […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Canning Town Len joins CandH and talks Marcel Pelegrino
20 May 2018
Sparks were flying in the Sunday Supplement studio as journalists Henry Winter, Shaun Custis and Oliver Holt discussed the current situation at West Ham.
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Fiery debate on West Ham owners
20 May 2018
West Ham's new manager will have the final say on whether to offer veteran defender James Collins a new deal, according to Sky sources.
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on New manager to decide Collins’ future
20 May 2018
If Manuel Pellegrini is appointed as the next West Ham manager next week he must be allowed to get on with the job without any interference. In February David Sullivan promised to take a back seat in recruitment by saying: “I want to set something in, a procedure, a set up that will long term deliver […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Pellegrini must be allowed to get on with the job
20 May 2018
Former Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini appeared to move a step closer to taking over at West Ham after Hebei China Fortune confirmed he was leaving the Chinese Super League club.
Posted in GuardianComments Off on Hammers managerial target leaves Chinese club
20 May 2018
West Ham is interested in recruiting Malaga sporting director Mario Husillos as their replacement Head of Recruitment according to a report in the Daily Mail. Pellegrini and the Argentine worked well together at Malaga before the 64-year-old arrived at Manchester City in 2013. Husillos’ future at Malaga is said to be unclear following the club’s relegation […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers interest in Argentine head of recruitment
20 May 2018
Everybody loves The Ginger Pete and everybody believes everything they want to believe. – that’s football But if ever you needed convincing there was a media campaign against the Hammers you need only look to the headlines of their coverage of the Collins e-mail gate affair – notably by the red tops. It all arose […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on New boss to decide Ginge’s future at West Ham
20 May 2018
(1) In his playing days Pellegrini was a genuine one-club man, spending his entire career playing as a defender for Universidad de Chile between 1973 and 1986. Pellegrini’s decision to retire from playing football came after he tried to clear a high ball inside his own box, but was out-jumped by a 17-year-old player from […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Five things you didn’t know about Pellegrini
20 May 2018
Former Manchester United player Adrian Janujaz has revealed why he believes David Moyes has struggled at Premier League level after playing for him at Sunderland. And in so doing he seems to have identified all the issues that Javier Hernandez has struggled with at West Ham.” Moyes preceded his short Hammers spell as boss at […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Player explains Moyes failed tactical approach
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