12 April 2018
If any West Ham fan were to look back in anger at two seasons of misery, then there would be answers still wanting and questions that still needed to be asked. One of the numerous would be about the youth players and any realistic prospects of breaking into the first team. Neither Slaven Bilic nor David Moyes made obvious attempts to blood youth players in league fixtures, although there were feeble attempts in various ...
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12 April 2018
Spurs are reported as having joined the Hammers in a chase for Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes. We were reported as holding an interest in the Portugal international last summer but according to the Mirror, Spurs have renewed their interest in the Euro 2016 winner. He has endured a miserable two years at the Nou Camp […]
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12 April 2018
West Ham have brushed off speculation that Under 23s skipper Marcus Browne could be on his way from the club to Europe. Browne has succeeded Declan Rice in the role to lead the youngsters dujring a season which has seen them rise into the top six of Premier 2 League 1. And his four goals […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers brush off German ‘interest’ in midfielder
12 April 2018
As the season draws to a close and the club send out Season Ticket renewals…many within the West Ham fanbase are contemplating whether they should renew or not. Some reports would suggest that nearly half of all season ticket holders are either not intending to renew or are waiting until the end of the season to decide. Whilst this would appear to be sensible, the club have nothing to fear as there are nearly...
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12 April 2018
West Ham United Academy Director and Development Squad manager Terry Westley had made an exciting admission about the current crop of young players in the youth system and Academy of the club. No fewer than five homegrown stars were included in David Moyes’ first-team squad for the vital 1-1 Premier League draw away at Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Three of them, skipper Mark Noble and starlets ever-present in the first-team Declan Rice and Josh Cullen, ...
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12 April 2018
West Ham United veteran full-back Pablo Zabaleta has lauded the efforts of his 19-year-old counterpart Declan Rice after the youngster’s performance in Sunday’s Premier League draw with Chelsea, making the claim: “he will be future captain for West Ham”. Rice started a second consecutive match for David Moyes’ men in the key draw with Antonio Conte’s Blues , contending for Man of the Match in an impressive defensive display from the Hammers. The starlet, who captained the club’s U23...
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Hammers Veteran Zabaleta Pays Young Teammate Rice Highest Complement
12 April 2018
David Moyes is taking absolutely nothing for granted over the next few days despite a cracking point at Chelsea which provided as much relief and optimism as we have enjoyed all season. Now though it’s Stoke – a monster game on Monday evening – which can finally help remove every worry crease from the brows […]
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12 April 2018
David Moyes’ West Ham United have been linked with a move for a number of Sky Bet Championship players this summer as they look to have secured their Premier League safety and start to turn their attention to the next transfer window, here are five of their second-tier targets that they can’t afford to miss out on. James Maddison (Norwich City) The Norwich star is perhaps the most high-profile player on this list and the most in demand...
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12 April 2018
West Ham’s summer looks set to start with a search for one or two new goalkeepers. Word from inside the club is that neither Joe Hart – who will be on his way back to Manchester – or Adrian, are seen as the answer to the goalkeeping spot. And in this exclsuive CandH blog ,Hammers […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers keeper problem – Parkesy’s view
12 April 2018
West Ham United Development Squad star Marcus Browne was delighted with his match-winning four goals in Monday night’s Premier League 2 Division One thrashing of Everton U23s at the Merseyrail Community Stadium, branding it “up there with one of my better days in football.” The 20-year-old struck once in the first-half and three times in the second-half on Merseyside to help the Young Hammers to a third consecutive league victory on the road, having this to ...
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12 April 2018
If you thought last weekend’s London Stadium win and the atmosphere it generated was special, imagine the day enjoyed by one young Hammers fan. Eleven year old Bailey Punnett recently lost his Dad Scott to a sudden cardiac arrest but was invited to the game by the club to enjoy a special experience. Scott and […]
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12 April 2018
Marko Arnautovic has a date with his former club at the London Stadium on Monday which could hardly be bigger. Given the appalling treatment he received from his former fans at the Bet 365 Stadium he has a massive point to make and can help send them hurtling even further towards a relegation doom. It’s […]
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12 April 2018
West Ham 4 QPR 3 Bobby Moore with that famous strike on this day in 1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣8️⃣! Posted by West Ham United on Thursday, 2 November 2017 Bobby Moore and the team of 1968 epitomised the West Ham Way in many ways. Great performances, poor performances and a generally philosophy which seemed to be “You score […]
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12 April 2018
Patrice Evra has backed West Ham team-mate Joe Hart to be chosen as England’s No 1 goalkeeper at the World Cup.
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11 April 2018
It seems a very long time ago that Joe Hart was being hailed as a marquee loan signing! Darren Randolph quickly disappeared ‘oop north to Middlesborough – a move which has given him the hint of a chance of returning to the Premier League. And it all meant that a Hammers ‘Mr Loyalty’ – Adrian […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on ‘Marquee’ man and ‘Mr Loyalty’ set to head Irons exodus
11 April 2018
Stadium Operator London Stadium 185 could have their 25-year contract terminated if West Ham is forced to play behind closed doors. The subsidiary of French company Vinci signed a lucrative contract in January 2015 to operate the stadium until 2040 but strict termination clauses could be activated should it fail to meet certain Key Performance […]
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11 April 2018
To explain that Terry Westley is a proud man right now is perhaps putting things a tad modestly – the man is over the moon at the progress being made by the youngsters under his charge towards the first team squad . And Terry – a regular visitor to ClaretandHugh – has now spoken, this time […]
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11 April 2018
Pablo Zabaleta has become the first Irons player to say what every fan is thinking: Declan Rice will become a future West Ham skipper. ‘Decs’ has been the emerging star of the show over recent games drawing rave reviews from David Moyes, fans, players and his international manager Martin O’Neill. Now Zaba has paid him […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Zaba stamps Declan’s captain card
11 April 2018
Everton and West Ham United could offer Borussia Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa a Premier League return, according to reports in Germany. The Japanese playmaker spent two seasons with Man United.
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11 April 2018
Newcastle and Leicester City are ready to join the Irons in a summer chase for Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney who has been on David Moyes wanted list for months. Cairney’s appearance at the Chelsea v Hammers match – sitting behind the Hammers boss – has caused a round of fresh speculation that he is very […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Irons face ‘war’ for fancied midfielder
11 April 2018
Hammers boss David Moyes is considering moving for his former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa as he ponders the revamp required at West Ham this summer. The Japanese international was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson from Borussia Dortmund six years ago and scored six times in 57 appearances over two seasons under the former United […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Report: Moyes to pounce on his former midfielder
11 April 2018
West Ham is said to be interested in a couple of players from West Bromwich Albion when they inviable relegation is confirmed. The Midlands club relegation is set to start a scramble of Premier League clubs keen to take advantage of relegation clauses and a high wage bill which will force a fire sale. Salomon Rondon […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on West Ham to monitor West Brom fire sale
11 April 2018
According to Guardian journalist Ed Aarons, West Ham are interested in signing Leeds defender Pontus Jansson this summer. Jansson was quoted by the Swedish media last month as saying he wanted assurances from Leeds about their plans to improving to the playing squad and that he wanted to play in the Premier League. Asked by […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Hammers linked with interest in Leeds defender
11 April 2018
West Ham are ready to offer Marcus Browne a new contract claims a report in the Daily Mail. Browne scored four goals against Everton youngsters on Monday night in front of watching scouts from RB Leipzig, Leverkusen, Napoli and Sevilla. The Mail claim West Ham insiders believe the 20-year-old, rated at £5million, can make the step […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Report: Hammer to be offered new long term deal
11 April 2018
West Ham has been ranked thirteenth in the Premier League for net transfer spend over the past two seasons. Social media account Premier League Panel have compiled a list of all Premier League Clubs since June 2016. Man City: £354m Man Utd: £257m Everton: £92m Palace: £85M Arsenal: £82m Chelsea: £72m Watford & Leicester: £59m […]
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11 April 2018
With the battle to avoid relegation intensifying, we look at the reasons to be both optimistic and concerned for those Premier League sides hoping to beat the drop.
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