WHUFC.com announces Nolan's signing
Despite the media frenzy regarding this transfer, I didn’t want to believe it until it became official. And thankfully now it has. Kevin Nolan has signed a five year contract. In my opinion, he should certainly be made club captain, with Mark Noble as his deputy.
Somehow, I’m getting quite excited about next season now. I don’t even care if Nolan brings down his ridiculous chicken dance goal celebration, so long as he keeps scoring like he has done the past two seasons – welcome to East London, Kevin.
From the official site, it reads as though Big Sam was the major factor in Nolan’s decision.
“It’s been a bit of a whirlwind, but obviously once I knew that they wanted me, they have shown a certain hunger and desire to make sure I become a West Ham player,” said Nolan.
“Having the chance to link up with Sam again is a massive thing and obviously coming to such a massive club is great for me. I’m very sad to leave Newcastle but I’m coming to another massive club in my eyes and hopefully I can start off and be as successful as I was there.
“I came to West Ham because of the tradition of the club and everything about it. I’ve always enjoyed playing here and there was also the chance of linking up with Sam and working with him again.
“The be all and end all was that the club actually wanted me and the owners put faith in me and have given me a security of contract. Now it’s my time to repay them and hopefully I will do that.”
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Great news and I totally agree, let’s make him the new captain (assuming that Scotty P is going!) and try and instill some order in the club. Regardless of size or tradition of club it is always nice to be wanted and rewarded for your efforts, let’s hope that BFS realises this and not treat players with heart like Scotty P with no reward for effort and yet reward Upson with the continued captaincy even when he went missing on more than one improtant occassion.
Could be the start of a good period for us if we can get going early doors!
COYI!
Well said, Bob! The Championship fixtures are out tomorrow so let’s hope we start with a home game – then book up tickets! Can’t wait.
Hi matt like you agree could be a making up season for supporters at this rate! Just hope the pricks at spurs and I dont include h there as his one of the best managers in uk, but 4mill avin a laugh eh. Dont even warrant a reply and seriously hope arsenal take him and green as both will deserve that at a better club for chances to win medals for themselves. Good luck son with your fine blog.
Top signing. I couldn’t think of a better replacement for Parker assuming he goes than Nolan. Always rated him highly and will be nice to have him on our side as he was a constant manace against us! Will also improve our prospects of attracting other quality players as he’s well respected amounst the pro’s. Excellent news long overdue! COYI
Brilliant signing this and send out a message to all the other Championship teams that we mean business in our quest for instant promotion. First a quality Manager and now some quailty signings – hopefully with more to follow!
It must also have crossed Nolan’s mind that in a couple of years he could be a West Ham legend, playing in the PL and also playing at the very impressive Olympic stadium – lets hope he and us get the bright future we deserve.
Keep up the good work with the blog, I have posted a link on my Facebook Group ‘Hammers TV’…
COYI