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Homegrown Hammer Cristian Montano was a goalscoring hero for Notts County on
Sunday afternoon
09.10.2011
Cristian Montano ended his Notts County loan spell in stunning fashion on
Sunday. The 19-year-old forward, who can also play anywhere on the left
wing, came off the bench to score a sublime goal in added time of the
Magpies' 3-0 home win against Hartlepool United, his fourth in eleven
appearances. The League One encounter was filmed live on Sky Sports and is
set to be the youngster's last game on loan before he returns to the Boleyn
Ground. Montano had gone close to a goal just two minutes before he found
the net, with both efforts a statement of his attacking intent. With a
minute of stoppage time played, he picked up the ball on the edge of the
area, travelled ten yards and fired an unstoppable drive low to the keeper's
right. It sealed an emphatic home victory that was no more than Martin
Allen's men deserved after a convincing performance. Paying tribute to the
talented teenager's contribution, Allen, a former Hammers favourite, said:
"Cristan has been a model professional. Down to earth, humble and hard
working. He's very popular with the staff and players."
Speaking on Friday about his policy of sending out promising players to
lower league clubs, Sam Allardyce said: "We've sent several of our promising
young players out to other clubs this season - and they're all doing well
which bodes well for the future. "Take 17-year-old Robert Hall for example.
He could have stayed here, played in some Development Squad matches but he's
taken the chance to go to Oxford United and scored three goals in five
matches so far. "It's a huge experience for a talented young man like Robert
and one which will be invaluable in future, as it will be for other young
Hammers, Olly Lee (Dagenham & Redbridge), Ahmed Abdulla (Swindon), Callum
McNaughton (AFC Wimbledon), Frank Nouble (Gillingham) and Jordan Brown
(Aldershot). "They will all benefit from playing senior football and we will
be watching their progress carefully."
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Latin flair returns
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Filed: Sunday, 9th October 2011
By: Staff Writer
Martin Allen has praised Cristian Montano for his efforts at Notts County
after learning that the young winger was to be recalled by West Ham. Allen,
speaking via his club's website this morning admitted that he was
disappointed to be losing Montano - but gave him a glowing recommendation,
whilst thanking him for his efforts.
"I was told on Friday afternoon he's been recalled by West Ham to go into
their first team squad," said Allen. "He has been a model professional. Down
to earth, humble and hard working. He's very popular with the staff and
players."
The 19-year-old - who scored three goals in 11 appearances for the Magpies -
is thought to be returning to east London in order to replace loanee David
Bentley, who is rumoured to have sustained a long term injury. With Matt
Taylor also missing in recent weeks Sam Allardyce is concerned about his
lack of options - and pace - out wide. Columbian Montano, who left Meadow
Lane with positive comments from the club's supporters to add to those of
Allen - is yet to make his first team debut for the Hammers.
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Montano recalled by Hammers
Teenager heading back to West Ham after loan stint
Last Updated: October 9, 2011 2:27pm
SSN
On-loan Notts County striker Cristian Montano will return to parent club
West Ham after Sunday's match against Hartlepool, manager Martin Allen has
revealed.
The 19-year-old Colombian has scored three goals for the Magpies since
joining on an initial one-month loan deal in August which was then extended
by a further month. "It's important to let all our supporters know that
today [Sunday] will be Cristian Montano's last game for Notts County," Allen
told the club's official website.
"I was told on Friday afternoon that he has been recalled by West Ham to go
into their first-team squad. "He's been a model professional. Down to earth,
humble and hard working. "He's very popular with the staff and players and
this afternoon I hope all our supporters give him a fantastic finale."
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