Daily WHUFC News - 6th June 2013

Hammers catch goalkeeper Adrian
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West Ham United have signed highly-rated goalkeeper Adrian from Spanish club
Real Betis
05.06.2013

West Ham United are delighted to announce the signing of Spanish goalkeeper
Adrian on a free transfer. The 26-year-old will join the Hammers on 1 July
after his contract with Primera Division side Real Betis Balompie expires.
He has signed an initial three-year deal, with the Club having an option to
extend this for a further two seasons. An imposing 6'3 stopper, Seville-born
Adrian - full name Adrian San Miguel del Castillo - has spent virtually his
entire career with his hometown club, enjoying an outstanding 2012/13 season
in the Spanish top flight. After 16 years with his childhood club, Adrian is
relishing the prospect of a new life and a new challenge in England. "I am
extremely happy and ecstatic to have joined such a legendary and historical
club in both London and in England," he said. "I am really looking forward
to being able to kick-off my career in the best league in the world with
West Ham. "I started off my career as a ten-year-old and have been there all
of my life. I came through the ranks and I made my first-team debut in the
sixth league game of last season against Malaga and was an ever-present
since. "For me, the icing on the cake was helping the team to qualify for
the Europa League in, like West Ham, our first season back in the top flight
after we had spent three years in the Second Division. Achieving this
qualification was a massive farewell gift for the Betis fans."

After joining Betis at the age of ten, Adrian started his professional
career with the club's C team in the Andalusia Premier Division. He then
made more than 70 appearances for Betis B in the Segunda Division B Group 4,
the regional third tier of Spanish football. Adrian was also loaned to
Segunda Division B clubs CD Alcala in 2008 and Andalusia Premier Division
club CD Utrera in 2009 before being promoted to the Betis senior squad in
2011/12 as third-choice behind the experienced Casto and Fabri. When Casto
was sent-off at Malaga in September 2012, Adrian stepped off the bench and
never looked back, starting each of Betis' next 31 league matches and
producing a succession of impressive performances.

A tally of eleven clean sheets in 31 league starts helped Betis to finish
the 2012/13 season in seventh place in the Primera Division table and to
qualify for the UEFA Europa League. Adrian's athleticism helped Betis to
achieve a number of superb victories, including clean sheets in home wins
over Real Madrid, Malaga, Valencia and Real Sociedad. He is now targeting
similar success with West Ham and is looking forward greatly to working with
manager Sam Allardyce, goalkeeper coach Martyn Margetson and experienced
stopper Jussi Jaaskelainen. "I am very fortunate to be able to work with
such an experienced goalkeeper with such a long track record in the Premier
League as Jussi Jaaskelainen. I'm really looking forward to working with him
on a daily basis and being able to receive tips from him which I'm certain
will make me an even better goalkeeper. "The same goes for the Gaffer. It's
going to be an honour to be under the wing of such an experienced manager
and that can only serve to make me a much better player. "There is a very
competitive squad at West Ham and, in my opinion, competition is what makes
the group stronger and helps the Club to go further in the competition.
"West Ham had a great season after being promoted and, as a group, we should
set our sights even higher because that is the only way we are going to
improve our performances. We should be setting our sights on improving our
league position this season. "I am looking forward to joining the squad and
becoming one of the group and trying to improve myself and the team's
performance on the pitch."

He is also eager to prove himself to the West Ham supporters as soon as
possible and, while his English is not yet fluent, he has already learnt one
familiar Boleyn Ground chant. "I am really looking forward to starting my
relationship with the West Ham fans. From what I have seen, the fans are
very similar to those at Betis because they are very passionate. "If I can
replicate the same relationship that I had with the Betis fans, I'll be a
very happy person. Come on you Irons!" Adrian becomes just the fourth
Spaniard to join West Ham following strikers Kepa Blanco and Diego Tristan
and fellow goalkeeper Manuel Almunia

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Hammers confirm Retain List
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West Ham United have issued their Retain List of players at the end of the
2012/13 season
05.06.2013

West Ham United have issued their Retain List of players at the end of the
2012/13 season. The Hammers have confirmed that striker Carlton Cole and
young professionals Jake Larkins, Jack Powell, Jami Rafati and Eoin Wearen
will be given free transfers when their contracts expire on 30 June.
Discussions with midfielder Gary O'Neil are ongoing over a new contract,
while England U19 international forward Rob Hall has also been made an offer
by the Club. Scholars Cheye Alexander, Declan Hunt, Nigel Seidu and Joshua
Siafa have also been released. West Ham United would like to thank all the
departing players for their efforts and wish them well in their future
careers.

Meanwhile, Hammers youngster Dylan Tombides is itching to make up for lost
time after penning a new deal with the Club. The 19-year-old striker has had
his progress stalled by a two-year fight with testicular cancer, but having
been handed a new contract by the Hammers he wants to repay them for the
faith shown in his abilities. Australian Under-17 international Tombides
made a return to playing towards the end of last season when he featured in
a behind closed doors match with Queens Park Rangers and that gave him all
the motivation needed to kick back in to action over the summer and return
to pre-season fit and raring to go. "I'm very pleased to have signed a new
contract," he beamed. "Obviously the Club stood by me over the last two
years while I've been fighting testicular cancer, even though the new
management have only seen me play not many minutes of football. "From the
first minute I was diagnosed they were right behind me. They said right from
the start that anything I needed was mine, so there were no issues in that
concern. Every time I came in when I wasn't training, the other players
would all rush over to see how I was - not just the young lads, but all the
way up to the first team staff. That was a really fantastic feeling, I never
felt left out."

Tombides made his senior bow last term in a early-season Capital One Cup
defeat to Wigan Athletic, and having been given a taste of that stage, he
wants to make a return in 2013/14. He added: "I made my first team debut
last season, whilst I was going through chemotherapy so I was very surprised
to get selected. I was more than pleased with that and very thankful to the
gaffer for giving me that sort of chance. Hopefully I'll get a couple more
now."

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Sir Trevor Brooking exclusive - Part 2
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The West Ham United legend gives his opinion on the Club's move to the
Olympic Stadium
04.06.2013

With 647 appearances and 102 goals for West Ham United and 47 England caps
to his name, few people are in a better position to assess the Hammers'
forthcoming move to the Olympic Stadium than Sir Trevor Brooking. In the
second section of an exclusive three-part interview with West Ham TV, Sir
Trevor discusses the Club's plans to move to Stratford in 2016. The
64-year-old two-times FA Cup winner will naturally leave the Boleyn Ground
with a heavy heart and many memories, but he believes the move will benefit
the Hammers in the future, much as the new Wembley Stadium has proved
positive for both the national team and the national game as a whole.
"Stratford, from an access point of view, is a lot better with all the
different ways you can access the Olympic Stadium," said Sir Trevor. "I
think that was part of the focal point of the Olympic Games. "From a
tradition point of view, you will always have an affinity with a stadium
like we do with the Boleyn Ground, but you understand that to progress and
move on, and it's important for the owners who inherited a big debt to
reduce that significantly. "The initial plans have been put forward and
naturally they are trying to help the fans understand that they can get the
seating closer and give it that tighter atmosphere. They have got three
years to win over those fans and make sure the atmosphere will be right."

In his current role as the Football Association's Director of Football
Development, Sir Trevor is a regular visitor to the new Wembley, which
opened for business in 2007 and has quickly become a popular venue for fans.
A year ago, more than 40,000 West Ham supporters descended on the new Home
of Football for the npower Championship Play-Off final. Not one will ever
forget Ricardo Vaz Te's late winner and the sight of Kevin Nolan raising the
trophy in the Royal Box.
Sir Trevor believes it will not take long for the Olympic Stadium to conjure
up similarly fond memories if West Ham can make a strong start to life in
Stratford.
"It creates its own history. The issue lots of clubs have had is the
atmosphere because you have to win over the fans. "It's about getting
through that first year or two creating good memories. I'm sure the home
form will be important in that because, more than anything, you want to keep
the home Season Ticket Holders happy like we did this year."

*In Part 3 of his exclusive interview, to be published on Wednesday, Sir
Trevor Brooking talks about his short career in Irish football and looks
forward to West Ham United's pre-season trip to his former club Cork City.

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Sir Trevor Brooking exclusive - Part 3
WHUFC.com
The West Ham United legend recalls his short stint with League of Ireland
side Cork City
05.06.2013

Sir Trevor Brooking is known throughout football as a true One-Club Man,
having made 647 appearances and scored 102 goals for West Ham United during
a glittering 18-year career with the Hammers. What fewer supporters are
aware of, however, is that Sir Trevor turned out for a host of smaller clubs
following his departure from the Boleyn Ground in 1984. On 8 December1985,
the 37-year-old made his debut for League of Ireland Premier Division
newcomers Cork City, but was powerless to prevent his new team from falling
to a 2-0 home defeat by Galway United at the club's old Flower Lodge
stadium. However, he did manage to hit the crossbar with one audacious
long-range chip. A fortnight later, Sir Trevor made his second and final
appearance for Cork, with the Leesiders losing out 3-0 to Shamrock Rovers.
Cork would win just three of their 22 league matches but would escape
relegation on goal difference ahead of Shelbourne.
In the final section of an exclusive three-part interview with West Ham TV,
Sir Trevor recalls his short career in Irish football and looks forward to
the Hammers' pre-season visit to Cork.

"A friend of a friend asked if I would play over there," Sir Trevor
revealed. "Funnily enough I had played in New Zealand and in the North East
[of England] for a side and then I played a couple of games in Cork and then
in Australia. "It was an opportunity, after I had finished but while the
body was still OK, to play a few games. New Zealand was an interesting trip
but Cork was closer at hand. "I don't think I did too well there - we lost
both games so it's just as well as it wasn't a long-term contract! It was
just a bit of fun. "Interestingly enough, that summer when I packed up at
West Ham, a team that had just got promotion [to Division One], Chelsea,
asked me to go there for a year but having struggled at Cork, I'd probably
have struggled even more at Chelsea! Nineteen years at one club was a good
time to finish and it gave me the opportunity to have those trips."

While the Gaelic sports and rugby union remain the most popular sports in
Ireland, Sir Trevor is expecting West Ham's pre-season match at Turners
Cross on Sunday 7 July to be well-supported by fans of both clubs. "I did a
lot of punditry for ten or 15 years for the BBC and suchlike and, whenever
Ireland travelled away, the Irish fans were pretty awesome however they did
in their group. "I think they mystified a lot of fans of other countries
when they saw them cheering their team on, even when they weren't doing
particularly well. They have this national loyalty, a bit like at West Ham,
where they are passionate. "They always have good banter in the bars before
the game and they always give you a warm and friendly welcome."

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Season in Seconds: Joey O'Brien
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West Ham United's Irish full-back Joey O'Brien looks back on a productive
2012/13 campaign
05.06.2013

West Ham United's Irish full-back Joey O'Brien looks back on a productive
2012/13 campaign in the latest Season in Seconds West Ham TV feature. The
popular No17 played 34 times in 2012/13, matching his career-high
appearances in a single season and producing a series of consistent displays
in both the right and left-back berths. O'Brien also added important goals
in the home draw with Stoke City and netted the winner in the New Year's Day
victory over Norwich CIty at the Boleyn Ground.

West Ham TV caught up with the 27-year-old to discover his highlights of
another successful campaign in claret and blue.

Joey, how would you sum up the 2012/13 season in a few words?

JOB - "It's been a great season. We finished in the top ten and for our
first season back in the Premier League that was a massive success."

What was your highlight of the season?

JOB - "Probably the Norwich game when I scored a goal against them. I had a
couple of my brothers over and one of them was celebrating his birthday so
it
was nice for him and for everybody in the ground."

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Sadlier relishing Serbia trip
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Kieran Sadlier is looking forward to Republic of Ireland's EURO U19 Elite
Round qualifiers
05.06.2013

Kieran Sadlier is targeting UEFA European U19 Championship glory as Republic
of Ireland prepare to open their Elite Round qualification campaign. The
Irish, who reached the semi-finals of the same competition in 2011, will
take on mini-group hosts Serbia, Slovakia and Switzerland between 6-11 June.
Sadlier and West Ham United team-mate Sean Maguire have both been named in
the squad for the Elite Round, which kicks-off with a meeting with
Switzerland at FK Obilić in Belgrade on Thursday 6 June. Ireland will then
take on Slovakia at FK Srem in Jakovo on Saturday 8 June before tackling
Serbia at the same venue on Tuesday 11 June, with the group winners
qualifying for the eight-nation finals in Lithuania in July. The 18-year-old
Sadlier, who finished as leading scorer for the U18s this season with ten
goals, has earned six U19 caps already and is hoping to fire his country
through. "Ireland got to the semi-finals of the tournament proper last time
and our team looks like it could do so again because we have been unbeaten
in seven games at Under-19 level and have got draws and wins against big
teams like Germany and Czech Republic," he said. "We're looking good. "There
is a lot of talent coming through in our team and in the age-group below,
where there are some good players as well. It is difficult to get into the
Under-21s at the moment because there are so many good players around."

Sadlier and Maguire are just two of 16 English-based players in Paul
Doolin's 18-man squad, showing the strength in depth available to the Irish
coach.
The attacking midfielder believes his club-mate and former Waterford United
striker can make an impact on the international stage during the Elite
Round.
Maguire has earned three U19 caps and scored his maiden Development Squad
goal for the Hammers in a recent 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
"Sean is settling in really well [following his arrival from Waterford
United in January] and is getting used to training every day now and the
travelling to away games and things like that," Sadlier observed. "It's good
to have him with me when I travel away with Ireland as well, as otherwise
I'd be on my own. We get on well and even when we're away with Ireland, we
always room together."

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Official Website update
WHUFC.com
The Club's web provider hopes to have full service resumed on the Official
Website by late Thursday morning
05.06.2013

Since Tuesday morning, West Ham United's web provider has been experiencing
intermittent Domain Name System (DNS) issues affecting the Official Website.
Following the roll out of some changes by both our provider's technical
teams and Content Delivery Network (CDN) partners, it is hoped that these
issues will be resolved and a restoration of services will be completed by
late Thursday morning. West Ham United would like to apologise to all
supporters for any inconvenience caused.

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West Ham sign Spanish keeper Adrian on free transfer
BBC.co.uk

West Ham United have signed Spanish goalkeeper Adrian on a free transfer
from Real Betis. The 26-year-old has signed a three-year deal and will join
the Hammers on 1 July after his contract expires. The player told the club
website he was looking forward to competing with Jussi Jaaskelainen for a
starting spot and working under manager Sam Allardyce. He added: "I am
extremely happy and ecstatic to have joined such a legendary and historical
club." Adrian has spent the past 16 years with Betis after joining the club
as a 10-year-old.

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New deal for young striker
KUMB.com
Filed: Wednesday, 5th June 2013
By: Staff Writer

Dylan Tombides has been awarded a new two-year contract by West Ham United.
The 19-year-old Australian striker has barely kicked a ball in the last year
having spent much of that period fighting testicular cancer, but returned to
action in mid-March for the first time in six months when he appeared as a
second half substitute in a 3-1 win against a Queens Park Rangers XI. With
his contract up this summer Tombides admitted that he worried about his
professional future, but those fears were dispelled when he was recently
informed that his contract was being extended by a further two years. "I'm
very pleased to have signed a new contract. The club have stood by me over
the last two years while I've been fighting testicular cancer, even though
the new management have only seen me play not many minutes of football," he
told whufc.com. "From the first minute I was diagnosed they were right
behind me. They said right from the start that anything I needed was mine,
so there were no issues in that concern. "Every time I came in when I
wasn't training, the other players would all rush over to see how I was -
not just the young lads, but all the way up to the first team staff. That
was a really fantastic feeling, I never felt left out."

Tombides has thus far made just one first team appearance, that coming as a
late replecement for Gary O'Neil in the 4-1 League Cup home defeat to Wigan
last September. He moved from Perth, Western Australia to England in order
to join West Ham at the age of 15 and signed a full-time scholarship a year
later. Within a year of signing his first contract, Tombides was diagnosed
with testicular cancer (summer 2011) and immediately began treatment, which
inluded chemotherapy.

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Agent Lomas set for new role
KUMB.com
Filed: Wednesday, 5th June 2013
By: Staff Writer

Former Hammer Steve Lomas is poised to take his first job in management
south of the border - with Millwall. The former West Ham captain, who played
for the club between 1997 and 2005 looks set to follow another former United
captain, Billy Bonds, into the New Den hotseat. Lomas, who made more than
200 appearances for West Ham has been given permission to speak to the
Championship side about the vacant managerial post which was filled until
recently by Kenny Jackett, who has since joined League One side Wolves.
Lomas, who was renowned as a tough-tackling midfielder made his first foray
into management with Southern Football League Premier Division St Neots Town
back in 2009 when he was appointed player manager alongside Michael Hughes,
another former Hammer. Having led the club to their most successful season
since the 1970s, Lomas resigned from St Neots in the summer of 2010 before
being appointed - on a temporary basis - as West Ham's reserve team manager
in February 2011. Having completed his short-term contract at the Boleyn
Ground, Lomas was appointed as manager of St Johnstone in November 2011 on a
two-and-a-half year contract.

Since joining the Saints, Lomas has achieved unprecedented success, leading
the club to a Scottish Cup Final win and qualifying for the Europa League
twice - the first time St Johnstone have ever achieved back-to-back
appearances in European competition. The 39-year-old, who represented his
country Northern Ireland on 48 occasions, is set to become the second former
Hammers captain to take control at the Den following Billy Bonds' year-long
stay from 1997-98.

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Adrian lands three-year contract
KUMB.com
Filed: Wednesday, 5th June 2013
By: Staff Writer

West Ham United have confirmed the arrival of goalkeeper Adrian on a
three-year deal. The 26-year-old Spaniard becomes Sam Allardyce's second
signing of the summer following the arrival of experienced full back Razvan
Rat last month. Adrian - whose contract includes an option for an extra two
years - joins West Ham from Real Betis on a free transfer and will join up
with his new team mates when his current contract expires at the beginning
of July. "I am extremely happy to have joined such a legendary and
historical club in both London and in England. I am really looking forward
to being able to kick-off my career in the best league in the world with
West Ham," he told whufc.com. "It's going to be an honour to be under the
wing of such an experienced manager and that can only serve to make me a
much better player. There is a very competitive squad at West Ham and, in my
opinion, competition is what makes the group stronger and helps the club to
go further. "West Ham had a great season after being promoted and, as a
group, we should set our sights even higher because that is the only way we
are going to improve our performances. We should be setting our sights on
improving our league position this season."

Adrian is expected to play second fiddle to West Ham's established number
one Jussi Jaaskelainen upon his arrival but with the Fin in the latter
stages of his career, the Spaniard - who spent much of the season as Betis'
first-choice goalkeeper - will no doubt view the number one spot as being up
for grabs. "I am very fortunate to be able to work with such an experienced
goalkeeper with such a long track record in the Premier League as Jussi
Jaaskelainen," he said. "I'm really looking forward to working with him on a
daily basis and being able to receive tips from him which I'm certain will
make me an even better goalkeeper."

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O'Neil: discussions ongoing
KUMB.com
Filed: Wednesday, 5th June 2013
By: Staff Writer

Gary O'Neil could still be a West Ham player next season after it was
confirmed that contractual negotiations with the club are still taking
place. The 30-year-old midfielder, who is out of contract this summer having
initially signed a two-and-a-half year deal when moving from Middlesbrough
in January 2011 is yet to agree terms, despite having previously held
several rounds of discussions. But both parties are understood to believe
that a new agreement isn't a million miles away which is why O'Neil has not
been included on the club's released players list, which was announced thid
afternoon. The most notable name on West Ham's list of departing players is
that of Carlton Cole, who has been allowed to to leave after seven years at
the club. In addition to the former England striker, young pros Eoin Wearen,
Jake Larkins, Jack Powell and Jami Rafati have also been released. Academy
scholars Scholars Cheye Alexander, Declan Hunt, Nigel Seidu and Joshua Siafa
have also parted company with the club - although Rob Hall, who was once
touted as the Academy's brightest star is, like Gary O'Neil, still in
discussions over a new contract. Sam Allardyce has already made two
additions to his first team squad since the 2012/13 campaign ended last
month, with left-back Razvan Rat and goalkeeper Adrian being introduced to
boost West Ham's defensive options.

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West Ham secure the signing of Spanish keeper Adrian
Last Updated: June 5, 2013 5:57pm
SSN

West Ham have confirmed the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Adrian on a
three-year deal. The 26-year-old will join the Hammers on a free transfer
when his contract with Real Betis expires on July 1, and the deal includes
an option for a further two seasons. Adrian has represented his hometown
club since the start of his career, but is relishing the challenge of
playing in the Premier League. "I am extremely happy and ecstatic to have
joined such a legendary and historical club in both London and in England,"
he told the club's website. "I am really looking forward to being able to
kick-off my career in the best league in the world with West Ham. "I started
off my career as a ten-year-old and have been there all of my life. I came
through the ranks and I made my first-team debut in the sixth league game of
last season against Malaga and was an ever-present since. "For me, the icing
on the cake was helping the team to qualify for the Europa League in, like
West Ham, our first season back in the top flight after we had spent three
years in the Second Division. Achieving this qualification was a massive
farewell gift for the Betis fans."

One player who will not be playing alongside side Adrian is former England
striker Carlton Cole. The former Chelsea striker is heading out of Upton
Park after the club confirmed he will be released at the end of the month.
Youngsters Jake Larkins, Jack Powell, Jami Rafati and Eoin Wearen will also
depart on June 30, while experienced midfielder Gary O'Neil is still holding
talks over a new deal.

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Hammers have Ad it
Keeper Adrian signs for West Ham
Published: 5 hrs ago
The Sun

WEST HAM have completed the signing of goalkeeper Adrian on a free transfer
from Real Betis. The 26-year-old has signed a three-year-deal with the
Hammers and will link up with the Premier League side when his current
contract at Betis expires at the end of the month. The Spaniard will
challenge experienced goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen to be Sam Allardyce's
first-choice at Upton Park for next season. Adrian said: "I am extremely
happy and ecstatic to have joined such a legendary and historical club. "I
am really looking forward to being able to kick-off my career in the best
league in the world with West Ham. "I am very fortunate to be able to work
with such an experienced goalkeeper with such a long track record in the
Premier League as Jussi Jaaskelainen.
"I'm really looking forward to working with him on a daily basis and being
able to receive tips from him which I'm certain will make me an even better
goalkeeper. "The same goes for the gaffer. It's going to be an honour to be
under the wing of such an experienced manager and that can only serve to
make me a much better player." He added: "From what I have seen, the fans
are very similar to those at Betis because they are very passionate. "If I
can replicate the same relationship that I had with the Betis fans, I'll be
a very happy person. Come on you Irons!"

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West Ham complete signing of Spanish goalkeeper Adrian on a free transfer
5 Jun 2013 17:57
The Mirror

Adrian is on his way to West Ham on a free transfer from Real Betis after
the goalkeeper agreed terms with the London side. As reported earlier this
week, Sam Allardyce has brought in the 26-year-old as competition for
current number one Jussi Jaaskelainen. The Spaniard has signed a
three-year-deal with the Hammers and will link up with the Barclays Premier
League side when his current contract at Betis expires at the end of the
month. Adrian will challenge experienced goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen to be
Sam Allardyce's first-choice at Upton Park for next season. Adrian will end
a 16-year affiliation with Betis to move to east London and he is looking
forward to a new challenge in his career. "I am extremely happy and ecstatic
to have joined such a legendary and historical club in both London and in
England," he said. "I am really looking forward to being able to kick-off my
career in the best league in the world with West Ham. "I started off my
career as a ten-year-old and have been there all of my life. I came through
the ranks and I made my first-team debut in the sixth league game of last
season against Malaga and was an ever-present since."

Jaaskelainen established himself as the firm number one at West Ham last
season after being signed by Allardyce ahead of the club's return to the
top-flight.
Adrian will now look to challenge for the position but is looking forward to
working alongside the experienced Finn to develop his own game. "I am very
fortunate to be able to work with such an experienced goalkeeper with such a
long track record in the Premier League as Jussi Jaaskelainen," he added.
"I'm really looking forward to working with him on a daily basis and being
able to receive tips from him which I'm certain will make me an even better
goalkeeper.
"It's going to be an honour to be under the wing of such an experienced
manager and that can only serve to make me a much better player. "There is a
very competitive squad at West Ham and, in my opinion, competition is what
makes the group stronger and helps the club to go further in the
competition."

Adrian becomes Allardyce's second addition of the summer following the
signing of Ukraine back Razvan Rat with a striker believed to be the next
priority for the West Ham boss.

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Carroll to be offered hefty £100k-a-week deal to finalise star's move to
West Ham
By SIMON JONES
PUBLISHED: 22:26, 5 June 2013 | UPDATED: 22:27, 5 June 2013
Daily Mail

West Ham are poised to offer Andy Carroll a six-year contract worth £100,000
a week. Manager Sam Allardyce expects an answer from Carroll this week
before the striker returns from holiday. The salary is understood to be
supplemented by a pay off from Liverpool as part of the £15.5million
transfer fee.
Allardyce, who completed the signing of goalkeeper Adrian on a three-year
contract from Real Betis, is keen for a quick answer so that he can find
alternatives in case Carroll rejects the offer.

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