Wednesday, August 09, 2006
[Insert lame Beatles joke]
George McCartney has joined West Ham from Sunderland, after a deal that also saw Hammers defender Clive Clarke moving the other way. The cash cost to West Ham is reported to be £600,000.
However it'll be a while - at least 10 weeks - before we see the 25-year-old Northern Irish left-back in action after his knee was injured in a pre-season match.
McCartney becomes the fourth defender to join the Irons over the summer transfer window in addition to midfielder Lee Bowyer and striker Carlton Cole.
Sunderland manager Niall Quinn said that the Black Cats had wanted Clarke to replace the injured McCartney, with West Ham insisting on McCartney as part of the deal. "We searched for a replacement for George as soon as he got his injury. It cropped up that West Ham would allow us to take Clive, who was our number one target, to come here but only if George went the other way. We weighed up the options and it was attractive for us because we've got a player who is ready-made to come into our team now, when we need him."
Clarke barely played for the Hammers but seemed to be a good player - seeya, Clive, and thanks.
However it'll be a while - at least 10 weeks - before we see the 25-year-old Northern Irish left-back in action after his knee was injured in a pre-season match.
McCartney becomes the fourth defender to join the Irons over the summer transfer window in addition to midfielder Lee Bowyer and striker Carlton Cole.
Sunderland manager Niall Quinn said that the Black Cats had wanted Clarke to replace the injured McCartney, with West Ham insisting on McCartney as part of the deal. "We searched for a replacement for George as soon as he got his injury. It cropped up that West Ham would allow us to take Clive, who was our number one target, to come here but only if George went the other way. We weighed up the options and it was attractive for us because we've got a player who is ready-made to come into our team now, when we need him."
Clarke barely played for the Hammers but seemed to be a good player - seeya, Clive, and thanks.
Posted by whubris at 8:24 am
Dave said...
It is worth adding that the 2 deals are not actually linked. Clive Clarke has gone to Sunderland for 400k and we have paid them 1m for George McCartney which is subject to him passing a strict club medical in October when he is back to full fitness. Regardsless of George's medical Clive Clarke will stay at Sunderland - that is a done deal seperate from the McCartney clause.
whubris said...
Where did you read that? The official site and everywhere else that I've read has said it's a cash-plus-Clarke deal. Anyway, it's a fair signing, my Mackem mate says "Ringo" was their best player besides Arca. He also won a Player of the Year award a season or two ago. It's possible Pardew's thinking of resting Konchy and/or Ethers (with Konchy moving into midfield and McCartney at left-back) at some point this season.
beggers said...
Checked out WHO and KUMB and there seems to be a 50/50 split on McCartney. One bloke did say that he would've been the best LB in the Championship and would put real pressure on Konch for this season. Gotta be a good thing if true.
Benefit of the doubt to Pards as I see it. He must be keen on him to consider him at all seeing as he's injured. Not Allans style to go for injured players.
Still would like another play making midfielder, if Yossi/Ethers are not on song or injured, we have little backup. Over to you Bowyer.
whubris said...
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I have a feeling we'll be seeing Bowyer at RM this season, subbing in for Yossi.
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whubris said...
from BBC
Hammers' Pantsil nets work permit
John Pantsil
West Ham have completed the signing of Ghana defender John Pantsil from Hapoel Tel Aviv after the 25-year-old received a work permit.
Pantsil earned a four-year contract as part of a deal worth up to £1m after impressing in a pre-season trial.
"I'm so happy to have signed. It was one of the easiest decisions I've ever made," he told the club website.
"My dream has always been to play in the Premiership as I watched English football when I was growing up."
Pantsil played in all four of Ghana's games at this year's World Cup, in his preferred position of right back and in central defence.
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Dave said...It is worth adding that the 2 deals are not actually linked. Clive Clarke has gone to Sunderland for 400k and we have paid them 1m for George McCartney which is subject to him passing a strict club medical in October when he is back to full fitness. Regardsless of George's medical Clive Clarke will stay at Sunderland - that is a done deal seperate from the McCartney clause.
whubris said...Where did you read that? The official site and everywhere else that I've read has said it's a cash-plus-Clarke deal. Anyway, it's a fair signing, my Mackem mate says "Ringo" was their best player besides Arca. He also won a Player of the Year award a season or two ago. It's possible Pardew's thinking of resting Konchy and/or Ethers (with Konchy moving into midfield and McCartney at left-back) at some point this season.
beggers said...Checked out WHO and KUMB and there seems to be a 50/50 split on McCartney. One bloke did say that he would've been the best LB in the Championship and would put real pressure on Konch for this season. Gotta be a good thing if true.
Benefit of the doubt to Pards as I see it. He must be keen on him to consider him at all seeing as he's injured. Not Allans style to go for injured players.
Still would like another play making midfielder, if Yossi/Ethers are not on song or injured, we have little backup. Over to you Bowyer.
whubris said...beggers: the resident WHU-AU researcher :-)
I have a feeling we'll be seeing Bowyer at RM this season, subbing in for Yossi.
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whubris said...from BBC
Hammers' Pantsil nets work permit
John Pantsil
West Ham have completed the signing of Ghana defender John Pantsil from Hapoel Tel Aviv after the 25-year-old received a work permit.
Pantsil earned a four-year contract as part of a deal worth up to £1m after impressing in a pre-season trial.
"I'm so happy to have signed. It was one of the easiest decisions I've ever made," he told the club website.
"My dream has always been to play in the Premiership as I watched English football when I was growing up."
Pantsil played in all four of Ghana's games at this year's World Cup, in his preferred position of right back and in central defence.
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