Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Paintsil Deal Sealed!
Paintsil, Painstil or Pantstil? Who knows - lets just hope he's not pants because he's signed a 4 year contract at West Ham. I must confess to seeing nothing of him during the world cup, and I've seen no preseason action but reports suggest he's done well during his trial at any rate enough to make Pardew put his hand in the coffers. A fee of approx 1m has been mooted which in the current mareket isn't too much.
I would expect him to be back up primarily to Mears but he can play anywhere along the back four according to reports. This now gives us pleanty of options at the back with Collins, Clarke, Spector and now Paintsil waiting in the wings to dislodge any one who drops in form or picks up an injury. This depth could be vital for our long season ahead.
I would expect him to be back up primarily to Mears but he can play anywhere along the back four according to reports. This now gives us pleanty of options at the back with Collins, Clarke, Spector and now Paintsil waiting in the wings to dislodge any one who drops in form or picks up an injury. This depth could be vital for our long season ahead.
Posted by Dave at 7:30 am
Dave said...
By the way why has the Piss off Newcastle thread moved up to 1 August when it was published weeks ago???
whubris said...
Finally some depth at the back. I don't know anything about the quality of the depth mind you. I'm very disappointed that Elliot Ward has left as I thought he was excellent to have as reserve - but it's better for him that he's left.
Dunno why the other post was reposted - some kind of computer ballsup or something.
beggers said...
Going to need as much cover, in all positions, as possible this season. Pards must have been happy with what he saw of the lad on tour so 'Trust in Pards' I say.
said...
from fitba365
Congratulations Hammers
Well done to West Ham on another sensible signing of John Pantsil, in a summer when sides have panic bought (Heskey for £5.5 mill anyone?!). Having seen him at the World Cup impress against the likes of Italy and the Czech Republic, Im happy that he has joined a rapidly-improving squad.
I'm feeling confidence in my team for the first time in seasons, the signings for the future of Cole, Mears and Spector will only add depth to a side who face that tricky second season in the top flight. Bowyer seems the only odd signing but he is good competition for Mullins and Reo Coker I suppose.
Keep up the good work Pards.
Mike (Ashton for England) Cawston, WHUFC, Essex
said...
I agree about Elliot Ward he's a great player with huge potential. I think Pardew may regret selling him sometime in the future.
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Dave said...By the way why has the Piss off Newcastle thread moved up to 1 August when it was published weeks ago???
whubris said...Finally some depth at the back. I don't know anything about the quality of the depth mind you. I'm very disappointed that Elliot Ward has left as I thought he was excellent to have as reserve - but it's better for him that he's left.
Dunno why the other post was reposted - some kind of computer ballsup or something.
beggers said...Going to need as much cover, in all positions, as possible this season. Pards must have been happy with what he saw of the lad on tour so 'Trust in Pards' I say.
said...from fitba365
Congratulations Hammers
Well done to West Ham on another sensible signing of John Pantsil, in a summer when sides have panic bought (Heskey for £5.5 mill anyone?!). Having seen him at the World Cup impress against the likes of Italy and the Czech Republic, Im happy that he has joined a rapidly-improving squad.
I'm feeling confidence in my team for the first time in seasons, the signings for the future of Cole, Mears and Spector will only add depth to a side who face that tricky second season in the top flight. Bowyer seems the only odd signing but he is good competition for Mullins and Reo Coker I suppose.
Keep up the good work Pards.
Mike (Ashton for England) Cawston, WHUFC, Essex
said...I agree about Elliot Ward he's a great player with huge potential. I think Pardew may regret selling him sometime in the future.
