Academy and Development Squad Developments 2017-18

grey_til_I_dye

Samuelsen mystery solved. Played 25 minutes in a 5-1 win for the U23s

Norway winger Martin Samuelsen was also in action following off-season surgery to rectify a breathing issue, winning the penalty successfully converted by Toulon Tournament winner Kemp.
Read more at http://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/july/27-july/five-star-hammers-u23s-win-slovakia#wye7DyH2RRW39oxj.99

Lukerz

Not sure if mentioned but our former player Jordan Spence joined Ipswich over the summer. Played 90 at CB in their 1-0 win over Brum at the weekend. ;ok

grey_til_I_dye

Sears missed a sitter in that game...

Yeoldhammer

Looking at Bolton forums seems they are impressed with Cullen and Burke. Bolton were better defensively when Burke came on offered pace and creativity from the back. Cullen started poor but grew into the game, a bit light weight but glimpses of quality that will grow throughout the season.

Hopefully they can rack up the minutes.

MrsGrey

Lukerz ;ok

Good news. I think Spence had a period of being without a club after he was released at the end of the (?) season before last and I was worried that his career was over.

Good luck to him.

eskimoking

That would be crazy unless his head's gone. Spence looked very assured against Man U in both games he played against them (if I'm remembering rightly). He easily has a career in the championship/low prem.

I was looking at Bolton comments too. They were very critical of Cullen at half time but at full time it was looking a lot more positive. Comments around Burke were all very positive. They seem to unanimously think he should be starting and with two defenders getting injured in that game, it seems he'll get the chance.

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

Surely they've only been there no more tan a week think it's understandable Cullen may not be up to full speed but glad he had a better 2nd half

At least we know they are going.to get plenty of game time which is sometimes not always guaranteed with loanees (see Samuelson and Browne last year)

Yeoldhammer

and Burke replacing Wheater (their captain) and fans of Bolton wanting Burke to stay in the team.

alderz

Leo Chambers has signed for Billericay, according to the BBC article about Jermaine Pennant

Pearces_Left_Foot

Looking forward to the Billericay friendly tonight see a few of our younger players and see if konchesky can still play abit

Pearces_Left_Foot

Decent game but was men against boys Billericay fielding a strong team including pennant who were physically too strong for West Ham youngsters I did nt see the team sheet but did not recongnise any West Ham players . The keeper made some excellent saves Billericay ran out 3-1 winners in front of an impressive 4522 . Sullivan was in attendance .

MrsGrey

Cheers, PLF ;ok

MrsGrey

That was the final U23 pre-season game, Moore_than. They play a 'proper' match in Friday against the Everton kids.

Just for info, Samuelson played in that Billericay game, and our GK was Nathan Trott who had been with the 1st team and seems to be quite highly thought of.

MrsGrey

2 over 23's I think. Unless they've changed the rules.

MrsGrey

http://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/august/09-august/paul-konchesky-back-chadwell-heath

I hadn't realised he was getting involved a bit with the youth coaching.

Nice to see the club helping former players with career development.

MrsGrey

Burke starts tonight for Bolton. No sign of Cullen.

McHammer

Antonio and Saed meant to be playing against everton u23s

McHammer

Sameulsen Makasi and Martinez score tonight 3-2 up against Swindon with 3 mins to go.

Lukerz

Jordan Spence scores tonight for Ipswich ageihst Millwall. 4-3 up.

Yeoldhammer

Casually looking over the Bolton forums again after a few more games have been played. Seems like Cullen and Burke are shining well there so far, seem to have settled in. If they keep progressing they could both be ready for the PL potentially next season.

Sounds like a lot of Bolton fans really rate Burke the same way Bradford fans did.

McHammer

McHammer said:

Sameulsen Makasi and Martinez score tonight 3-2 up against Swindon with 3 mins to go.

Kemp actually got the winner. Im sure it was i initially credited to Martinez. Anyway highlights here. Individual ratings also given below.

http://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/august/15-august/highlights-swindon-town-2-3-west-ham-united-u21

http://www.claretandhugh.info/how-the-u23s-performed-v-swindon-man-by-man/

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/08/16/west-ham-united-duo-josh-cullen-and-reece-burke-earning-rave-rev/

Bolton fans already liking what they've seen of Cullen and Burke

Got real hope for these 2

grey_til_I_dye

U23s come from 2-0 down to bet Spurs 2-3

http://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/august/21-august/tottenham-hotspur-2-3-west-ham-united-u23-it-happened

grey_til_I_dye

Oxford unused sub for Gladbach

SuzanneClaret

Can we swap him for Fonte.... please.

MrsGrey

Cullen (C) and Rice currently playing for Ireland U21 in their UEFA U21 Champ qualifying. Leading Azerbaijan 3-1.

FlorinRaduclious

Not sure if it has been mentioned previously but I've just seen that former Irons youth Jaanai Gordon (21 years) had a free transfer to Cheltenham Town at the end of the window.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41082298

MrsGrey

Good luck young 'un ;scarf

grey_til_I_dye

grey_til_I_dye said:

Oxford unused sub for Gladbach

Played today.

TwistandShout

Burke and Cullen not even in the squad for Bolton ;puzzled

U23s beat Man City, Holland and Martinez with the goals ;scarf