JH Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 One of the journos said he wanted a longer contract so he could settle down and put his kids into school IIRC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Aye, have to admit, I was starting to believe he really did love it up here, probably did. Shame to see him go in that sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 SSN - Confirmed. 5 Year deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Confirmed this is now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 http://www.whufc.com/articles/20110616/hammers-nab-nolan_2236884_2376751 http://www.whufc.com/javaImages/32/a3/0,,12562~9741106,00.jpg West Ham United are delighted to confirm the signing of Kevin Nolan from Newcastle United. The highly-rated midfielder has joined the Hammers on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee and is expected to form an integral part of manager Sam Allardyce's squad. The powerful 28-year-old, who previously worked under Allardyce during a successful ten-year spell at Bolton Wanderers, becomes the club's second summer signing following the capture of Abdoulaye Faye from Stoke City. "It's been a bit of a whirlwind, but obviously once I knew that they wanted me, they have shown a certain hunger and desire to make sure I become a West Ham player," said Nolan. "Having the chance to link up with Sam again is a massive thing and obviously coming to such a massive club is great for me. I'm very sad to leave Newcastle but I'm coming to another massive club in my eyes and hopefully I can start off and be as successful as I was there. "I came to West Ham because of the tradition of the club and everything about it. I've always enjoyed playing here and there was also the chance of linking up with Sam and working with him again. "The be all and end all was that the club actually wanted me and the owners put faith in me and have given me a security of contract. Now it's my time to repay them and hopefully I will do that." The club hope to bring at least seven new players to the Boleyn Ground over the summer as the new manager puts together a squad capable of winning promotion to the Premier League at the first attempt. The Liverpool-born player has long been considered one of the best attacking midfield players in English football, scoring 80 goals in 436 career appearances in all competitions. An influential figure, Nolan captained Bolton for four years before being handed the armband again following his £4m move to Newcastle in January 2009. The 6ft midfielder knows exactly what is needed to get out of the Championship, having gained promotion with both Bolton in 2000/01 and Newcastle in 2009/10 - a campaign that also saw him voted into the PFA Championship Team of the Year by his fellow professionals. Nolan also helped the Trotters to reach the 2004 League Cup final and made 12 appearances in the UEFA Cup, scoring in victories over PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv and FC Zenit Saint Petersburg during the 2005/06 season. In all, the former England Under-21 international totalled 345 appearances and 50 goals for Bolton before making a successful switch to Newcastle two-and-a-half years ago. Nolan enjoyed a productive time at St James' Park, scoring 18 goals as the Magpies soared to the Championship title in 2009/10 before netting 12 more as Newcastle finished last season 12th in the Premier League table. *More exclusive reaction from Kevin Nolan will appear on West Ham TV shortly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Oh wells. I don't mind this transfer, but I don't love it. That kind of contract is insane though. I wish him luck. Though I definitely don't wish West Ham any luck. Hopefully he bangs in 40 but they keep James Tompkins, which should balance the books. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Mental contract tbh. Fair play to Nolan for guarenteeing his future like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Sad to see him go, but understandable from both parties. West Ham though...Christ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 hope he gets booed in a steve watson way should we come up against them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Looking a little slimmer there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Poor deal for both clubs, terrific deal for Nolan. Hopefully Cabaye is not the only replacement for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayno Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Cabaye wore a suit to his contract signing. An improvement already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Wish him all the best. Top bloke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Good luck to the lad, but five years, wow. Here's hoping onward and upward for both of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 So long, friend. Thanks for the that hat-rick! Top bloke, indeed. Fuck off, Giggs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Wish him all the best. Top bloke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 fuck off greedy judas cunt. just kidding - will always respect him for the way he turned it around here after a disasterous first few months. even at the start of last season i had my doubts but by the end of it he'd completely won me over. hope he does well at West Ham. but not too well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Wonder what he'd do if they miss out on promotion...would he walk on a smaller contract elsewhere so not to cripple them, or stay and think of his family? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 "The be all and end all was that the club actually wanted me and the owners put faith in me and have given me a security of contract." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Wonder what he'd do if they miss out on promotion...would he walk on a smaller contract elsewhere so not to cripple them, or stay and think of his family? He could well have a clause like Ba knowing the West Ham lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spizz energi Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Shit happens, onwards and upwards. He exceeded expectations here but I'm not sure what Barton was snorting when he gushed to SSN that Nolan was an 'icon' in Newcastle. Here's hoping Cabaye will be a revelation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 "The be all and end all was that the club actually wanted me and the owners put faith in me and have given me a security of contract." We sold him. Of course we didn't want him that much. He's not exactly a world beater, so I'm not surprised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 5 years though, West Ham really are mad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Got to admit, I like the guy, but I find it slightly hypocritical he was happy to say he only had a couple of years left and will need transitioning out soon but then went on to demand a 5 year contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20110615/nolan-completes-transfer-to-west-ham_2281670_2376691 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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