Reo-Coker asks for transfer
Skysports.com can reveal West Ham star Nigel Reo-Coker has handed
in a transfer request.
The Hammers skipper has decided to ask for a transfer after a
meeting with the club to discuss his future.
Reo-Coker, who helped the club achieve Premiership survival against
all the odds, has decided to move for pastures new after he was not
given the right assurances over his future by the club's
board.
The dynamic midfielder's advisor Tony Finnigan confirmed Reo-Coker
had handed in the transfer request and he expressed his surprise
that West Ham were willing to let the player leave Upton
Park.
"I can confirm that Nigel Reo-Coker has officially handed in a
transfer request with West Ham United football club," Finnigan told
skysports.com
"Nigel hopes his future will be resolved in the next few
weeks.
" I am surprised that a 22-year-old Londoner who is captain of his
club is being allowed to leave.
"As I said on Sky Sports in January, Nigel would get his head down
and work to keep West Ham in the Premiership.
"And that is exactly what he did with 100 per cent
commitment.
"At the end of the day he never felt wanted but I am sure he will
have a bright future elsewhere."
