Parker pens new deal

Midfielder commits himself until 2014

Last updated: 9th September 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Parker pens new deal

Parker: Staying a Hammer until 2014

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Scott Parker has handed West Ham a massive boost by signing a new four-year contract.

The 29-year-old midfielder, whose form last season earned him a call-up to Fabio Capello's provisional 30-man World Cup squad, was the subject of some much-publicised attention from Tottenham and Liverpool in the recent transfer window.

The Hammers rejected a bid for Parker and they have now tied his long-term future to Upton Park by offering him a deal until 2014, with the option of a further year.

And the former Chelsea man is delighted to put speculation about his future to bed and commit himself to Avram Grant's men.

"I always knew this was where I was going to be," Parker told the club's official website.

"I am just absolutely delighted to have signed the contract. Everyone knows I enjoy playing my football here.

"I really wanted to stay, give it a shot and see what can happen."

Fans' impact

Parker, who joined the Hammers from Newcastle in 2007, has paid tribute to the club's fans and insisted they played a big part in his decision to stay at Upton Park.

"The fans mean a lot to me," he added.

"I think if you asked any player, the most important thing is feeling welcome and being appreciated by the fans.

"That had a massive factor in me deciding to stay and signing a new contract."

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Andy Morgan (West Ham United fan) says...

Great news, if we had 11 players as commited as SP we would be pushing for Europe and nott he championship!! Parker and Gerrard the new england pairing.....

Posted 17:17 9th September 2010
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