Pards Delighted To Secure Shaun

MANAGER Alan Pardew was delighted to secure the signing of Shaun Newton from Wolves, particularly as the 29-year-old former Charlton trainee joins the Club on a permanent basis until the end of the season.

Pards said: "It's important that Shaun is a West Ham United player now and he has a challenge ahead until the end of the season, which can re-energise him.

"It's good for the Club that we've brought in a player on a permanent basis, rather than a loan deal, especially as Shaun is very determined and really wants to play for West Ham.

"He's a London boy, his attitude is excellent and he'll be comfortable and assertive at right-back. 

"Shaun was desperate to be a West Ham player. He's been promoted three times and has played in the top two divisions throughout his career. That kind of experience will be invaluable and he has proven pedigree at this level.

"We're going into a vitally important part of the season, when the pressure will really be on, but the stage and expectancy won't faze him."