Cristian signs for longer

Cristian Montano has extended his loan at Notts County for a further month after a terrific start to his spell at Meadow Lane.

The homegrown Hammer scored a stunning goal in Saturday's 3-1 win at home to Bournemouth, taking a touch on the ball with his back to goal before swivelling in one move and firing beyond the keeper. It was no more than manager Martin Allen had come to expect from the Colombian-born teenager since his arrival on 9 August and he wasted no time in securing his services until 9 October.

West Ham TV has just recorded an exclusive interview withformer Hammers midfielder Allen where he talks about all things West Ham and of course has plenty of praise for the attack-minded Montano, who has two goals from five league appearances. Click here to watch it now in full.

Montano, 19, is not the only young West Ham United player out on loan with Jordan Brown (Aldershot Town) and Ahmed Abdulla (Swindon Town) making their League Two bows and tasting victory on Saturday, while Olly Lee continues to be a mainstay in the Dagenham & Redbridge midfield.

Jordan Spence is on a season-long stay at Bristol City in the npower Championship.