Djair Parfitt-Williams is confident that the U21s will produce the goods on Monday
Highly rated forward Djair Parfitt-Williams has targeted Monday’s game with Newcastle United U21 as the game to get his personal tally off the mark.
The Bermudan-born winger-come-striker has made three appearances for the U21s so far this season, and he was at his creative best against Blackburn Rovers, setting up two of the Hammers’ three goals.
Speaking ahead of the Irons’ fixture with the Magpies, Parfitt-Williams said: “I got a few assists against Blackburn which was good because obviously that’s an important part of my role in the team.
Hopefully I get can my first goal of the season soon, hopefully it’ll come on Monday.
“I’m happy to contribute in any way possible, but as a forward, you always want to be scoring a few goals yourself. I’m doing the right things so I’m confident the goals will come sooner rather than later.
“In the two and a half games I’ve played this season, I think I’ve been pretty effective. I can still improve and take it to the next level.”
Parfitt-Williams had pre-season to remember as he featured, and impressed, in a number of friendlies before making his West Ham debut against FC Lusitans in the Europa League.
The 18-year-old was one of eight academy graduates to make their debuts this season, replaced Mauro Zarate in the Hammers’ 3-0 win, and the youngster is relishing the opportunity to play once again at the Boleyn Ground.
“Playing in-front of 35,000 people was something I’ve dreamt about since I was a little boy. It was something I’ve always wanted to, so it was really a dream come true.
“There’s definitely a new positive vibe around the training ground since the new manager has come in. I really think that feeling has sunk down to the Dev Squad and the Academy.”
Last time out, the young Hammers were narrowly edged out in a seven goal thriller by Blackburn Rovers thanks to a 83rd minute winner from Connor Mahoney.
Despite the defeat, Parfitt-Williams is pleased with his side’s recent performance levels: “The game at Ewood Park had ups and downs. We played really well at the start and played them off the pitch, our passing was very good. Unfortunately we let in an easy goal which tied things up and went in 2-1 at half-time.
“Hopefully we’ll get that first win of the season on Monday. We’ve played some very good stuff in some of the games, and the scores haven’t reflected that yet.”
The Bermudan-born winger-come-striker has made three appearances for the U21s so far this season, and he was at his creative best against Blackburn Rovers, setting up two of the Hammers’ three goals.
Speaking ahead of the Irons’ fixture with the Magpies, Parfitt-Williams said: “I got a few assists against Blackburn which was good because obviously that’s an important part of my role in the team.
Hopefully I get can my first goal of the season soon, hopefully it’ll come on Monday.
“I’m happy to contribute in any way possible, but as a forward, you always want to be scoring a few goals yourself. I’m doing the right things so I’m confident the goals will come sooner rather than later.
“In the two and a half games I’ve played this season, I think I’ve been pretty effective. I can still improve and take it to the next level.”
Parfitt-Williams had pre-season to remember as he featured, and impressed, in a number of friendlies before making his West Ham debut against FC Lusitans in the Europa League.
The 18-year-old was one of eight academy graduates to make their debuts this season, replaced Mauro Zarate in the Hammers’ 3-0 win, and the youngster is relishing the opportunity to play once again at the Boleyn Ground.
“Playing in-front of 35,000 people was something I’ve dreamt about since I was a little boy. It was something I’ve always wanted to, so it was really a dream come true.
“There’s definitely a new positive vibe around the training ground since the new manager has come in. I really think that feeling has sunk down to the Dev Squad and the Academy.”
Last time out, the young Hammers were narrowly edged out in a seven goal thriller by Blackburn Rovers thanks to a 83rd minute winner from Connor Mahoney.
Despite the defeat, Parfitt-Williams is pleased with his side’s recent performance levels: “The game at Ewood Park had ups and downs. We played really well at the start and played them off the pitch, our passing was very good. Unfortunately we let in an easy goal which tied things up and went in 2-1 at half-time.
“Hopefully we’ll get that first win of the season on Monday. We’ve played some very good stuff in some of the games, and the scores haven’t reflected that yet.”