Lansbury backs Hammers to shine in EPL

Thu, 24 May 13:22:27 2012

England Under-21 midfielder Henri Lansbury believes West Ham can do well next season as they return to the Barclays Premier League after a year in the Championship.

Lansbury, 21, spent last term on loan at Upton Park from Arsenal and feels Sam Allardyce's side achieved what was expected of them as they secured an immediate return to the top flight after beating Blackpool in the play-off final.

"There are some good players here and they all want to do well," Lansbury told whufc.com. "People were talking about pressure and being favourites for the final and all of that but that has been around all season. I think the lads can do well next year, there is no reason why not."

With the club's finances delicately poised, Allardyce was charged with gaining promotion in his first season at the helm of the East London club and Lansbury is pleased for all involved.

He added: "It is massive for the club obviously as it means being back in the Premier League. It is also massive for the West Ham fans. You know they would have made sure they had a good day out at Wembley whatever happened as it is such a great place to come to.

"But the fact their team won means so much and we are all glad this could happen for them as they deserve it. They have certainly been fantastic in my time here."

 

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  1. "Lansbury backs Hammers to shine in­ EPL"-------just as they did in the Championship,­ 3rd rate.

    From ALAN, on Mon 28 May 19:04

  2. At least big Sam is releasing players BEFORE attempting­ to sign new ones.

    From William, on Mon 28 May 13:30

  3. Carnt agree more Lansbury would be good for WH didnt­ get a regular outting mores the pitty,so if he hasnt a­ place at Arsenal come back.

    From John, on Mon 28 May 13:16

  4. Break the bank for Lansbury Sam he will grow into a­ decent battling talented footballer.

    From Tony G, on Thu 24 May 22:18

  5. Arsenal have stated previously they have no intention­ of selling him. I hope that changes because I think he­ can contribute at West Ham and he just seems like a­ West Ham man to me. Would love to have him back too.

    From Tom, on Thu 24 May 16:20

  6. Has anyone heard whether there is any chance he will­ come back perminently? Think he would have more chances­ at Upton Park and would be an asset.

    From JOHN, on Thu 24 May 14:55
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