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West Ham Loan Watch: How Did Youngsters On Loan Get On?

By Scott Johnson

CARDIFF, WALES - AUGUST 17: Aaron Gunnarsson of Cardiff (r) holds off the challenge of Stephen Hendrie of Blackburn during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers at Cardiff City Stadium on August 17, 2016 in Cardiff, Wwales.. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
CARDIFF, WALES - AUGUST 17: Aaron Gunnarsson of Cardiff (r) holds off the challenge of Stephen Hendrie of Blackburn during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers at Cardiff City Stadium on August 17, 2016 in Cardiff, Wwales.. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /
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Josh Cullen

West Ham United’s Josh Cullen (C) gets tackled by Juventus F.C Daniel Alves during Betway Cup match between West Ham United and Juventus at The London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park, London on August 07th 2016 (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
West Ham United’s Josh Cullen (C) gets tackled by Juventus F.C Daniel Alves during Betway Cup match between West Ham United and Juventus at The London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park, London on August 07th 2016 (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images) /

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Cullen impressed in preseason against Juventus, in what would have been the first time many fans saw him play. He scored midweek for Bradford but could not repeat the feat against fellow West Ham loanee Lewis Page.

Cullen’s Bradofrd side were 1-0 down to Coventry until a 67th minute red card and penalty double hit switched the game completely, with Bradford going on strongly to win the game 3-1.

Cullen has impressed at the Bantams, being named man of the match last week. Reece Burke was on loan at Bradford last year, winning Player of the Year. Cullen has a lot to live up to if he wants to match Burke’s impact.

That is not to say he can’t do it. He has huge amounts of talent, and could well come through into the team as Noble ages. One West Ham product replacing a Hammers legend?

Next: Lewis Page