The extension of Robert Snodgrass to West Ham is massive
On a day that should be filled with transfer news and preseason warm ups, the biggest news out of the West Ham camp is the extension of midfielder Robert Snodgrass until the summer of 2021.
The West Ham center to right midfielder had solidified his position on the team and this is exciting news for the squad. The 31-year-old Scotsman is a clear leader in the dressing room in addition to being somewhat of a ringleader for team pranks and jokes.
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In a time where there is clear progress for the Hammers, it is important that they keep these types of players one, that want to be here and play for the badge but two, keep morale high and grow the players of tomorrow. McMessi had an outstanding season racking up 4 goals and 9 assists in all competitions.
Additionally, Snodgrass is an animal on the pitch. Last season he tracked 307km in all competitions averaging 11.7km a match. That’s over 7 miles a match and when watching him play you can tell. When he is on the pitch there was no one that played as hard as he did and it was noticeable.
Snodgrass and the Gaffer both share comments on the West Ham United’s official site sharing praise about the club and the player. Snodgrass stated “sometimes you get the chance to play for that one club that’s special, going through a special time, and I believe at this moment that’s West Ham.”
Pellegrini went on about Snodgrass stating “Robert brings many qualities to them team – great ability on the ball and at set-pieces, fantastic energy and work-rate, and excellent character and mentality in the dressing room.” It’s clear that the staff are on board with Robert and he is with them.
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All of this, the extension, the praise for the club, and the praise from Pellegrini are huge statements especially when you look back at the projected outlook on Snodgrass a year ago this time. He embodies all we could ask for in a player and deserves the same in return especially with certain rumors circulating today!