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Tom Clark

Robert Snodgrass sends message to former West Ham teammate and 'brilliant' Hammers fans

Despite being let go by West Ham in the January transfer window it is clear there are no hard feelings from Robert Snodgrass towards his former team or the manager David Moyes.

Snodgrass joined the Hammers in 2016 and even after a season-long loan at Aston Villa and a long spell out of the team at the start of the 2020-21 season, the Scot is thrilled for West Ham's success this season.

The 33-year-old was a fan favourite at the London Stadium and the feeling is reciprocated by the winger, who called the supporters 'brilliant'.

Snodgrass did not feature often in Moyes' team selection through a combination of injury last season and only being used as a squad player in the early part of this season.

Yet the two Scots have a clear respect for one another. When Snodgrass departed the Hammers for West Bromwich Albion, he went with Moyes' best wishes.

"Snoddy’s been fantastic for the club, he is a great character, he’s great around the club," Moyes said.

The manager added: "He is someone who is a good player, great in and around the dressing room and we all miss him a lot."

Snodgrass spoke glowingly of the job Moyes has done at West Ham in turning them from relegation candidates to a top-six Premier League team.

"David inherited a squad on the verge of relegation, but he has built them up and given everyone confidence," Snodgrass told The Sunday Post.

"He also has a first-class backroom staff in place. They are all excellent in the roles David has given them, and the players respect all of them."

A key part of Moyes' accomplishments at West Ham has been his success in the transfer market, something Snodgrass pointed out.

"On the recruitment front, he has signed very well," he said.

"[Tomas] Soucek and [Vladimir] Coufal – add Jesse Lingard, Jarrod Bowen and Craig Dawson to the list.

"You then see the overall improvement in Declan Rice and Mick Antonio. Both have gone from strength to strength and I can see Declan being a major player for England this summer."

There is one man that Snodgrass is particularly pleased to see as part of a thriving West Ham team, his former captain and good friend Mark Noble.

"I’m most pleased for Mark Noble. The skipper is West Ham through and through, and loves the club," the Scot said.

"He was great for me and made my four years at the club very enjoyable.

"Mark is moving into the last year or two of his career, and he deserves to have a memorable season like this one."

Snodgrass had a fantastic relationship with the Hammers supporters and the Scot is delighted they will be able to watch European football at the London Stadium.

"The West Ham fans are also brilliant," he said.

"They are so passionate about their club and they deserve to be watching European football next season."

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