Boy George announcement today

George John's agent says that there will be an announcement with regards to his client's future later today.

Ted Philipakos, who has been representing the American defender in London during recent negotiations with West Ham United posted the message via his Twitter feed some moments ago. "Look for announcement today re USMNT and FC Dallas defender George John move #YanksAbroad," read the message.

The 24-year-old central defender currently plays for FC Dallas in the Major League Soccer (MLS) but has been in London for the past few days for talks with West Ham, as revealed here on KUMB earlier in the week.

With those talks having progressed without a hitch - and with the player having already received a w**k permit - John is expected to be confirmed as Sam Allaydyce's first signing of the season imminently.

there have been quotes today from Sam saying he is signed and some jap on trial

Still nothing on the offical website yet

Arran H wrote:Still nothing on the offical website yet

FFS Arran, what are you doing posting at 5:23am? I hope you're not staying up all night worrying about BFS's transfer policy.... :shock:

George John has now joined West Ham on a two month deal and will wear the nr 25 shirt

The FC Dallas defender has signed a two-month loan deal with a view to it then becoming permanent.

The 24-year-old, who saw a move to Blackburn collapse last August, has Greek heritage and is ready to make his debut for The Hammers.

"I am happy to be here, excited by the opportunity and enthusiastic about playing under the manager and getting better," John told West Ham's official website.

"I feel good and hopefully I can get into some training and get up to the pace.

"I know West Ham is traditionally a very strong club, one of the strongest clubs in England. I am looking forward to playing with the team and hopefully helping them in their promotion aims. They are in a good position in the Championship."

Manager Sam Allardyce added: "He's a good defender, of the right stature, and the right ability and the right ambition who sees his future in this country."

Admin wrote:The FC Dallas defender has signed a two-month loan deal with a view to it then becoming permanent.

The 24-year-old, who saw a move to Blackburn collapse last August, has Greek heritage and is ready to make his debut for The Hammers.

"I am happy to be here, excited by the opportunity and enthusiastic about playing under the manager and getting better," John told West Ham's official website.

"I feel good and hopefully I can get into some training and get up to the pace.

"I know West Ham is traditionally a very strong club, one of the strongest clubs in England. I am looking forward to playing with the team and hopefully helping them in their promotion aims. They are in a good position in the Championship."

Manager Sam Allardyce added: "He's a good defender, of the right stature, and the right ability and the right ambition who sees his future in this country."

He clearly hasn't done his research has he ?!!

Tony P wrote:

Admin wrote:The FC Dallas defender has signed a two-month loan deal with a view to it then becoming permanent.

The 24-year-old, who saw a move to Blackburn collapse last August, has Greek heritage and is ready to make his debut for The Hammers.

"I am happy to be here, excited by the opportunity and enthusiastic about playing under the manager and getting better," John told West Ham's official website.

"I feel good and hopefully I can get into some training and get up to the pace.

"I know West Ham is traditionally a very strong club, one of the strongest clubs in England. I am looking forward to playing with the team and hopefully helping them in their promotion aims. They are in a good position in the Championship."

Manager Sam Allardyce added: "He's a good defender, of the right stature, and the right ability and the right ambition who sees his future in this country."

He clearly hasn't done his research has he ?!!

he,ll soon learn

Strange loan period. One minute they are talking about him settling in but he's with us for less than 2 months. If he turns out to be any good we could find him getting poached from us in March. I'd have given him the rest of the season.

And he said in the interview, that we should give him 2-3 weeks to get up to speed with the other players before we could see him on the pitch.

Stange! must be just for cover until everyone fit. :!:

And once again the Hammers move in mysterious ways.

I agree with JK....Next stop - shite hart lane ...