Happy Pants

  • by Staff Writer
  • Thursday, 28th February 2008

West Ham United's Ghanaian star John Paintsil has declared himself delighted to be back in England following his recent sojourn to Africa.

Right-back Paintsil was part of the Black Stars team that finished third in this years' African Nations Cup by virtue of beating the Ivory Coast 4-2 in the third-place play-off.

However Paintsil - who was beginning to make a real impact at West Ham for the first time since joining the club prior to his departure for Africa at the beginning of January - says he is glad to be back in England alongside the supporters who have taken the 26-year-old to their hearts.

"I'm so happy to be with my group and the team at West Ham," he told whufc.tv. "I'm proud to be at West Ham and I'll always be ready to give all I have.

"When I was playing at the Cup of Nations people were shouting the name of West Ham at me. I was so happy and proud to hear my club's name mentioned in Ghana.

"But it was amazing to see the fans again last Saturday. I'm here to serve the fans as well as the club as I like to make the fans happy."

Although his first team opportunities are likely to remain limited for the rest of the season Paintsil firmly believes that the Hammers are set to fire their way into Europe - either with or without him.

Contrary to rumours earlier in the season suggesting that he was unhappy with his role, he added that 'I believe that we will make it this year' and that he 'can't wait to play in Europe with West Ham'.

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