Neill to depart Hammers
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Neill snubs new Hammers contract
West Ham skipper Lucas Neill has rejected a new three-year contract offer, although his agent still believes he could stay with the Hammers.
The Australian defender - the club's highest earner at an estimated £60,000 per week - was thought to be close to agreeing an extension on his current deal, which expires at the end of June.
"The last offer was declined because Lucas didn't feel it reflected his value as a player and captain." Darren Jackson, Neill's agent, told Sky Sports News.
"Negotiations have been amicable and we hope we can still reach an agreement. The door remains open for West Ham and Lucas. Obviously the longer it goes on, the more likely it's not going to happen."
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Lucky Liverpool didn't buy him...
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Originally posted by sg_forum:
Lucky Liverpool didn't buy him...
yea..
even though football career is short..
but den dun be so $ face le.. haha..
like tat where's the passion to njoy football & loyalty to a club..
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but is the money that make the world turn.........
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Neil La, i think u should sign it
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Neill to depart Hammers
West Ham United have confirmed that captain Lucas Neill will be leaving the club after rejecting their contract offer.
A statement on the club's official website confirms the inevitable departure, as Neill is not included on the list of retained players for the 2009/10 season.
The Australian rejected a one-year extension to his current deal, which has now expired.
The club claim to have made him a significant offer, which has officially been rejected and the full-back can speak to other clubs.
The 31-year-old is expected to attract interest from other clubs, including Manchester City, and West Ham have wished him well after two-and-a-half years service at Upton Park.
Among others leaving the club appear to be Diego Tristan, Lee Bowyer and Walter Lopez while loan signings David Di Michele and Radoslav Kovac have returned to Torino and Spartak Moscow respectively.
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good for him ...