McCartney commits future to Hammers
by Chris Stanton, 22 July 2008
Northern Ireland international George McCartney has signed a new five-year contract with West Ham.
McCartney was linked with a return to Sunderland earlier this month but has ended speculation over his future by extending his stay at Upton Park until 2013.
The 27-year-old moved south from The Black Cats in 2006 and has gone on to establish himself as Alan Curbishley’s first choice left back in a well-drilled Hammers defence.
Last season McCartney also added goals to his game, scoring once against Bolton at Upton Park – his only strike in 226 career appearances.