Matty Etherington

Matty Etherington is the tricky left winger at West Ham who curently wears the number 11 shirt. Matty turned 27 in the Summer and started his playing carreer at Peterborough United.

Whilst at Peterborough he made 51 apps scoring 11 goals that then earnt him a move to Premiership side Spurs. He made 45 apps for Spurs only getting the one goal then he was sent out on loan to Bradford City in 2001 for a season making 13 apps scoring the 1 goal. Then in 2003 he made the move from North London to East London and joined the Hammers. He has now made 149 apps for the Hammers scoring 16 goals. Matty won 'Hammer of the Year' in his first season as West Ham got to the play off Final but losing out to Palace. The next season he played a vital part in West Hams bid to get back to where they belong, the Premiership. And it was succesfull as this time we beat Preston 1-0 at Cardiff. A key player for the Hammers on the left wing as his crosses are most of the time pitch perfect.

Matty has made 3 England U21 apps but failed to score. Not yet to make his England debut he hasnt really been considered but with Englands poor left side you never know he might get the call up soon.