Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries: Pugh flattered by West Ham link
IN-FORM Marc Pugh insisted he remained fully focused on his key role with Cherries after admitting being linked to West Ham United was a nice compliment.[LNB] Pugh was this week reported to be a potential transfer target for the Premier League outfit, with the Daily Mail suggesting Hammers coach Kevin Keen watched the Lancastrian score in Tuesday night's 3-0 win over Exeter City.[LNB] But the summer signing from Hereford United has revealed he is enjoying his time on the south coast.[LNB] When asked about the speculation, he told the Echo: The lads have been having a bit of banter with it![LNB] Papers are papers and they are going to talk. We're doing really well as a team and a lot of the lads are going to be targeted by bigger clubs.[LNB] I've got a job to do at Bournemouth, I've got a three-year contract and I'm loving every minute here.[LNB] The attacking midfielder, who is likely to start in this afternoon's derby clash at Southampton (3pm), added: We've been playing really well and I don't see why we can't go there and pick up all three points.[LNB]
