Kevin Hitchcock replaces Ludek Miklosko as as West Ham goalkeeping coach

18 March 2010 15:29
West Ham have appointed Kevin Hitchcock as their new goalkeeping coach following the departure of Ludek Miklosko.[LNB]Miklosko made 375 appearances for the Hammers during a seven-year period at the club before joining the coaching staff at Upton Park in 2001.[LNB]Hitchcock, who held a similar post at Blackburn and Manchester City, will take charge of coaching West Ham's number one stopper Robert Green as the Hammers look to avoid relegation from the Barclays Premier League.[LNB] Helping hand: Ludek Miklosko (left) has left West Ham to be replaced by Kevin Hitchcock (right) as goalkeeping coach for Robert Green (below)[LNB] [LNB] A statement on the club's official website read: 'West Ham United can confirm that coach Ludek Miklosko has left the club with immediate effect.[LNB]'Kevin Hitchcock, who spent time on loan at the club back in March 1993, has been appointed as a goalkeeping coach until the end of the season.[LNB]'With respect to all parties involved, the club will be making no further comment until the terms of his departure are confirmed.'[LNB] All systems Gunner go as Cesc Fabregas, Tomas Rosicky and Alex Song all expected back for ArsenalWest Ham confirm Davenport has left after defender accepts £250k pay-offHammer time! Mitchell lands dream Upton Park bout against KatsidisShameless West Ham owner David Sullivan calls on fans to loosen the purse strings Chelsea 4 West Ham 1: Mourinho fearing spies at Stamford BridgeWEST HAM UNITED FC

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