Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland's George McCartney joins West Ham on season-long loan
Familiar face: Former West Ham defender George McCartney (rear) has moved back to Upton Park[LNB]Sunderland left-back George McCartney has agreed a season-long loan deal with former club West Ham.[LNB] The 30-year-old spent two years with the Hammers in between 2006 and 2008, with spells at Sunderland either side of that. [LNB]McCartney made 71 appearances for West Ham during that time, and is happy to become manager Sam Allardyce's sixth summer signing.[LNB]'It's brilliant to be coming back,' he said. 'For me personally it will be great to be playing again for a club like West Ham. It is a big opportunity for me and I can't wait to get started again. [LNB]'I am looking forward to being part of the manager's squad and the club's push for promotion.'[LNB] Having fallen down the pecking order at Sunderland, McCartney spent the majority of last season on loan with Leeds, but was not made a permanent offer after he was criticised by chairman Ken Bates for his attitude. [LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEHamstrung new boy O'Shea set to miss Sunderland bow against LiverpoolStoke boost defensive ranks with swoop for free agent UpsonClub-by-club guide to all the Barclays Premier League summer transfers[LNB]
