West Ham new boy Ruud Boffin warns Robert Green: I want your place in the team

08 September 2010 10:11
Target: Ruud Boffin wants to be West Ham's No1[LNB]West Ham new boy Ruud Boffin insists he has started as he means to go on after keeping a clean sheet on his Hammers debut.[LNB]The 22-year-old Belgian signed a last-gasp deadline day deal at Upton Park after 58 games for Dutch side MVV.[LNB]After turning out for the reserves last night in a 1-0 win, Boffin is starting tofeel more at home in England and is now ready to challenge Robert Greenfor the No1 shirt.[LNB]Under threat? Robert Green[LNB]Boffin does not feel intimidated by the prospect of playing in thePremier League and insisted: 'I am very happy to be here - It is agreat opportunity for me to come and play.[LNB]'I had been training here before at Chadwell Heath. I was here for four days and I had a game.[LNB]'Things then happened very quickly on the day I signed and we hadjust two-and-a-half hours for the paperwork. I had to wait until thelast day, but it all happened.'[LNB]He added on the West Ham website:'I like the atmosphere here and it is a very nice group. [LNB]'I will learn alot from playing with Robert and under [goalkeeping coach] David Coles.[LNB]'It is going to be a big challenge for me but I am ready.'[LNB]  Leo's London: Don't blame Avram for West Ham's woes... it's Thomas's faultEx-West Ham defender Davenport joins non-league Wootton Blue CrossLike father like son! George Moncur signs first professional contract with West HamPremier League podcast: Tune in for the latest show on the big storiesCity sickener: Toure claims Tevez got armband to help him make friendsWEST HAM UNITED FC

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