Full name | West Ham United Football Club Under-23s |
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Nickname(s) | The Irons The Hammers The Academy of Football |
Short name | WHU U23s |
Ground | Chadwell Heath, East London, England |
Owner |
David Sullivan (51.1%) David Gold (35.1%) Other Investors (13.8%) |
Manager | Terry Westley |
League | Premier League 2 Division 2 |
2015–16 | Premier League 2 Division 2, 7th |
Website | Club home page |
West Ham United F.C. Under-23s, formerly West Ham United F.C. Under-21s is the most senior of West Ham United's youth teams. The Under-23 team is effectively West Ham United's second-string side, but is limited to three outfield players and one goalkeeper over the age of 23 per game following the introduction of new regulations from the 2012–13 season. They play in Premier League 2 Division 2 and also compete in the Checkatrade Trophy.
Home fixtures are contested at the (West Ham United Training Ground), based in Chadwell Heath, Saville Road, Dagenham, Romford.
Players (excluding scholars) who will qualify as U23s in season 2016–17 (i.e. born on or after 1 January 1993) and who are outside the first team squad.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.