O'Brien signs new Hammers deal

West Ham have confirmed defender Joey O'Brien has signed a new contract to keep him at the club until 2016.

O'Brien played under Sam Allardyce at Bolton and was brought to Upton Park by the Hammers boss in 2011.

The club announced on their Twitter feed: "West Ham United are pleased to announce that Joey O'Brien has signed a new contract with the club until summer 2016."

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