West Ham United vs. Aston Villa 2012: Kevin Nolan Delivers on Free Kick
LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – West Ham United vs. Aston Villa 2012’s score today is now 1-0 after Kevin Nolan delivered an impressive goal in the first half. In today’s West Ham United vs. Aston Villa game, Nolan has had two free kick attempts. But moments ago, his second one delivered.
Aston Villa has had five goal attempts on West Ham in the first half today. Brett Holman shot off target at the three minute mark, Stephen Ireland was blocked at twenty minutes, Holman was blocked a second time, and Karim El Ahmadi missed two shots.
In contrast, the only action for West Ham so far has come from Nolan. At the thirty-six minute mark, he earned himself a free kick, which failed to delivered. But moment ago, at the forty minute mark, Nolan scored on his second free kick attempt.
Just this week, Villa unveiled to news more changes in its front office. Michael Henkel’s appointment as head of European scouting was announced this week. Henke tells news that his job is to identify new young talent to reinvigorate his tea.
“Our objective will be to identify young players who have a good future and a good mentality,” Henke said in news statement this week, “It is not only about good technique but it is also about the right character and what is required overall to be a successful player in the Premier League.”
He added “It is not always about young, emerging talent either – also players with experience who will be motivated by the challenge and who we believe will bring the right qualities to Aston Villa and benefit the Club. Of course, I also worked with Paul as a player at Borussia Dortmund and therefore I have known him for a long time.”
Paul Lambert tells news that the addition will improve the future talent of the squad. “Michael has been successful with two great clubs in Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, working with Ottmar Hitzfeld and together bringing Champions League success and a succession of Buindesliga titles to both clubs.” For live updates of today’s match and scoring, click HERE.
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