“Togetherness” | Cup win can spearhead club forward | OneFootball

West Ham‘s U18’s side produced the latest historic moment for our Academy by lifting the Premier League Cup.

Lauris Coggin’s side overcame Reading in the final 2-1, with both goals coming from the very highly rated forward Josh Ajala, as the Academy continues to point towards a very bright future in east London.

“We’ve had over 20 players involved throughout the competition,” Coggin told the clubs Official Website. “The boys who have been with the U21s have come back into the group with a brilliant attitude. They’ve brought energy, professionalism, and a real togetherness, which showed again in the final.

“Seeing them grow as players, but more importantly as people, and ending the night like we did is an incredible feeling. It’s a great achievement for the whole Academy and something that can be enjoyed by everyone involved.

“We’re just fortunate enough that the night’s finished on a real high, and that’s exactly what the boys deserve for the hard work over the years.”

The success provides some light in what has been a bleak season for the club, with many hoping this cup win will serve as a sign of things to come in east London.