Gold: “Special partnership in the making”

David Gold has expressed his delight in seeing the club sign  “one of the best wingers in the Premier League.”

Discussing the arrival of the player on he told the official site: “I am delighted that we have managed to secure our second major signing during the January transfer window. Robert Snodgrass is another hugely talented player that we are bringing into the squad.

“He has been Slaven’s target for some time and we are thrilled that we have now clinched his signature.

“I think it shows the ambition of the Club and the direction we are heading that he chose to join West Ham United.

“There is no question that he has been one of Hull’s best players over the last couple of years and he is a senior Premier League professional who will fit straight into our squad.

“We know from day one what kind of player we are getting and he has performed in the top flight for a considerable period.

“The current transfer window is always a tough one to get good players and I have to pay tribute once again to David Sullivan and Slaven Bilic for helping get another seasoned professional into the squad.

“We signed a European Championship winner last week and have now signed one of the best wingers in the Premier League.

“You only have to look at his stats to see what kind of player we are getting. He has put in 137 crosses in just 20 games this season and I am sure Andy Carroll will be relishing the prospect of playing alongside him.

“We could have another special partnership in the making and I am sure Andy will be saying ‘give me even more’.”