West Ham United Under-23s

The Academy of West Ham United F.C. is recognised as one of the most successful in modern football, hence its nickname the Academy of Football.

The introduction of the FA's new Academy system in 1998 has placed even more emphasis on the developing of young homegrown players and today the youth system at West Ham is more important than it has ever been. With the influx of many foreign players in the Premier League during modern times, West Ham United has been regarded as one of the few remaining clubs in top flight to continue producing and playing homegrown English players.

The Under-23 team is the most senior of West Ham's youth squads. The Under-23 team is effectively the club'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 and also compete in the Papa John's Trophy.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Резервная команда Вест Хэм Юнайтед (до 23 лет) Футбольная академия Вест Хэм Юнайтед (russian)