Exclusive: Darren Bent claims ‘Fans will be sad’ after West Ham player update
Darren Bent says that the Scotland fans will be sad to see West Ham winger Robert Snodgrass hanging up his boots on the international stage.
The former Aston Villa and England striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge, says that he is a big fan of the 32-year-old attacker and that his lack of regular game time at club level might have limited his chances with his country.
Snodgrass released a statement via his personal Instagram account last week confirming his decision to retire from international football after making 28 appearances for the national side.
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Bent says that the supporters will be disappointed not to see him pulling on the dark blue shirt of Scotland any more but that it is a wise move considering the competition he has for game time at the London Stadium.
Bent told Football Insider: “He’s been a great servant for Scotland but now he’s got some real tough competition at West Ham so he needs to make sure he remains fresh. Good on him, he’s had a good Scottish career.
“He’s got all the good quality but he seems to drift off the radar sometimes, back and forth, back and forth, so maybe that’s gone against him. I really rate him, I think he’s had a really good career.
“He’s been a good servant for Scotland and I’m sure the fans will be sad to see him go.”
Snodgrass has just one start and four appearances from a possible eight in the Premier League this season, the likes of Felipe Anderson and Andriy Yarmolenko keeping him out of Manuel Pellegrini’s starting XI.
The former Leeds and Norwich man has 59 games under his belt for the Irons, having been in and out the side during his time in the capital.
In other West Ham news, Football Insider can reveal the club have been handed a major boost ahead of their clash with Everton.