Lee poised for debut

  • by Staff Writer
  • Sunday, 8th January 2012

Olly Lee could make his West Ham debut at Sheffield Wednesday this afternoon after he was named in Sam Allardyce's 16-man squad.

The eldest son of former Hammer Rob Lee looks set to start as a substutute for West Ham as they face League One Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsboroough this afternoon after his younger brother sent him a message via Twitter to wish him the best of luck.

"Good luck to my bro @OllyLee7 on the bench for West Ham today against Sheff Wed!," said the message from Elliott Lee, Olly's younger brother who plays for Tony Carr's under 18s as a striker.

Although he was born in Plaistow, the brothers' father Rob spent the majority of his playing career with Charlton and Newcastle. He eventually signed for his home town club in 2003 following West Ham's relegation from the Premiership at the end of the 2002/03 season.

Talented midfielder Olly, 20, signed a pro contract with the Hammers last July but has spent the majority of the season on loan with Dagenham & Redbridge.

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