Kevin Nolan departs West Ham after four seasons

Midfielder Kevin Nolan has left West Ham by mutual consent after four years with the club.

The 33-year-old scored 31 goals in his 157 games with the Hammers after joining them from Newcastle United in the summer of 2011.

Nolan captained West Ham to promotion to the Premier League, via the play-offs, and was their leading scorer in 2012/13 and 2013/14.

But he did not start any of West Ham's first three league games this season under new boss Slaven Bilic, with Mark Noble taking over the captaincy.

Nolan said: "I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at West Ham United and will take some great memories with me. I'm now looking forward to the next challenge playing for a new club."