Marek Štech
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Marek Štěch is an Czech
footballer, who currently plays for West Ham United
as a goalkeeper.
He has made two friendly appearances for Hammers against Peterborough United
in a 2–0 win where he came on as a substitute and he played a full 90 minutes against Southampton
in a 2–2 draw.
On 12 March 2009, Štěch signed on loan for Wycombe Wanderers
until the end of the season. Štěch made his debut for Wycombe on 14 March in a 3–3 away draw against Brentford
. However, a groin and hip injury sustained in training limited him to just two appearances for Wycombe before returning to West Ham for treatment.
At the beginning of the 09–10
season, Štěch was handed the number 34 shirt, however, before making any appearance for the senior team, that number was taken by Oliver Lee
in a League Cup match against arch rivals Millwall
.
On 11 December 2009 Štěch signed for Bournemouth on an emergency loan due to last for seven days. The following day Štěch made his debut for Bournemouth but let in five goals as they lost 5–0 away to Morecambe
.
Štěch's loan with Bournemouth lasted only one game and he returned to West Ham where he was named as substitute goalkeeper in West Ham's next game; a 1–1 home draw with Chelsea
. In August 2010 Štěch played his first full game for West Ham, against Oxford United
in the League Cup, keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory.
In October 2011 Štěch signed on loan for Yeovil Town
following an injury to Yeovil's first choice goalkeeper Jed Steer
. He made his debut on 15 October in a 3-0 home defeat by Carlisle United
. On 14 November 2011 he was recalled from his loan five days early by West Ham. He made five appearances for Yeovil, keeping one clean sheet and saving a penalty in the 0 - 0 draw with Stevenage on 22 October.
. He made his Under-21 debut on 3 March 2010 in a 1-0 win against Finland
.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
footballer, who currently plays for West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
as a goalkeeper.
Club career
On August 2006 deadline day, West Ham signed Štěch from Sparta Prague for an undisclosed fee.He has made two friendly appearances for Hammers against Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
in a 2–0 win where he came on as a substitute and he played a full 90 minutes against Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
in a 2–2 draw.
On 12 March 2009, Štěch signed on loan for Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
until the end of the season. Štěch made his debut for Wycombe on 14 March in a 3–3 away draw against Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
. However, a groin and hip injury sustained in training limited him to just two appearances for Wycombe before returning to West Ham for treatment.
At the beginning of the 09–10
West Ham United F.C. season 2009–10
The 2009–10 Premier League is West Ham Uniteds 5th consecutive season in the Premier League on the back of a 9th place in the 2008–09 Premier League. They were managed by Gianfranco Zola - in his second season after replacing Alan Curbishley in September 2008...
season, Štěch was handed the number 34 shirt, however, before making any appearance for the senior team, that number was taken by Oliver Lee
Oliver Lee (footballer)
Oliver Robert "Olly" Lee born is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for West Ham United.-Club career:Starting as a youth team player with West Ham, Lee signed professionally in 2009. Playing youth and reserve team football with West Ham, Lee signed on loan for Dagenham & Redbridge in...
in a League Cup match against arch rivals Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
.
On 11 December 2009 Štěch signed for Bournemouth on an emergency loan due to last for seven days. The following day Štěch made his debut for Bournemouth but let in five goals as they lost 5–0 away to Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
.
Štěch's loan with Bournemouth lasted only one game and he returned to West Ham where he was named as substitute goalkeeper in West Ham's next game; a 1–1 home draw with Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
. In August 2010 Štěch played his first full game for West Ham, against Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
in the League Cup, keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 victory.
In October 2011 Štěch signed on loan for Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
following an injury to Yeovil's first choice goalkeeper Jed Steer
Jed Steer
Jed John Steer is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper, currently for Norwich City.-Early life:Steer Joined the Norwich City Academy at the age of 9...
. He made his debut on 15 October in a 3-0 home defeat by Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
. On 14 November 2011 he was recalled from his loan five days early by West Ham. He made five appearances for Yeovil, keeping one clean sheet and saving a penalty in the 0 - 0 draw with Stevenage on 22 October.
International career
Štěch has been capped at Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 level for the Czech RepublicCzech Republic national football team
The Czech Republic national football team represents the Czech Republic in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic, the governing body for football in the Czech Republic. Their current head coach is Michal Bílek...
. He made his Under-21 debut on 3 March 2010 in a 1-0 win against Finland
Finland national under-21 football team
The Finnish national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Finland. The team qualified for the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship final tournament in 2009.-UEFA U-21 Championship Record:...
.