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title: "West Ham United: Paddy Kenny stunned by Sevilla draw"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/paddy-kenny-delighted-west-ham-sevilla-europa-league/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-02-26T16:40:20Z"
modified: "2022-02-26T16:40:20Z"
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# West Ham United: Paddy Kenny stunned by Sevilla draw

**Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-news-pundit-shares-massive-claim-after-incredible-development/), former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has been left ‘delighted’ for West Ham following the draw for the Europa League round of 16.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham draw Sevilla in Europa League…

As confirmed, the Hammers and David Moyes are set for a real blockbuster clash in March following Friday’s developments.

[West Ham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-developments-3/)

Indeed, the round of 16 Europa League draw [has pitted](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/feb/25/europa-league-draw-west-ham-land-sevilla-rangers-face-red-star-in-last-16) West Ham against La Liga giants Sevilla, the most successful club in the competition’s history.

Having clinched the trophy a record six times, double that of the joint-second most successful teams in the tournament ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/europa-league/erfolge/pokalwettbewerb/EL)), Moyes and co will face a stern test against the Spanish side, but Kenny insists that the draw is actually good news for the Irons.

### The Latest: Kenny thrilled…

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-news-pundit-shares-massive-claim-after-incredible-development/), the ex-Premier League goalkeeper claimed that the high-profile encounter is exactly what West Ham qualified for in the first place, saying:

*“That’s why you challenge to get into Europe.*

*“Incredible, what a game that will be for both sets of fans. It’s a massive game and probably the toughest they could have got.*

*“But that’s why they are here, you want to test yourself against the best and these guys are the best in this competition.*

*“I’m already looking forward to that. They have some huge players there.*

*“Martial is there but West Ham will know how to play against him.*

*“I’m delighted for them though. Sevilla are a massive club and West Ham aren’t flying out to the far end of Europe to play some nobodies.*

*“I’ll tell you what, imagine if they win. Maybe they can, it’s possible.*

*“It will be tough but you never know if they turn up.”*

### The Verdict: Big nights ahead…

Given the [revenue](https://www.claretandhugh.info/hammers-euro-earnings-on-the-rise/) it could bring to West Ham, not to mention the excitement of the tie for the club’s supporters, we believe that Kenny has a point.

Indeed, if Moyes’ men do get past Sevilla, it will make the occasion all the more momentous as West Ham aim to make history on their European run this season.

A couple of very big nights for the Hammers lay in store on 10 and 17 March.

***In other news: Top club insider claims West Ham could now back Moyes with signing of  ‘world class’ £50m star, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-patrik-schick-transfer-claim/)***