John Carew failed to make an impact during his one season with the Hammers: Action Images
Former Aston Villa and Stoke striker John Carew is one of six players being released by West Ham United.
The newly-promoted Premier League club have decided to let Carew, Abdoulaye Faye and Papa Bouba Diop go when their contracts expire next month.
Julien Faubert is also being released after five years at Upton Park along with Frank Nouble and youngster Olly Lee.
But professional contracts have been offered to Cristian Montano, Jake Larkins, Kenzer Lee and Jack Powell.
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