West Ham United secured promotion to the Premier League following a 2-1 victory over Blackpool in the Championship playoff final.

With that in mind, Sports Mole has brought you a collection of players' Twitter reactions to the news.

Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United defender
"What did you say! Up the Hammers. Unlucky to Blackpool though, I like Ian Holloway too."

Yossi Benayoun, Chelsea midfielder
"Very happy for West Ham great club that is coming back to where it belongs."

Phil Neville, Everton defender
"Well done big Sam and West Ham. Love playing at Upton Park, welcome back to the Premiership!!"

Michael Owen, free agent
"Congratulations to West Ham. No doubt that the best three teams won promotion this year. I always feel sorry for the losing team though!"

Joshua Wright, Millwall midfielder
"Ok they won but if everyones honest Blackpool deserved it on the day, they played proper football and created the chances..."

Andy Cole, former Manchester United striker
"West Ham back in the big time ! Blackpool unlucky"

Charlie Adam, Liverpool midfielder
"Gutted for everyone at Blackpool. Congrats to west ham looking forward to going to upton park great atmosphere."

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Arsenal midfielder
"Feel sorry for Blackpool, thought they played really well but thats football for you... Congratulations to West Ham back in the prem!!!"

Gaizka Mendieta, former Valencia midfielder
"Congratulations to West Ham for getting back to the Premier!! I must admit I'd love to see Blackpool back too!"