Phil Jagielka: Everton FC must not underestimate West Ham

01 April 2010 06:00
Phil Jagielka 300[LNB]PHIL JAGIELKA today warned his Everton team-mates not to underestimate relegation-haunted West Ham ahead of Sunday's clash.[LNB]The England defender is shocked at the Hammer's plight, and insists they are a good side despite their precarious league position.[LNB]After guiding the Hammers up to ninth place last season, Gianfranco Zola's team currently lie just above the drop zone but only on goal difference.[LNB]Jagielka said: 'I have been surprised that West Ham have been in a relegation fight this season.[LNB]'The squad they have got is still good and they have some great players but I think the main word for their season is consistency.[LNB]'They haven't put four or five good results together that would see them climb up the table.'[LNB]Jagielka believes that off-the-field problems have blighted the East London club's season.[LNB]He said: 'I think there has been a lot of talk off the pitch about them having to sell their best players and reports that the club wasn't financially stable.[LNB]'Those off the field activities haven't really helped them.'

Source: Liverpool_Echo