Source: PA
Cup win not turning point - Grant
Avram Grant insists West Ham's Carling Cup victory over Stoke was not the turning point of their season - because that had already been reached.
The Hammers scored a late equaliser in Wednesday night's fourth-round tie at Upton Park before going on to win 3-1 in extra-time, giving themselves a shot in the arm for their miserable Barclays Premier League campaign.
But manager Grant believes his side were already getting their season back on track, with Saturday's defeat to Newcastle the only black mark from an otherwise encouraging last six weeks.
"The turning point was a few weeks ago," said Grant, who was coming under mounting pressure with West Ham rooted to the foot of the Premier League.
"Even Saturday, we started the game like a top, top team, and then someone pushed the (self-destruct) button."
