Source: Team_Talk
Defender da Costa's a happy Hammer
West Ham defender Manuel da Costa insists he is loving life under Avram Grant and is keen to stay at Upton Park.[LNB] The France-born Portuguese stopper finished last season in style for the club, scoring a crucial goal in their 2-2 draw with Everton.[LNB]The ex-Fiorentina man admits that last time around was an up and down time for the club as they eventually avoided the drop.[LNB]Da Costa, who is nearing full fitness, was pleased with his form last term and is eager to hit the ground running this season.[LNB]"I like West Ham and I like everybody here at the club - the supporters especially - and I want to stay here," he told the club's official website.[LNB]"When you are in a difficult position, you must give more than what you have for everybody - there is no choice. We had some bad moments, but we also had some very good moments.[LNB]"My last five or six games of last season were a very good moment. Having not played so many games before, it was important that, that when I did play I played well."
