Source: PA
Grant happy at Christmas return
Avram Grant reflected on a "very good Christmas" after West Ham finally dragged themselves out of the relegation zone with a 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Wolves at Upton Park.
Grant's side had goalkeeper Robert Green to thank with a string of fine saves before they went ahead when Ronald Zubar scored an own goal at the start of the second half.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake hit the woodwork as Wolves rallied before Freddie Sears then rammed home Tal Ben Haim's cross to haul the Hammers off the bottom and send Wolves there instead.
Grant had reportedly been given the hectic festive schedule to turn around his team's fortunes, or face the axe, but following the win, he said: "It has been a very good Christmas, a good week for us.
"I felt before this run that we were very efficient, but you can imagine how the players feel - they are very happy.
"Now we are getting the wins we deserve, including this one against Wolves, so we're very happy but there is a long way to go."
