Jonathan Spector: West Ham must beat Wigan to survive

20 April 2010 14:29
West Ham must beat Wigan at home this weekend to stand any chance of surviving in the Barclays Premier League, insists defender Jonathan Spector.[LNB]The American, culpable for the first goal, is keen to make amends for the Hammers woeful 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, promising to return stronger for their must-win clash against the resurgent Latics, who enjoyed a 3-2 win over Arsenal last Sunday.[LNB]'It's must-win and that's certainly what we'll be looking to do from thefirst minute to the very end. All our minds will be focused on iswinning the game,' he said.[LNB] Survival Saturday: Spector (L) says West Ham must beat Wigan this weekend[LNB]'No matter how they did, I think we'd be looking for a way to turnthings round for our benefit. It's about how weapproach the game that matters.'[LNB]Spector has urged the club's supporters to once again play their part when the Hammers return to Upton Park, praising their fantastic support at Anfield.[LNB]  'We're obviously thankful for the fans' support, particularly atdifficult times like this,' he added. [LNB]'We could hear them more than the Liverpoolfans, and it was certainly heartening to hear them.[LNB]'But we weren't at our best, unfortunately.'[LNB]  Silent treatment for Zola as co-owner Sullivan salutes 'magnificent' West Ham fansWest Ham to axe Zola as they target McClaren after defeat at LiverpoolMark Noble tells West Ham's owners: Don't sack Hammers boss Gianfranco ZolaWest Ham striker Cole on summer list for German giants Bayern MunichWEST HAM UNITED FC

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