Paolo Di Canio calls on power of West Ham fans

13 November 2009 09:57
Defeat by Everton on Sunday sent West Ham back into the bottom three. But Di Canio believes West Ham's fans can play a major part in the club's survival.[LNB]'The relationship with West Ham fans is something special,' said Di Canio, speaking on WHUTV. 'For me I still have great memories. The skin would burn every time I stepped out at Upton Park.[LNB] Related ArticlesWest Ham offer is realAlan Curbishley wins case against West HamSport on televisionWest Ham United v Everton: match previewZola: Zavon Hines deserves the spotlightWest Ham United v Aston Villa: match preview'I am the kind of person who thinks that what I did, what I gave to the people, is nothing to compare with what they did for you.[LNB]'They are fantastic fans and they are so special and they deserve only satisfaction,' said Di Canio, now 41 and who scored 48 goals in just 118 appearances before moving to Charlton.[LNB]'Now is the moment to stay close to the team, try to help them and let them play the best they can to get out of the situation.'[LNB]West Ham remain hopeful that Carlton Cole, who missed the 2-0 defeat by Everton with a hamstring strain, will be able to return in time to face Hull at the KC Stadium next Saturday.[LNB]

Source: Telegraph