Source: Team_Talk
Parker: Cut out sloppy goals
Scott Parker claims West Ham must start to turn the corner fast if they are going to pull themselves away from a potential relegation dogfight.[LNB] The Hammers currently sit rock bottom of the Premier League having only managed eight points from 12 games so far this season.[LNB]They have thrown away leads to draw their last two games against Birmingham and West Brom, with Ian Holloway's Blackpool set to visit Upton Park on Saturday.[LNB]Parker, 30, is troubled by the manner of West Ham's performances, and is desperate for a quick turnaround.[LNB]"The whole team needs to be more defensive-minded," he said. [LNB]"When we get into a winning position we need to see the game out and we are struggling to do that. [LNB]"It's one thing to concede from a 40-yard screamer or when a player beats four defenders and curls one in to the top corner. [LNB]"But when an opponent gets a free header three yards from goal - like West Brom's equaliser on Wednesday night - that is just not acceptable. [LNB]"We can't keep on allowing sloppy goals like these if we are going to turn draws into wins."[LNB]Co-chairman David Sullivan last week demanded a minimum of seven points from the next four games, but West Ham's latest stalemates leave them needing victories over the Seasiders and Liverpool next weekend to achieve that target.[LNB]Parker insists that the players are trying their utmost to climb up the table, and believes they are close to finding their form.[LNB]"We are trying our hardest to meet the targets the chairman wants. But it is easier said than done," he added.[LNB]"We should have won our last two games and it's our own fault that we didn't. [LNB]"Now we have a massive game coming up against Blackpool at the weekend and every home game from now on is going to be hugely important.[LNB]"It is important to keep believing we can turn the corner and get out of this position. [LNB]"We have had some good performances lately and I think we are very close to turning things around. But we have to start winning at Upton Park and move up the table as quickly as possible."
