Source: Daily_Mail
Scott Parker signs new deal to stay at West Ham until 2014
Scott Parker revealed he was delighted to sign a new four-year contract at West Ham.[LNB] The midfielder has committed his future to the Hammers despite interest from Tottenham and Liverpool. [LNB] Parker, who has extended his deal until 2014 with an option of a further year, said: 'I always knew this was where I was going to be.[LNB] [LNB] Parker pens: The midfielder signs his new deal to extend his stay at Upton Park[LNB]'I am delighted. I am just absolutely delighted to have signed the contract. Everyone knows I enjoy playing my football here.[LNB] 'I really wanted to stay here, give it a shot and see what can happen. I just want to do the best for West Ham and I can't wait for Saturday against Chelsea. [LNB]'With the transfer window there is all this big hype. There are obviously times when it is stressful but from the outset I always knew this was where I was going to be. [LNB]'The owners came out and spoke last season and I am more than happy. [LNB] 'The fans mean a lot to me. I came here in 2007 and didn't start the best with an injury. Since then I have been in the team and the fans have taken to me very well.[LNB] 'I think if you asked any player, the most important thing is feeling welcome and being appreciated by the fans. I must say that for me personally as a player that is the one thing I do feel. I feel appreciated. [LNB] Man in the middle: Parker pulls the strings in the West Ham engine room[LNB]'The fans show that every Saturday when they turn up home and away. That had a massive factor in me deciding to stay and obviously sign a new contract.' [LNB]Parker, whose side sit bottom of the Barclays Premier League without a point, believes they will bounce back. [LNB]He added: 'We are looking forward. We have had a tough start. In saying that, we have shown some good things this year but we need to do that for 90 minutes. I am sure that it won't be long before we start clicking and you can see the best of us. [LNB]'There is no hiding the fact that we need to try and pick up some points. In the Premier League there never seems to be an easy game - whenever you're looking for one the next game that comes along is never easy. [LNB] 'We got a great result against Chelsea at home last year and played really well. We drew 1-1 and their goal probably wasn't even a penalty.[LNB]'We go in there with great hope and, if the fans get behind us and we can put on a performance, you never know.' [LNB] Obinna pleads with West Ham fans to give pointless club time to find rhythmSign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsWest Ham new boy Ruud Boffin warns Robert Green: I want your place in the teamLeo's London: Don't blame Avram for West Ham's woes... it's Thomas's faultWEST HAM UNITED FC
