Source: Daily_Mail
Upson quit threat can inspire Hammers into Europe, insists Zola
Gianfranco Zola believes Matthew Upson's threat to leave Upton Park can only inspire West Ham to fight harder for European qualification. [LNB]The central defender, who turns 30 tomorrow, has warned he may have to move on in the summer if the Hammers miss out on next season's inaugural Europa League in order to maximise his chances of being involved in England's 2010 World Cup squad. [LNB]But far from being concerned by Upson's comments, Zola expressed admiration for the in-form defender's ambition and a belief he can lead the Hammers into Europe. [LNB] Eyes on the prize: In-form defender Matthew Upson is determined to keep his World Cup 2010 England dream alive by playing European football next season [LNB]'What Matthew said doesn't concern me,' said Zola. [LNB]'In fact,it motivates me even more because, if a player like Matthew Upson issaying something like that, he is pushing everyone in the rightdirection. [LNB] Charles Sale: Euro hopefuls West Ham reduced to mere pawns in Icelandic bank tradingHammers on alert as Austria defender Stranzl puts himself on market WEST HAM UNITED FC
