Source: Daily_Mail
West Ham keeper Green reveals his inspiration from darts legend Taylor
West Ham travel to Manchester United on Tuesday night resurgent as two wins on the bounce have propelled Gianfranco Zola's men out of the Premier League relegation zone.[LNB]The recent home victories over Birmingham and Hull have yielded five goals and, just as importantly, two clean sheets. Much of the credit for that goes to the improved form of goalkeeper Robert Green. [LNB]In December, West Ham conceded four goals at home to United and Green admits he had to take a look at his own faltering game. But since then the Hammers stopper has excelled between the posts andhas credited an unlikely source for his turnaround - darts legend Phil'The Power' Taylor.[LNB] Unlikely inspiration: England keeper Robert Green (above) credits the influence of multiple darts world champion Phil Taylor (below) for his good performances[LNB]'I had a look at myself about a month ago and changed a couple of things I felt I needed to improve,' said Green. 'I'm feeling the results of that and I'm better for it. [LNB]'It's easy to get complacent when you play at this level and think you're okay doing what you're doing. But you can't improve without making changes when needed and trying new things.'[LNB]'I listened to Phil Taylor after he won his umpteenth darts title. He said: 'You have to try 100-odd things to get that extra one per cent and not all of it may work, but one thing could make a small improvement'. [LNB]'He's someone at the very top of his sport. It might not be the most energetic sport in the world but he's still trying everything to improve himself to get an edge over people, even though he's won 15 world titles.'[LNB] Manchester United v WEST HAM: Benni McCarthy unlikely to be fit for Hammers bowJulien Faubert hammers Hull then tells France - take me to the World CupNo old pals act from Carrick as ex-West Ham man urges ruthless United winWEST HAM UNITED FC
