Source: SKY_Sports
Zola focused on Hammers
Gianfranco Zola is happy to remain a fans' favourite at Chelsea, but insists he is solely focused on his West Ham 'project'.[LNB] Supporters held up a banner saluting the former Stamford Bridge striker during the 0-0 draw with Hull City, while his assistant, former Chelsea No.2 Steve Clarke, remains popular with the Blues faithful.[LNB]The stalemate against the Tigers proved to be Luiz Felipe Scolari's last match in charge of the Blues as he was unceremoniously sacked on Monday.[LNB]Russia coach Guus Hiddink has been placed in temporary charge until the end of the season, with speculation that Zola could be in the frame to step into the hot-seat in the summer.[LNB]But while the Italian admits he and Clarke enjoy a special relationship with the Blues support he has no plans to walk away from Upton Park.[LNB]ProjectZola told Sky Sports News: "I would like to talk about West Ham rather than other teams. The only thing I think I can express, and I think Steve wants to say, is that we wish them well.[LNB]"I was pleased, but I am here, that's the important thing. It is a club that I want to do very well, and Clarkey thinks the same.[LNB]"It is very pleasant because it means they have a lot of faith and trust in you and it means we are doing a good job over here. I am grateful and I wish them well.[LNB]"I am very happy with what I am doing here. We have a project which we are just starting. I have still got a lot to learn from the job and a lot to give to the club.[LNB]"For me, Steve Clarke is a big part of the job that we are doing here. Everything here is great and he is really top."[LNB]SackedHaving come through a difficult patch during the early stages of his West Ham career, Zola has guided the club to eighth in the table and into the fifth round of the FA Cup.[LNB]And he knows that a club with less patience could have shown him the door before he even had the chance to make his mark at Upton Park.[LNB]"A manager cannot do a job that easily in football," Zola said.[LNB]"You need to plan and work, you need to be allowed time to change players and shape of team.[LNB]"It took me a long time and maybe I would have been sacked at a different club after two months, so you definitely need time."[LNB]
