Source: Team_Talk
Zola: Hammers can stage resurrection
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola insists he will not change his style of football despite the club's perilous position near the relegation zone.[LNB] The Hammers are in a serious fight to retain their Premier League status following six consecutive league defeats, a run that includes home losses to Wolves and Stoke.[LNB]It has been argued that Zola's attacking philosophy has left the Londoners vulnerable at the back having conceded 55 goals this season - the sixth worst defensive record in the division.[LNB]Despite calls for a re-think for their last six league games of the season, starting with a tricky-looking trip to Everton on Sunday, Zola is standing his ground over his team's playing style.[LNB]"I won't change it," he told the Sunday Telegraph. "I will try to find solutions that guarantee some results.[LNB]"It's the only reason why I'm in football because it's my dream to play in a certain way. [LNB]"I'm here - and I've decided to fight to the end for these players.[LNB]"The owners gave me their support after the Stoke game. It's enough for me. I'm going to work at proving that they were right."[LNB]Zola is also at odds with the club's hierarchy over West Ham's complaint that Fulham fielded a weakened line up in their clash against relegation rivals Hull last weekend.[LNB]The Italian believes Roy Hodgson's decision was an honourable one ahead of their Europa League clash with Wolfsburg, but has been inundated with messages of support of his stance.[LNB]"I've had a few people who have been calling me, very close friends," he continued.[LNB]"I don't like to mention them without telling them, but I have also had very good messages from some managers, very encouraging ones.[LNB]"Football-wise I have always had a difficult career. I always had to do things the long way.[LNB]"I had to make my own way through, make sacrifices - that's what we have to do right now."
