Source: SKY_Sports
Zola - Lay off Boa Morte
Gianfranco Zola has told West Ham supporters to show more respect to Luis Boa Morte.[LNB] Boa Morte was booed by a section of the Upton Park crowd when he was substituted during West Ham's draw against Middlesbrough on Saturday.[LNB]Zola has been surprised by the treatment Boa Morte has received as he regards the Portuguese forward as a fine player with an excellent attitude.[LNB]The Hammers manager feels Boa Morte has been unsettled by the criticism and has urged the fans to stop.[LNB]"I just don't understand the boos from the fans for him. He has been fantastic for us and every time he has played he has done a fantastic job for the team," Zola said in The Sun.[LNB]"In the dressing room he has been great, too.[LNB]"Every manager wants a player like him in their squad.[LNB]"He does not deserve the treatment he is getting right now and, of course, it affects him - it would affect anybody."[LNB]Hull City agreed a deal to sign Boa Morte last month but he rejected the move and Zola was pleased to keep him.[LNB]"Luis wanted to prove he can be useful rather than leave. He has my utmost respect," said Zola. [LNB]
