Neill calls for fresh start
17 Feb 2008 - 15:57:03
West Ham United captain Lucas Neill has challenged his team-mates to wipe the slate clean and start their season over from now.
The Hammers are currently tenth in the Premier League table after a mixed opening two thirds of the season, but qualification for the UEFA Cup remains a possibility if they can string together a run in their final 13 matches.
"The best way to look at it now is to start our season from when we get back," Neill told the club's official website.
"We have got 13 games left, how many can we win and how far can it take us?
"Let's forget about everything that has happened and hope that we have got an 80 to 90 per cent squad fit to choose from and start the season now
"We have to keep a small eye on our rivals Tottenham now who seem to be gaining momentum and seem to be getting things right.
"They are only five points behind as a result of our last two performances and not picking up enough points. We don't want to drop out of the top ten, that is the first thing.
"We have lost opportunities but there is still the opportunity to strive for fifth or sixth place."
