West Ham United Football Club

• Nickname:Hammers
• Founded:1895
• Manager:Sam Allardyce

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Zola considers Hammers future

27 Mar 2010 - 20:29:15

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West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola was left to ponder his future after a 1-0 home defeat by Stoke City left the Irons deeper in relegation trouble near the foot of the Premier league table.

Hull City's 2-0 win over Fulham means that the Hammers are only outside the bottom three on goal difference, with Zola's position at Upton Park looking increasingly precarious.

The dejected Italian said: "I have to find out what the problem is. If the problem is me, then why not?

"The players are trying hard for us. The bottom line is to see whether I can help them or not. I will consider overnight whether I am doing a good job or not.

"Right now I am flat because we lost another game and it is the sixth and it is not good for me.

"It is very painful and I will think a lot about how the situation stands and find a solution. We will see what we can do.

"I will have to consider a lot about today's game. There is a lot to think about. I am not hinting towards anything.

"If I don't think I am the man I will let you know, but right now the players are behind us, we just need to change something to be more helpful towards them."