Source: Daily_Mail
Scott Parker signs new deal to stay at West Ham until 2014
Scott Parker revealed he was delighted to sign a new four-year contract at West Ham. The midfielder has committed his future to the Hammers despite interest from Tottenham and Liverpool. Parker, who has extended his deal until 2014 with an option of a further year, said: 'I always knew this was where I was going to be. Parker pens: The midfielder signs his new deal to extend his stay at Upton Park'I am delighted. I am just absolutely delighted to have signed the contract. Everyone knows I enjoy playing my football here. 'I really wanted to stay here, give it a shot and see what can happen. I just want to do the best for West Ham and I can't wait for Saturday against Chelsea. 'With the transfer window there is all this big hype. There are obviously times when it is stressful but from the outset I always knew this was where I was going to be. 'The owners came out and spoke last season and I am more than happy. 'The fans mean a lot to me. I came here in 2007 and didn't start the best with an injury. Since then I have been in the team and the fans have taken to me very well. 'I think if you asked any player, the most important thing is feeling welcome and being appreciated by the fans. I must say that for me personally as a player that is the one thing I do feel. I feel appreciated. Man in the middle: Parker pulls the strings in the West Ham engine room'The fans show that every Saturday when they turn up home and away. That had a massive factor in me deciding to stay and obviously sign a new contract.' Parker, whose side sit bottom of the Barclays Premier League without a point, believes they will bounce back. He added: 'We are looking forward. We have had a tough start. In saying that, we have shown some good things this year but we need to do that for 90 minutes. I am sure that it won't be long before we start clicking and you can see the best of us. 'There is no hiding the fact that we need to try and pick up some points. In the Premier League there never seems to be an easy game - whenever you're looking for one the next game that comes along is never easy. 'We got a great result against Chelsea at home last year and played really well. We drew 1-1 and their goal probably wasn't even a penalty.'We go in there with great hope and, if the fans get behind us and we can put on a performance, you never know.' Obinna pleads with West Ham fans to give pointless club time to find rhythmSign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsWest Ham new boy Ruud Boffin warns Robert Green: I want your place in the teamLeo's London: Don't blame Avram for West Ham's woes. it's Thomas's faultWEST HAM UNITED FC