Zola calls for thunderstorm

Gianfranco Zola has told his players that they must 'thunder' into fellow strugglers Fulham this weekend. The Hammers boss has branded Sunday's home date with the Cottagers as a 'cup final' following his side's slow start to the 2009/10 campaign. The Upton Park outfit have taken just four points from their opening six games and currently sit inside the Premier League relegation zone. Not since they slipped out of the top flight in 2003 have West Ham endured such a torrid beginning to a season and Zola is all too aware that performances must improve quickly if they are to start edging clear of danger. "We are preparing for a cup final on Sunday so everybody will be producing the best thunder they can give, including myself," said the Italian. "We have one week to prepare and starting on Sunday, we will be different. "I am angry with myself, my team and with everybody right now. Not everyone, including myself, is doing what he is capable of. It's as simple as that." Zola is at a loss to explain the Hammers' sudden dip in form, but he is confident his players will come good sooner rather than later. "Of course we are much better than our position suggests, but at the moment we haven't been able to show it," he added. "Belief is the main thing. Then there has to be a better effort from everybody. I know the potential of these players and I've no doubt that we will soon come back to the position we deserve. "But for the moment, it's not good enough."

Source: SKY_Sports