Source: SKY_Sports
Zola focused on Hammers
Gianfranco Zola is happy to remain a fans' favourite at Chelsea, but insists he is solely focused on his West Ham 'project'. Supporters held up a banner saluting the former Stamford Bridge striker during the 0-0 draw with Hull City, while his assistant, former Chelsea No.2 Steve Clarke, remains popular with the Blues faithful.The stalemate against the Tigers proved to be Luiz Felipe Scolari's last match in charge of the Blues as he was unceremoniously sacked on Monday.Russia coach Guus Hiddink has been placed in temporary charge until the end of the season, with speculation that Zola could be in the frame to step into the hot-seat in the summer.But while the Italian admits he and Clarke enjoy a special relationship with the Blues support he has no plans to walk away from Upton Park.ProjectZola told Sky Sports News: "I would like to talk about West Ham rather than other teams. The only thing I think I can express, and I think Steve wants to say, is that we wish them well."I was pleased, but I am here, that's the important thing. It is a club that I want to do very well, and Clarkey thinks the same."It is very pleasant because it means they have a lot of faith and trust in you and it means we are doing a good job over here. I am grateful and I wish them well."I am very happy with what I am doing here. We have a project which we are just starting. I have still got a lot to learn from the job and a lot to give to the club."For me, Steve Clarke is a big part of the job that we are doing here. Everything here is great and he is really top."SackedHaving come through a difficult patch during the early stages of his West Ham career, Zola has guided the club to eighth in the table and into the fifth round of the FA Cup.And he knows that a club with less patience could have shown him the door before he even had the chance to make his mark at Upton Park."A manager cannot do a job that easily in football," Zola said."You need to plan and work, you need to be allowed time to change players and shape of team."It took me a long time and maybe I would have been sacked at a different club after two months, so you definitely need time."