Gianfranco Zola is urging West
Ham to concentrate on achieving another top half
finish this season, rather than dwelling on the Hammers off-field
financial difficulties.
In a joint-interview with his assistant Steve Clarke, Zola said
he is confident the Hammers' hierarchy is fully behind the existing
management team.
"I don't think anybody at the club is interested in undermining
us [he and Clarke]," he told the Daily Mail.
"We can't cry about the financial problems the club have
endured. I'm sure the club are trying hard to strengthen the
team.
"I'm sure players will arrive before the transfer window closes.
But, in the meantime, we have to make sure the players we have are
ready. We have some good players. Some exciting young players.
"We do have a tough job," Zola added. "We are not competing with
Manchester City on a financial
front but on the football pitch, you never know.
"Money is important but it's not everything. Sometimes good work
is done with passion, enthusiasm - presence can be as valuable as
many millions of pounds. A job can be done.
"As long as the people realise the difficulties and understand
that you cannot compete for the first five places. But if people
back us, and everyone stays positive, and we believe in
ourselves..."