Defeat at Everton means West Ham have missed out on a place in
the Europa League for next season.
Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola said: "The players are very
disappointed.
"But I am even more disappointed we have not been able to make
seventh place. But that does not taken anything anyway from our
season.
"I am really pleased and proud to be their manager. Considering
all the problems that were around the club, all the injuries we
had, the players have done a fantastic job.
"I have promised them that next season we will be much better. I
do believe that."