Parker: it's on

  • by Staff Writer
  • Friday, 4th February 2011

Scott Parker insists that the Hammers now have what it takes to avoid relegation.

Parker - who has been in imperious form again this season - believes that West Ham can now buck the trend by becoming only the second club bottom at Christmas to escape relegation - but admits that it would be a 'massive achievement'.

"I think we’re good enough to stay in this league, but we need to prove that and win games," he said. "It would be massive for everyone because it has been difficult at times this year on and off the field. Sometimes it’s not been easy.

"We’ve made things difficult ourselves by what’s been said, but all we can do is stay together and try to win matches. We’d defy history if we could stay up."

The Irons' vice-captain - who led the side to victory at Blackpool on Wednesday night due to the omission of Matthew Upson - also believes that the introduction of five new players during the January window will prove to be a huge boost to a squad that has struggled with injuries all season.

"The additions we’ve made have improved us massively. You look at us and we’ve got a strong squad, one which can go and win Premier League matches," he added. "Robbie Keane has only been here for a week, but he is experienced and his quality is here for everyone to see. He is an outstanding forward player who brings massive quality to our squad.

"I think everyone in our squad will step up to the mantle. We know what we need to do and with the quality of players we’ve brought in – Gary O’Neil did really well against Blackpool – it adds strength and quality and hopefully we can carry on. It’s important, but we realise every single game to the end of the season will be important for us."

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