Parker backing Zola

West Ham midfielder Scott Parker is backing his boss, Gianfranco Zola, to be a roaring success at Upton Park. The Hammers slumped to another defeat against Arsenal at the weekend.

Parker said: "There’s no danger of the manager failing whatsoever. The training, the techniques and the different exercises we’re doing have impressed me and it’s clear he’s going to improve players.

"He stays out after training helping players with their finishing. He always has time to talk and tell them how to improve. He has helped everyone, including me!"