Dyer thanks Hammers fans

Kieron Dyer has thanked the West Ham fans that have sent him get well soon notes and cards. The player joined the Hammers for £7m in the summer, and several people questioned the signing with doubts over the player's long term fitness. The player is out for six months.

"I have been passed so many messages that the fans have been sending in.

"They have been saying how gutted they all are for me and that they are wishing me well. That really means a lot to me.

"Nearly every member of the squad came to see me and a lot of the staff as well. That was brilliant and really gave me a lift, considering I have only been at Upton Park a short space of time. I have been trying to stay as positive as I can. The physios and my specialist were really pleased with how the operation went and said there is no reason why I shouldn't make a full recovery.

"I'm focusing on that for now and getting some rest before I begin my rehab shortly.

"They don't give exact timescales with this type of injury because some people heal a lot quicker than others.

"Also, there can be complications when you have screws put in, so you have to play it by ear really.

"But I am just staying positive and focusing on being back and playing for West Ham sooner rather than later.

"At the time I knew straight away that I had broken both bones. As I hit the floor my leg was just wobbling from side to side, so I knew it was a break as opposed to anything else.

"It actually wasn't as painful as it probably looked to other people because my body went into shock. That was a blessing in disguise in a way.

"But I knew that I would be out for several months, which was just devastating."