Zola happy with a point

December 2, 2008

Zola was happy with the performance of his West Ham side last night and said it was his their best performance since he took over as manager as his side ground out a 0-0 draw away to Liverpool.

West Ham are currently on a three match unbeaten run and have kept a clean sheet in all 3 of those games. They have managed to lift themselves away from the bottom 3 but the league is so tight just now that any slip ups could see them back in amongst it.

Zola also took time out to praise Bellamy who looked lively throughout.

Zola said: “I am very pleased with my side, that was the best term performance since I became manager. And as for Craig, he was awesome. Maybe he felt he had something to prove after leaving Liverpool, and he covered every blade of grass.”

He added: “I like what he does, not only as a striker but the hard work he puts in helping the midfield.”

For Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez, it was a case of more frustration and more home points dropped, even if they did take over at the top of the Barclays Premier League.

Co-owner George Gillett made a surprise visit to Anfield last night to see Benitez’s side move to the summit in place of Chelsea.

Gillett was reportedly in Liverpool to start talks on a new contract for Benitez but Benitez insisted that he is still waiting for “more communication” with the owners, while making it clear that he is not trying to re-sign Michael Owen, despite speculation.

Benitez said: “George Gillett is here, but there is no news yet on the contract.

“We are waiting for further communication, we do not have that yet. We will finish our conversations soon and start thinking about football.”

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