New coach Nolan convinced West Ham will avoid relegation

Will Ford

New West Ham coach Kevin Nolan says he has seen enough of the Hammers in training to convince him that they will avoid the drop.

West Ham sit a point above safety with their postponed trip to Manchester City likely to be rearranged for next week before they visit Liverpool the following Monday.

Nolan and ex-England coach Paul Nevin joined David Moyes’ coaching staff in January, and having had a chance to see the first team in action, Nolan is convinced the squad are capable of escaping trouble.

“I’ve seen enough from the lads in training,” Nolan told the club website.

“They know the task ahead and this has been the first week where the gaffer has been able to have a real input in what he wants to show so we’re hoping we’ll be able to see some good, positive stuff.

“We’ve all been in these situations before, we all know what is needed and we’re very confident that we can get there come the end of the season.”

 

 

Nolan worked as a player/manager at Leyton Orient and Notts County and is relishing the opportunity to learn from Moyes back at West Ham

“I’m just really looking forward to learning from him too,” Nolan said. “He’s a top fella, I’ve met him a few times outside of football at dinners and events, so to be able to work with him on a 24/7 basis and have him at your beck-and-call, no disrespect, is such an honour.

“The fact that it’s at West Ham is even better and I’m just really looking forward to getting stuck into it all!”