Jon 0 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Gianfranco Zola has vowed to bring attacking football to West Ham United and does not expect his past association with Chelsea to be a problem. Former Italy international Zola is expected to be confirmed as West Ham's new manager on Wednesday following Alan Curbishley's resignation last week. Zola, who is currently part of his country's Under 21 setup, will be returning to the Premier League five years after leaving Chelsea following an illustrious playing stint at Stamford Bridge. His connections with the Blues have prompted concerns to be raised by Hammers fans regarding his suitability for the Upton Park job. But the 42-year-old believes his Chelsea days are firmly in the past and he is relishing the chance to manage the Hammers. New adventure "I only know one way to play: on the floor, attacking football, the way things should be done," Zola told the Daily Mail. "I want to excite people, that is why we play, isn't it? This is a new era, a new chapter for me. I was an offensive player, who only knew one way to play. That is how my teams will always play. "I know there is a rivalry between Chelsea and West Ham, but that is not a problem. My playing career is in my past. "This is a new adventure for me. I spent seven years at Chelsea and they were seven of the best years of my career. "I loved playing there, but the fans must understand that I have a new career now and my playing career is in the past." Hardest thing Zola admits it was a tough decision to leave his Under 21 role, but he could not refuse the opportunity to become a Premier League boss. He added: "This is an opportunity in the Premier League and an opportunity I didn't expect, but it's an opportunity I can't turn down. "The hardest thing was to say goodbye to those players in the dressing room. "Everything has to be agreed with the federation, but I am confident that it will be resolved when I return to Italy. There are still talks, but I am sure they will go well." Gribz, I'd imagine you would be delighted with this appointment and the prospect of attacking football. If he can bring half of his flair to their play it will be some signing. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyharley 5 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 i just dont know why premier league teams throw guys in at the deepend and expext success. Every chance he could be gone by Xmas. They should have went for someone like big Sam 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 At first i was against this appointment and would have preferred Donadoni or Laudrup. But im swinging towards this. I like Zola and he was a tremendous player but he has it ALL to prove, so in that case its a gamble of a signing. I think the fact the director of football is an italian has put this one in place...but im not sure if i like the way the club is being ran at the moment. Its not as bad as Newcastle but something isnt right. At least its not Joan Collins who was in the running. And no thanks to Sam Allardyce 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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