Zola - We deserved more

Hammers boss disappointed after Hull loss

By James Dall   Last updated: 19th October 2008

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Zola: Disappointed

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West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola was 'very disappointed' to suffer what he felt was an undeserved defeat against Hull City on Sunday.

Phil Brown's Tigers claimed a 1-0 triumph over their London opposition at the KC Stadium as Michael Turner grabbed the decisive goal on 51 minutes.

It was the Hammers' second consecutive defeat after they were beaten at home against Bolton Wanderers a fortnight ago.

Frustrated

Zola believes his side's display versus Hull merited at least a point but admits they were made to pay for missing too many goalscoring opportunities.

The Italian coach told Sky Sports: "I am very (frustrated and disappointed with the result today).

"I don't know what to say. This is difficult. Sometimes football can be like this.

"This is the second game in a row we have lost and I don't think we deserved to lose either of them.

"At the end of the day we got no points and that it is very disappointing for me and the players because I think we deserved more.

Turnaround

"Yes (we created many opportunities). It is disappointing because when you play as well as this you expect to get points.

"Sometimes it doesn't happen but that does not stop you from playing. I am pretty sure if we carry on like this we are going to get back on track."

Striker Craig Bellamy made his first start of the season after injury and impressed in stages during the encounter.

Of the Welshman, Zola added: "I am pleased that Bellamy is coming back to his full condition. Certainly that will help us improve. We need to work on our finishing."