Following their excellent performance against Bolton
Wanderers, the team enjoyed their lap of honour in front of the
Hammers fans. But Rob Green insisted the day belonged to kit-man
Eddie Gillam, who led the lads out after enjoying his final home
game after 27 years at Upton Park.
"Eddie's been a fantastic servant for the Club," Rob
said. "He's one of the unsung heroes. He works tirelessly
and does it for the love of the Club and for the love of football.
"For him to have his moment is really nice for him but
it's all too brief for such a long stint."
Rob's frustration was evident when the Hammers conceded a
second-half goal in yesterday's 3-1 win, but it was the only
blot on an otherwise outstanding afternoon for Alan
Curbishley's side.
"You like to keep clean sheets, especially when goal
difference is a major factor," said the Hammers keeper.
"If we'd kept a clean sheet we would have been just one
goal behind Wigan and what a difference that makes. It's a
major disappointment, but we won and that's the main thing.
"We got off to a flying start. The boys came out of the traps
quickly and I don't think Bolton could handle us.
"We exposed their weaknesses at the back, took our chances
when they came and the second half was about consolidating that. We
gave away a stupid goal, which was disappointing, but if you'd
said at the start of the day that we'd win 3-1, we'd have
definitely taken it."
With Premiership survival in reach for the Hammers, Rob revealed
that the team will take on Manchester United full of confidence
after claiming a third consecutive win.
"It could be set up for a great performance from us if we go
up to Old Trafford and play the way we played in the first half
against Bolton, iron out the mistakes and keep it solid," he
said. "There's no reason why we can't go there and get
a result."