Carl Jenkinson is hoping to start 2016 with a bang and make the Boleyn Ground a fortress again as we prepare for another big showdown clash against Liverpool on Saturday.
The Hammers finally got back on the winning trail with a memorable 2-1 win over Southampton which ended a spell of eight games without a victory.
Second half goals from Michail Antonio and Andy Carroll helped the Hammers complete an impressive comeback and moved the team up to eighth in the table.
Jenkinson has nothing but praise for the way the West Ham United fans played their part in helping the team get back into the game and hopes the atmosphere will be just as good when Liverpool arrive in east London.
Jenkinson said: “The fans were on us during the first half against Southampton but they react to how we play and in the second half they were fantastic.
“When we are playing well the atmosphere is unbelievable and we hope to keep that going.
“Liverpool will be a massive game at the weekend and we are going to need them behind us. I am really looking forward to it.”
Jenkinson has been forced to wait patiently for his chance in the first-team in recent weeks but he showed his versatility when he was asked to start the game at left back and then reverted to his normal position at right back in the second half.
The 23-year-old is now hoping to cement his place in the first-team and help the Hammers complete the double over the Merseyside Club, following the Hammers memorable 3-0 victory at Anfield back in August.
Jenkinson added: “Like everyone else I want to be playing. I have had a few games coming off the bench which has been frustrating but I want to take my chances when I get them and cement my place in the team.
“Every player will tell you they want to be playing and I am the same.
“It is great that we have got this Southampton win under our belt but we just need to take it one game at a time at the moment.
“It would be great if we could get a few wins under our belts again and then we will be flying again.
“It will be a tough game against Liverpool on Saturday but we will be looking to take all three points.”