West Ham manager Sam Allardyce realistic ahead of intimidating run of fixtures
Friday 23 November 2012 16:39, UK
Image:Sam Allardyce is preparing for a tough festive period for the Hammers
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is realistic ahead of a tricky run of fixtures that begins at Tottenham on Sunday.
Very special
Allardyce is hoping the London derby ends with their current narrow advantage over Spurs widening by a further three points.
"I think that local derbies are always very special," he said.
"They are games that the fans and the players always enjoy and our hope is that we can come away with a few positive results. I hope we can take our game to Tottenham and cause them a few problems."
According to Allardyce his squad is brimming with confidence ahead of the trip to White Hart Lane and believes it is his task to keep the momentum going.
When asked if a win over Spurs would give West Ham confidence for the remainder of the season Allardyce said: "I think we have got it now.
"We are a third of the way through the season and we have produced a high level of performance so we have the confidence and belief to keep that going.
"I have got to keep driving the players on and I have to strive to make the players even better. My aim is to ensure that the players continue to play well and improve.
"The squad was put together in the summer and a lot of new players came in so we will continue to grow as we get to know each other better."
