Hammers in need of some Zola power

GIANFRANCO ZOLA is only weeks into his managerial career at West Ham but already the soul-searching has begun.

The Italian is confronting the grim prospect of a relegation struggle after taking just one point from his last six games and admits he is ready to look deep within himself for answers.

The West Ham coach enjoyed a wonderful career as a player but since winning his first two games in charge at Upton Park, the Italian is beginning to learn management is a totally different ball game.