Green’s howler gives Bolton a lift

STEVE CLARKE believes Robert Green needs to play “the game of his life” this weekend after the goalkeeper’s blunder against Bolton led to a defeat that leaves West Ham second bottom of the Barclays Premier League.

With the game balanced at 1-1, Green inexplicably dropped Gary Cahill’s bouncing effort in the 77th minute, allowing Ivan Klasnic to finish with ease.

The error proved crucial for the Hammers, who eventually went down 3-1 at the Reebok Stadium and are now 19th, two points adrift of Bolton and Wolves.