Hammers midfielder Parker vows to push on

4:09pm Friday 4th July 2008

WEST HAM midfielder Scott Parker has vowed to 'push on' and improve next season.

The Hammers star endured a torrid first campaign at Upton Park following his £7million move from Newcastle, making just 18 team appearances after a number of injury problems.

But the former Chelsea ace finished the season on a high after returning to full fitness, and the 27-year-old is determined to get off to a flyer this time around.

"The season ended a bit short for me really as I was making good progress after the stop-start season," he told the club's official website.

"Towards the end I got plenty of games and got where I needed to be.

"Hopefully from there I can push on this season and can build on that."

Parker was one of a number of the Irons squad who suffered injury-plagued seasons.

But many are fighting back to full fitness and Parker is confident the team can enjoy a strong year with everyone back in contention.

"It's nice to see all the lads and catch up," he continued.

"It was especially good to come back and train with a near enough fit squad which is one thing we need to try to maintain this season."

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