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Sam1 · Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:22 pm Dye raiming high

Kieron Dyer is fully focused on a big season both personally and for West Ham United and is relishing the prospect of being back in the first-team picture.

With just three appearances before he suffered a season-ending double leg-break last August, Dyer has worked tirelessly to recover in time for the new campaign. Should he prove his fitness to Alan Curbishley, the England international is eager to be part of a progressive West Ham United side. "You look at the likes of Everton and Aston Villa and I do believe that we can finish ahead of them if we can keep everyone fit," he said at a recent fans forum. "The key to their success has been they have had the same starting eleven. Let's see if we can get everyone fit and if we can go for a run."

Dyer is particularly looking forward to being involved again with the squad on a daily basis. He is already well used to working alongside former Newcastle United colleagues Scott Parker and Craig Bellamy and predicts having them and him back together "will be like three new signings". He has also been impressed by the leadership shown by Lucas Neill, who he describes as "by far the best captain I have ever had". He added: "As a player, if you have got a problem, he will sort it out. He is a great man. He thought the players were low [after the 4-1 defeat at Manchester United] and suggested a get together to build team spirit up ... that's the kind of man he is."

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Good to see the majority of our players gettinng ready and are eager for the new season.

Peter Parka · Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:54 pm

Yeah, good stuff, just hope they can avoid the injuries this season.

Sam1 · Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:42 pm

Kieron Dyer has given his backing to Lucas Neill after a season in which the West Ham captain came in for heavy criticism.

Neill’s form last season was disappointing and, with The Hammers often failing to sate their home fans, the captain became a scapegoat.

However Dyer, who like Neill is hoping for a much better season next time around following his return from injury has described his skipper as ‘the best captain I have ever had.’

“As a player, if you have got a problem, he will sort it out,” said Dyer. “He is a great man.

“He thought the players were low [after the 4-1 defeat at Manchester United in May] and suggested a get together to build team spirit up. That’s the kind of man he is.”

Meanwhile, John Paintsil, the understudy to Neill at right back, has reiterated his commitment to the club despite claiming to have received offers from elsewhere.

"Some clubs have made attempts to lure me, but what I can say for now is that I am happy at West Ham United and I am prepared to stay on," he told ModernGhana.

"My manager Alan Curbishley is highly impressed with my output so far and is not prepared to let me go - therefore I will stay at the club."

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I like seeing players supporting the captain but he didn't exactly excel in his performances for large parts last season. That said, his leadership cannot be faulted.

sammerhammer · Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:11 pm

kets hope we can get avoid injuries liek peter arka said and mayeb we will make europe.