Hammers boss hails front two
West Ham manager Alan Pardew praised strikers Bobby Zamora and Marlon Harewood after their impressive displays set up a 2-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park.
Bobby Zamora netted for the third successive game, but Pardew also recognised Marlon Harewood’s contribution as the Hammers moved up to seventh in the Barclays Premiership.
An own goal from Everton captain David Weir restored parity after James Beattie sidefooted the hosts in front.
The game’s decisive moment came midway through the second period when Matthew Etherington’s surge ended with Everton goalkeeper Richard Wright palming the ball into the path of Zamora, who adjusted his momentum to guide home.
“Our two strikers had different agendas but both were superb,” said Pardew. “Bobby gets into some great positions and deserved his goal. Marlon got through a tremendous amount of work for us and that was one of the best displays he has given us.”
The narrow margin of victory did little justice to West Ham’s dominance, and Pardew added: “I was pinching myself at some of our play against a team which is bang in form.”
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