West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green says he will be "twice as determined" to make up for his recent poor display when the Hammers return to action against Hull City.
West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green says he will be "twice as determined" to make up for his recent poor display when the Hammers return to action against Hull City.
The England number-one took personal responsibility for his part in the 3-1 defeat by Bolton on Sunday, despite his outstanding form having been a key factor in his side's good start to the season.
His uncharacteristic fumble in the first-half allowed Kevin Davies to sneak in the opener and the 'keeper has taken full responsibility.
"It's just disappointing," said the ever-honest Green. "And being responsible for the start of the downfall really, that's the biggest disappointment. But it's done. I've made mistakes in the past and I'm sure I'll probably make a few in the future as well. So I'll just get on and work hard and put the wrongs right and I'll be twice as determined to get things right in two weeks' time."
Of the goal itself, Green added: "I slipped, and that's about it. It was a mistake, a bad mistake. I'll go back to the training ground and work on catching the ball. It's as simple as that. It's something that happens, it's an occupational hazard, really, making mistakes. And it was disappointing because it looked like we were controlling the game and it really changed the complexion.
"If it had come after winning 5-0 and in the last minute of a game, then yeah, you try and take it with a pinch of salt," the 27-year-old said. "But that's football and that's life. And you can only treat the successes you have and the failures you have with in the same way, and just learn from them and work on them."
Get free shipping on orders over $75 from World Soccer Shop. Enter coupon code WSS1207 during check out to apply this discount. Offer expires on 12/7/08