Scott Parker has handed West Ham a massive boost by signing a new four-year contract. The 29-year-old midfielder, whose form last season earned him a call-up to Fabio Capello's provisional 30-man World Cup squad, was the subject of some much-publicised attention from Tottenham and Liverpool
in the recent transfer window.The Hammers rejected a bid for Parker
and they have now tied his long-term future to Upton Park by offering him a deal until 2014, with the option of a further year.And the former Chelsea
man is delighted to put speculation about his future to bed and commit himself to Avram Grant's
men."I always knew this was where I was going to be," Parker told the club's
official website."I am just absolutely delighted to have signed the contract. Everyone knows I enjoy playing my football here."I really wanted to stay, give it a shot and see what can happen."
Fans' impactParker, who joined the Hammers from Newcastle
in 2007, has paid tribute to the club's fans and insisted they played a big part in his decision to stay at Upton Park."The fans mean a lot to me," he added."I think if you asked any player, the most important thing is feeling welcome and being appreciated by the fans."That had a massive factor in me deciding to stay and signing a new contract."
