Walsall hero backed by boss

4two @ 6:44 pm Monday 17 January 2005

Walsall fans may be pleased to hear that West Ham Keeper Jim Walker has been backed by Hammers boss Alan Pardew - Despite a shocking League debut against the Wolves.

Jim let in 4, 2 of which were clearly his fault. Pardew has told the player that his first team place is safe for time being. The Hammers boss claims there is little choose from between him and former number 1 Steven Bywater.