Former West Ham United defender Slaven Bilic admits it's been difficult watching his old club's struggles this season.
Bilic remains coach of Croatia's national team.
He told the West Ham Matchday Programme: "It is frustrating for me to see West Ham where they are because it is my club.
"Apart from the Carling Cup, they are not in a good position. In fact, they are in a very bad position and it will be hard to get out of that position.
"I think they have a good team and I hope that they will be able to stay up, not only for West Ham fans but for fans of English football.
"The Premier League would not be the same without West Ham, so it would be good for the club, the league and English football for them to stay up."
