Mark Noble has called on West Ham United to show their character ahead of two vital Premier League games. West Ham have won just once in the league since the opening day of the season and were comfortably beaten 3-0 at home by Chelsea at the weekend and find themselves in a relegation battle.
The midfielder is also waiting to see if Allardyce continues with the 4-6-0 formation that has been used in recent weeks.
"It's up to gaffer what he does, but in the second half we had more of a focal point and it looked a bit more balanced," said Noble in the Evening Standard about whether a striker will start against Fulham.
"It seemed to work a bit better but Chelsea were 2-0 up by then and probably took their foot off the gas a little.
"I just can't believe the way it's going at the minute. We were holding Chelsea OK and then we give away another unbelievable goal.
"After the way things have been going this season, giving penalties away and the opposition scoring from free-kicks, this was another kick in the nether regions.
"The next two games, against Fulham and Crystal Palace, are vital for us now and we have to stand up and be counted. They will be tough but I'm looking forward to them."
