Wigan Athletic striker Henri Camara has taken a new swipe at his time with West Ham last season.

"It has been a difficult season," Camara told Alpha-2. "I virtually did not play.

"When I returned from the African Cup of Nations, I thought that, despite the elimination, after the goal I scored against South Africa, I would be back on the pitch. Besides, the coach congratulated me and spoke about it. At this moment, my hope was back again, but in vain. Nobody understood me.

"Even certain players did not understand why I stayed on the bench for so long. I came to play for West Ham. I gave my best at training. I was sharp. Apparently, the coach did not want to understand anything. So I did not hesitate to come and see him to tell him what I thought. I was so frustrated that I told him in the face that I regretted coming to West Ham, and that, if I could, I would return to Wigan. Unfortunately, it was not possible.

"He just told me he could not change the team because the results were good and that I had to wait. I knew I was not part of his plans. So I had to cope with it until the end of the season. Two months were remaining.

"But it was two endless months. I continued to work at training with regard for the national team. Next time, I will pay more attention when I move to a club. I will take the precaution to speak with the manager before I sign.

"And most of all, I'll take my time before I sign because, for West Ham, it happened at the very last moment. I have not had the time to get closer to the manager. I wanted to move on. West Ham are a great club.

"It was a catastrophic year. I am not ashamed to say it. I did not understand anything. The coach made me lose a lot. Players I sometimes met asked me if I was still at West Ham.

"Every time it was the same questions. It made me sick."