Lee Bowyer is determined to turn West Ham's season around and avoid being part of a second relegation campaign with the club.
The 30-year-old was in the Hammers squad four years ago but was injured for the final part of the campaign as the club dropped out of the Premiership.
Bowyer has not played since dislocating his shoulder in the New Year's Day humiliation at Reading but he could return at the weekend against Tottenham.
After delaying surgery on his injury to play a part in the relegation battle, Bowyer wants to help turn West Ham's season around.
"After what I went through here four years ago, it's even more frustrating to see what is happening now," he said.
"I just couldn't go through that again, so I'm just hoping that I can stay fit for the rest of the season.
"I'm desperate to play any part I can, and hopefully that will start on Sunday. We are obviously in a very difficult position at the moment, but there is no way we can just give up and throw the towel in."
West Ham have been in turmoil this season, with disruption at the club starting from when Argentinian duo Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano were signed for the club.
There has been a takeover, a change in manager and reports of player unrest, with new boss Alan Curbishley failing to win a game in the Premiership since his opening fixture.
They now have 10 games remaining to lift themselves out of trouble, although after facing Tottenham on Sunday they also clash with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United before the end of the season.
"However bad things are, there are still 30 points to play for, and we just have to keep going in the hope we can turn it around," Bowyer added on official website whufc.com.
"I'm a fan of this club and I can see what the supporters are going through. Everyone here has got to fight and do everything we possibly can to survive, because it's not over yet."
West Ham were not helped by a serious ankle injury to striker Dean Ashton before the season started.
Curbishley has previously stated that the 23-year-old would need around five weeks of full training before he would be ready for a comeback, and the former Norwich player is currently in light training.
Bowyer has not played since dislocating his shoulder in the New Year's Day humiliation at Reading but he could return at the weekend against Tottenham.
After delaying surgery on his injury to play a part in the relegation battle, Bowyer wants to help turn West Ham's season around.
"After what I went through here four years ago, it's even more frustrating to see what is happening now," he said.
"I just couldn't go through that again, so I'm just hoping that I can stay fit for the rest of the season.
"I'm desperate to play any part I can, and hopefully that will start on Sunday. We are obviously in a very difficult position at the moment, but there is no way we can just give up and throw the towel in."
West Ham have been in turmoil this season, with disruption at the club starting from when Argentinian duo Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano were signed for the club.
There has been a takeover, a change in manager and reports of player unrest, with new boss Alan Curbishley failing to win a game in the Premiership since his opening fixture.
They now have 10 games remaining to lift themselves out of trouble, although after facing Tottenham on Sunday they also clash with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United before the end of the season.
"However bad things are, there are still 30 points to play for, and we just have to keep going in the hope we can turn it around," Bowyer added on official website whufc.com.
"I'm a fan of this club and I can see what the supporters are going through. Everyone here has got to fight and do everything we possibly can to survive, because it's not over yet."
West Ham were not helped by a serious ankle injury to striker Dean Ashton before the season started.
Curbishley has previously stated that the 23-year-old would need around five weeks of full training before he would be ready for a comeback, and the former Norwich player is currently in light training.
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