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Zola thanked by Jack
West Ham United, 14:47, December 8, 2009 ,
West Ham youngster Jack Collison has thanked Gianfranco Zola for all his help after he picked up another award.
The Welsh International has been named BBC Young London Player of the Year for 2009 to add to his Young Hammer of the Year award and he has put his progression down to the influence of manager Zola.
"I am delighted to win the award, it's always nice to be recognised but I have just really enjoyed playing my football this year," he told the club's website.
"Coming through and playing in a good team here at West Ham, a team that likes to get the ball down and play football."
"The manager has been brilliant for me, he has given me and our other young players coming through a chance to go out there and express ourselves.
"Most of all, he [Zola] has let us go out there and play without fear - he gives us guidance, helps us if we go wrong but also encourages us doing the things we do well - that is all you can ask for from a manager.