Mellor to stay at West Ham

Last updated : 08 January 2004 By Adam Bryant
The Liverpool striker, on a season's loan at West Ham, wants to stick it out at Upton Park and gain valuable experience.

"I have signed for the year and the most important thing was to come here and get a bit of first team experience," he said.

"It is a learning experience in life as well because I have come down here not knowing anyone or having lived in the south.

"It has really opened my eyes and hopefully it has improved me as a person as well as a player, and hopefully I can go back to Liverpool next season a better all round individual."