Yossi keen to face old friends

Last updated : 30 January 2008 By Al Campbell
Benayoun will return to his old stamping ground when the Reds play West Ham at Upton Park tonight and although he says there can be no sentiment when three points are at stake Benayoun is looking forward to it.

"I'm really looking forward to going back because West Ham will always be a special place for me," said the Israeli captain and former Hammer.

"I had a really good time there and I made lots of friends and the fans were always good to me so it will be good to go back there.

"I don't know what kind of reception I will get from the fans but, obviously, I am hoping that it will be a good one.

"But even if it isn't it won't change the way I feel about West Ham. I will always love them and the fans are among the best you could find anywhere in the world."