Grant's officials concern

West Ham manager Avram Grant believes his team have been hard done by as they do not question referees enough.
The Hammers have made a woeful start to the Premier League season and are struggling at the foot of the table, as new boss Grant tries to stamp his authority at Upton Park
Some poor refereeing decisions have gone against the East Londoners this term, the latest being a disallowed Frederic Piquionne goal last weekend against Wolves.
Grant has hinted his players may need to question the match officials more, as he feels this is an approach that can be beneficial.
"Everybody needs to be aware that teams who don't behave sportingly and always go to the referee have an advantage over teams that behave nicely," he said.
"Last week it cost us two points and because there are so many decisions against us I start to think that because we are nice the other team has an advantage.
"I don't want to think it is because my players behave well and they don't jump on the referees and we on the bench are very sporting - but it is affecting us.
"It is not in my way to say 'Scott Parker, next time slide-tackle the referee' - but I will think about this if I see it continue.
"I still believe if we continue to play the football we have played in the last weeks we will have enough points not to these things.
"If it happens again in the next game, I think we need to think about this. I don't have a solution at the moment."
West Ham take on Newcastle on Saturday before hosting Stoke in the Carling Cup in midweek and then going to Arsenal next weekend.
Grant added: "It can be a big week. It is a good challenge for us and we want to continue what we did last week and take points.
"Newcastle are a good team and having a good season. If we win against them we know what will happen."
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