West Ham midfielder Mark Noble hopes Craig Bellamy can provide the spark against Middlesbrough to kick-start a run at home - just like Carlos Tevez did last season.

The Hammers went three months without a win at Upton Park until Tevez inspired victory over Boro in March, and they went on to complete their amazing escape from relegation.

Alan Curbishley's men do not look like candidates for the drop this season but they have been poor in their two home games in the Premier League.

With Tevez gone, Noble believes Bellamy can lead the way, as the striker did for Wales in midweek.

''Last season Tevez put it through Emanuel Pogatetz's legs, it was one of the highlights of the match,'' said Noble.

''He just rolled it through and me and Andrew Taylor were laughing on the pitch at how brilliant it was.

''We haven't got Tevez now so I'm hoping Bellers can do something instead.

''We need to sort our home form out, we know that. I'm sure when we get our first win the ball will start rolling.

''The Boro win started off our run last season. We beat them at home and really started sharply.''

Bellamy arrived from Liverpool in the summer and has already made an impression, scoring three in his last two appearances.

''I really like him as a person and he is great to play with. He says what he thinks and sometimes that gets him in trouble,'' said Noble.

''But he's honest and tells you what he thinks and if you can't take criticism sometimes it isn't the best!

''He wants to win so much. He loves the game and is a great asset to West Ham.''

Bellamy's reputation for speaking his mind adds to a noisy dressing room where Noble, 20, is happy to listen and learn from others.

''When you've got the likes of Lucas Neill, Matty Upson, Bellers who is captain of Wales, and Lee Bowyer, they've got so much experience and sometimes you just have to go along with everyone,'' he said.