West Ham co-owner David Sullivan insists Avram Grant’s job is not under threat after three games.
The Hammers have lost all their Premier League outings so far, and reports at the weekend suggested Grant had three games to save his position as manager.
But Sullivan told the News of the World: “I haven’t relayed any messages to Avram at all. I just expect a gradual improvement in form. It’s not all doom and gloom.
“You can’t judge a team after three games. It’s very premature. When you’re building something it takes time and there have been changes at all levels.
“The next three games are very-very tough. Chelsea at home, Stoke who are particularly good on their own ground and Tottenham at home.
“Three tough games and then the season really starts with the Fulham game on October 2. But I hope to surprise a few people against Chelsea, Stoke or Tottenham.
“The Bolton game was a major disappointment but it’s early days. There was a stage last season where we lost six games in a row, these things happen.
“He inherited a very imbalance squad. Over the next year he’ll turn things round. Results will gradually come. Avram is very, very confident about the future.
“I’ve got every confidence in the manager and every confidence in the team.”