Source: Daily_Mail
David Sullivan stays silent on under fire West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola
West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan refused to cast further doubt over Gianfranco Zola's uncertain future, opting to praise the club's suffering fans for their 'magnificent' support during the 3-0 defeat to Liverpool.[LNB]The relegation threatened Hammers sunk without a trace at Anfield in a woeful performance that leaves them facing a major battle to stay in the Barclays Premier League with just three games remaining.[LNB]Under fire Zola is expected to be dismissed at the end of the season but Sullivan, who has been critical of the players in previous defeats, kept quiet on the Italian's position.[LNB] On his way: After a season to forget, West Ham look set to sack Zola this summer[LNB]'I don't want to say anything about the team and the performance,' Sullivan told ESPN Soccernet. [LNB]'The supporters were magnificent and a real credit to the club.'[LNB]Zola echoed Sullivan's sentiments on Monday night and issued an apology to the Hammers' 1,500 ardent travelling contingent, who remained spirited throughout despite their team's disappointing collapse on Merseyside.[LNB] Poor performance: West Ham were woeful in defeat at Anfield on Monday night[LNB]Former England manager Steve McClaren and Croatia coach Slaven Bilic are in the frame to replace the Italian this summer, who is understood to be heading for the exit.[LNB]But with Wigan to play this Saturday, Zola has vowed that there will be a significant improvement and response from his team, who desperately need a win at Upton Park.[LNB] Decision time: Co-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold could sack Zola[LNB]'They are fantastic,' he said. 'I'm sorry that we couldn't offer them more than we did.[LNB]'We will put that right next time. Saturday is very, very important for us.'[LNB] Zola is looking forward to having talismanic midfielder Scott Parker available to face Wigan after serving his two-match suspension.[LNB]He added, in an email address to the club's supporters: 'We will have Scott Parker back this weekend which is very positive. He is a very talented and key player for us. [LNB]'Everyone knows what he gives us in terms of his passion and commitment. It will be good to have him back but we have to win as a team and everyone will have to produce a performance. We owe it to the fans.'[LNB] West Ham to axe Zola as they target McClaren after defeat at LiverpoolMark Noble tells West Ham's owners: Don't sack Hammers boss Gianfranco ZolaWest Ham striker Cole on summer list for German giants Bayern MunichLiverpool 3 West Ham 0: Hammers hit now low as Yossi Benayoun punishes former club WEST HAM UNITED FC
