Source: Team_Talk
Grant's position is safe, insists Gold
West Ham boss Avram Grant has again been told his job is safe by Hammers co-owner David Gold, who hopes they "quickly climb up" the table.[LNB] Grant's position has come under scrutiny with the Hammers currently propping up the Premier League with no points from their opening four games.[LNB]The Israeli was appointed as Gianfranco Zola's replacement following last season's battle against the drop but has so far been unable to improve the club's fortunes.[LNB]Defeats by Aston Villa, Bolton, Manchester United and Chelsea have left the East London outfit bottom of the pile ahead of Saturday's trip to Stoke.[LNB]Grant will not be in attendance at the Britannia Stadium this weekend as he observes the Jewish Holy Day of Yom Kippur.[LNB]And Gold has moved to reiterate that there are no plans to part company with the former Chelsea and Portsmouth boss.[LNB]Gold told The Sun: "It's four games against clubs who we took two points off last term so we're just behind.[LNB]"This will be called a vote of confidence but I assure you it is a proper vote of confidence.[LNB]"Against one of the world's best, Chelsea, we saw a spirited performance which we can build on. Avram is safe. We will very quickly climb up."
