Back to the Premier League Newsfeed

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has our backing, insists David Sullivan but he rejects the idea of Rio Ferdinand joining as a coach

West Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan has offered his backing to under-pressure boss Slaven Bilic.

Reports on Monday morning claimed Bilic was set for crisis talks with the Hammers hierarchy following Saturday's 5-1 demolition by Arsenal.

Bilic held his usual discussion with Sullivan after the match and the manager's post-match verdict on his players was damning, as he accused some of them of a lack of dedication in training this season.

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic pictured at the London Stadium on Saturday
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic pictured at the London Stadium on Saturday
Bilic, pictured speaking to James Collins as he is substituted, saw his side lose 5-1 to Arsenal
Bilic, pictured speaking to James Collins as he is substituted, saw his side lose 5-1 to Arsenal

Sullivan, speaking to the club's website, said: 'I saw Slaven's comments after the game and as always he was completely honest with his assessment.