David Moyes has what it takes to revive Sunderland's ailing form and build a long-term success story at the club, according to chief executive Martin Bain.
The Black Cats are rooted to the foot of the Premier League table, with Moyes yet to taste a top-flight victory at the helm.
His position has come under increasing pressure and last weekend's 2-0 loss at Stoke City, which was also winless, represented a new low.
But the former Manchester United boss has received backing from the board room ahead of Saturday's trip to West Ham.
"It's been a turbulent start," Bain told the club's website.