At the beginning of the week Avram Grant looked to be on his way out of West Ham with Martin O'Neill quickly taking up the vacancy. But seven days later the Israeli is still in charge after O'Neill reportedly had second thoughts over the job, but one thing that hasn't changed is that the Hammers lie bottom of the table.
Earlier this week the Hammers released a statement saying Grant retains their full support, although no one was totally convinced by its tone.
The club's conduct has generated considerable sympathy for Grant, but he has refused to make capital out of it.
"What's happened has happened off the pitch and for me it belongs in the past," said Grant.
"What's important for West Ham, the fans and everybody is to concern ourselves with what happens on the pitch.
"We have problems that we need to deal with and not discuss the past. Tomorrow we have a game against Everton.
"I need to do my job in football and not think about other problems. My personal issue is not the problem.
"It's my problem, it's not the problem of everyone. It's not important to talk about what Avram feels or doesn't feel.
"I feel that I need to do my job and that I'm the manager here. We need to take points because I believe we can get out of relegation.
"My personal matter is not important. The team is more important than anybody."
