Sunderland chairman Ellis Short is standing by manager Gus Poyet.

Despite their bundling out of the FA Cup by Bradford City, Poyet is in no immediate danger of the sack.

However, there is concern inside the boardroom about the growing animosity towards him and the team from disgruntled supporters, says the Telegraph.

Defeat to West Bromwich Albion this weekend would increase the pressure on Short to act.

The American has hired and fired four managers in the past four years.