Despite defeat to Stoke City, West Ham United co-owner David Gold says manager Gianfranco Zola has the board's support.

Gold insisted he and fellow co-owner David Sullivan were "right behind" Zola despite tonight's result.

He told Sky Sports News: "We've got six very difficult games left and he has got to get some results for us, but we are absolutely 100% behind him."

Asked if Zola was to go, whether it would be the Italian's decision or the co-owners' choice, Gold added: "It certainly won't be my decision as we speak, because my decision is that he is our manager as we speak."