West Ham United vice-chairman Karren Brady is adamant that Sam Allardyce will remain as manager regardless of the club's status next season.

The third-placed Hammers dropped four points behind second-placed Reading when they lost 4-2 at home to the Royals on Saturday and although they are still in a strong position to gain promotion back to the Premier League, there are doubts now they could go into a play-off situation.

Brady confirmed to BBC Radio 5 Live today that whatever happens to the East London club this term, Allardyce will definitely be at the helm in the next campaign.

"Yes he will still be in charge next season - definitely," Brady said.

"[Chairman] David Sullivan wanted Sam - they have a very good relationship."

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