West Ham United's owners remain unconvinced by manager Sam Allardyce - and are prepared to dump him at season's end. The Daily Star says, however, the Hammers squad believe their boss has to stay.
The Upton Park board remain unmoved despite high-flying West Ham's brilliant start to the season under Big Sam.
There remain no plans to offer Allardyce a new deal despite the big improvement he has overseen.
Members of his coaching team are certain the axe is coming for them and Allardyce at the end of the season.