MX23RW : Thursday, January 9 19:26:48| >> :120:6826:6826:

Slaven Bilic not worried about speculation linking other managers to his job

West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic insists that he is not worried about the speculation over his job.

Slaven Bilic has insisted that he is not getting distracted by reports linking other managers to his job at West Ham United.

The 48-year-old has come under pressure after failing to build on last season's seventh-place finish in the Premier League.

After losing five of their opening six games, the club now reside 12th in the standings, 17 points adrift of the top seven.

Various reports have linked Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez and Reading manager Jaap Stam to the job amid claims that the West Ham board will not offer a new deal to Bilic this summer.

When asked about the speculation, the Hammers boss told reporters: "Personally, my head is clear and I still have a job to do here. I am still very motivated. I am totally focused on my job and our next game.

"We want a good finish to the season. We can go up a few places, we can go down a few as well. We have a lot of games to play and the situation is the same as it has been. I am not bothered about [a new contract] just yet."

Bilic will have one year remaining on his contract when the season comes to an end.

ID:294907: cacheID:294907:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2292:
Written by
Danielle Joynson
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Rafael 'show me the money' Benitez gestures during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Sunderland on March 20, 2016
Read Next:
West Ham United keeping eye on Benitez?
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool19144147192846
2Arsenal20117239182140
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest20124429191040
4Chelsea20106439241536
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle20105534221235
6Manchester CityMan City2010463627934
7Bournemouth209653023733
8Aston Villa209563032-232
9Fulham207943027330
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2061043029128
11Brentford208393835327
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs20731042301224
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd206592328-523
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham206592439-1523
15Crystal Palace204972128-721
16Everton193881525-1017
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2044123145-1416
18Ipswich TownIpswich2037102035-1516
19Leicester CityLeicester2035122344-2114
20Southampton2013161244-326


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!