Curbishley's struggling side have won just once in the league since he took charge in December and their defeat at The Valley left the east London club second bottom of the Premiership and six points from safety.

It had been reported that West Ham chairman Eggert Magnusson had told Curbishley he must start to turn results around quickly to save his job.

The Icelandic businessman denied that and, after Saturday's humiliating defeat, West Ham released a statement supporting former Charlton manager Curbishley.

A club spokesman said: "Alan's future is not in doubt. Obviously everyone is disappointed with today's result but the chairman remains fully committed to Alan."