Birmingham City have denied speculation that they are planning to replace under-pressure coach Gianfranco Zola.
The Championship side said the Italian had their full support following Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Derby, managed by Gary Rowett -- the man sacked to make way for Zola.
Zola has lost 13 of his 22 games, winning just twice, since replacing Rowett in December and Birmingham have slumped from seventh to 18th, six points above the relegation zone.
Rowett saw Tom Ince score a last-minute winner on his first return to St Andrew's since his dismissal.
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But a Birmingham statement said: "Birmingham City would like to clarify the situation in regard to Gianfranco Zola after recent articles in the media over the weekend: the club has not lined up any manager to replace Gianfranco, who has the continual full support of the board of directors.
"Whilst we understand the frustrations caused by the run of results, the way the supporters got behind Gianfranco and the team on Saturday at St. Andrew's was typical of Blues fans' passion, care for the club and desire for success, which is what we all share and much appreciate.
"The board and all departments at the club are keeping united and standing alongside Gianfranco, his staff and the players, to try and play the kind of football every Blues supporter deserves to watch."