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West Ham manager Slaven Bilic unfazed by speculation over future

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has brushed off speculation about his future and said: "My head is clear."

Three straight Premier League defeats have led to rumours that co-chairmen David Gold and David Sullivan were considering potential replacements for Bilic.

However, the manager -- who has another year on his contract -- said he was focusing only on securing a win at Hull on Saturday.

"Nothing has changed in the last few days," he said. "What do you want me to say? There is nothing new I can say about it.

"I just concentrate on my job. I am totally focused on the next game.

"That [the speculation] does not worry me. I am not reading it or making phone calls or whatever.

"We are in a position where we can have a good finish to the season. We have a lot of games to play and there is a lot to play for."

"After three defeats there is speculation. I have a game on Saturday."

Rafa Benitez, Jaap Stam and Roberto Mancini are among those being touted for the role should West Ham part with Bilic.

But he added: "That does not annoy me. There is something between being worried and annoyed.

"But my head is clear and I am totally motivated and focused."

Bilic has ruled Michail Antonio out of the Hull trip, but the winger could return to face Arsenal in midweek.

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