West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola insists he will not change his style of football despite the club's perilous position near the relegation zone.
The Hammers are in a serious fight to retain their Premier League status following six consecutive league defeats, a run that includes home losses to Wolves and Stoke.
It has been argued that Zola's attacking philosophy has left the Londoners vulnerable at the back having conceded 55 goals this season - the sixth worst defensive record in the division.
Despite calls for a re-think for their last six league games of the season, starting with a tricky-looking trip to Everton on Sunday, Zola is standing his ground over his team's playing style.
"I won't change it," he told the Sunday Telegraph. "I will try to find solutions that guarantee some results.
"It's the only reason why I'm in football because it's my dream to play in a certain way.
"I'm here - and I've decided to fight to the end for these players.
"The owners gave me their support after the Stoke game. It's enough for me. I'm going to work at proving that they were right."
Zola is also at odds with the club's hierarchy over West Ham's complaint that Fulham fielded a weakened line up in their clash against relegation rivals Hull last weekend.
The Italian believes Roy Hodgson's decision was an honourable one ahead of their Europa League clash with Wolfsburg, but has been inundated with messages of support of his stance.
"I've had a few people who have been calling me, very close friends," he continued.
"I don't like to mention them without telling them, but I have also had very good messages from some managers, very encouraging ones.
"Football-wise I have always had a difficult career. I always had to do things the long way.
"I had to make my own way through, make sacrifices - that's what we have to do right now."
