The Hammers are rock-bottom in the Premier League after losing their opening four matches

West Ham’s vice chairman Karren Brady has given her backing to manager Manuel Pellegrini after the clubs woeful start to the season.

The Hammers have lost their opening four games and face Everton at Goodison Park in their next fixture before back-to-back games against Chelsea and Manchester United.

Brady has pleaded for togetherness and for fans to back the former Premier League champion.

2 Pellegrini has endured a frustrating start to the season

Pellegrini remains under pressure after spending more than £100m on ten new arrivals in the summer with no points on the table.

Brady told The Sun: “Having decided we did not want to go through another season like the last one, the board took action.

“We appointed a manager with the most successful career we have ever had in Manuel Pelligrini and spent over £100m on players he wanted that we all thought would improve the team considerably.

getty 2 Brady believes Pellegrini is the man to turn the clubs fortunes around

“It hasn’t happened yet but I have complete faith that things will soon start to turn our way. The most important thing is to stick together.

“It takes time for a new team to gel, but gel they will and anyway targeting the manager or certain players will help no-one.

“As a club, we will stand by them all, confident that they have the makings of an excellent side.

“They need the encouragement of the many people, like the supporters and the chairmen who love this club.”