Zola praises 'outstanding' West Ham
Gianfranco Zola remains unclear about his future as West Ham manager as speculation continues that he will be replaced in the summer.
The Hammers are well placed to avoid relegation after victory over Wigan.
But a number of managers, including Martin Jol, Steve McLaren and Mark Hughes, have been linked with the job.
"The future is important but I'm not going to spend time right now speaking about things because I don't know how things will turn out," Zola said.
Portsmouth boss Avram Grant, Leicester's Nigel Pearson and Peter Reid have also been named by newspapers as possible contenders to replace the 43-year-old Italian, who guided West Ham to ninth place last season, his first at the east London club.
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He has a contract until 2013, but his position has been less secure since the arrival in January of new owners David Gold and David Sullivan.
West Ham insist no decision will be made about the manager's position until the end of the season, but even if he leaves the club - whether or not by his own volition - Zola said he was proud of the fight his players have shown of late.
"Staying up would be a big big deal because we've had to deal with so many problems this season. You only know half of them.
"It's been difficult, but despite that we've stuck together. Players have put a lot into this season, not just physically but mentally. It's been an emotional year.
"I am not thinking about trying to make a point. But what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and everyone will be stronger for this experience," he added.
Because of their favourable goal difference, the only way West Ham can be relegated is if they lose their final two games with Burnley winning all three of theirs.
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