West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce is confident of the board's support.

Allardyce is thankful for the continued support he receives from his chairmen and vice-chairman, Karren Brady.

"You always appreciate any backing you get," said Allardyce. "We've all had a difficult season but we want to get better once we've secured our place in the Premier League.

"In many peoples' eyes I will never be the flavour of the month but it's very nice when you get support because it allows you to get on with your job and not be distracted. The chairman normally tells me if any agent or press have rung him about someone who would like my job, so I have never had any fears that way. The owners have always backed me ever since I've been here and I do appreciate that."