West Ham United captain Kevin Nolan says the players want Sam Allardyce to carry on next season.
Sack rumours have emerged over the past week.
"It shocked a lot of the boys," he said. "We found it all quite surprising to be honest and we are still quite shocked that people can write that stuff.
"If you ask anyone in that dressing room, the gaffer has got the full backing of every one of us.
"It's a sad occasion when we are talking about him getting sacked after the magnificent job he has done over the last three seasons and I've been a part of that with him.
"I've seen the difference he's made from when he first walked in - the state of the club from then to what it is now - I'm sure the owners would recognise the magnificent job he's done."
