Speaking to the official site Allardyce admitted that he is under pressure to deliver because of the owners’ strong passion for the club.
“The owners’ passion for West Ham United is the most impressive aspect. They put their money where their mouth is. The club has to be propped up by their personal wealth and their understanding, having been in the game a long time, is great.
“When you get support like that you’re under more pressure to deliver but you’re happy to get that support as that’s what you need as a manager.”
“You need good communication to build a successful structure at a football club. I’m pleased for them [the Board] as they’re so passionate about West Ham and I’m pleased for all the fans as it’s been a long hard season and one that we look back on with great fondness.
“For me it’s about being responsible for the football side and the communication with David [Sullivan] which has been very good. David Gold is a man who likes to come in and see us and he likes us to keep him informed and show him which way we’re going.
“If you’re going to be a successful club, your relationship with the owners is critical. If you don’t communicate then it’s never going to work.”