Chelsa boss Jose Mourinho sent Sam Allardyce a ‘thank you’ text for beating Man City

Sam Allardyce has gone from zero to hero at Upton Park this season, after taking West ham to 4th place with a quarter of the season gone.

The recently unpopular manager got smothered with kisses by Russell Brand after yesterday’s 2-1 win over Manchester City.

It appears Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho also thanked Sam Allardyce for the surprise victory.

Chelsea now have the opportunity to open up a six point gap over nearest rivals Southampton if they can beat Manchester United today.

Speaking to broadcasters beIN Sport, Allardyce said: “Jose has just texted me to say ‘Well done big man’. This shows how important it was for him, never mind for us. “He goes to Manchester United knowing his team will go and perform at their best and if they win it makes the gap even bigger.

The result wasn’t for him. It was for us and everyone at West Ham. It will benefit him if they go and get a result at Manchester United.”