West Ham manager Sam Allardyce says Mourinho congratulated him after victory against Manchester City

Sam Allardyce and Jose Mourinho’s friendship is something that is not new.

Following West Ham’s 2-1 win over Manchester City, head coach Sam Allardyce was the point of affection for the club supporters including British actor Russell Brand who smothered the manager during his post-match interview.

Allardyce also earned the appreciation of Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho who left a text for the West Ham coach after the match.

While 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,” he adds. “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.”

West Ham are currently in the fourth spot in the Premier League, and this win against Manchester City will ensure that Chelsea are six points ahead of Manuel Pellegrini’s side.