West Ham manager Alan Pardew admits his family suffered 'torrents of abuse' when fans turned on him before their Premiership success.

Pardew was criticised by supporters as they struggled to get into the top flight but their success this season in the Barclays Premiership has silenced the doubters.

Pardew has led the club to an FA Cup final against Liverpool and European football next season to silence the boo-boys who previously called for his head.

But Pardew admitted: "I've always just thought about my own ability and that I was good enough to compete at the highest level.