Back in the game: Sam Allardyce will attempt to
restore West Ham's Premier League status
West Ham will unveil Sam Allardyce as
their new manager after agreeing a two-year
contract.
Sportsmail exclusively revealed Hammers co-owners David Gold and David
Sullivan's move for Allardyce on Saturday morning.
And the former Newcastle manager's advisors spent
Tuesday thrashing out terms over the 56-year-old's move to Upton
Park, which includes a substantial bonus for promotion.
Allardyce, 56, said: ‘I look forward to taking
charge after I have had a family holiday. It’s always difficult
dealing with the aftermath of relegation but I want to get West Ham
back into the Premier League as quickly as possible.’
The Hammers hierarchy are completing the
formalities to the deal which will see Allardyce replace Avram
Grant.
Allardyce's appointment brings to an end the
club's two week search for a new manager.
Martin O'Neill, Alex McLeish, Neil Warnock and
Dave Jones were all serious contenders for the role.
Allardyce has been out of work since his shock
sacking by Blackburn last December.
The Hammers' new boss is expected to bring his
former Ewood Park No 2 Neil McDonald with him to East
London.
Friends reunited: Neil McDonald will be named as
Allardyce's No 2 at Upton Park