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Allardyce admits he is on the cusp of the West Ham job

ESPNsoccernet staff
May 30, 2011
Sam Allardyce was sacked by Blackburn Rovers © Getty Images
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Sam Allardyce has said he is looking forward to the challenge of taking over from Avram Grant at West Ham United.

Grant was sacked earlier this month after a 3-2 defeat to Wigan Athletic confirmed their relegation from the Premier League to the Championship.

Allardyce was replaced at Blackburn Rovers by Steve Kean in December after a takeover by the Indian Venky's group.

"Everything has been agreed in principle and I look forward to taking charge after I have had a family holiday," Allardyce told The People.

"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."

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