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Allardyce set to be named new West Ham boss

ESPNsoccernet staff
May 31, 2011
Sam Allardyce says terms are agreed 'in principle' © Getty Images
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West Ham United are set to end their hunt for a new boss with the unveiling of Sam Allardyce.

Allarydce's six months in the managerial wilderness after his sacking by Blackburn Rovers looks over after lengthy discussions with Hammers co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan and a two-year deal is set to be sealed.

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

"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 sacked Avram Grant last month at the minute relegation to the Championship was confirmed with a game to spare, and a number of names, such as Dave Jones, Neil Warnock and Malky Mackay had all been touted.

Allardyce's career has taken in Notts County, Bolton - where he really made his name, Newcastle United and Rovers, but since his time at the Reebok has suffered a lack of stability. The Hammers' owners may provide another challenge in that regard, and one of his first tasks will be to resolve the future of the club's leading names, the majority of whom are expected to leave.

England quartet Carlton Cole, Rob Green, Scott Parker and Matthew Upson will all have suitors, as will midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger.

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