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It was a dramatic final day in the 2010/2011 Premier League campaign, with West Ham’s stay in the Premier League ending in relegation.  However, after appointing Sam “Big Sam” Allardyce as manager for the Championship campaign, Big Sam and West Ham are targeting a quick return to the top flight.

The former Bolton, Newcastle and Blackburn manager has today agreed a two year deal at West Ham.

Allardyce said: ‘It is an honour to be the new manager of West Ham United. It is a fantastic club with a great tradition and loyal supporters who deserve to be in the Premier League.

‘I can’t wait to begin pre-season training as I am determined to get this club back where it belongs.

‘I wouldn’t have taken this job if I didn’t think we could bounce straight back into the Premier League. More than that, I wouldn’t have contemplated the job if I didn’t think there was the opportunity to build something substantial at West Ham.’

West Ham’s owners David Gold and David Sullivan’s advisors spent Tuesday morning writing up the deal, which includes a substantial bonus for promotion.

Allardyce added: ”There is a core of very talented young players at the club who’ve come up through the youth system, have West Ham in their blood and who I know I can build a successful team around.

‘That’s what I’m looking forward to, managing a club that wins more games than it loses and competing at the top of the table. We need to create a winning mentality and give the fans a team they can be proud to watch.

‘I know there will be West Ham fans asking whether I’m going to abandon the style of play that’s been the club’s heritage over the years. All I’ll say is it will be a tale of home and away.

‘At Upton Park we’ll attempt to play the kind of passing game the fans want. We will aim to continue in the same way on our travels but we’ll also be tough, hard to beat and utterly
resilient.

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