SAM Allardyce has been confirmed as West Ham’s new manager.
After two weeks of speculation, club owners David Gold and David Sullivan chose to appoint former Blackburn Rovers boss Allardyce.
He will now have the tricky task of guiding the Hammers straight back into the Premier League, following their relegation last season.
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