West Ham have confirmed that Sam Allardyce’s contract will not be renewed next season.
The club posted a statement on their website within minutes of the final whistle of their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday which thanked Allardyce for his service but indicated their desire to find a new manager.
“West Ham United will begin the search for a new manager after the Club decided not to renew the contract of Sam Allardyce following the conclusion of the 2014/15 season,” read the statement.
“Joint-Chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold will now oversee the recruitment process for a new manager to lead the Club into one of the most exciting eras in its history. The Hammers will bid an emotional farewell to the Boleyn Ground, their home of more than 110 years, next season before the Club moves to London’s premier state-of-the-art 54,000 seater stadium on Olympic Park in August 2016.
The Board has already compiled a shortlist of replacements for Allardyce and will be making significant transfer funds available for the successful candidate.”
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