Source: Team_Talk
Big Sam lands Faye on a free
Sam Allardyce has made Stoke defender Abdoulaye Faye his first signing as West Ham boss after landing him on a free transfer.[LNB] The experienced Senegal international will join up with former manager Allardyce after his contract expires at the Britannia Stadium on 30 June.[LNB]Faye is expected to be joined by several other signings as the Hammers look to climb out of the Championship at the first attempt.[LNB]Faye enjoyed a successful career in English football with Bolton Wanderers and Newcastle United - where he worked under Allardyce - before moving to Stoke in August 2008.[LNB]The defender made his name in French football with RC Lens and FC Istres before being brought to Bolton - initially on loan - by Allardyce in July 2005.[LNB]The 33-year-old spent two seasons at the Reebok Stadium, appearing in the UEFA Cup and making more than 70 appearances for the Trotters under Big Sam.
