Source: Team_Talk
Faye swayed by Big Sam
Abdoulaye Faye admitted the chance to work with Sam Allardyce again persuaded him to turn down offers elsewhere and sign for West Ham.[LNB] The 33-year-old defender, who has been released by Stoke, was rumoured to be a target for Celtic as well as a number of clubs on the continent.[LNB]But having played under Allardyce at Bolton and Newcastle, Faye was delighted to become the new Hammers manager's first signing since taking over at Upton Park.[LNB]"Sam is a very good manager and I am very pleased to be playing for him again," Faye told West Ham TV. "He gave me a chance here in England and he is someone who gives me confidence.[LNB]"I did well in Bolton and Newcastle and I have gone to clubs to help him and to help me, and I'm very proud he likes me. I'm very happy to work for him.[LNB]"He likes strong teams who work hard. He is a good manager - the best manager. He can get the best out of players. Everyone respects him because he is a good manager. He will do well at West Ham."
