Source: Daily_Mail
West Ham set to confirm Sam Allardyce as new manager
ShareSam Allardyce is poised to become the new manager of West Ham. The former Blackburn, Newcastle and Bolton boss was in talks with Hammers co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold to tie up the finer points of an agreement.[LNB]Allardyce could be named as the successor to Avram Grant soon after convincing the Upton Park board to back his ambitious plans to reshape the club's squad and backroom structure.[LNB] Promotion push: Allardyce (right) will be hoping to steer the Hammers back to the Premier League where he can face ally Ferguson (left)[LNB]The 56-year-old has been out of work since his shock sacking from Ewood Park in December after he fell out with Blackburn's new Indian owners over transfer policy.[LNB]But Sullivan and Gold believe his record of delivering success on a budget makes him the right candidate to take on the massive task of restoring West Ham to the Barclays Premier League.[LNB] Way out: Grant (pic) was sacked after failing to avoid relegation with the Hammers[LNB]They are ready to offer a salary package of ?1.25million with the same again as a bonus if he can win promotion, as he did when he built his reputation at Bolton.[LNB]Sullivan and Gold will want Allardyce to make up the loss of revenue caused by relegation by selling players after a disastrous season in which the club finished with just 33 points.[LNB]But they have reassured Allardyce they will support spending on fitness and analysis infrastructure that have always been a crucial part of his methods. [LNB] Good to talk: Allardyce will have to convince Upson (left) and Cole (right) to play in the Championship [LNB]His first job will be to resolve the future of Footballer of the Year Scott Parker, goalkeeper Robert Green, defender Matthew Upson and striker Carlton Cole.[LNB]Sullivan has already warned the club would need to sell their high earners and Allardyce will be charged with getting the best possible fees to give himself money to replace them.[LNB] Big Sam on the money: Bookmakers suspend West Ham manager bettingWest Ham have not approached Cardiff boss Jones, insists chairman Gold Sunderland hit back at West Ham's claims of illegal approach for BaAll the latest West Ham news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Carlton Cole, Matthew Upson, Sam Allardyce, Robert Green, David Gold, David Sullivan Places: Newcastle, Bolton
