Source: Daily_Mail
Sam Allardyce plots West Ham's Premier League return
ShareSam Allardyce has set his sights on guiding relegated West Ham back to the Barclays Premier League as he prepares to take over the vacant hot-seat.The former Blackburn Rovers boss is set to be announced as Avram Grant's successor at Upton Park today. Top of Allardyce's agenda will be to get the Hammers, who finished bottom after a desperate season under the leadership of the axed Israeli coach Grant, out of the Championship at the first time of asking. Hammer time: Sam Allardyce wants to take West Ham back to the Premier League at the first time of askingThe ex-Bolton manager confirmed that a deal had been struck after turning down a reportedly lucrative offer to coach in the oil-rich Middle East, returning to management just six months after his departure from Ewood Park.'Everything has been agreed in principle and I look forward to taking charge after I have had a family holiday,' Allardyce told The People. Sinking feeling: West Ham face the prospect of a season in the Championship following their relegation'It's always difficult dealing with the aftermath of relegation, but I want to get West Ham back into the Premier League as quickly as possible.'The 56-year-old's appointment will divide opinion amongst the club's faithful but co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan will be confident they have installed the right man to lead them back to the top flight after just one season. Sam Allardyce new man at West Ham after turning down Middle East offerPulis set to lure ?3.5m striker Cole from West Ham with a ticket to EuropeSunderland hit back at West Ham's claims of illegal approach for BaAll the latest West Ham news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Sam Allardyce, David Gold, David Sullivan Places: Middle East