The Winning Mentality

Sam Allardyce has been sworn in as the 14th full-time manager of West Ham United. Following weeks of speculation, the official site announced this morning that 'one of English football's most prominent managerial names' has put pen to paper on a two-year contract. Allardyce has taken charge with immediate effect and spoke straight away of his desire to get the Hammers back into the Barclays Premier League at the first attempt.

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