Sam Allardyce: Latest News, Rumours and Speculation on West Ham Manager

Despite his phenomenal success with West Ham this season, reports have surfaced that the owners of the Upton Park club might replace Sam Allardyce at the end of the campaign.

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Allardyce Discusses Rumours on Future

Friday, Feb. 20

Sam Allardyce discussed the rumours surrounding his future on Friday, telling reporters that he "doesn't listen to praise or criticism," according to Gary Jacob of The Times. 

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West Ham Chase David Moyes and Slaven Bilic

Tuesday, Feb. 17

Matt Law of The Telegraph reported that Hammers owners David Gold and David Sullivan are lining up approaches for Real Sociedad coach David Moyes and former West Ham hero Slaven Bilic, with Sam Allardyce's contract due to expire in the summer.

Moyes is believed to be greatly admired by the West Ham board and is only on an 18-month deal in Spain, making his capture a possibility.

But Bilic, who is currently with Turkish club Besiktas, is also a strong candidate, and his previous connection to the club should be tempting enough for the former Croatia boss to try his hand in the EPL.

The 46-year-old has previously spoken of his ambitions to return to England, per Law, and the chance to coach in the Premier League would be difficult for him to turn down:

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Managing in the Premier League is a question I get asked, not only about England—but mostly—and whatever you say, it sounds not fair to someone. I really like it here at Besiktas, I like this job, it's a massive club.

I’m enjoying it big time. But, of course, I would say that, one day, I would be interested in England, of course I would. I’ve been there, I’ve played there, l liked it there—wherever I go there. Okay, I'm not a huge star, but I feel people like me there and I spent my best years—and not only in football—there.

It's also the Premier League. If we have dinner, and there are big screens to watch, and there is no Turkish game, then we watch Premier League. That is the league that is most followed.

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TalkSport's Adrian Durham believes Allardyce will soon be on his way from Upton Park, saying the former Bolton Wanderers coach is "holding back the club" before it moves into its new stadium:

Allardyce has performed well this term, but Durham's sentiments do ring true. If the Hammers wish to be considered among the biggest teams in London, Big Sam is probably not the coach to facilitate this.

Despite his failure at Manchester United, Moyes demonstrated his value at Everton, and West Ham would feel secure with a coach of his acumen in charge.

Bilic would be more of a risk, as he lacks Premier League coaching experience and is noted for his fiery temper—but he would be hugely popular with the fans.

Bilic is a passionate soul, and West Ham supporters would take to his management style immediately.