West Bromwich Albion are delighted to confirm the appointment of Sam Allardyce as the club’s new Head Coach.

The experienced boss, who has 512 Premier League games to his name, arrives at Albion with his long-time assistant, Sammy Lee.

The Dudley-born manager returns to The Hawthorns more than 30 years after starting his coaching career with the Baggies under former boss Brian Talbot in 1989.

He has now taken the reins at a record eight Premier League clubs, including Bolton Wanderers, West Ham United, Sunderland, Crystal Palace and in his last role, Everton.

The 66-year-old, who agreed terms on an 18-month contract earlier today, will take training on Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Aston Villa (ko 7.15pm).

Sporting and Technical Director, Luke Dowling, said: “In Sam we have a man who has a proven Premier League pedigree with a track record of improving every club he has managed.

“We believe and, more importantly, Sam believes we have a group of players that have the quality needed to give the club its best chance of Premier League survival.”

dawnomike:
"Improved every club...." clubs know how to hype new managers

longetivity:
Na Allardyce go come carry dem go relegation

dawnomike:
"Improved every club...." clubs know how to hype new managers

kenzysmith:
Allaydalyce has never taking any team to relegation in his coaching career is an expert in relegation battle ask Blackburn, westham,Sunderland, Bolton and Everton.

mansakhalifa:


Don't doubt it.

They know exactly what they are talking about.

If the players respond well to his style of coaching then he can improve their fortunes and their position on the league table.

He has done it with several other teams. If you want to save a team from going down into the Championship from the PL, the best man to call is 'Big Sam' and none other.
He is not called the survival specialist for nothing.

Now, the only problem here are the players on that WBA team. They are absolutely uncoachable.

mansakhalifa:


Don't doubt it.

They know exactly what they are talking about.

If the players respond well to his style of coaching then he can improve their fortunes and their position on the league table.

He has done it with several other teams. If you want to save a team from going down into the Championship from the PL, the best man to call is 'Big Sam' and none other.
He is not called the survival specialist for nothing.

Now, the only problem here are the players on that WBA team. They are absolutely uncoachable.