Sam Allardyce stepping down as West Brom manager at end of season

Sam Allardyce will step down as West Bromwich Albion supervisor on the finish of the season, the membership mentioned after Wednesday’s 3-1 house defeat by West Ham United within the Premier League.

Allardyce took cost in December after Slaven Bilic was sacked however was unable to avoid wasting the Midlands membership from a right away return to the Championship.

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It’s the first time the much-travelled Allardyce has been accountable for a crew relegated from the top-flight.

“West Bromwich Albion made me a beneficiant provide to remain at The Hawthorns that reveals the dedication of an formidable membership,” Allardyce mentioned in a press release.

“After severe consideration I’ve determined to not settle for that supply.”

Allardyce took cost with West Brom already in serious trouble, having received solely certainly one of their opening 13 video games.

In April, after back-to-back wins together with an unbelievable 5-2 victory over Chelsea, it appeared that Allardyce would possibly handle an important escape for West Brom.

However a 3-1 defeat by Arsenal on Could. 9 condemned West Brom to relegation.

“The membership have requested for my opinion on the qualities my successor would require and I’ve been very happy to supply my ideas,” Allardyce mentioned.

“The seek for my substitute begins after the ultimate sport of the season at Leeds United. Within the meantime, we can be concentrating totally on the preparation for that sport and can do every little thing we are able to to complete the season with as many factors as doable.”

Allardyce’s long-time assistant Sammy Lee and first crew coach Robbie Stockdale can even depart the membership.

Sporting and technical director, Luke Dowling, mentioned: “Sam, Sammy and Robbie got here in at a very troublesome time for the soccer membership and labored tirelessly of their efforts to maintain the membership within the Premier League.

“Finally, we have been unable to build up the factors complete required to maintain us right here, however Sam definitely restored pleasure with numerous resilient shows.”