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West Brom 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."

Allardyce was sacked by Everton in May 2018 after six months in charge. The side were 13th in the Premier League when he took over and finished the season in eighth but Allardyce was criticised for the side's style of play during his reign.

Before joining the Toffees, Allardyce had resigned as Crystal Palace manager after five months with the side.

Hopefull he will only last up to 6 months then.........

DD    

Hope he lasts longer than that as it will mean we are still a premiership side. Didn’t want him but he is now our head coach so he gets my support. Like all the bosses have back to Jimmy Hagan. There have been plenty of dross since then.