West Sam United

SAM ALLARDYCE was last night finalising a deal to be the new manager of West Ham.

Big Sam was in Sunderland yesterday to watch Take That with pal Steve Bruce.

But fans of the relegated Hammers no longer have to 'Pray' a big name will take the reins at Upton Park. Allardyce wants in.

The man who turned modest Bolton into a Premier League force is relishing the chance to get the Londoners back up from the Championship at the first time of asking.

And five months after being sacked by Blackburn, he is ready to return to management as successor to Avram Grant.

He has met Hammers' co-owner David Sullivan and is promised a £1m bonus if he wins promotion.

Allardyce was hoping to get a job back in the top flight.

But he is willing to spearhead the Hammers' bid for a swift return to the Premier League.

why didnt ask me, i would have made sure they went back up if the result was a promise of 1 million for me