Gold backing for Allardyce

West Ham co-chairman David Gold insists that he is fully behind current Hammers boss Sam Allardyce.

Last Updated: 20/02/13 at 09:41 Post Comment   

Sam Allardyce: Backed by David Gold

Sam Allardyce: Backed by David Gold

Manager Specials

So who will replace David Moyes as manager of Everton after his appointment as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor at Manchester United? Wigan's Robert Martinez heads the betting. Check out the latest odds

Paolo Di Canio's exit from Swindon, and West Ham's dip in form, had led to speculation that Gold and his partner David Sullivan were thinking of bringing the Hammers icon in to replace Allardyce at the end of the season.

Gold this morning retweeted posts from two West Ham fans calling for Di Canio to replace Allardyce, as well as two more of the opposing view.

Gold insists the club will not enter talks with Allardyce about extending his contract until the team are safe from relegation, but he did throw his weight behind the former Blackburn and Newcastle manager this evening with a tweet of his own, which read: "Always interesting to see the different opinions from people on twitter. My view is clear though - Big Sam is our man! dg."

Allardyce brought West Ham up from the npower Championship in his first season at Upton Park, but his direct style of play has alienated a section of the Hammers faithful.

Allardyce's men sit seven points above the Barclays Premier League relegation zone with 12 games of the season remaining.

TEAMtalk Facebook Fan Page

The TEAMtalk fan page is a great place to meet like minded people, have football related discussions and make new friends.

Related News

Sky Bet

    • Retrieving latest Sky Bet odds

Most Commented

Readers' Comments

I

ve heard his older brother might be joining as part of the deal too... Roland.

wezmond
West Ham sign defender Rat

I

think it's time anyway. That hat must smell awful by now. Time for a change and a rinse

levi
Pulis' Stoke exit confirmed

A

manager's job is to manage? or have I missed something here? PDC is in charge of our players, not Gordon Taylor. Move along here, nothing to see.

TheGuru
PFA: Cats players have complained

Footer 365

Boateng signs Fulham deal

Ghana international midfielder Derek Boateng has announced he has signed a two-year deal at Fulham.

Cardiff boss Malky Mackay insists he will not join Everton

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has played down talk linking him with the vacancy at Everton.

Pardew set for crunch Toon talks

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is due to sit down with owner Mike Ashley on Wednesday to discuss the way forward.

Mail Box

A Night In The Pub With Aston Villa...

Villa are the latest team to get the pub treatment, while the morning mailbox also includes missives on Tony Pulis leaving Stoke and Chelsea's future under Jose Mourinho...

Mourinho Isn't Short-Term, Football Is

There's more in the afternoon Mailbox about Jose Mourinho and his potential return to Chelsea, while there's also a link to some pictures of eagles that look like Arsene Wenger...

© 2013 British Sky Broadcasting Ltd. All Rights Reserved