Sam Allardyce signs new two-year contract with West Ham United

West Ham United co-owner David Gold has announced that Sam Allardyce has signed a new two-year deal with the club.

The manager had previously indicated that he would be finalising the contract to keep him at Upton Park in the next week.

Gold said through his Twitter account: "I am delighted to announce that our manager Sam Allardyce has signed a new two-year contract."

Allardyce joined the club in 2011, guiding them to promotion from the Championship last season.