Sam Allardyce has admitted that now is the right time to leave West Ham United, following the announcement that his contract will not be renewed.
The 60-year-old has faced an uncertain future for the last few months, but the club confirmed his exit following their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United on the final day of the season.
Allardyce told BBC Sport: "There was not a contract talked about, but it is probably right for both of us to move on. I've enjoyed this opportunity, it's been a great venture. I take great pride in what I have achieved. The team, the club is in a hugely more successful position than when I took over. Everything I was asked to do I've delivered. It's probably the right time for us both to move on, I really enjoyed the ride.
"I think it is time for me to go, they said I was not going to get a new contract, but we just said 'that's it', and I'm off. The relationship was mostly with David Sullivan on the football side of things, and I thanked him. I enjoyed it, four years is a long time in this game, and it is time for us to move on.
"When you get the chance for a break you don't jump out of the of the frying pan into the fire. The club is in a fantastic position and I really enjoyed taking it there."
Allardyce took the job in 2011.
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