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Sam Allardyce is set to be unveiled as the new West Ham manager this week.

The 56-year-old former Bolton and Blackburn boss will take over the Upton Park hotseat vacated by Avram Grant, who was sacked following the Irons relegation from the Premier League last season.

No doubt there are many West Ham fans scratching their (hungover) heads this morning over quite how their club slipped so tamely out of the Premier League.

Yesterday's 3-2 defeat at Wigan sealed the Irons relegation from the top flight after a six year stay, and saw manager Avram Grant promptly sacked.

West Ham's quartet of England internationals will be allowed to leave the club if they are relegated from the Premier League this season.

Hammers' co-chairman David Gold admitted that the club would not prevent Carlton Cole, Rob Green, Scott Parker and Matthew Upson leaving at the end of this season.

West Ham have confirmed the appointment of Avram Grant as manager - subject to him being given a work permit.

The Israeli, who has been linked with the job since resigning as Portsmouth boss after they lost the FA Cup final last month, has signed a four year contract.

England goalkeeper Robert Green has restated his desire to stay at West Ham next season.

Green could leave Upton Park after the World Cup, with the Irons cashing in on one of their main assets as co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold look to raise transfer funds. But the 30-year-old wants to stay.

West Ham entertain Manchester City on Sunday in the last game of what has been a turbulent season at Upton Park.

Neither side has much to play for apart from some prize money and their pride, so fans could be forgiven for expecting a footballing exhibition, although they might not get one.

Carlton Cole has apologised to West Ham's fans for the team's poor season.

The England striker admitted after last Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Fulham the Irons have not delivered this term, just escaping relegation from the Premier League.

West Ham goalkeeper Rob Green wants to stay at Upton Park after helping the Irons almost certainly avoid relegation this season.

Green has been linked with a move away this summer as the Irons rebuild under co-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold, with any cash from his sale used to strengthen the squad.

West Ham co-chairman David Gold predicts the Irons will soon be a top six side - if they can avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

Gold, 73, and David Sullivan bought a 50 per cent stake in West Ham in January, since when they have seen the team struggle in the league.

Gianfranco Zola has confirmed he intends to stay on as West Ham manager until the end of the season.

The Italian was under pressure after Saturday's defeat to Stoke, the Irons sixth loss in a row, but stated his desire to stay and mastermind their escape from relegation.

Even Gianfranco Zola's broadest smile wouldn't lighten the gloom descending over Upton Park as West Ham slumped to their sixth consecutive defeat.

Stoke's 1-0 win at the Boleyn on Saturday left the Irons staring into the relegation abyss and had manager Zola pondering his future.

A dismal night at Upton Park saw West Ham produce their worst performance of the season and fuel their relegation fears.

A match manager Gianfranco Zola had described as "massive" turned into a damp squib for the Irons as they allowed Wolves to walk all over them.

Fit again West Ham star Kieron Dyer has defended his injury-blighted spell at the club.

The 31-year-old midfielder has been plagued by injury since joining from Newcastle for £6million in August 2007. He broke his leg soon after and has made just 20 appearance in that time, the latest as a substitute in the 2-1 defeat by Bolton last Saturday.

West Ham's financial performance has again overshadowed its on-field activities.

The club's latest annual accounts, published yesterday, detailed how the Hammers' debts - put at around £110million by co-chairman David Sullivan - accrued under its Icelandic former owners and it makes grim reading.

Gianluca Nani has left his job as West Ham's technical director by mutual consent.

The Italian, whose departure was confirmed last night, had been in the post for just under two years and has a mixed record of success in bringing new talent to the club.

The troubled waters at Upton Park could be considerably smoothed if the Irons pick up a win against Birmingham City tonight.

The Hammers have hit the headlines for all the wrong reason this week and the best way to show a united front to the world would be to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.

West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury has resigned.

Duxbury stood down last night and the club made the announcement this morning. His departure comes in the wake of the takeover of the Hammers by David Sullivan and David Gold last week, with Karren Brady appointed vice-chairman.

West Ham's new era kicks off in earnest tonight with a must-win game at struggling Portsmouth and they will have an old favourite back in the ranks.

A week after being taken over by David Gold and David Sullivan the Irons chase vital Premier League points against the division's bottom side.

A new era at West Ham started today with the promise from new owner David Sullivan that he will do all he can to move the club to the Olympic Stadium in 2012.

Mr Sullivan, who along with David Gold acquired a controlling interest in the Irons along last night, promised changes will be made across the board at the troubled club.

West Ham's takeover saga has finally drawn to a close.

The Irons have confirmed that a deal has been completed giving former Birmingham City owners David Sullivan and David Gold a 50 per cent stake in the club.