Everton announced the hiring of Sam Allardyce as their new manager on Thursday, a day after he watched the 4-0 win over West Ham United from the stands. Discussions between Everton and Allardyce's representatives have taken place since Monday and now the club's six-week search for a replacement for the sacked Ronald Koeman is at an end as the former England manager signed an 18-month contract.
"I'm delighted to confirm Sam as our new manager," owner Farhad Moshiri said in a statement. "His strong leadership will bring great motivation and get the best out of players.
"Sam understands the long-term ambitions we have for this great club and I know he is a man who gives it his all and is focused 24 hours a day on the club."
Everton's dismal run of form under caretaker-manager David Unsworth -- they suffered five defeats in eight games in all competitions -- and their failure to prise Marco Silva from Watford forced the club's majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri to turn to Allardyce.
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