West Bromwich have confirmed the appointment of Sam Allardyce as their new manager.

The West Midlands team sacked Slaven Bilic on Wednesday morning after a poor run of matches in 13 Premier League games, having lost eight, won once with four draws and are 19th on the League table.

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Sam Allardyce has been awarded an 18-month contract at the Hawthorns which includes a break clause if the Baggies are relegated.

He arrives at Albion with his long-time assistant, Sammy Lee and will take training on Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Aston Villa.

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Sporting and Technical Director, Luke Dowling told that the former player can help save the club from being relegated.

 “In Sam we have a man who has a proven Premier League pedigree with a track record of improving every club he has managed. 

“We believe and, more importantly, Sam believes we have a group of players that have the quality needed to give the club its best chance of Premier League survival.”