Big Sam vows to rid Hammers of ‘hangover’

SAM ALLARDYCE insists West Ham must quickly shake off their relegation “hangover” to make an immediate return to the Barclays Premier League.

Allardyce, 56, was yesterday unveiled as the Hammers’ new manager after succeeding Avram Grant.

The former Bolton, Newcastle and Blackburn boss acknowledged promotion is all the more crucial with the Hammers eventually set to move into the Olympic Stadium after next year’s Games – and knows there will be plenty of competition for the one of three coveted places.