Sam Allardyce Signs Two Year Contract With The Cats

Sam Allardyce has been appointed as Sunderland's new manager on a two-year contract, the Premier League strugglers have announced.

Allardyce replaces Dick Advocaat, who left the club last weekend after a disappointing 2-2 draw at home against West Ham.

The 60-year-old had been available after leaving his job with the Hammers at the end of last season when his contract was not renewed.

The former Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers boss inherits a side in the relegation zone.