Sam Allardyce has left the building.
We all knew it was going to happen, and the club announced they wouldn’t be renewing his contract just two minutes after this afternoon’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle.
It probably wasn’t the best way to go about announcing Allardyce’s departure, but it doesn’t really matter now. He’s gone and the club are now on the hunt for his replacement – hopefully someone capable of leading us in to the Olympic Stadium and successfully taking us to the proverbial next level.
Given the lack of relationship between Big Sam and the Hammers faithful, it wasn’t too surprising to see the response from everyone Twitter immediately after the announcement.
There are fans who would’ve rather us stick with him for a couple more years, while there are others who are thankful for the job Allardyce has done over the last few years.
So here are some of the best tweets about Allardyce’s departure this afternoon…
STATEMENT: The Club have begun the search for a new manager after deciding not to renew Sam Allardyce’s contract http://t.co/wHlHhyMLZE
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) May 24, 2015
Today marks the end of an era. #ThankYouSamAllardyce pic.twitter.com/Ebx5yIoT42
— WestHamWorld.co.uk (@WestHamWorld) May 24, 2015
Allardyce gets the boot. One season too soon. Am I the only West Ham fan with half a brain/any sort of memory of the last 25 years?
— Jim Martin (@JimSpim) May 24, 2015
I am elated right now, goodbye Big Sam
— Tom Davison (@789tom789) May 24, 2015
Allardyce is gone, and he did a good job. People can stop criticising him now
— Joe Clayden (@JoeClayden2) May 24, 2015
#ThankYouSamAllardyce pic.twitter.com/vr4Bs0mArZ
— Joshua Dodd (@JDodd_WHU1994) May 24, 2015
3 wins in 21 matches and supporters still believed up until now that Big Sam was right for the job – Time to find a new manager! #WHUFC #BPL
— Kate (@Katefols) May 24, 2015
So glad to see the back of Big Sam. But at the same time extremely grateful for what he has done. Championship to solid mid table.
— Steve Merry (@steve_merry7) May 24, 2015
Twitter is going mad… BIG SAM HAS LEFT! WOOOOOOOP
— Sean Sweeney (@SeanSweeney09) May 24, 2015
Say what you want about Big Sam, from when he took over to now there's been a marked improvement and for that I'll always be thankful
— Kane Fenn (@Fenntastical) May 24, 2015
Big Sam has done a good job for us, can't deny. But the last five months has been shambolic. 8 points since Christmas. Can't argue with that
— Jack Fleming (@jack_fleming8) May 24, 2015
Bye bye Big Sam. Time for a change. History will show that he did a decent job, but I think a certain Croatian is required #whufc
— Richard Allen (@dickyontheradio) May 24, 2015
God bless Big Sam, I wish him well. He saved our club, even if it wasnt pretty
— Adam Leatherbarrow (@ArchiAAL) May 24, 2015
For all the big Sam lovers out there I bet there's not a queue for his services in the Prem #dinosaur #hoof
— andy mcclelland (@amacagent) May 24, 2015
On the other hand, big Sam has left West Ham, so even though we lost its still a result
— M, I, L To The K. Z (@Milkz_Torretto) May 24, 2015
Big Sam going is a good decision for me, never liked his style of play
— Craigl (@burnscraiig) May 24, 2015
Diame getting relegated and Big Sam leaving West Ham… Is this a dream?
— Sean Sweeney (@SeanSweeney09) May 24, 2015
I wish Big Sam well. But I am glad he is leaving. Just hope we get someone decent. #COYI
— Gareth Bishop (@GarethBishop81) May 24, 2015
Glad to be finally rid of Big Sam, although overall he's done well and brought us stability.
— Jack Headlam (@jackheadlam) May 24, 2015
Allardyce not having his contract renewed has made my weekend #COYI
— lauren (@laurenterryy) May 24, 2015
Good riddance Sam Allardyce. Bring back Pardew! #COYI
— Mr. Horton (@Matt_13_Horton) May 24, 2015
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