Sam Allardyce has stepped down as West Bromwich Albion manager ahead of the relegated club’s final match of the season.
The club released a statement on their website towards the end of defeat by West Ham, in front of the first crowd at The Hawthorns for more than a year.
‘West Bromwich Albion made me a generous offer to stay at The Hawthorns that shows the commitment of an ambitious club, revealed Allardyce, 66. After serious consideration I have decided not to accept that offer.
Sam Allardyce will step down as West Brom manager at the end of the season
‘If I were to stay and achieve promotion next season the expectation would be for me to continue for at least another season and, sadly, that is not a commitment I feel able to make at this stage of my career.