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| Sam Allardyce |
Sam Allardyce appeared to be in good spirits after touching down at
Manchester Airport as he prepares to take over the reins at Premier League
strugglers Sunderland.
The former Newcastle boss has signed a two-year deal at the Stadium of
Light and jetted back to England after enjoying a break at his villa in
Spain.
The 60-year-old, who replaces Dick Advocaat, was all smiles as he was
greeted by photographers at the airport.
Allardyce will meet his new players on Monday and will want to hit the
ground running when he takes charge of his first match against West Brom next
Saturday.
Following the clash with Tony Pulis' side, Sunderland then host bitter
rivals Newcastle in a battle between two of the top flight's out of form teams.
Meanwhile, Allardyce has expressed his delight at the
positive response from Sunderland fans since he was unveiled as Advocaat's
replacement on Friday.
'When I was at West Ham my wife, Lynne, would constantly read the
supporters website to see what new insults were being fired,' Allardyce told
the Sun on Sunday.
'It upset her but she couldn't keep away from the screen.
'Now she's been reading the Sunderland fans' site and she tells me the
reaction has been very positive, which makes me feel very excited to get going.
'Everyone wants to be praised and to feel wanted and I just hope I can give
the Sunderland supporters some of the excitement they are looking for.'
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