West Ham have announced that Sam Allardyce is to carry on as manager at Upton Park. The statement on the future of the 59-year-old, in charge since June 2011, ends speculation about Allardyce's role with the Hammers.
"The club have made clear that they want to see progression on the pitch," said a club statement.
West Ham's announcement follows an end-of-season meeting between Allardyce and the club's board.
The statement said that Allardyce has agreed to recruit a new attacking coach "to ensure the team provides more entertainment next season".
It added that the club expects a top 10 finish in the table.
The statement continued: "After listening to feedback from supporters, the board have insisted on improvements to the set-up of the playing and backroom staff to ensure the team provides more entertainment next season.
"The manager has agreed to recruit a new attacking coach to complement the existing coaching set-up as well as an overhaul of the club's scouting and recruitment operation.
"That will see the board have a greater involvement in the players who are signed, as the board will once again be investing considerable funds into the club this summer.
"The club have made clear that they want to see progression on the pitch and at least a top 10 finish as a result."
"We are absolutely committed to taking West Ham United to new heights and we want to see the club continue on an upward trajectory next season," added West Ham joint-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold.
"The 2014-15 campaign is crucial to our future and we are confident that Sam has the passion, experience and determination to make sure it is a success."
