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Arsenal legend Wright: Allardyce not man for West Ham

Arsenal legend Ian Wright says Sam Allardyce isn't the man for West Ham United.

The former Hammers striker wrote in his column for The Sun: "Big Sam will get you some results so I still think he has something to offer the game and his record - particularly at Bolton and Blackburn - proves exactly that. He gets some wins.

"But the downside - for some people - is the style of play that will be used to get those wins.

"West Ham fans have always been proud about their footballing heritage and their reputation as 'the Academy'.

"A club that nurtures and encourages its youngsters to play a certain way.

"For some, seeing Allardyce standing in the dugout could be too painful.

"I've got quite a few mates who support West Ham and out of about 10, at least half of them would rather see the team go down than have Big Sam as boss."

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