Just Sam Allardyce, doing his thing (Picture: Twitter)

The difficult relationship that is Sam Allardyce and West Ham is coming to an end.

Allardici – as we will now refer to him for the remainder of this article – has been under the cosh for the majority of 2015, after seemingly becoming the master of his own downfall after West Ham’s early season form.

Surging into the top four after an incredible run of victories, West Ham fans got a little dizzy considering how high they were up the Premier League table and began demanding a top four finish. That desire soon unraveled.

A demoralising run of defeats compounded with a 2-0 loss away at Newcastle on the final day of the season meant West Ham, who had been in and around the top half for the whole campaign, finished down in 12th.




He’s now confirmed his exit, and as the big man prepares to take a break from football, here’s why we’ll miss him.

1. Laughing at Chico Flores

Because Big Sam finds amateur dramatics bloody hilarious:

We actually can’t stop watching this.

2. An unlikely bromance

‘Russell Brand’s kissing me, i’ve achieved something’ – Sam Allardici always remaining humble.

3. In touch with the fans

He loves a celebrity fan does Sam. Honestly, he does:

Beautiful.

4. Wind-up merchant

Building on the James Corden Prank we move on to Sam at his brilliant, wind-up merchant best.

Having had his football philosophy branded one dimensional for years, Allardici just couldn’t resist poking Louis van Gaal with a stick as ‘long-ball gate’ ensued.

5. Says it as it is

He’s just won 3-0 against Hull and people are questioning his style of play? Well, Sam won’t stand for that…

Absolute scenes.

6. Loves a celebration

7. He doesn’t give a s***

Arguably Sam’s finest moment, laughing in the face of an upset Jose Mourinho:

You’re a hero Allardici, we love you.