Allardyce to stay at West Ham but must entertain more


West Ham United's manager Sam Allardyce reacts in front of Tottenham Hotspur's manager Tim Sherwood during their English Premier League soccer match at Upton Park in London, May 3, 2014. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

LONDON (Reuters) - Sam Allardyce will remain as West Ham United manager next season, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, although he will be expected to deliver a more entertaining style of play.

The 59-year-old steered the east London side to 13th place in their second season back in the top flight, but came in for criticism from fans for the manner in which the team played.

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