They didn't waste much time...
"West Ham United will begin the search for a new manager after the club decided not to renew the contract of Sam Allardyce following the conclusion of the 2014-15 season.
"Joint-Chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold will now oversee the recruitment process for a new manager to lead the club into one of the most exciting eras in its history.
"The Board has already compiled a shortlist of replacements for Allardyce and will be making significant transfer funds available for the successful candidate.
"From our point of view there isn't a more exciting job in the Premier League at present."
"West Ham United will begin the search for a new manager after the club decided not to renew the contract of Sam Allardyce following the conclusion of the 2014-15 season.
"Joint-Chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold will now oversee the recruitment process for a new manager to lead the club into one of the most exciting eras in its history.
"The Board has already compiled a shortlist of replacements for Allardyce and will be making significant transfer funds available for the successful candidate.
"From our point of view there isn't a more exciting job in the Premier League at present."