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Sam Allardyce has been appointed as Sunderland boss on two-year deal
The former Newcastle manager replaces Dick Advocaat who left the club
Allardyce, 60, touched down at Manchester Airport and was in high spirits
He has expressed his delight at positive response from Sunderland fans

Published: 09:09 EST, 11 October 2015 | Updated: 05:11 EST, 12 October 2015

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Sam Allardyce appeared to be in good spirits after touching down at Manchester Airport as he prepares to take over the reins at Premier League strugglers Sunderland.

The former Newcastle boss has signed a two-year deal at the Stadium of Light and jetted back to England after enjoying a break at his villa in Spain.

The 60-year-old, who replaces Dick Advocaat, was all smiles as he was greeted by photographers at the airport.

Sam Allardyce touched down at Manchester Airport as he prepares to take over the reins at Sunderland

The 60-year-old was greeted by photographers at the airport as he prepares to meet the Sunderland players

Allardyce will meet his new players on Monday and will want to hit the ground running when he takes charge of his first match against West Brom next Saturday.

Following the clash with Tony Pulis' side, Sunderland then host bitter rivals Newcastle in a battle between two of the top flight's out of form teams.

Meanwhile, Allardyce has expressed his delight at the positive response from Sunderland fans since he was unveiled as Advocaat's replacement on Friday.

'When I was at West Ham my wife, Lynne, would constantly read the supporters website to see what new insults were being fired,' Allardyce told the Sun on Sunday.

Sunderland appointed former Newcastle and West Ham boss Allardyce as their new manager on Friday

Dick Advocaat left from his post as Sunderland boss without a win in eight Premier League matches

'It upset her but she couldn't keep away from the screen.

'Now she's been reading the Sunderland fans' site and she tells me the reaction has been very positive, which makes me feel very excited to get going.

'Everyone wants to be praised and to feel wanted and I just hope I can give the Sunderland supporters some of the excitement they are looking for.'