mark Allardyce had his chance with West ##poli but has failed to take it . Allardyce 's reputation is that of a man who enjoys top - flight football . Yet West Ham have been playing competitive football since 2004 . They must return to the Olympic Stadium with more than survival as the aim . Napoli manager Rafael Benitez could be persuaded back to English football .
Sam Allardyce had his chance with West Ham but has failed to take it . Allardyce 's reputation is that of a man who guarantees top-flight survival . Yet West Ham have been playing relegation football since Christmas . They must go to the Olympic Stadium with more than survival as the aim . Napoli manager Rafael Benitez could be persuaded back to English football .