Downes departure 'amicable', says Allardyce

  • by Staff Writer
  • Friday, 14th December 2012

Sam Allardyce has confirmed that first team coach Wally Downes has left the club.

KUMB.com exclusively revealed on Monday afternoon that the former Wimbledon defender had suddenly parted company with West Ham.

And speaking to the press this morning ahead of this weekend's visit to West Bromwich Albion, Allardyce spoke for the first time about Downes' departure.

However he refused to confirm exactly what had led to the 51-year-old leaving, stating simply that it had been an "amicable" split and a decision agreed between himself and Downes.

"I can confirm he has left by mutual consent," said Allardyce. "That's all I'm prepared to say on the matter because I don't think I need to go any further publicly.

"He's sorting out his terms and agreements with the club. It was amicable between the pair of us and we move on."

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