West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has expressed his delight at the performance of his side last season.

The Hammers enjoyed a successful return to the Premier League as they secured a 10th-placed finish in the table.

"It's been fantastic from start to finish," Allardyce told the club's official website. "It's been a hugely enjoyable season for everybody.

"We have had our down moments, like every club would have in the Barclays Premier League at some point, but those down moments have been few and far between."

West Ham begin their pre-season preparations on July 14 when they travel to Ireland to face Cork City.