Allardyce expects Advocaat to settle soon

The Dutchman, who most recently coached the Serbia national team, was appointed on a temporary contract this week following the dismissal of Gus Poyet.

Allardyce, along with Advocaat, is among the favourites to take over at the Stadium of Light on a permanent basis at the end of the season, and the current Upton Park chief believes his opposite number this weekend can have an immediate impact.

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