It's a blow to Sam Hammam who told the Echo
'It is with great regret that Steve Allen is leaving the club.In almost 30 years of football I would consider Steve my closest field man and I have known him since he was a 20-year-old kid.It is a great loss to both myself and the club."
Alan Pardew told the Official West Ham website
“I am extremely delighted to welcome Steve to West Ham United as Head Physio. He has great experience for someone so young and this is another massive boost for the Club. I now have my staff complete ahead of next season."