Allardyce looked to avoid another relegation battle .
Allardyce made a number of signings in preparation for the 2003 -- 04 season , the most significant of which were Brazilian defender Emerson Thome , Greece international Stelios Giannakopoulos , and target - man striker Kevin Davies .
Looking to avoid another relegation battle , Allardyce made a number of signings in preparation for the 2003 -- 04 season , the most significant of which were Brazilian defender Emerson Thome , Greece international Stelios Giannakopoulos , and target - man striker Kevin Davies .