Its an astute move and I could see him getting a team promoted from the champ, but seen as West Ham are supposed to play nice football the fans might soon get on his back if its hoofball all the time.
Dont have much faith in him then do they, only 2 years.
he wouldn't normally be in the West Ham mould, as you say, but I suspect he'll be expected to emulate Newcatle under Hughton and get back up ASAP even if they're boring..