Sam Allardyce boldly claimed that he is “as good as” Mikel Arteta, Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola when he was unveiled as Leeds United’s new head coach.
A poor season at Elland Road sees Leeds languishing in 17th, and only goal difference keeps them out of the relegation zone. Enter Big Sam.
Confirmation of Sam Allardyce’s appointment is expected later in a day that starts with the departure of divisive director of football Victor Orta.
Sam Allardyce is being linked with a sensational return to the Premier League at Leeds United as Javi Gracia is set to leave the club.
Sam Allardyce told Leeds he would have no issue in rescuing them a few months ago. That he suddenly has the opportunity to fulfil that promise is phenomenal.
Allardyce has been out of management for close to two years after he failed to save West Brom from relegation in the 2020/21 season.
Jesse Marsch has indicated he would manage Leicester even if they went down, but they’re tempted by Big Sam.
Sam Allardyce believes Tottenham risk becoming a “mediocre” mid-table Premier League side if Harry Kane leaves at the end of the season.
Paul Merson has warned Leeds United that “they are going to get relegated” if they do not appoint a new permanent manager to replace Jesse Marsch.
Sam Allardyce thinks Man City “could end up” in League Two if they are found guilty of breaching over 100 of the Premier League’s financial rules.
Ex-Premier League manager Sam Allardyce has explained why he is “worried” about Chelsea signing World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez from Benfica.
Sam Allardyce has surprisingly selected Anthony Gordon’s £45m move from Everton to Newcastle as his signing of the winter transfer window.
Sam Allardyce has suggested that “Everton would have already called” him if they wanted him to come in to replace Frank Lampard at Goodison Park.
Man Utd and England defender Harry Maguire has been told that he “needs to leave” the Premier League club during the upcoming January transfer window.
“We are just the butt of all jokes now. We have become an absolute laughing stock.”
“It’s a desperate situation for them. I think if they survive they’ve got to go really deep into trying to get it right.”
“As a manager, it’s your responsibility to put that right. If he puts it right, he could pinch that fourth spot.”
“That is the biggest mistake that Man Utd – not Ole – made. I think Ole would still be in a job if he signed him.”
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“If you don’t [play] you can easily fall backwards like [him]. Staying at Man United I think has been a bad choice.”
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“If the club has got money, then there’s no better place for Frank Lampard than to take Newcastle on.”
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“Newcastle fans when it’s not going well are a different kettle of fish… It can be very upsetting for the players.”
“We had gone from Sir Bobby Robson and things just felt so meh and we got relegated a couple of times.”
Allardyce believes England have the strongest squad at Euro 2020 thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
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