Sam Allardyce
Sam Allardyce
Samuel "Sam" Allardyce, known as "Big Sam", is an English football manager and former professional player who is manager of the English national team...
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth19 October 1954
asset cash club contract resolved sign true valuable wish
It is true we have not resolved our contract negotiations with Jussi. Jussi is a valuable asset and if he isn't going to sign his contract, then the club may wish to cash in at some stage.
club confident enjoyed football matter quite rather settled sooner talking
It is not settled yet but we are still talking and want the matter settled sooner rather than later. I am quite confident about the outcome. He has always been very comfortable at the club and always enjoyed his football here.
gets needs opportunity
Jay-Jay just needs to play better when he gets the opportunity - it's that simple.
decision frame
I'm still in the frame because no decision has been made yet.
It is frustrating because I am ambitious, but that's out of my hands,
award clear knew penalty
That was also a clear penalty but I knew when he didn't award us the first one it was going to be one of those nights.
demand manager next public seem
I would like to think the next manager is English. And the public seem to demand that at the moment.
front goal rather team
We are going to need a double-decker in front of our goal rather than the team coach!
ability attributes close continues earning germany gives goals kevin led main passion plane player regular score seat team top week
Kevin has led the team with passion and professionalism. Each week he gives you everything and he has the ability to be a top player for years to come. One of his main attributes is his ability to score goals on a regular basis. If he continues to progress, he'll go close to earning a seat on the plane to Germany in June.
rang
I was at the game, but he never rang me.
basis given opportunity regular sure
I am sure he is very disappointed but it does give him an opportunity to play for us on a more regular basis given that we will be down on numbers.
agreeing close
From what I can understand, Jussi is close to agreeing his deal.
clearance finally necessary
We've finally got clearance through for Nakata so he can come into the fray if we think it's necessary or when we think it is necessary.
favorite fingers given heard hope keeping looking officially though
He will be looking to clinch that position, but who knows? I haven't given up hope that it is going to me. It just does not look as though I am the favorite at the moment. I am still keeping my fingers crossed. I have not heard anything officially but we should know by the end of the week.