OFFICIAL - Allardyce named England Manager

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce is to be named the new England manager in the next 24 hours, Sky sources understand.

It is believed he will be ratified as Roy Hodgson's replacement at Thursday's FA Board Meeting.


http://news.sky.com/story/sam-allardyce-to-be-named-as-england-manager-10507483

Great appointment, should have happened years ago

Well deserved imo.

I'm looking forward to seeing how this all pans out. The previous appointments have been pretty uninspiring and although many in this country won't be overjoyed at big sam being chosen, I reckon he's the man for the job.

If this is true I'm made up for him. He'll not stand any messing with some of the work shy twats that let Hodgson down.

Good appointment. England will look a lot more businesslike with Big Sam in charge.

They'll still be rubbish but will at least look like they have a gameplan. They might even have a plan B if they can get it into their thick heads. Hopefully he gives the overrated losers a right good kick up the arse too.

I'm very happy for him and like the appointment regardless of being a Wanderers fan. Let's get back to basics and stop pretending we have a wealth of talent at our disposal. Domestically, they're mostly supporting players in teams with far superior talent carrying them (Tottenham excluded).

Good luck, Sam!

Yes,good luck to the big man. Hope he doesn't start wearing a blazer.

Probably the best Englishman for the job at this moment in time.

I just hope we don't get too many shots of his impression of a cud chewing Hippo on the touchline.

Brilliant news, going to have a bet on him winning us the 2018 World Cup.

Absolutely chuffed to bits with this! 

Yes good on im

He should have been given the job when that fool McClaren was appointed (probably because of his son Craig's dodgy dealings).

Probably for me the best England manager since Alf Ramsey.

I've always rated Allardyce as a manager from his Blackpool days.

If he can't get the best out of this young English team then no one can.

Pleasantly surprised by this appointment as I thought the FA would find a reason not to appoint him, but for once the media backed him.

It's official. Two year deal. What you sayin Peter?

whatsgoingon wrote:Sam Allardyce has been appointed England manager.


The 61-year-old signed an initial two-year deal after compensation was agreed with Sunderland, whom he steered to Premier League safety last season.


He succeeds Roy Hodgson, who quit after England were knocked out of Euro 2016 in the last 16 by Iceland.


Allardyce's first game in charge will be a friendly at Wembley on Thursday, 1 September against as yet unnamed opponents.
His first competitive match will be in Slovakia on 4 September as England begin their qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup.
He leaves Sunderland after nine months, having helped them avoid relegation last season.


The Black Cats are now looking for their ninth manager in eight years.
A statement from the club read: "The focus of everyone at Sunderland AFC is on moving forward quickly and decisively, with the appointment of the club's new manager to be confirmed at the earliest opportunity."
Allardyce, a former Bolton, Newcastle, Blackburn and West Ham boss, becomes the 14th permanent England manager.


He has never won a major trophy but did win promotion to the Premier League with Bolton and Newcastle.

He didn't get Newcastle promoted

According to the Sun it's going to be Little Sam joining him with Paul Clements splitting being coach and Bayern number 2.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/1487338/sam-allardyce-will-appoint-sammy-lee-as-assistant-england-manager-with-paul-clement-coach/

Sammy Lee confirmed as BSA's number 2, the formidable big Sam little Sam combo struck up again.

Big Sams first press conference.