Sam Allerdyce resigns from Bolton.

**osarusan** · 29/04/2007, 11:34 PM

From the BBC.

Resigned with immediate effect. It says he has been linked with the Manchester City job, but I'd say Bolton is a better position.

Also mentioned family issues. A bit confusing really................why didnt he wait until the end of the season?

**kingdom hoop** · 30/04/2007, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by osarusan

From the BBC.

Resigned with immediate effect. It says he has been linked with the Manchester City job, but I'd say Bolton is a better position.

Also mentioned family issues. A bit confusing really................why didnt he wait until the end of the season?

The assistant, Sammy Lee, is meant to be taking charge so word is Sam has left now to allow Sam Mark 2 to have the experience of a few games before the season closes. As for the family issues, all I know is that his daughter is surprisingly hot.

I'd have to say Manchester City is way bigger than Bolton, so much bigger that the town of Bolton is consumed by Manchester, well, Greater Manchester at least

He probably sees it as like he's taken the club as far as he can, and they still couldn't fill the ground so feck that - definitely more lustre with Citeh in my view, well if Bolton went down to the third tier they wouldn't get the 30000s that MC did anyway. Bolton? Come on, about as unglamorous as Longford was nine years ago. The town itself is meant to be nice enough mind, but with Anelka and Diuof lurking around you'd want to watch your back.

**kingdom hoop** · 30/04/2007, 1:04 AM

Probably one of the worst linkages, and it's not a joke by the way, ever between two people, but I figured it out for myself so I'm still proud;

What have Des Lynam and Sam Allardyce got in common?

They were both born in towns with the largest populations in their respective countries without being represented by a team in the football league.

(Lynam was born in Ennis, and Allardyce Dudley in England's East Midlands)

**osarusan** · 30/04/2007, 4:25 AM

Originally Posted by kingdom hoop

He probably sees it as like he's taken the club as far as he can.

Yeah, I'd agree with this, Bolton wont get much (or any) better, whereas Man. City have lots of room for improvenment. But then I'd have thought that Allardyce, having done the "building up a club" job at Bolton, wouldnt want to do it again with Man City. I thought he'd be looking for a side already as good as Bolton, with the potential to get better.

**OwlsFan** · 30/04/2007, 6:44 AM

I heard Jamie Redknapp saying that Allardyce was one of the most "innovative" and "forward thinking" coaches in the game. I wouldn't cross the road to see Bolton play, unless they were playing the Owls. Some very talented footballers ok, but the team's game is not easy on the eye.

Boton will never win anything (especially since he played weakened teams in the cup competitions

) and Man City is a far bigger club and IF he has resigned so he can take that job, potentially it a bigger job but I have associated City in the past with attractive football. That might end.

**chappie** · 30/04/2007, 10:58 AM

whoever takes over from big sam could well have a poisoned chalice in their hands....in fairness bolton have probably boxed above their weight the last few years with a style of football that more than likely their new manager will want to get away from.....

**Over the post** · 30/04/2007, 11:55 AM

Any truth in the rumour he's coming back to Limerick?

**Pauro 76** · 30/04/2007, 11:59 AM

Sammy Lee taking the reins.

Exit Big Sam. Enter Little Sam.

**Cymro** · 30/04/2007, 12:03 PM

I'm expecting Bolton to have a relegation battle on their hands next year.

There could well be a lot of teams involved in the relegation scrap next year if the current bottom three go down.

I'd say the following teams are all capable of getting themselves demoted next year if it stays as is:

Reading
Sheff Utd
Wigan
Fulham
Bolton
Sunderland
Birmingham
Man City
Plus the final promoted club from the Championship.

I make that nine clubs and who knows some others could get dragged into it too.

If West Ham stay up I expect them to be OK next season due to having plenty of cash to bring in quality.

**OwlsFan** · 30/04/2007, 12:23 PM

You can throw in Portsmouth there as well. That bubble will burst sooner rather than later despite the European football they may be playing next season.

**osarusan** · 30/04/2007, 1:16 PM

Originally Posted by OwlsFan

You can throw in Portsmouth there as well. That bubble will burst sooner rather than later despite the European football they may be playing next season.

Really? Fully agree with the bubble bursting in terms of Europe, but if Redknapp stays, he is the kind of guy who could keep them safe.

**endabob1** · 30/04/2007, 1:33 PM

Originally Posted by OwlsFan

I heard Jamie Redknapp saying that Allardyce was one of the most "innovative" and "forward thinking" coaches in the game. I wouldn't cross the road to see Bolton play, unless they were playing the Owls. Some very talented footballers ok, but the team's game is not easy on the eye..

Same could be said of Chelsea & Liverpool, neither play what you would call flowing football, if in doubt lump it to Drogba/Crouch/Kuyt and they are contesting a Champions league semi-final

**shakermaker1982** · 30/04/2007, 2:03 PM

Originally Posted by endabob1

Same could be said of Chelsea & Liverpool, neither play what you would call flowing football, if in doubt lump it to Drogba/Crouch/Kuyt and they are contesting a Champions league semi-final

100% spot on. When Bolton do it = long ball. Chelski and the Scousers = fantastic long balls from Lampard and Alonso.

**jebus** · 30/04/2007, 4:22 PM

Happy to see Big Sam go, the guy comes across as a complete idiot (if he uses the Sam Allardico line again I swear to God

), and his team play the worst football the Premiership has seen this side of Sheffield United. Man City fans won't tolerate his style for too long if he takes over the reigns there, nor will Newcastle

**kingdom hoop** · 30/04/2007, 5:06 PM

Originally Posted by jebus

. Man City fans won't tolerate his style for too long if he takes over the reigns there

Whereas they will tolerate 10 home goals in a season?

**jebus** · 30/04/2007, 6:23 PM

Originally Posted by kingdom hoop

Whereas they will tolerate 10 home goals in a season?

I think you'll find Pearce is hanging on to his job by a thread and the fans haven't stood for it

**kingdom hoop** · 30/04/2007, 6:33 PM

Originally Posted by jebus

I think you'll find Pearce is hanging on to his job by a thread and the fans haven't stood for it

Exactly, better than the way things are at present.

It's that whole debate of whether you'd rather win playing ugly or lose playing prettily, at the moment City are doing neither.

**bennocelt** · 30/04/2007, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by jebus

Happy to see Big Sam go, the guy comes across as a complete idiot (if he uses the Sam Allardico line again I swear to God

), and his team play the worst football the Premiership has seen this side of Sheffield United. Man City fans won't tolerate his style for too long if he takes over the reigns there, nor will Newcastle

just want to say i agree with you there Jebus

he is a complete idiot, and comes across to me as pig ignorant
by the way all he has won is a 3rd div title
and bolton are dire to watch
he will be found out soon enough, they always are, maybe taking over from mclaren, heres hoping anyway