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
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El Hadji is on the mend and it is possible he could play. The surgeon has done the job as we expected, they were a tremendous find by our backroom staff because their expertise has helped cut the recovery process by two or three weeks.
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There are a number of players that interest us and it would be foolish to name our targets.
good season
We would feel we haven't had a good season whatsoever.
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We had a chance to win it at the end and 1-0 would have been a major result for us. As it is, it is going to be very difficult for us. If we can nick a goal I would fancy our chances but we will have to weather the storm for 15 to 20 minutes, as they did tonight.
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This was perfect example of what happens when you do not take advantage of the chances you create. We had 17 attempts on goal to their three yet ended up losing the game.
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Everyone tried their best to get that all-important 1-0. It's going to be very difficult now, but we've got a chance.
looking next
At the moment, I'm looking at being here next season.
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Within the space of one minute tonight we could have been 1-0 down,
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One-nil would have been a great result, but we're not out of it.
rang
I was at the game, but he never rang me.
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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.
knee problem specialist
Ricardo (Gardner) won't be available. He's got a knee problem which the specialist will have to see.
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We have signed Oscar to strengthen numbers in the crucial midfield area.
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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.