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Sam Allardyce appointed Blackburn manager

Sam Allardyce appointed Blackburn manager

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Former Bolton Wanderers and Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce took charge of troubled Blackburn Rovers on a three-year contract on Wednesday.

West Ham appoint Sam Allardyce as manager

West Ham appoint Sam Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

West Ham United appointed Sam Allardyce as their new manager on Wednesday, the Briton succeeding Avram Grant, who was sacked following the London club's relegation from the Premier League.

Allardyce was OUT before England players got postcards

Allardyce was OUT before England players got postcards

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

England squad members received postcards from Sam Allardyce saying their 'journey has just begun' on Thursday, two days after his short reign as manager was brought to an abrupt end, according to British media reports.

West Ham manager Allardyce signs new two-year deal

West Ham manager Allardyce signs new two-year deal

Rediff.com12 May 2013

West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has signed a new two-year contract at the Premier League side, the east London club's co-owner David Gold said on Twitter on Saturday.

Captain Rooney says Allardyce is a 'good appointment'

Captain Rooney says Allardyce is a 'good appointment'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

England captain Wayne Rooney has welcomed the appointment of Sam Allardyce as national team manager and confirmed he is not planning on retiring from international football after the country's disappointing showing at the European Championship.

England manager Allardyce caught in sting, criticises Hodgson, players

England manager Allardyce caught in sting, criticises Hodgson, players

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

England football team manager Sam Allardyce has been caught up in a newspaper sting in which he is alleged to have met a bogus consortium of Far East businessmen seeking advice on the Premier League's billion pound transfer market.

Allardyce 'honoured' to become England manager

Allardyce 'honoured' to become England manager

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Sam Allardyce has been named England manager on a two-year contract, the Football Association said in a statement on Friday.

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Bilic took over the reins at West Brom in 2019 and was tasked with gaining promotion from the Championship to the top flight.

Look who is backing Allardyce as England boss!

Look who is backing Allardyce as England boss!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Sam Allardyce is the obvious candidate to replace Roy Hodgson as England manager if the FA decide to go with a home-grown candidate for the job, former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has said.

Big development coming in from ICC ahead of Champions Trophy...

Big development coming in from ICC ahead of Champions Trophy...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The ICC Board will now begin the process to identify Allardice's successor.

Allardyce lacked Rovers' Indian owners vision

Allardyce lacked Rovers' Indian owners vision

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Sam Allardyce was sacked because his football vision did not fit in with that of Blackburn Rovers' new Indian owners who believe the club should be fourth or fifth in the Premier League.

Blackburn sack manager Allardyce

Blackburn sack manager Allardyce

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce became the second mid-table Premier League manager to be sacked in eight days after the club's new Indian owners announced his departure with immediate effect on Monday.

Allardyce off to a flier as Blackburn win

Allardyce off to a flier as Blackburn win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

Sam Allardyce got off to a flying start as manager of Blackburn Rovers when the Premier League strugglers beat Stoke City 3-0 on Saturday to claim only their second home victory of the season.

England boss Allardyce convinced the time is right for him

England boss Allardyce convinced the time is right for him

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

New England manager Sam Allardyce believes it is just the right time in his career for him to be taking on what some have called the impossible job.

Here is West Ham boss Allardyce's take on diving

Here is West Ham boss Allardyce's take on diving

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce believes it is acceptable for players to "make a meal out of" contact if it helps them win penalties and free kicks.

England boss Allardyce defends decision to omit Barkley

England boss Allardyce defends decision to omit Barkley

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

England manager Sam Allardyce has defended the decision to leave Everton midfielder Ross Barkley out of his first squad for the 2018 World Cup qualifier in Slovakia at the weekend. The 22-year-old has enjoyed an impressive start to the Premier League season and many observers felt he had done enough to deserve a place in the 23-man group named on Sunday.

EPL: Allardyce gets praise for playing the 'West Ham way'

EPL: Allardyce gets praise for playing the 'West Ham way'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce deserves credit for re-introducing the 'West Ham way' after a positive start to the Premier League season, co-chairman David Sullivan said on Friday.

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Sam Allardyce was sacked as England manager on Tuesday having behaved "inappropriately" when seeking a lucrative sideline role while talking to undercover reporters, bringing a crushing end to his dream job after one match and 67 days in charge.

FIFA must scrap new offside guidelines: Allardyce

FIFA must scrap new offside guidelines: Allardyce

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce has called on world soccer's governing body FIFA to scrap new guidelines on the offside rule.

Sunderland appoint Moyes as Allardyce's replacement

Sunderland appoint Moyes as Allardyce's replacement

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Sunderland named David Moyes as their new manager on Saturday, replacing Sam Allardyce who was appointed as England manager.

Cahill vows to fight for England future under Allardyce

Cahill vows to fight for England future under Allardyce

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Defender Gary Cahill has said he is ready to prove his worth to new England manager Sam Allardyce to retain his place in the national team. The 30-year-old, who has 47 caps for England, was regularly picked by former manager Roy Hodgson and was part of the squad that suffered an embarrassing defeat by Iceland in the last 16 of the Euro 2016. "I'm looking to keep involved and keep that shirt. I am excited to be working under Sam," Cahill told British media. "I'm looking to impress him at the start of the season and also if I'm fortunate enough to be involved in the squad.

England not worried about Allardyce sacking

England not worried about Allardyce sacking

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

'As a group we need to stick together and concentrate on the football. The other side is not our issue'

Here is how 'silly' Sam lost his 'dream' job

Here is how 'silly' Sam lost his 'dream' job

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

An emotional and apologetic Sam Allardyce said on Wednesday an error of judgement had led to his shock exit as England manager following a newspaper sting.

Will new manager Allardyce convert England's potential into reality?

Will new manager Allardyce convert England's potential into reality?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

New manager Sam Allardyce said the days of talking about England's potential are over and it has to become reality as he looked ahead to qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com16 May 2018

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PSG to not renew Messi's contract?

PSG to not renew Messi's contract?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Leeds sack Gracia, Allardyce to step in till season ends

British police launch probe into suspected soccer corruption

British police launch probe into suspected soccer corruption

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

British police said on Friday they had opened an inquiry into an allegation of bribery following a review of a newspaper's investigation into suspected soccer corruption.

Sunderland boss in talks over England manager's job

Sunderland boss in talks over England manager's job

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Sunderland have given permission to the Football Association (FA) to speak to manager Sam Allardyce about the vacant England post, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Sunderland manager seeks hand of God to upset Leicester

Sunderland manager seeks hand of God to upset Leicester

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce will seek divine intervention ahead of Sunday's clash with Premier League leaders Leicester City after watching his relegation-threatened side fail to convert dominance into goals last weekend.

FA request newspaper to give 'unfettered disclosure' of evidence

FA request newspaper to give 'unfettered disclosure' of evidence

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The Football Association (FA) have urged the Daily Telegraph to provide "full and unfettered disclosure of all available material" following allegations of corruption by the newspaper.

West Ham's Potts knocked unconscious during Arsenal match

West Ham's Potts knocked unconscious during Arsenal match

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

West Ham United's teenage defender Daniel Potts was taken to hospital suffering from concussion after being briefly knocked out in a second-half clash of heads with Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna in their Premier League match on Wednesday.

Owen out for England and Newcastle

Owen out for England and Newcastle

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

Speaking at a news conference in Newcastle, his club manager Sam Allardyce said the striker had suffered a torn thigh muscle and also had a suspected weakness in his stomach area which may require surgery.

Warning follows EPL match with no Englishmen

Warning follows EPL match with no Englishmen

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

England's national team faces a bleak future, Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce warned after Wednesday's game between Portsmouth and Arsenal became the first in the top flight not to feature an English player in the starting line-up. Wednesday's match, which Arsenal won 4-1, featured players from 15 countries among the 22 starters with seven French players on the field.

Bolton heading for Europe

Bolton heading for Europe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The Champions League old guard may have to cope with a surprise new contender next season in the shape of unfashionable Bolton Wanderers.

Palace captain Jedinak charged with violent conduct

Palace captain Jedinak charged with violent conduct

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Crystal Palace captain Mile Jedinak was charged with violent conduct by the English FA on Monday for an apparent elbow to the head of West Ham United's Diafra Sakho.

Hull boss Bruce is second manager to be interviewed for England job

Hull boss Bruce is second manager to be interviewed for England job

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Hull City boss Steve Bruce has been interviewed by a three-man Football Association (FA) panel for the England manager's job, according to British media reports.

Bolton set Rivaldo deadline

Bolton set Rivaldo deadline

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

The former AC Milan and Barcelona forward has returned home after last week's talks with the premier league club.

West Ham played '19th century football', says annoyed Mourinho

West Ham played '19th century football', says annoyed Mourinho

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he should have brought his Black & Decker drill to break down West Ham United's defensive wall following a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Wednesday.

Bolton's Rivaldo deal doubtful

Bolton's Rivaldo deal doubtful

Rediff.com7 May 2004

"It's not 100 percent finished but looks very, very doubtful from our point of view," said Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce.

Blackburn owners have Maradona on radar

Blackburn owners have Maradona on radar

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Blackburn Rovers' owners on Wednesday dropped a bombshell when they admitted that that they are considering former Argentina coach Diego Maradona to succeed Sam Allardyce.