Sam Allardyce

Sam Allardyce has been appointed manager of Leeds United.

Former Celtic striker set for key role as Leeds appoint Sam Allardyce

Scotland's Grant Hanley during the FIFA World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine earlier this year. Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group

Grant Hanley hailed for no nonsense loyalty to the ‘dying art’ of defending

Former Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

McInnes 'interested' in return to management - reports

Steven Gerrard doubts the impact of a two-week break from football due to Covid-19. Picture: SNS

Gerrard on possible two-week Covid-19 break

West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce has called for a Premier League circuit break.

Why a football ‘circuit break’ looks unlikely after Spurs-Fulham is called off

English football has been impacted by positive coronavirus tests recently. Picture: SNS

West Brom boss Sam Allardyce calls for football 'circuit breaker'

Celtic manager Neil Lennon supervises training ahead of the clash with Dundee United. Picture: Craig Foy/SNS

Celtic boss Neil Lennon welcomes return of an old foe

Usain Bolt is set to feature for the World XI yet again (Getty Images)

This is when Soccer Aid 2020 will take place - and the famous players involved

Aston Villa's John McGinn suffered an ankle fracture. Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP

Scotland coach’s priority is to keep tabs on John McGinn

Sam Allardyce claimed any decent manager could win trophies at Celtic. Picture: Henry Browne/Getty

Sam Allardyce right to say he’d have won trophies at Celtic

Sam Allardyce with former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers. Picture: SNS

Former England boss insists any manager can win trophies at Celtic

Hearts owner Ann Budge has revealed that she will cast the net wide in her search for a new manager. Picture: SNS.

Finance ‘no problem’ as Hearts seek high-profile manager says Ann Budge

Gordon Strachan has claimed that he would sign Adam Johnson

Gordon Strachan reveals he would sign sex offender Adam Johnson

Derek McInnes has been linked with the Stoke job. Picture: SNS Group

Derek McInnes, David Moyes and Sam Allardyce linked with Stoke job

Fraser Hornby wants to force his way into the Everton first team. Picture: SNs.

Alex McLeish impressed but Fraser Hornby wants to alert Marco Silva

Olly Lee (R) with his brother Elliot and dad Rob. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Seven things Hearts fans should know about Olly Lee

Sardar Azmoun in action for Rubin Kazan against SKA Khabarovsk in De4cember last year. Picture: Getty Images

Celtic linked with fresh move for Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun

Transcendental meditation really does work

Does spending big in the football transfer window get results? Two experts crunc...

Michael O'Neill is also a target for the SFA.

Michael O'Neill favourite for West Brom after Tony Pulis sacked

USA could hijack Scottish FA’s bid to land Michael O’Neill

Could Scott Bain be a long term replacement at Celtic? Picture; SNS

Rumour Mill: Sam Allardyce backs Moyes for Scotland | Celtic linked with long-te...

Scotland's James McArthur has fond memories of 1999 match. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

James McArthur: '˜I'll always remember Don Hutchison's goal'

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was pleased with the hiring. Picture: SNS

Five things Celtic fans should know about Lee Congerton

Sam Allardyce will take over at Palace following the firing of Alan Pardew. Picture: Scott Heppell/AP

Sam Allardyce named new Crystal Palace boss

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has been sacked. Picture: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Crystal Palace could turn to Allardyce after sacking Pardew

Gareth Southgate is England's new manager after his long-expected appointment was confirmed. Picture: PA

Gareth Southgate confirmed as England manager

Craig Brown was manager the last time Scotland defeated England in 1999. Picture: Allan Milligan

'˜Unstable' England provide Scotland with Wembley prayer

Gary McAllister hopes his bad memories of missing a penalty for Scotland can be glossed over with a Scotland World Cup win at Wembley.
Picture: Steve Welsh

Gary McAllister: Scotland are underdogs but Wembley will lift them

Sam Allardyce lost his job as England manager over the Daily Telegraph sting. Picture Nick Potts/PA Wire

Scots agent: I blame myself for Sam Allardyce job loss

England's striker Wayne Rooney signs autographs for fans after a training session at England's training facility at St George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent, in central England on October 4, 2016, ahead of England's 2018 World Cup qualifying football match against Malta on October 8. / AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USEPAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images

Wayne Rooney hits back at the idea he is on his way out

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Southgate welcomes opportunity to prove himself at senior level

Neil Lennon had been aware of rumours for a 'long, long time'. Picture: SNS.

Hibs' Neil Lennon urges a clean-up in footballl

Michael O'Neill, centre, celebrates with Aaron Hughes, left, and Jamie Ward after Northern Ireland's second goal in the Euro 2016 Group C match against Ukraine in Lyon. Picture: Getty

Interview: Michael O'Neill on his Northern Ireland adventure

Gary Caldwell is now in charge of Wigan Athletic. Picture: Robert Perry

Caldwell with thoroughly Scottish response to Allardyce saga

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan after announcing the latest Scotland squad. Picture: SNS

Scotland boss refuses to guess how chaos will affect England

Former England national football team manager Sam Allardyce was wished well by the Football Association after bringing the game in to disrepute. Picture: Getty

Leader comment: FA needs to be seen to be tougher

Former England manager Sam Allardyce speaks to the media as he leaves his home in Bolton. Picture: Dave Thompson/Getty

Aidan Smith: Big Sam's big ego cost him his '˜dream job'

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers and Rangers manager Mark Warburton. Picture: SNS

Mark Warburton and Brendan Rodgers quoted for England job

Sam Allardyce at a press conference at St George's Park. Picture; Getty

Former FA chairman believes Sam Allardyce should not receive a compensation paym...

Mark Warburton was unhappy with referee John Beaton's decision to award Aberdeen a late free-kick. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Mark Warburton SFA charge | Aberdeen-Rangers ref given Europa tie |...

Manchester City will travel to Celtic Park tomorrow night. Picture: PA

Rumour Mill: Manchester City '˜not favourites' at Celtic | FA to axe Allardyce? ...
Manchester City star Fernandinho insists his side are not favourites for tomorrow's match at Celtic Park, Sam Allardyce could be set to exit England after an in...

Sam Allardyce was filmed appearing to advise businessmen on how to sidestep an outlawed player transfer practice, as part of a newspaper investigation. Picture: PA

Sam Allardyce future as England boss hangs in the balance

Sam Allardyce was happy to kick off his England reign with a 1-0 victory in Slovakia. Picture: Getty.

Lucky penny now priceless for England manager Sam Allardyce

Adam Lallana celebrates his last-minute winner for England but it was an uninspiring beginning for new manager Sam Allardyce. Picture: Getty

Lallana adds gloss finish to colourless start for Allardyce era

England's Harry Kane (right) and Slovakia's defender Jan Durica vie for the ball during the World Cup 2018 qualification match in Trvana. Picture: Getty

Slovakia 0 - 1 England: Lallana nets injury-time winner

England manager Sam Allardyce wants to see the return of Team GB football sides. Picture: PA

Allardyce keen to see Team GB line up at future Games

Sunderland have yet to sign any new recruits, but David Moyes will embark on a rebuilding mission. Picture: AFP/Getty

David Moyes sets out to do an '˜Everton' at Sunderland

New England manager Sam Allardyce faces the press at the English FAs headquarters at St Georges Park, near Burton-on-Trent. Picture: AFP/Getty

Sam Allardyce rejects talk of England job '˜poisoned chalice'

New England manager Sam Allardyce invited to Clan gathering in Scotland. Picture: Oli Scarffoli/AFP/Getty Images

Sam Allardyce invited to enjoy Scots roots at Clan gathering

Sam Allardyce has been appointed as England's new manager on a two-year deal. Picture: PA

England confirm Sam Allardyce as their new manager

Allardyce's parents are both Scottish. Picture: AFP/Getty

Sam Allardyce: Scots origins of next England manager's name

Allardyce steered Sunderland away from relegation last season. Picture: PA

England confirm Sam Allardyce to be next national team boss

Andros Townsend celebrates his match-winning free kick for Newcastle. Picture: Scott Heppell/AFP/Getty Images

Newcastle 1 - 0 Crystal Palace: Newcastle out of drop zone

Sunderland have announced they have terminated the contract of midfielder Adam Johnson with immediate effect. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Sunderland sack Adam Johnson after guilty plea

Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore, who had a spell at Hibs, graduated with first class honours from Newcastle University with a degree in Economics and Business Management. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

First class degree for ex-Hibs player Duncan Watmore

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