Tag: Sam Allardyce

NORWICH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: Patrick Vieira, Manager of Crystal Palace looks on during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Crystal Palace at Carrow Road on February 09, 2022 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Arsenal legend now favourite for Leeds United manager’s job

Former Arsenal player, Patrick Vieira, is poised to take over as Leeds United's manager, after missing out on the USMNT job.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Arsenal FC at Craven Cottage on March 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta discusses injuries and Newcastle challenge

Mikel Arteta addresses injuries, tactics, and his expectations for the upcoming match against Newcastle United in his pre-match press conference.
LEEDS, ENGLAND: Sam Allardyce reacts on the touchline in his last match as West Brom manager during the Premier League match between Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion at Elland Road on May 23, 2021. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Leeds United appoint new manager pre-Manchester City clash

Sam Allardyce has taken over the managerial post at Leeds United, with his first game in charge set to be against Manchester City.
West Bromwich Albion v Everton - Premier League - The Hawthorns West Bromwich Albion s Ainsley Maitland-Niles during the Premier League match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Picture date: Thursday March 4, 2021. Copyright: Nick Potts

Sam Allardyce warns Ainsley Maitland-Niles not to be stubborn

Sam Allardyce has advised Ainsley Maitland-Niles to play wherever the manager picks him, rather than insisting he stays in midfield.
West Bromwich Albion v Everton - Premier League - The Hawthorns West Bromwich Albion s Ainsley Maitland-Niles during the Premier League match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Picture date: Thursday March 4, 2021. Copyright: Nick Potts

Allardyce quotes on Maitland-Niles could be trouble for Arsenal

Ainsley Maitland-Niles told Sam Allardyce he wanted to play in midfield before agreeing to his loan move to West Bromwich Albion.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal in action during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Ainsley Maitland-Niles signs for West Brom after a whirlwind day

Ainsley Maitland-Niles has signed for Sam Allardyce and West Bromwich Albion despite it being claimed Arsenal didn't want him to go there.
West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal - Premier League - The Hawthorns West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce on the touchline during the Premier League match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Copyright: Tim Keeton

3 transfers stopped due to Brexit permit mess: “It’s a shame” says Sam Allardyce

Sam Allardyce has revealed that West Brom have had to pull out of three deals due Brexit in a preview of what is to come for clubs in the UK.
West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal - Premier League - The Hawthorns West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce on the touchline during the Premier League match at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich. Copyright: Tim Keeton

Arsenal relegation contenders? Sam Allardyce no memory of comments

Sam Allardyce claims he has no memory of gleefully declaring that Arsenal are 'absolutely' in a relegation battle with his abysmal West Brom side.
Edu, Mikel Arteta and Steve Round deep in coversation at Goodison Park

Who is Steve Round and what will he do at Arsenal with Mikel Arteta?

Edu and Mikel Arteta were spotted deep in conversation with Steve Round at Goodison Park and it is rumoured he will become Arteta's assistant manager, so who is Steve Round?
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at Amex Stadium on March 4, 2018 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Daily Star claim Sam Allardyce dropped Wilshere hint – he didn’t

When I read the headline that Sam Allardyce has been 'dropping hints' that Everton are going to sign Jack Wilshere in the summer, I was pretty intrigued since that sounded more than a tad disrespectful, but it turns out this isn't the case.

Allardyce jokes Arsenal humiliation made him consider retiring

Sam Allardyce jokingly told reporters that the defeat at Arsenal made him think about retiring, but he needs the 'hassle' of management too much for that.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Theo Walcott of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park on January 20, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Theo Walcott: Sam Allardyce is the type of manager I wanted

Theo Walcott has revealed that he signed for Everton because Sam Allardyce is the type of manager he needs.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 133: The future is now

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew is joined by Anita & special guest Tim from @7amkickoff to talk about transfer...

Allardyce: Walcott would have been happy to finish his career at Arsenal

Sam Allardyce feels Theo Walcott would have retired at Arsenal had he still been a first team regular. 

Allardyce explains why Walcott lost his place at Arsenal

Sam Allardyce believes Theo Walcott lost his place at Arsenal due to the change in system, and feels he can produce his best form for Everton. 

“I don’t know where he’ll play until deal is done” – Allardyce on Walcott

Sam Allardyce plans on playing Theo Walcott across his front line should the Englishman's move to Everton go ahead.

Allardyce confirms interest in Walcott as Wenger says he can give no guarantees to...

Everton manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed their interest in signing Theo Walcott on a permanent deal while Arsene Wenger said he cannot give Walcott playing time assurances.

Allardyce rules out N’Zonzi transfer

Arsenal may have received a boost in their pursuit of Steven N'Zonzi after Sam Allardyce ruled out an Everton transfer.

Allardyce: Giroud’s wife didn’t want him to move to Everton

Olivier Giroud is unlikely to join Everton because his wife doesn't want him to move north of London, according to Toffees' boss Sam Allardyce.

Everton plan to sign Walcott and N’Zonzi in January

Everton want to sign Theo Walcott and Steven N'Zonzi in January, who could set the Merseyside club back £45m in an ambitious swoop.

Everton looking to sign Walcott in January

Everton are looking to sign Arsenal forward Theo Walcott in January, as Sam Allardyce hopes to improve his front line due to a lack of goals this season.

Allardyce: Arsenal have always been soft

Sam Allardyce has pointed out that Arsenal have always been weak to physicality.

Jenkinson linked with Allardyce reunion

Carl Jenkinson could be on his way to Crystal Palace on a permanent basis this summer.

Ridiculous Arsenal Crystal Palace swap story surfaces

A laughable report in the Daily Star has suggested that Arsenal are prepared to let both Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Carl Jenkinson join Crystal Palace, in an attempt to drop the price of winger Wilfried Zaha.

A must-win clash against resurgent Eagles: Crystal Palace vs Arsenal preview

After our 3-0 win over West Ham last time out, there's another London derby to contest - this time against a resurgent Crystal Palace side who've won four of their last five league matches.
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Jenkinson deal ‘still on’ says Allardyce

Sam Allardyce has said that the Carl Jenkinson deal is ‘still on' until he’s told by his chairman that it’s dead.
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Jenks could be set for Palace loan move

Sam Allardyce appears to be biding his time when it comes to taking Carl Jenkinson on loan.
Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger’s top 5 managerial rivalries

Ahead of Arsenal's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace and Big Sam's first trip to the Emirates as the new manager, we looked back at Arsene Wenger's top five managerial rivalries.
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Allardyce’s record v Wenger doesn’t look good – Arsenal v Crystal Palace preview

After a nervy 1-0 win over West Brom last time out, Arsenal will be hoping for easier going when they entertain Crystal Palace on New Year's Day.
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Arsene for England? Never!

Sam Allardyce losing the England job he coveted for years in a matter of 67 days has to be one of the most marvelous football stories I have ever heard.

Wenger gives his view on “heavy” Allardyce story

On Tuesday morning, the news that Sam Allardyce's job as England manager was hanging in the balance due to a secretly filmed alleged conversation about side-stepping the third party ownership rule and naturally, Arsene Wenger was asked about it.

‘Wenger was not asked to be England manager’

FA technical director, Dan Ashworth, insists that Arsene Wenger was not the first choice for the England job, contrary to reports.

Sunderland v Arsenal: Four to go

Arsenal face Sunderland on Sunday, hoping to go one game and three points closer to securing Champions League football for next season.

Wenger: Allardyce has given Sunderland stability

Arsène Wenger and Sam Allardyce have a long history of feuds but they are on a charm offensive ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash.
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Allardyce says Arsenal fans’ criticism of Wenger ‘unfair’

Sam Allardyce doesn’t even like Arsene Wenger but he felt compelled to defend the Arsenal manager after this season saw even more people call for his removal from the club.

Sam Allardyce: Leicester are showing Arsenal how to win titles

Sam Allardyce believes that Leicester are the ones showing the rest of the Premiership, including Arsenal, how to win the title.

Allardyce thinks Debuchy will stay at Arsenal

Sam Allardyce believes that Mathieu Debuchy might not be allowed to leave Arsenal during this transfer window, despite being vocal about his desire to play...

Sunderland enter race for Debuchy

Sam Allardyce is keen on bringing Mathieu Debuchy to the Stadium of Light as the Arsenal man stalls on a move to Aston Villa. The...
Daily Cannon Football Clinic

Sam A. seeks advice from Football Clinic after Arsenal defeat

In the Football Clinic, we attempt to help people struggling with problems of a footballing nature, be they technical, emotional or issues in their...

Sunderland’s Sam Allardyce has an embarrassing FA Cup record

Sam Allardyce certainly seems to be very happy with himself far too often. A cocky manager who is, in many ways, fairly old-fashioned, he recently...