Among the Despite mostly positive results, he endured abuse from West Ham fans who felt his style of play betrayed the club’s perceived reputation as footballing purists. But Short insists that the Sunderland position remains a “popular job” even though Allardyce was the “obvious choice”. “I’ve never made any secret of the fact that I would one day love to manage Sunderland, or be part of a management team at the club”, Phillips said. “I am very pleased to welcome Sam to our football club”, Sunderland owner Ellis Short told the club’s website on Friday. If he can carry on the extraordinary pattern of winning the derby in the second match in charge – as Paolo Di Canio, Gus Poyet and Advocaat have done – then Allardyce’s reign will quickly have a few much-needed momentum. With Allardyce set to take charge for the first time against West Brom at the Hawthorns on next Saturday, he will want to get his first win under his belt before taking on the Magpies the following weekend at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, 25 October. The colour of shirts may change, but Allardyce’s approach is well established. Bradley received support from an unexpected quarter yesterday, with former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn claiming the American could be just what is required to break the ongoing cycle of failure. Refreshed after a lengthy holiday in Spain, Allardyce refuted reports that he had initially spurned Sunderland’s advances and said he is looking forward to the challenge of hauling his team away from the relegation zone. Sky Bet’s market was relatively wide open, with Bob Bradley and Nigel Pearson also considered strong contenders, before Allardyce attracted a surge of interest on Thursday, prompting his odds to come in from 9/4 to just 1/5. He barely hid his amusement when Newcastle were relegated the season after his removal. Sunderland are also working on a lower budget than before and Bradley would be a cheaper option compared to a few of the other candidates with more Premier League experience. Brush up on the career of Sam Allardyce following the 60-year-old’s return to Wearside. But he says he jumped at the chance to rejoin the club for a third spell after discussions with owner Short. Its looks to be a very solid appointment by the club.
Despite mostly positive results, he endured abuse from West Ham fans who felt his style of play betrayed the club’s perceived reputation as footballing purists.
But Short insists that the Sunderland position remains a “popular job” even though Allardyce was the “obvious choice”.
“I’ve never made any secret of the fact that I would one day love to manage Sunderland, or be part of a management team at the club”, Phillips said.
“I am very pleased to welcome Sam to our football club”, Sunderland owner Ellis Short told the club’s website on Friday.
If he can carry on the extraordinary pattern of winning the derby in the second match in charge – as Paolo Di Canio, Gus Poyet and Advocaat have done – then Allardyce’s reign will quickly have a few much-needed momentum.
With Allardyce set to take charge for the first time against West Brom at the Hawthorns on next Saturday, he will want to get his first win under his belt before taking on the Magpies the following weekend at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, 25 October. The colour of shirts may change, but Allardyce’s approach is well established.
Bradley received support from an unexpected quarter yesterday, with former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn claiming the American could be just what is required to break the ongoing cycle of failure.
Refreshed after a lengthy holiday in Spain, Allardyce refuted reports that he had initially spurned Sunderland’s advances and said he is looking forward to the challenge of hauling his team away from the relegation zone.
Sky Bet’s market was relatively wide open, with Bob Bradley and Nigel Pearson also considered strong contenders, before Allardyce attracted a surge of interest on Thursday, prompting his odds to come in from 9/4 to just 1/5. He barely hid his amusement when Newcastle were relegated the season after his removal. Sunderland are also working on a lower budget than before and Bradley would be a cheaper option compared to a few of the other candidates with more Premier League experience.
Brush up on the career of Sam Allardyce following the 60-year-old’s return to Wearside.
But he says he jumped at the chance to rejoin the club for a third spell after discussions with owner Short.
Its looks to be a very solid appointment by the club.
