Former professional footballer, and legendary football manager, Sam Allardyce is an icon of the game. Having played over four hundred professional matches, and managed an incredible seven Premier League teams. Sam Allardyce has solidified his position as a football legend. As a speaker, Allardyce shares insider anecdotes from the sidelines of historical games. The details of the ups and downs of his formidable career
Sam Allardyce: Football Manager
Sam Allardyce has been managing top flight football teams for over twenty five years, gaining Allardyce a reputation as an impressive leader whose firm but fair techniques yield winning results. From Everton to Crystal Palace, Newcastle United to West Ham United, Sam Allardyce has spearheaded success for a record seven Premier League teams and even oversaw the England national squad for a brief period.
Long career
Between 1991, when he first became the player-manager at Limerick, to 2018 when he stepped back from his role as manager to Everton, Allardyce has proven his value to the sport. Getting West Ham promoted to the Premier League and leading Bolton Wanderers to promotion from Division One, were some of the most famous moments from his managerial career.
Football Player
Sam Allardyce made his professional debut in 1973 with Bolton Wanderers. Having honed his skills in their under 16s apprenticeship scheme. Gaining the nickname ‘Super Sam Bionic Man’ from fans. His powerful tackling style often left the opposite on the floor. Whilst he was quick to bounce back to form and dominate the game. Throughout his professional career Allardyce enjoyed two decades. Playing 479 for ten top teams, seeing a promotion with Preston North End and Bolton Wanderers as a talented defender.
Innovator
As a manager, Allardyce was pioneering in his methods and introduced his teams to the technology that would enable them to improve their game play. He focused on sports science, and computerised performance analysis. Sam was one of the first leaders to utilise the technology in football. He was an advocate due to the accuracy and insight it provided. His managerial techniques paid dividends with the impressive results he received from his squads. Sam was named Premier League Manager of the Month on six occasions.
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