Sam Allardyce

American duo explain Swansea City take over, Allardyce appointment influenced by Ferguson and United fans revolt over Martial Fifa 17 snub…

July 22, 2016

1. American businessmen Stephen Kaplan and Jason Levien have completed a takeover of Premier League club Swansea City. In a statement to the club’s fans the pair [...]

FA say Allardyce England announcement imminent, Chinese group Fosun international take control of Wolves and a mixed bag for goalkeepers…

July 21, 2016

1. Sam Allardyce is set to be appointed as the new England manager, succeeding previous incumbent Roy Hodgson. Confirmation of the Sunderland boss’ move away from the [...]

Law changes introduced targeting player behaviour, England manager announcement could be imminent and Chesterfield announce fictional fan as competition winner…

July 20, 2016

1. Officials have announced changes to laws of the game which are aimed at reducing the levels of ‘intolerable behaviour’ shown by managers and players. Governing bodies [...]

Football Association hold England boss talks with Bruce, Sunderland fans recruit X-Factor hopeful to keep Big Sam, and Spanish club produce first ever scratch and sniff shirt…

July 19, 2016

1. The Football Association have interviewed Hull City boss Steve Bruce over the vacant England manager position. Despite the approach, Bruce, who led the Tigers to promotion [...]

New England coach could be unveiled this week, Arsenal Ladies star Alex Scott’s 40-yard own goal and it’s competition time as four former internationals roll back the years

July 18, 2016

1. Reports suggest a new England manager could be appointed as early as this week, with Sam Allardyce, Eddie Howe and Jürgen Klinsmann amongst the front runners to succeed [...]

Sunderland allow Allardyce permission to speak to the FA, Henrik Larsson Jnr recreates dad’s Euro goal, and Welsh fan forced to change his name after losing bet…

July 13, 2016

1. Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce has reportedly been interviewed with regards to the vacant England manager’s position. Sunderland have given Allardyce permission to [...]

Éder strike wins Euro 2016 for Portugal, captain of Spanish club Linares dies aged 26, and Bradford to sign Blackpool keeper for £1…

July 11, 2016

1. Spanish third division club Linares Deportivo are in mourning after captain Fran Carles passed away aged 26, following complications arising from a gym accident. A club [...]

Man City land £20m German international Gündoğan, Mourinho pulls out of Old Trafford charity match, and German amateur club try to sign Zlatan…

June 2, 2016

1. It was widely rumoured to be on the cards yesterday, and today Roberto Di Matteo has been unveiled as the new Aston Villa manager, with former Chelsea team-mate Steve [...]

Mexican international footballer freed by kidnappers, Loftus-Cheek wins Toulon tournament for England Under-21s, and Wayne Rooney looks uncomfortable in a suit.

May 30, 2016

1. Gary Speed’s father says his son’s memory will be in the hearts and minds of the Welsh squad during their Euro 2016 campaign. Former Wales international player and [...]

The Offside Daily: Premier League legend retires at 34 as Supporters Trust launch Bolton takeover bid

January 29, 2016

Only the news you need – bringing you five mainstream and five off-the-wall news stories each day! 1. Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has announced his [...]