INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL: Big Sam Sees Red In Sting Op
- Ayan Mitra
- Sep 28, 2016
- 2 min read
A million flashbulbs had welcomed Sam Allardyce when he was handed the baton to manage England national team back in July. A shocking tale unfurled as after a sting operation, he gets the sack within three months of his appointment.
Sam Allardyce after being sacked by the FA. Photo Courtesy: London News
Yes, those were the precise words of “Big Sam” as he addressed the world after achieving the job he had been eagerly waiting for across his illustrious career as football manager.
Never in his wildest of thoughts the veteran coach would have contemplated these words would come back to irk him after just 67 days.
The former English Coach probably delivered the incorrect parcel to the English fans as his deeds would surely not make anyone proud. Allardyce, with his actions shamed a nation that have failed to perform on bigger platforms.
The dream that lasted for merely 67 days transformed into a nightmare as Allardyce was exposed advising undercover journalists on how to skirt rules on player transfers. The 61-year old is also alleged to have used his role to negotiate a deal worth £400,000 to represent a Far East firm.
"You can still get around it. I mean, obviously, the big money's here," Allardyce said on the video accompanying the report. He had met twice with journalists posing as representatives of a Far East agency who were interested in detouring rules from the Football Association and FIFA.
Sam Allardyce leaves after managing England for just 67 days. Photo Courtesy: bbc.co.uk
The FA and Allardyce mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect as they found it inappropriate for an England manager to be involved in such an incident. According to FA, the manager of the England team is a position which must demonstrate strong leadership and respect for the integrity of the game at all times and an individual who thinks rules are optional is inappropriate for such a position.
Sam Allardyce released a statement after being sacked by the FA officials:
“Further to recent events, The FA and I have mutually agreed to part company. It was a great honour for me to be appointed back in July and I am deeply disappointed at this outcome. This afternoon, I met with Greg Clarke and Martin Glenn and offered a sincere and wholehearted apology for my actions. Although it was made clear during the recorded conversations that any proposed arrangements would need The FA’s full approval, I recognise I made some comments which have caused embarrassment. As part of today’s meeting, I was asked to clarify what I said and the context in which the conversations took place. I have co-operated fully in this regard. I also regret my comments with regard to other individuals.”
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