FOR someone who earned the nickname Banks of England, it’s not surprising to discover Gordon Banks has something precious locked away in a vault. However, unlike his filthy-rich successors, England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper does not need a password, combination code or key to unlock his priceless treasures. Passionately jabbing his forefinger at his temple, he […]
PAUL CLEMENT‘S prospects of becoming England coach have been blocked by Bayern Munich. SunSport exclusively revealed last week that new Three Lions boss Sam Allardyce had hoped to add highly-regarded coach Clement, 44, to his England coaching staff. Clement was sacked as Derby manager last season but has built a strong reputation as an assistant manager, working under […]
HER husband has just landed the most stressful job in football but Lynne Allardyce arguably has a tougher role on her hands – watching his back. Lynne has been married to fiery new England boss Sam Allardyce for 42 years and has stuck by him through his numerous managerial jobs, unfounded corruption claims and a […]
A SECRET pact made in the rugby league heartland of St Helens put Sam Allardyce on the road to becoming England manager. Big Sam landed his first coaching role as assistant to Brian Talbot after a deal was struck between the pair in the Merseyside town 28 years ago. Allardyce was still a centre-half for […]
DAVID MOYES will be installed as Sunderland manager this weekend. The Scot, 53, was lined up by Black Cats owner Ellis Short immediately after Sam Allardyce was approached by the FA over the England job. It will be Moyes’ first Premier League job since being sacked by Manchester United in April 2014. Sunderland’s players are […]