Big Sam in hot water?

[Archer]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/26/exclusive-how-sam-allardyce-tried-to-make-as-much-money-as-possi/

[rfgqqabc]

How can anyone be surprised?

[hhyftrftdr]

Always thought the big Sam was a dodgy fucker.

Too late to get Harry Redknapp in charge of the national team?

[rinswun]

This is a non-story surely? Hasn't done anything wrong as far as I can see, aside from being a bit more candid that he might have been with some fellas he's never met before. He hasn't taken a bribe, given inside info or agreed to any sort of payment seemingly. Looks to me like the Telegraph thought they could get a real story, paid for the journo and the hire of the recording equipment and then had to make do with what they could get.

[aaron1867]

From what I can see isn't he talking about bending the rules and how the game is full of bribes?

I am not quite sure he can talk like that as England manager & expect he might be off.

[tikay]

I think Sam has made a massive mistake if he thinks an England Manager can think & speak in such terms. Even in this day & age, the Manager of a major National team should be above all that, & squeaky clean. It was utter stupidity & greed to be entrapped like this.

He might just get away with it though, on 2 grounds....

1) To get rid of him now would be a huge embarrassment to the FA, & suggest they erred badly in appointing him.

2) The FA are often somewhat lily-livered in these situations. 

I think he might just about survive with a slap on the wrist, but it'll be a close-run thing imo.

The Chief Exec of the FA, has already spoken to Sam about the matter, last night apparently, & is due to speak to him again this morning. Then the Chief Exec (Glenn) & the Chairman (Clarke) are holding a formal meeting to discuss it further.

The Times reports that off-the record briefings from the FA suggest he is 50/50 to survive.

It has positively exploded in the Media overnight. The FA, of course, are the ones with most egg on their face, their due diligence failed or was not done thoroughly.

Meanwhile, it is understood that Alan Pardew has ordered a nice new suit & tie, & brushed up on his presentation skills.

[horseplayer]

Get arry in....

Doesn't take a genius to work out the player he mentions who has been bailed out twice by his owner

[Tal]

Paddy Power
Paddy Power – Verified account ‏@paddypower

"Don't be alarmed, Mr Allardyce. Just go about your daily routine like I'm not wearing the hat."

[TightEnd]

hold on, he's drinking white wine out of a pint glass?

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[Karabiner]

hold on, he's drinking white wine out of a pint glass?

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I'm not sure that defence will hold up.

[Tal]

Resignation accepted, per reports.

[RED-DOG]

Resignation accepted, per reports.

You're kidding? I thought he had a good chance of getting away with it.

[Karabiner]

Do we lump on Glenda as a safe(ish) pair of hands?

[Tal]

Do we lump on Glenda as a safe(ish) pair of hands?

Lol

[Tal]

The FA – Verified account ‏@FA

The FA can confirm that Sam Allardyce has left his position as @England manager. Full statement:  http://the-fa.com/t6xvPg
11:46 am - 27 Sep 2016

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By FA Staff
27 Sep 2016

The FA can confirm that Sam Allardyce has left his position as England manager.

Allardyce's conduct, as reported today, was inappropriate of the England manager. He accepts he made a significant error of judgement and has apologised. However, due to the serious nature of his actions, The FA and Allardyce have mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect.

This is not a decision that was taken lightly but The FA's priority is to protect the wider interests of the game and maintain the highest standards of conduct in football. The manager of the England men's senior team is a position which must demonstrate strong leadership and show respect for the integrity of the game at all times.

Gareth Southgate will take charge of the men's senior team for the next four matches against Malta, Slovenia, Scotland and Spain whilst The FA begins its search for the new England manager.

The FA wishes Sam well in the future