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by **account deleted by request** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:12 pm

Allardyce resigns as Bolton boss
Sam Allardyce has resigned as manager of Bolton with immediate effect.
bbc news

I presume he will be taking over M. city ?

by **Ciggy** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:35 pm

Good, Tara Notlob.

by **account deleted by request** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:36 pm

More Detailed report :-

Allardyce resigns as Bolton boss

Allardyce has spent 18 years at Bolton as a player and manager
Sam Allardyce has resigned as manager of Bolton with immediate effect.
He has been linked with the manager's role at Manchester City and refused to attend the post-match press conference after Saturday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea.

He said: "This has been one of the hardest decisions I've ever made but it's time for a new exciting era for Bolton under different leadership."

Chairman Phil Gartside added: "I have reluctantly accepted the decision. His reasons are private, we respect that."

Allardyce has spent over 18 years at the club, as both player and manager, but steps down with two matches of the current campaign still to play.

The Trotters are currently in fifth spot and chasing qualification for a Uefa Cup place.
But in a statement on the club website, he said: "It was mutually decided that I step down now rather than at the end of the season.

"That will give my successor the ideal opportunity to experience the preparation and build up of matchday in readiness of next season.

"After guiding the team into a position where the club is on the verge of qualifying for European football for the second time in three years, I feel it is the right moment to step down.

"I feel the club is in a great position to continue its upward trajectory with a talented, internationally-recognised squad supported by an excellent Academy programme under the guidance of a highly-skilled football management team.

He has helped design and build an infrastructure that will enable the club to continue the progress we have undoubtedly made during his period of office

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside

"The foundations for the next phase is well and truly in place. It is with this knowledge that I feel confident that I am moving on with my life content with a legacy that I have tried to create for this special club.

"I wish the owner, chairman, staff, players and all the fans every success in the future."

Meanwhile, Gartside paid his own tribute to Allardyce, saying: "Since joining the club as manager in 1999, he has helped lead a fantastic transformation of this famous Lancashire club.

"He has helped design and build an infrastructure that will enable the club to continue the progress we have undoubtedly made during his period of office."

by **Dundalk** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:55 pm

I wonder who will get the Bolton job now and what ttpe of football they will play?

by **tithead** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:56 pm

Allardyce to Newcastle? They were keen on him before Roeder.

Coleman to Bolton possibly?

by **account deleted by request** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:59 pm

Maybe Sammi Lee might get a chance?

by **112-1077774096** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:43 am

strange this with two games to go and chasing a european spot, its obvious they already have a replacement as fat sam says he will have a chance to get used to the match day set up before next season

by **The Manhattan Project** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:57 am

He should go to Man City or Newcastle.

Bolton can get relegated to the Championship in a few years.

Where they belong.

by **SouthCoastShankly** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:40 am

I hope he replaces Stuart Pearce at Man City, then hopefully the FA will promote Pearce and sack McClaren. Fingers crossed.

by **account deleted by request** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:43 am

Announcement today at 11.00, presumably it will be inhouse with it happening so quickly. Sammy Lee or Speed?

by **Dundalk** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:53 am

SouthCoastShankly wrote:I hope he replaces Stuart Pearce at Man City, then hopefully the FA will promote Pearce and sack McClaren. Fingers crossed.

Pearce??

by **The Manhattan Project** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:25 am

Now that Sam has left football, he can enter the next phase of his professional career and open that butcher's shop he's always dreamed about.

by **Big Niall** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:38 am

SouthCoastShankly wrote:I hope he replaces Stuart Pearce at Man City, then hopefully the FA will promote Pearce and sack McClaren. Fingers crossed.

Pearse isn't good enough for Man City but he is for England?

by **dawson99** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:47 am

England doesnt need a good manager... just an inspirational one if you ask me.

by **account deleted by request** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:16 am

Sammy Lee new Bolton manager bbc website

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