Admired throughout football for his meticulous preparation and shrewd acquisitions in the transfer market, Sam Allardyce led Bolton to the heights of UEFA Cup football. Such an impressive track record saw him appointed Newcastle boss where, disappointingly, he was given just 24 matches to turn the club around. Far from being disillusioned, Allardyce is now intent on a swift return to management and has been spending his time out of work wisely. Sam Allardyce has been speaking to Sue McCann....

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