Eight English Premier League managers have suddenly found themselves under the spotlight after the investigative report that led to the termination of England manager Sam Allardyce’s contract revealed more ‘rot’ at the top of the English game.
The Daily Telegraph’s ten month investigation managed to film the former England manager attempting to help some supposed businessmen circumvent regulations on signing players, and also agreeing to take a £400,000 contribution to speak at events.
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Sam Allardyce Steps Down As England Manager After One Game – Gareth Southgate Appointed Caretaker Boss
England manager Sam Allardyce has stepped down from his post after just one game in charge.
The FA announced both parties had agreed to part ways by ‘mutual consent’ following embarrassing revelations from a newspaper report implicating the manager in a attempted illegal transfer move.
England Appoints Sunderland Boss Sam Allardyce As New Manager
England have appointed Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce as new national team coach, the Football Association has announced.
Allardyce joins on an initial two year contract, and would have the mandate of qualifying the Three Lions to the next Fifa World Cup in Russia, as well as doing much better at the tournament than his predecessor Hodgson.