Sam Allardyce
English association football player and manager
1954 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
English association football player and manager
Born
October 19, 1954
Age
~72 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
association football coach, association football player, journalist
United KingdomBorn in Dudley
1954
Born in Dudley (1954-10-19)
Present
Age ~72
About
Samuel Allardyce is an English football manager and former professional player. Allardyce made 578 league and cup appearances in a 21-year career spent mostly in the Football League, as well as brief spells in the North American Soccer League and League of Ireland. He was signed by Bolton Wanderers from Dudley Town in 1969 and spent nine years at Bolton, helping the club to win the Second Division title in 1977–78. He spent the 1980s as a journeyman player, spending time with Sunderland, Millwall, Tampa Bay Rowdies, Coventry City, Huddersfield Town, Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End, and West Bromwich Albion. During this time, he helped Preston win promotion out of the Fourth Division in 1986–87.
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Who is Sam Allardyce?+
Samuel Allardyce is an English football manager and former professional player. Allardyce made 578 league and cup appearances in a 21-year career spent mostly in the Football League, as well as brief spells in the North American Soccer League and League of Ireland. He was signed by Bolton Wanderers
What does the name Sam mean?+
The name Sam means "unisex given name". It is of English origin.
When was Sam Allardyce born?+
Sam Allardyce was born on October 19, 1954.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Sam is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sam — October 19, 1954
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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