In case you didn't catch the news over the weekend, the manager of the Bolton Wanderers, Sam Allardyce, stepped down over the weekend. As a proud supporter of Bolton this is a big blow. Bolton is a club that takes players that other clubs overlook and turns them in to stars. They take retreads and breathe new life in to their careers. They take talented, tempermental players and make them work as a part of a system. They are a poor man's New England Patriots.
The one constant in this equation was their former fullback and now former manager, Sam Allardyce. He took the team from the bottom of the EPL to a consistent presence at the top of the tables. They've played in Europe the past several seasons and are set to make another UEFA Cup appearance next year as they sit solidly in 5th place.
The sudden loss of Big Sam will no doubt hurt. The question is whether Bolton can build upon, or at least sustain, the success he has taught Bolton fans to expect over the past several seasons. Regressing to the dark days of relegation and uninspired football will surely not please the fans at Reebok Stadium.
Perhaps most striking about this move is that he is reported to be moving to Manchester City, home of the Beaz and a team that is in constant danger of relegation. I understand wanting to take on the challenge of another turnaround, but how about delivering a top 4 finish in the Premiership and a place in the Champions League before you go?
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3 comments:
You had a chance to get on the Liverpool bandwagon and foolishly passed.
Enjoy it now... the ride ends Wednesday.
errr, Tuesday.
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